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

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Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $6,000 for Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging. O-135-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwidth for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition. O-134-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 from Public Service Dept to Trees Knoxville for Urban Tree Canopy assessment d. — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $6,400 from Community Empowerment Budget to A 1 Learning Connections for after school services c. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $6,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to K-KC Community Action Committee's Office on Aging b. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwith for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to Alliance House Community Coalition a. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 O-118-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize application and acceptance of COVID-19 supplemental funding from THDA R-215-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a COVID-19 Supplemental Funding to Continuums of Care award of $50,000.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG for Operation Backyard program R-214-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $252,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG for KnoxWorx Workforce Program R-213-2020 — 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 Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with ETCDC for $55,000 in CDBG for community improvement projects R-212-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for $650,000 in CDBG funding for Home Repair Program R-211-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for $100,000 in ESG funding for Homeward Bound Program R-210-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize submission of 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan R-209-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan 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 Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Appropriate $5,175 from Parks and Recreation to Fountain City Lions Club O-112-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,175.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution authorizing agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for financial advisory services R-201-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies needed to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for a three year term, with two optional one year extensions.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Wine License for The Market R-183-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Jeffrey W. Dunn, Knoxville Police Department employee R-184-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,808.48 per month to Jeffrey W. Dunn, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to William M. Graves, Knoxville General Government employee R-185-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,542.85 per month to William M. Graves, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Robin D. Shelton, Knoxville General Government employee R-186-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,953.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Robin D. Shelton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Wallace E. Armstrong, Knoxville Police Department employee R-187-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,560.20 per month to Wallace E. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Yolanda L. Crowe, Knoxville General Government employee R-188-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,174.02 per month (defined benefit only) to Yolanda L. Crowe, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund for Next Step Initiative O-104-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Improvement Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Historic Westwood repairs O-105-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward Historic Westwood porch repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $2,994 from Community Improvement Fund for James White's Fort O-106-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,994.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward updating and adding signage.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Capital and Operating Budgets to transfer funds O-101-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order 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)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 2, 2020
Appropriate funds from Community Empowerment Budget to The Shora Foundation 12-c — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,415.28 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide meals and groceries to vulnerable families in east Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 19/20 to transfer unencumbered funds 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with Covenant Village, L.P. for rental rehabilitation program funds R-159-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Covenant Village, L.P. to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 25 affordable housing units for low-income households, located at 322 Forestal Drive.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for ESG funding for COVID-19 response R-158-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $278,893.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for Homelessness Prevention, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response R-157-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $263,867.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response R-156-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response R-155-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $433,028.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to levy a property tax to fund general operations and debt service for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-74-2020 — 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to defer:Failed —
Failed
May 5, 2020
Levy tax on all taxable properties in Knoxville for General and Debt Service Funds 12-c — 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021 12-b — 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Bus Facilities Capital Grant R-136-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $877,197.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $97,466.00 for a total project amount of $974,663.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-135-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $5,837,090.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $648,566.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Surface Transportation Block Grant R-134-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,815,617.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with a City match of $201,736.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT bus engine overhauls R-133-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $351,206.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,023.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FEMA grant for firefighter PPE R-132-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, in the amount of $75,000.00, with a City match of $7,500.00, for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Brian K. Moran of the Knoxville Police Department R-118-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,776.54 per month to Brian K. Moran, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to James E. Gadd of the Knoxville Police Department R-119-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,800.75 per month to James E. Gadd, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to James R. Hagerman of the Knoxville General Government R-120-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $854.42 per month (defined benefit only) to James R. Hagerman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Michael W. Chase of the Knoxville Police Department R-121-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,278.32 per month to Michael W. Chase, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Robert C. Moyers of the Knoxville General Government R-122-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,002.98 per month (defined benefit only) to Robert C. Moyers, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Russell L. Richard of the Knoxville General Government R-123-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,441.71 per month to Russell L. Richard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Terry S. Alexander of the Knoxville General Government R-124-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $673.89 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry S. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Grant a monthly pension to Anthony C. Guida of the Knoxville Police Department R-125-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $423.28 per month to Anthony C. Guida, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership for community schools initiative O-66-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the community schools initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Testerman) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2019/2020 O-56-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 7, 2020
Appropriate and donate funds to Chance House for 'From Chains to Change' program O-52-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Testerman, and Parker)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Emergency Ordinance to allow beer delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. O-51-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Section 4-39 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize certain permitholders to deliver beer directly to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic within the city limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto and Councilmember Smith)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Request City administration to consider allocating emergency funding and assessing tax deadlines. R-102-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the City administration to consider and allocate emergency funding for certain programs to assist Knoxvillians and to also assess all current taxes, fees, penalties and tax deadlines.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Request City administration to consider allocating emergency funding and assessing tax deadlines. R-102-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the City administration to consider and allocate emergency funding for certain programs to assist Knoxvillians and to also assess all current taxes, fees, penalties and tax deadlines.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $17,375,000 Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series KK-2020. R-101-2020 — 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 Seventeen Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($17,375,000.00) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series KK-2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $9,850,000 Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Z-2020. R-100-2020 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Nine Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($9,850,000) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Z-2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $30,400,000 Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A. R-99-2020 — 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 Thirty Million Four Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($30,400,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $21,000,000 Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series JJ-2020. R-98-2020 — 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 Twenty-One Million and no/100 Dollars ($21,000,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series JJ-2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Set In Lieu of Tax Payments for KUB Electric and Gas Systems for FY2019. R-97-2020 — 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, 2019 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Amend R-238-2015 regarding PILOT assignment for 1132 N 6th Ave. R-84-2020 — 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.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC for affordable housing R-62-2020 — 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Appropriate $13,924.02 from Parks and Recreation for Challenge Grant Award Program O-36-2020 — 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)
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival O-28-2020 — 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)
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Dollar General Store #16042 for wine license R-52-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $592.61/month to Tony N. King, Knoxville General Government employee R-53-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $948.31/month to Robin S. Bryant, Knoxville General Government employee R-54-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $1,177.21/month to Mark M. Wagner, Knoxville General Government employee R-55-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $4,104.18/month to Kenneth T. Robertson, Knoxville Police Department employee R-56-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $3,705.24/month to Debra K. Beeler, Knoxville General Government employee R-57-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $1,462.34/month to Cheryl D. Lewis, Knoxville General Government employee R-58-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $2,408.75/month to Cheryl A. Davis, Knoxville General Government employee R-59-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee O-22-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,950 from Community Improvement Fund for Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee O-23-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Friends of Knox County Library O-24-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $750 from Community Improvement Fund for Alpha Pi Omega Foundation O-25-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund for Ijams Nature Center O-26-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Girl Talk, Inc. mentoring programs O-27-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival O-28-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $6,700 from Community Improvement Fund for Metro Drug Coalition recovery housing O-29-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund for SEEED, Inc. training programs O-30-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,100 from Community Improvement Fund for National Coalition of 100 Black Women O-31-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,350 from Community Improvement Fund for Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. O-32-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $2,950 from Community Improvement Fund for MLK Jr. Commemorative Commission O-33-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Knoxville Symphony Society O-34-2020 — 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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 11, 2020
Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District R-51-2020 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Operating and Capital Budgets O-18-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the FY19/20 Operating and Capital Budgets. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,500 to Carpetbag Theatre Inc. 12-v — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Carpetbag Theatre Inc. to be utilized toward the 30th Annual Youth Theatre Festival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, & Rider)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,250 to Knoxville Area Urban League 12-u — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Area Urban League, Inc. to be utilized toward the shoes for school event.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $300 to The Muse Knoxville 12-t — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Metro Drug Coalition 12-s — 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 Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-r — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to SEEED, Inc. 12-q — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 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 Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 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 Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $250 to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation toward the Annual Alfredda C. Delaney Scholarship Brunch event.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $200 to Epilepsy Foundation 12-n — 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 Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee to be utilized toward purchasing helmets.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to transfer ownership of solar panels to city. R-305-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Termination Agreement and Bill of Sale with FLS Solar 60, LLC to transfer ownership of solar photovoltaic panels and related assets to the City for a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for Industrial Development Board payment in lieu of taxes. R-304-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Dowell Springs Behavioral Health LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at Dowell Springs Boulevard, Parcel ID Nos. 106 DA 00807 and 106 DA 00915 and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East Knoxville neighborhood supper. O-124-2019 — 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Town Hall East, Inc. Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an East Knoxville neighborhood gathering supper. (Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, McKenzie, and Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Levy taxes for FY 2020 General Fund and Debt Service O-64-2019 — 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve annual appropriations for FY 2020 O-63-2019 — 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2018-2019 R-59-2019 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC R-44-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2019
Waive City taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-43-2019 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding R-36-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $112,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for weatherization and related repair work to 36 affordable rental units at 4917 Jenkins Road.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund O-11-2019 — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Amend Resolution R-364-2010 regarding PILOT for 36 Market Sq/320 Wall Ave R-372-2018 — A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-364-2010 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from the Gallery Group, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 36 Market Square/320 Wall Avenue, so as to expand the use of the leased premises to allow for any commercial use on the upper floors of the building. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Amend Resolution R-250-2017 regarding PILOT lease for 2223 Cumberland Ave R-371-2018 — A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-250-2017 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC (subsequently assigned to Breckenridge Group Knoxville, Tennessee, LLC), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, so as to clarify language outlined in the PILOT lease defining the project and uses of the property. (Requested by Law Department and Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
File and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency R-368-2018 — 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 fiscal year 2018. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Award $17,040 in Neighborhood Small Grants R-365-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total of $17,040.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by six neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted —
Oct 23, 2018
Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-364-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 412 Mayfield Avenue, Parcel ID No. 123-HA-004, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,800.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $1,250 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala O-149-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center to be utilized toward the 2018 Awards Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon O-148-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $20,000 to SEEED Knox for programs O-147-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) Knox to allow it to continue its programs providing career readiness training for young adults and equipping communities with environmental literacy skills.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $9,250 to Project GRAD Knoxville for programs O-146-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $9,250.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Project GRAD Knoxville to allow it to continue its College and Career Enrichment Program and "Hands on the Future" paid internship program. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Acquire property at 1127 Colonial Avenue by condemnation if necessary R-308-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1127 Colonial Avenue (Parcel ID No. 069-ND-013), believed to be owned by Harriet Evelyn Huff, at an estimated cost of $34,600.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Acquire property at 2122 Harvey Street by condemnation if necessary R-307-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2122 Harvey Street (Parcel ID No. 081-FC-036), believed to be owned by Jerry and Mildred Berkley, at an estimated cost of $7,900.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Execute agreement for Walter P. Taylor Homes site infrastructure and demolition R-306-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase III Site Infrastructure improvements at the Walter P. Taylor Homes site, along McConnell Street, Kenner Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and the Phase IV demolition and hazardous material abatement, along McConnell Street, Bethel Avenue, and S. Olive Street as part of the Five Points Revitalization Project in an amount not to exceed $3,452,825.00(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Appropriate $5,000 for Tennessee Theatre Foundation 90th anniversary O-119-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Mayor's Office Grants and Benevolences Fund and donating same to the Tennessee Theatre Foundation to be utilized toward the free public events in celebration of its 90th anniversary.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Appropriate $1,750 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park O-118-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Appropriate $110,000 for historic preservation in Fort Sanders O-117-2018 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for Tennessee Theatre Foundation 12-c — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Mayor's Office Grants and Benevolences Fund and donating same to the Tennessee Theatre Foundation to be utilized toward the free public events in celebration of its 90th anniversary.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for Ijams Nature Center fundraiser 12-b — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance donating to Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley O-115-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Emergency ordinance donating to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Lonsdale Homecoming Committee to be utilized toward the 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Mckenzie, and Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Emergency ordinance donating to Knoxville Symphony Society 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,700.00 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 Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept Cities for Citizenship Grant R-279-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Cities for Citizenship Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, and if approved, award subgrants to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize grant application for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction R-273-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant in an amount up to $3,600,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
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