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Tommy Smith

District 1 · Feb 20, 2020 – Dec 20, 2025

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Tommy Smith has cast 3,746 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96% of recorded roll calls, with 597 motions made and 19 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3598 of 3746

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

148

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

293 contested decisions · how these are counted

293

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

19

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

597 / 511

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Tommy Smith’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 983 949 (97%) 19 (2%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 369 343 (93%) 3 (1%) 4 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 352 344 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 308 294 (95%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 18 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 178 173 (97%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 416 402 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 222 212 (95%) 1 (0%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 199 191 (96%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Feb 2020 Dec 2025
Full term · Feb 2020–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 671 671 100% 2 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 4 See votes →
2022 581 542 93% 4 See votes →
2023 627 625 100% 1 See votes →
2024 690 666 97% 6 See votes →
2025 458 375 82% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 293 non-unanimous (split) votes Tommy Smith cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Lauren Rider 262 of 287 (91%) 287
Lynne Fugate 238 of 266 (89%) 266
Debbie Helsley 83 of 94 (88%) 94
Charles Thomas 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Gwen McKenzie 249 of 285 (87%) 285
Andrew Roberto 250 of 288 (87%) 288
Janet Testerman 161 of 191 (84%) 191
Seema Singh 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Amelia Parker 46 of 282 (16%) 282

See Tommy Smith’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 182 133 See votes →
Budget & taxes 26 52 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 55 45 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 34 36 See votes →
Schools 0 2 See votes →
Public safety 9 23 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 102 61 See votes →
Parks & community 44 33 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 20 31 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 2 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Tommy Smith’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Tommy Smith’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Tommy Smith was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Tommy Smith’s full term (Feb 20, 2020–Dec 20, 2025). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Tommy Smith is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Tommy Smith’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Tommy Smith. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Tommy Smith moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Bobby Graham City Pension Board not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Don Jones Wrecker Services Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Beth Miller Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jul 22, 2025 →
Lynne Ghenov Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 18, 2025 →
Kim Black Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Nov 26, 2024 →
Dusty Brock City of Knoxville Audit Committee not stated Jul 9, 2024 →
Allison Page Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 28, 2024 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 28, 2024 →
Tony Allen Design Review Board not stated May 28, 2024 →
Officer Lesley Pressley Wrecker Services Commission not stated Apr 16, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 19, 2024 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Eboni Winford Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 22, 2023 →
John Schwartz Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
John Heins Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Nov 2, 2021 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Lisa Chassy Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Emma Ellis-Cosigua Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Dec 13, 2022
R-373-2022 Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-372-2022 Execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Lancaster Drive Sidewalks A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $1,558,420.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-371-2022 Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,603,134.40 with a City match of $400,783.60 to provide additional funding for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-370-2022 Amend contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC for on-call construction services, increasing the contract cap by $115,900.50 for a new contract annual cap of $215,900.50 and exercising the first renewal option.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-166-2022 Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for student apprenticeship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-165-2022 Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for youth STEM programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-164-2022 Appropriate $5,000 for youth seasonal clothing and holiday gifts An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-163-2022 Amend City Code regarding vehicle impoundment lot operating procedures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-369-2022 Confirm appointments to Knoxville Tree Board A Resolution confirming the appointments of Sylvia McLaurin and Elaine Reed to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
R-368-2022 Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dustin Durham, Vince Fusco, Nancy Nabors, and Joel Simmons to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
O-162-2022 Appropriate $6,000 from Community Improvement Fund for community agencies An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve consent item approve the consent item
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve minutes from November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022 Motion to defer:
10-a Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks A Resolution approving an appeal by Janice Tocher of the denial of her appeal to challenge the Zoning Administrator’s decision to utilize the Level II Development Plan Review for the project at 451 West Blount Avenue, SW4 (South Waterfront) Zoning District, 1st Council District. BZA File No. 9-G-22-VA.(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for apprenticeship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for STEM programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Youth Action Board An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend City Code regarding vehicle impoundment lot procedures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-367-2022 Amend agreement with Knoxville Landfills DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Knoxville Landfills, LLC DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from our solid waste transfer facility for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-366-2022 Amend Resolution R-336-2022 regarding funding source for Gleason Partners A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-336-2022, which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable rental housing units for very low-income households to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive, in order to reflect that the correct funding source is the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-365-2022 Agree with Samsara, Inc. for Fleet Services vehicle tracking A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an initial term through June 30, 2024 with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $121,415.32 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-364-2022 Contract with Locality Media (First Due) for Fire Dept. Records Mgmt. System A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Locality Media, Inc. d/b/a First Due to provide a remotely hosted Records Management System for the Knoxville Fire Department at a total cost not to exceed $148,000.00 for the first year of the term and a base price of $132,000.00 for each subscription year thereafter.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-363-2022 Execute agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline for Fort Dickerson Park Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline, LLC in an amount not to exceed $481,559.50 for the Fort Dickerson Park Site Utilities Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-362-2022 Accept BlueCross BlueShield proposal for Stop Loss insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $934,476.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-361-2022 Apply for NEH grant for African American Equity Restoration Taskforce A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Cultural and Community Resilience National Endowment for the Humanities in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with no local match required for the safeguarding of cultural resources and fostering cultural resilience on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-360-2022 Award $10,500 in Neighborhood Small Grants A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $10,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by four neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
R-359-2022 Honor memory of Mae Moody A Resolution honoring the memory of Mae Moody, and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
O-161-2022 Appropriate $3,000 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's Fall Festival An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
O-160-2022 Appropriate $2,000 to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
O-159-2022 Appropriate $2,900 to My Daughters Journey, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
11-k Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
11-j Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Approve consent items approve the consent items
11-j Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-k Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Nov 29, 2022 Motion to withdraw:
12-e Withdraw Ordinance 12-e: donation to UT Div. of Diversity and Engagement An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the University of Tennessee Division of Diversity and Engagement to co-sponsor "Healthy for the Holidays", an event providing mental health education, conversation, and resources to Knoxville youth and families.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Approve minutes of November 15, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-341-2022 Confirm reappointment of Janet Testerman to Animal Control Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Janet Testerman to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-354-2022 Apply for and accept grant for violent crime intervention programs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to be used for all costs associated with the collaborative enforcement of violent crime intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 15, 2022
R-351-2022 Approve play structure agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at seven City locations for an amount not to exceed $1,003,564.67.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Split
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 for My Daughters Journey, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-355-2022 Approve contract with BidNET for contract management system A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with International Database Corp. d/b/a BidNET, to provide the City with a cloud-based contract management system for a total cost over five years not to exceed $265,974.18.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-353-2022 Apply for and accept grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-352-2022 Approve play structure agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Baker Creek Preserve Adventure Playground for an amount not to exceed $640,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-350-2022 Extend Antares Golf Management agreement for golf courses A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a one year extension to agreement C-08-0141 with Antares Golf Management, Inc. to provide golf management services at Whittle Springs Golf Course and Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, for an annual amount not to exceed $177,546.12.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-349-2022 Approve air rights easement for Knox Student Property, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement with Knox Student Property, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 200 block of E. Blount Avenue to span the public right-of-way of Kay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-348-2022 Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-347-2022 Accept donation from RezilientKidz for Raising Highly Capable Kids Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to RezilientKidz for its donation of materials and training for the Raising Highly Capable Kids Program to be shared with local youth serving organizations who wish to use the program.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-346-2022 Amend McCarty Holsaple McCarty contract for Public Safety Complex design services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services with regard to replacement of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, increasing the contract by $100,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,723,617.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-345-2022 Amend Messer Construction contract for Public Safety Complex brick repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract Number C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company modifying the scope of work to include the repair of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, extending the completion date for the project and increasing the contract price by $4,900,000.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $52,413,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-158-2022 Change base zoning for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-157-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-156-2022 Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-155-2022 Change base zoning for 0 Pelham Road to I-G An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-154-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-153-2022 Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-152-2022 Change base zoning for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-151-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-150-2022 Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-149-2022 Change base zoning for 1101 University Avenue to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-148-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1101 University Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-147-2022 Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-146-2022 Change base zoning for 3411 Garden Drive to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-145-2022 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-144-2022 Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-143-2022 Revise inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
O-142-2022 Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-343-2022 Elect Cynthia Gibson to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners A Resolution electing Cynthia Gibson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-342-2022 Confirm reappointment of Dennis Owen to City Pension Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Owen to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
R-340-2022 Approve reappointment/appointment to Neighborhood Advisory Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointment of Jack Sherrod and appointment of John Cadotte, James Tomerlin, Sydney Poker and Brad Guilford to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Eric Johnson, Jody Mullins, Morgan Wilson, and Millie Ward for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve agenda for today's meeting ADOPTION OF AGENDA
R-339-2022 Approve compliance certificate for liquor store license for HOM Properties LLC A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Nov 15, 2022
Approve minutes of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022 Motion to refer:
Amend Zoning Code to refine build-to standards in General Commercial Districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Dimensional Standards, to add Section C.1-5, to refine the application of build-to percentages and build-to zones in the C-G General Commercial Zoning Districts (C-G-2 and C-G-3), Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 8-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 1, 2022
R-338-2022 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.396M grant for Violent Crime Intervention programs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $1,396,448.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated Violent Crime Intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 1, 2022
R-330-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Split
Nov 1, 2022
R-329-2022 Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive from Office to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 to I-G District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 to C-N District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
O-141-2022 Emergency Ordinance to rezone 3101 Lakemoor Station Way to RN-5 District An Emergency Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 3101 Lakemoor Station Way from No Zone to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend City Code regarding aboveground storage tank inspection requirements and zoning references An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-337-2022 Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-336-2022 Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-335-2022 Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-334-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Project with TDOT A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Four to Agreement No. C-00-0063 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pleasant Ridge Road Project, adding $497,717.00 in funding with the City responsible for $99,543.00, and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-333-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-332-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend McKinnon Construction contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $223,956.75 for a new contract total of $3,127,299.10.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
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