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
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License-plate readers & surveillance cameras · voted on 7 decisions · none split
- Oct 28, 2025 Aye Apply for grant to purchase body-worn cameras — adopted 7-0-0-2
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 8 decisions · none split
- Jun 24, 2025 Aye Exempt food retail from local option sales tax increase — adopted 8-0-0-1
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 24 decisions · 7 split
- Oct 15, 2024 Aye Authorize PILOT payments for property at 516 and 0 W. Vine Avenue — adopted 7-1-0-1
- Mar 19, 2024 Aye Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for specified properties — adopted 7-1-0-1
- Jan 10, 2023 Aye Resolution authorizing PILOT agreement with Core Knoxville Cumberland, LLC for various properties — adopted 7-2-0-0
- Aug 23, 2022 Aye Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT — adopted 6-3-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 59 decisions · 3 split
- Dec 9, 2025 Aye Amend Resolution R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds — adopted 6-1-2-0
- Dec 9, 2025 Aye Amend Resolution R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds — adopted 8-1-0-0
- Jun 16, 2020 Aye Resolution to execute agreement with Salvation Army for COVID-19 emergency shelters — adopted 8-1-0-0
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Middle housing in Knoxville · voted on 12 decisions · 3 split
- Sep 16, 2025 Aye Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding housing and development — adopted 6-1-0-2
- Sep 2, 2025 Aye Ordinance to amend Zoning Code concerning Middle Housing Standards, etc — adopted 6-2-0-1
- Feb 6, 2024 Aye Amend Knoxville City Code Zoning Code to add Middle Housing Standards — adopted 8-1-0-0
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Chilhowee Park · voted on 3 decisions · 1 split
- May 27, 2025 Aye Approve and adopt Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan — adopted 7-1-0-1
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 22 decisions · 1 split
- Apr 20, 2021 Aye Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District — motion to amend adopted 7-1-0-0
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Pension & retirement obligations · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Jul 26, 2022 Aye Amend and restate Investment Policy of Pension Board — adopted 9-0-0-0
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)
| 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 |
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.
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.
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2020 |
2-B-20-SC
Close turning radii and convey quitclaim deeds.
f. An Ordinance to close the right-of-way turning radius at the southwest corner of Twentieth Street and Clinch Avenue and the turning radius of the northwest corner of Twentieth Street and White Avenue, City Block 10321, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
2-A-20-AC
Close unnamed alley off N. Central St. and convey quitclaim deeds.
e. An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley off of N. Central Street between E. Woodland Avenue and E. Scott Avenue, closing area between N. Central Street and rear lot line of 1406 N. Central Street (Parcel ID 081 K F 042), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner, Central Street Holdings, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
2-A-20-SC
Close Honor Our Troops Drive and convey quitclaim deeds.
d. An Ordinance to close Honor Our Troops Drive between Howard Baker Jr. Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive between City Block 01061 and 01080, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
2-D-20-OA
Amend zoning code regarding nonconforming lots of record.
c. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17, regarding lots created by deed, to create a new subsection to be entitled Nonconforming Lot of Record, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
2-C-20-OA
Amend zoning code regarding BZA public hearing notice deadline.
b. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 15, Section 15.2.A and 15.2.B to include notice of BZA public hearing publication deadline, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-85-2020
Support robust engagement and participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.
p. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville supporting robust engagement with and participation in the 2020 U. S. Census to assure an accurate and complete count.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-84-2020
Amend R-238-2015 regarding PILOT assignment for 1132 N 6th Ave.
o. A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-238-2015 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Courtland Group, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 1132 North Sixth Avenue so as to allow assignment of its interest in the PILOT to Patricia Nash Designs, Inc., or its assigns as the PILOT lessee.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-83-2020
Approve agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for 7 sites.
n. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and turf maintenance for seven (7) sites within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $74,655.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-82-2020
Approve agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for 5 sites.
m. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and turf maintenance for five (5) sites within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $47,150.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-80-2020
Apply for and accept Forensic Capacity Hiring Program grant.
k. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $200,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for the Forensic Capacity Hiring Program for Wounded Veterans, for funding of two forensic electronic evidence collection specialist positions in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-79-2020
Apply for and accept Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant.
j. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $125,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services Office for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-77-2020
Apply for and accept State Highway Safety Office grant.
h. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a one-year grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime costs of enhanced Alcohol and Impaired Driver Education and Enforcement.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-76-2020
Apply for and accept Victims of Crimes Act grant.
g. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Victims of Crimes Act grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $332,727.53 with a 20% local match of $83,181.89, for a total grant amount of $415,909.42, for FY 2021 and FY2022.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-75-2020
Accept $200k donation from Thomas Boyd for Fort Kid Renovation Project.
f. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City, the Public Building Authority, the Knoxville Museum of Art, and Thomas Boyd, to accept a $200,000.00 donation from Mr. Boyd, and to express appreciation to Mr. Boyd for the same, all as part of the Fort Kid Renovation Project.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-74-2020
Transfer real property to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
e. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-73-2020
Acquire property for Palmetto Rd Phase 2/Sullivan Rd Sidewalk Project.
d. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 18 tracts of real property as part of the Palmetto Road Phase 2 and Sullivan Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-72-2020
Convey property at 4104 Porter Ave to Debra Haynes for $19,000.
c. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Debra Haynes for one parcel of property located at 4104 Porter Avenue, Parcel ID No: 071-PK-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $19,000.00.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
Motion to amend:
R-71-2020
Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-71-2020
Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-70-2020
Approve appeal regarding variances for 931 Langford Ave.
a. A Resolution approving an appeal by Jennifer Arthur of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve four variances, more fully described herein, for property temporarily designated as 931 Langford Avenue, Michael Davis, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 10, 2020 |
R-69-2020
Confirm nomination of Jacquelene Dent to Planning Commission.
a. A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Jacquelene Dent to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Motion to refer:
c.
Approve Marty Norton's request to amend North City Sector Plan for 3313 and 3309 Mill Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3313 and 3309 Mill Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
d.
Approve Marty Norton's request for One Year Plan Amendment for 3313 and 3309 Mill Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3313 and 3309 Mill Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Deferred
Consent
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-68-2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Bike Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0203 with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park, increasing the contract amount by $35,000.00 for a new contract total of $684,472.00 and extending the date of completion to May 15, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
|
Aye |
Split
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Motion to deny:
Approve appeal by John K. King of BZA decision regarding 710 N. Cherry Street (File 1-I-20-VA)
A Resolution approving an appeal by John K. King, on behalf of Tennessee Right to Life, Education Fund, Inc., of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum parking setback as more fully described herein, for property located at 710 N. Cherry Street. (File number 1-I-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
|
Aye |
Failed
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Motion to defer:
Approve appeal by Jennifer Arthur of BZA decision regarding 931 Langford Avenue (File 11-I-19-VA)
A Resolution approving an appeal by Jennifer Arthur of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve four variances, more fully described herein, for property temporarily designated as 931 Langford Avenue, Michael Davis, Applicant. (File number 11-I-19-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
|
Aye |
Deferred
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Motion to withdraw:
12-a
Ordinance to establish a process for zoning studies (PC File No. 11-H-19-OB)
An Ordinance to establish a process for initiating and undertaking a zoning study, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (PC File No. 11-H-19-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Withdrawn
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-42-2020
Close a portion of Myrtle Street and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Myrtle Street between the northern right-of-way line of East Fifth Avenue and terminus and dead-end, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-67-2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Apprentice Mechanic program funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency in the amount of $11,680.00, with a required match by the City in the amount of $11,680.00, for the purpose of funding an improved Apprentice Mechanic program. (Requested by Fleet Services)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-66-2020
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with TDOT for Safer and Complete Streets Study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a Safer and Complete Streets Study for an estimated project cost of $250,000.00 with $200,000.00 federally funded and $50,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-65-2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving Co. for Paving Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0324 with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for the 2019 Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,348.27 for a new contract total of $760,799.27 and extending the date of completion to April 30, 2020. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-64-2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for Trolley Stop Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $54,957.26 for the Main Street Trolley Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-63-2020
Authorize Mayor to file and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County EMA operating expenses
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal Fiscal Year 2020. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-62-2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC for affordable housing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC to award an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of thirty-two affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 265 and 266 Moss Grove Boulevard.(Requested by Community Development Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-41-2020
Close unimproved portion of Glen Creek Road (File No. 1-B-20-SC)
An Ordinance to close the unimproved portion of Glen Creek Road between 2358 McCampbell Wells Way and the terminus of Glen Creek Road right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trans South Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-20-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-40-2020
Close unimproved section of Autumn Creek Drive (File No. 1-A-20-SC)
An Ordinance to close the unimproved section of Autumn Creek Drive between 5714 Autumn Creek Drive and Glen Creek Road, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trans South Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-20-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-39-2020
Close unnamed alley between 3617 and 3601 Sutherland Avenue (File No. 1-A-20-AC)
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between 3617 Sutherland Avenue and 3601 Sutherland Avenue, City Block 50620, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Rodney Reagan, Farm Fresh Produce Mkt., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-20-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-38-2020
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to clarify language and align with procedures (File No. 12-A-19-OA)
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code" to clarify language, correct inconsistencies, and to align ordinance language with processes and procedures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-19-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-37-2020
Amend Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines concerning File 1-B-20-OB
An Ordinance to amend the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines as recommended by the Downtown Design Review Board and Planning staff, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-36-2020
Appropriate $13,924.02 from Parks and Recreation for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $13,924.02 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-35-2020
Extend moratorium on shared mobility vehicles through September 2, 2020
An Ordinance extending the moratorium imposed by Ordinance Nos. O-137-2018, O-16-2019, and O-101-2019 upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville through September 2, 2020, with the exception of those shared mobility vehicle providers operating in accordance with and authorized by the City’s pilot program. (Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-61-2020
Confirm appointments to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville confirming the appointment of Patricia Henao Mesa and the reappointment of Polly Doka and Carly Baskette to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
O-28-2020
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh and Rider)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
R-52-2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Dollar General Store #16042 for wine license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Dollar General Store #16042 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Department of Finance)
R-53-2020
Grant pension of $592.61/month to Tony N. King, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $592.61 per month to Tony N. King, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-54-2020
Grant pension of $948.31/month to Robin S. Bryant, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $948.31 per month to Robin S. Bryant, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-55-2020
Grant pension of $1,177.21/month to Mark M. Wagner, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,177.21 per month to Mark M. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-56-2020
Grant pension of $4,104.18/month to Kenneth T. Robertson, Knoxville Police Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,104.18 per month to Kenneth T. Robertson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
R-57-2020
Grant pension of $3,705.24/month to Debra K. Beeler, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,705.24 per month to Debra K. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-58-2020
Grant pension of $1,462.34/month to Cheryl D. Lewis, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,462.34 per month to Cheryl D. Lewis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-59-2020
Grant pension of $2,408.75/month to Cheryl A. Davis, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,408.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Cheryl A. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-22-2020
Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Lideramos Latino Leadership Conference.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-23-2020
Appropriate $1,950 from Community Improvement Fund for Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee to be utilized toward purchasing helmets.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman)
O-24-2020
Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Friends of Knox County Library
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Library to be utilized toward the annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Fugate)
O-25-2020
Appropriate $750 from Community Improvement Fund for Alpha Pi Omega Foundation
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation to be utilized toward the Annual Alfredda C. Delaney Scholarship Brunch event.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider)
O-26-2020
Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund for Ijams Nature Center
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Ninth Annual Wonder of Hummingbirds Festival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Rider)
O-27-2020
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Girl Talk, Inc. mentoring programs
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Singh)
O-28-2020
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh and Rider)
O-29-2020
Appropriate $6,700 from Community Improvement Fund for Metro Drug Coalition recovery housing
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate)
O-30-2020
Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund for SEEED, Inc. training programs
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the career readiness and community engagement training programs.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
O-31-2020
Appropriate $1,100 from Community Improvement Fund for National Coalition of 100 Black Women
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women to be utilized toward the Denim & Diamonds: Cards & Comedy Fundraising Event.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-32-2020
Appropriate $1,350 from Community Improvement Fund for Project Grad Knoxville, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward expenses required to continue serving students and families.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-33-2020
Appropriate $2,950 from Community Improvement Fund for MLK Jr. Commemorative Commission
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, Inc., to be utilized toward the 2020 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman)
O-34-2020
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Knoxville Symphony Society
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Rider)
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Unanimous
Consent
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Add Community Improvement Fund Appropriation for Knoxville Symphony Society to agenda
Motion to: add to the agenda under the consent items a Community Improvement Fund Appropriation to the Knoxville Symphony Society
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Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Approval of minutes from the February 20, 2020 Special Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 Special Meeting of City Council
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Unanimous
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| Feb 25, 2020 |
Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2020 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 11, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Unanimous
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