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Budget & taxes

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

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Oct 27, 2015
Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund to Wesley Neighbors Community Association O-207-2015 — 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 Wesley Neighbors Community Association toward certain costs associated with its neighborhood newsletter.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, and Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Appropriate $2,350 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic of America O-206-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. O-205-2015 — 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 Golden Gloves Charities, Inc.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for Brookvale Lane property R-330-2015 — A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from AmeriTeam Services, LLC and Brookvale II, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property to be located at 6014 and 6016 Brookvale Lane, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-52-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Accept $2,500 grant from Knox County Health Dept. for Project Diabetes R-326-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant award of $2,500.00, to be utilized by the Employee Benefits Department, with no required match, from the Knox County Health Department to fund Project Diabetes program implementation.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Motion to amend:Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 30, 2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy R-194-2015 — A Resolution adopting a City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy in compliance with the Tennessee Public Employee Defined Benefit Financial Security Act of 2014.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve FY 2016-2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program and FY 2016 Budget O-89-2015 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2016 - 2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 5-A-15-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT with Courtland Group LLC. R-165-2015 — A Resolution authorizing 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 317 Ogden Street, CLT No. 094 EF 011, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of The Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2014
Appropriate $5,000 for Tennessee Clean Water Network property acquisition costs. O-222-2014 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Tennessee Clean Water Network to offset certain acquisition costs of property previously donated to the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District R-399-2014 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes from JHD, LLC R-397-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from JHD, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 114, 120 and 124 West Jackson Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 27, 2014
Levy tax for FY 2014-2015 General and Debt Service Funds. O-96-2014 — 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Motion to amend:Failed —
Failed
Apr 15, 2014
Resolution authorizing Industrial Dev. Board to negotiate PILOT w/ The Farragut Group LLC. R-143-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Farragut Group LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 530 South Gay Street 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
Apr 15, 2014
Resolution authorizing Industrial Dev. Board to negotiate PILOT w/ Jackson Terminal LLC. R-142-2014 — A Resolution authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Jackson Terminal LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 205 West Jackson Avenue 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
Nov 12, 2013
Amend operating budget for FY 2013/2014 O-214-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2013
Amend operating budget for FY 2013/2014 O-213-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2013
Appropriate funds for McClung Museum O-216-2013 — 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 the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc., to directly benefit the McClung Museum, current capital outlay project.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen & Saunders)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 29, 2013
Resolution authorizing IDB to negotiate PILOT for Knoxville Locomotive Works. R-355-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property located, or to be located at 300 West Quincy Avenue, 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 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Set Certified Tax Rate and adjust Ordinance O-80-2013 O-171-2013 — An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-80-2013 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.46 to $2.3857.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Approve tax increment financing amendment for Gay Street redevelopment. R-227-2013 — A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Gay Street Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 412, 414, and 416 South Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for 2010 Cumberland Ave property. R-179-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Campus Investors Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2010 Cumberland Avenue 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
May 28, 2013
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013. O-82-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Levy tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 general and debt service funds. O-80-2013 — 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriations for fiscal year 2013-2014. O-79-2013 — 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes for S. Gay Street property. R-171-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Hatcher Hill & Associates G.P. payments In lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 620 and 626 S. Gay Street 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
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing IDB to negotiate PILOT with MAB Knoxville, LLC. R-157-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from MAB Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 603 Main Street 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
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $1,025 to Chilhowee Intermediate School. O-70-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,025.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized for the replacement and installation of certain playground equipment.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $700 to Belle Morris Elementary School. O-69-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the ongoing capital project, to purchase playground equipment.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $500 to Whittle Springs Middle School. O-68-2013 — 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 Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase folding tables to be utilized during certain school events.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Bearden Middle School Science Olympiad. O-67-2013 — 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 Bearden Middle School Science Olympiad, Inc., to defray certain costs of materials, registration fees and travel to tournaments.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Palmer, Della Volpe)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Arts & Culture Alliance. O-66-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville to provide for fiscal sponsor services for the Public Art Committee (PAC).(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown, Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $600 to Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition. O-65-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition, Inc., to defray certain costs associated with the Odd Fellows Scholars Program Project.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Brown, Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 13, 2012
Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for issuance of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. R-324-2012 — 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 One Hundred Fifty-six Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($156,950,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 13, 2012
Supplement Resolution 2075 for issuance of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds. R-323-2012 — 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 Ten Million Seven Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($10,700,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Y-2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 13, 2012
Supplement Resolution R-25-88 for issuance of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds. R-322-2012 — 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 Thirteen Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($13,550,000) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series S-2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 13, 2012
Supplement Resolution 1644 for issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds. R-321-2012 — 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 Eleven Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($11,350,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series CC-2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 2, 2012
Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes for 430 S. Gay St. R-275-2012 — A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville (the "Board") to negotiate and accept from John Johnson payments in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes with respect to property located at 430 S. Gay Street and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments from Kimberly-Clark. R-224-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to accept from Kimberly-Clark Corporation payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 400 Goody's Lane 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 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize agreement for HOME funds for housing acquisition/rehab/construction. R-209-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $380,000.00 In HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of thirteen houses that will be sold to qualified low-income families.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC R-151-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville (The "Board") to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 1719 Lake Avenue, a center city area, 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 8-1-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 O-78-2012 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 O-78-2012 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Levy taxes for fiscal year 2012-2013 O-76-2012 — 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, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2012-2013 O-75-2012 — 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, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Appropriate $250 for MLK Commemorative Commission King Week Celebration O-4-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance Appropriating the Sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and Donating Same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as a Contribution Toward the "2012 King Week Celebration" Events.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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