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Issues Property taxes & reappraisal · Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · Homelessness & shelters · Pension & retirement obligations

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Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 to My Daughters Journey, Inc. O-159-2022 — 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) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Withdraw Ordinance 12-e: donation to UT Div. of Diversity and Engagement 12-e — 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) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 O-142-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. R-336-2022 — 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) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — 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) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — 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) Item history →
Adopted —
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submission to HUD R-293-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and certifications required for the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for $40,000 CDBG funding to East Tennessee Community Design Center R-292-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for $1.5M from Affordable Rental Development Fund for senior housing R-291-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell Street 2 L.P. and associated entities to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 50 permanent supportive housing units for seniors which will serve very low-income households, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-124-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 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, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 23, 2022
Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT R-249-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Item history →
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Aug 23, 2022
Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT R-249-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Item history →
Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Aug 23, 2022
Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT R-249-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Item history →
Adopted —
Aug 23, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending TIF allocation period R-248-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to a prior amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending the allocation period for tax increment financing from twenty years to thirty years.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bond not to exceed $60,065,000 R-242-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,065,000, in one or more series, to refinance the City's outstanding Series A-4-A Loan Agreement; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance setting certified tax rate and amending Tax Rate Ordinance O-57-2022 O-106-2022 — An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jul 26, 2022
Amend and restate Investment Policy of Pension Board R-234-2022 — A Resolution amending and restating the Investment Policy of the City of Knoxville Pension Board.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute documents to receive payments from Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund R-230-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to enable the City to receive payments from the Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund for qualifying individuals who are delinquent on their Owner Occupied HOME loan payments and/or property taxes.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee for HMIS platform R-229-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $31,140.00 in general funds to support improvements to and continued maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System platform in order to improve data quality.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities for emergency shelter R-228-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for the operation of Samaritan Place’s emergency shelter, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic for services R-227-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach services R-226-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for street outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville for Keys of Hope program R-225-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for its Keys of Hope program, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Approve amendments to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing R-224-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution R-129-90 regarding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C R-223-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirteen Million and No/100 Dollars ($13,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution 2075 regarding Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022 R-222-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eleven Million and No/100 Dollars ($11,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution 1644 regarding Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022 R-221-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventy-Nine Million and No/100 Dollars ($79,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept donation from American Red Cross for swimming lessons R-201-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant donation up to $51,765.57 from the American Red Cross to help offset operating expenses associated with trainings, certifications, and administrative costs and to offer scholarships to individuals for swimming lessons at City pools.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville-Knox County CAC Emergency and Minor Home Repair R-199-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. "Operation Backyard" minor home repair R-198-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville Area Urban League RISE Re-entry Program R-197-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $70,610.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Salvation Army Pathway to Hope Program R-196-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,334.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for case management and supportive programming to six eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program R-195-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Authorize annual budget adjustments for tax increment revenues R-193-2022 — A Resolution authorizing annual year-end adjustments to the budget of the City of Knoxville to reflect mandatory allocations of tax increment revenues during the City's fiscal year.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept supplemental HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds R-182-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept additional, supplemental U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and to execute any associated documents and certifications required to do so.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with K-KCCAC for homelessness prevention services R-181-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless dental services R-180-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for free dental services to 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the City.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program and FY 2023 budget O-79-2022 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history →
Adopted 5-1-0-3
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve and adopt FY 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program 5-A-22-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Emergency ordinance to amend FY 2021/2022 budgets O-75-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve submission of 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan R-160-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve submission of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $4,800 to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. O-59-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2022-2023 O-57-2022 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance making annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 O-56-2022 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance amending Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-55-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted —
May 17, 2022
Ordinance amending Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-55-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted —
Apr 19, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for tax increment financing R-122-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan to authorize tax increment financing.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and transfer funds O-48-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022
Emergency Ordinance to appropriate $4,295 to YO-STEM for robotics team competition O-47-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,295.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YO-STEM) to sponsor its robotics team, Gr8ness, as it competes in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas May 8-10, 2022.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022
Appropriating $10,000 from the Community Empowerment budget to Two Bikes O-46-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Two Bikes to support its Bike School, providing jobs and job training to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget for Kids Outreach O-44-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-41-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Mar 22, 2022
Emergency Ordinance: donate $19,125 to community agencies O-40-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $19,125.00 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, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Emergency Ordinance: repeal O-156-2021, donate $800 to Mechanicsville Community Association O-39-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville repealing a portion of Ordinance O-156-2021 and appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee as the fiscal agent for the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Appropriate $17,042.09 from P&R Grants Fund for Challenge Grant Award Program n. — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 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) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach m. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 a. — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Set lieu of tax payments for KUB electric/gas systems for FY2021 and allocate payments R-91-2022 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B, not to exceed $24,535,000 R-90-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($24,535,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $15,765,000 R-89-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($15,765,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022, not to exceed $27,415,000 R-88-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Seven Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand and no/10 Dollars ($27,415,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, not to exceed $12,000,000 R-87-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $55,000,000 R-86-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Approve annual budget for Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2021-2022 R-81-2022 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize Mayor to award up to $23,070 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants R-80-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,070.00 in grants from the 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 8 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize IDB to enter PILOT agreement with Old City Ventures, LLC for 210 E Jackson Ave R-79-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Old City Ventures, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 210 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Administration) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Award grants from Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program. R-60-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $27,647.98 in grants from the Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Approve Amendment to Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Plan; authorize TIF. R-58-2022 — A Resolution approving an Amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan to authorize tax increment financing and to amend the boundaries of the redevelopment area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 22, 2022
Appropriate $8,550 from Community Empowerment budget to Alliance House Community Coalition. O-17-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,550.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alliance House Community Coalition to support its work of identifying and eliminating health disparities in minority communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Appropriate $7,875.00 for The Muse apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students O-10-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,875.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Muse 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) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept Choice Neighborhoods grant for Western Heights Neighborhood R-12-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, as a co-applicant with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, for a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000.00, with no required matching funds, to implement the Transformation Plan for the Western Heights Neighborhood and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept National League of Cities grant for businesses of color R-8-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00 with no City match required from the National League of Cities to be used to build capacity and expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Authorize ARPA funds agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for mental health therapy R-7-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund expansion of existing clinical services in mental health therapy to help Knoxville residents respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Authorize grant application for $150k for Emergency Management Agency R-404-2021 — 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 2022.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Authorize PILOT for Terminus Real Estate, Inc. at 305 W. Vine Ave. R-403-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Terminus Real Estate, Inc. with respect to certain real property located at 305 West Vine Avenue, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Administration) Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Authorize PILOT for Transom Partners, LLC at 101 E. Fourth Ave. R-402-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Transom Partners, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 101 E. Fourth Avenue, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Administration) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021 Grant pension to Gerry E. Kirk R-395-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.34 per month to Gerry E. Kirk, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021 Grant pension to Roger A. Rainey R-396-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,250.20 per month to Roger A. Rainey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021 Grant pension to Robert A. Reagan R-397-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,006.28 per month to Robert A. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021 Grant pension to Scott D. Owens R-398-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,561.76 per month to Scott D. Owens, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021 Appropriate $13,242 from Community Improvement Fund for donations O-156-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $13,242.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 30, 2021
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Head Start/Infrastructure R-394-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Head Start and General Infrastructure and Construction, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Amend agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for CDBG-CV funds R-392-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21- 0277 with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an additional amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for housing assistance and housing case management, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00, as part of the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Amend subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for ESG-CV R-391-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional amount not to exceed $79,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,540.00, as part of the City’s response to COVID- 19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Amend subgrantee agreement with Comm. Action Committee for ESG-CV funds R-390-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fourth Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C- 21-0107, to increase the funding by an amount not to exceed $820,075.00 in U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,141,166.00, to increase the number of families and senior citizens served from 160 to 235, and to extend the term of the Agreement through August 30, 2022, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for ARPA funds R-381-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to organize and implement a Sequential Intercept Model mapping exercise among multi-jurisdictional partners, including community-based services, to help citizens respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Appropriate $3k to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for youth programs O-132-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to continue its educational programs designed to impact youth ages 11- 18.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Appropriate $4k to Girls, Inc. for Artists Alley program O-131-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girls, Inc. to support the Artists Alley program supporting racial equity and peace through art.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 21, 2021
Ordinance to appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for the Life Prep Academy O-120-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to support the Life Prep Academy, a program that prepares girls for successful futures.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021 Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021
Award $2M from Affordable Rental Fund to The Ammons for housing units R-301-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Ammons at Asheville Highway, LP to award $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 80 affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 4625 Asheville Highway.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to Yoke Youth O-116-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Yoke Youth to host a 10-week program focusing on parent initiatives that improve youth development outcomes.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to The Shora Foundation O-115-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide resources, educational and economic development programs for youth and entrepreneurs.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee R-262-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League R-261-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center R-260-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement for Mobile Meals facility expansion R-259-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 in Community Block Grant ("CDBG") and CDBG-Coronavirus funds to be used for construction of an expansion of the Mobile Meals facility to include a new packing room, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books O-96-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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