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Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-391-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating two annual training conferences, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to accept Stop Loss insurance proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company R-387-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $822,076.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Execute agreement with Waste Connections for waste hauling and disposal R-382-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and construction demolition debris and for installation of a compactor for an estimated amount of $1,472,600.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Liquor, Inc. ABC license 11-l — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Liquor, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Liquor, Inc. ABC license 11-l — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Liquor, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 17, 2023
Agreement with Edison Electric for Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project R-364-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $103,719.00 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Adopt TDOT policy on consultant selection for federally funded projects R-363-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation's policy on consultant selection for projects funded with Federal Highway Administration or TDOT funds.(Requested by Purchasing)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Amend contract with Verra Mobility to extend existing contract term R-361-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract by five months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee dental benefits program R-354-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost of $575,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical program administrative services R-353-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $774,816.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for SoKno Wine & Spirits liquor license R-349-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Doc & DD, LLC d/b/a SoKno Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 17, 2023
Resolution for agreement with Waste Connections for waste hauling and disposal 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and construction demolition debris and for installation of a compactor for an estimated amount of $1,472,600.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Florline South for floor coating at Light Equipment Repair Shop R-344-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Florline South, Inc. to install a floor coating at the Light Equipment Repair Shop located at 3409 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road, for an amount not to exceed $69,865.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Amend Henley Roofing contract for Arson Investigation Building reroof R-316-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $5,000.00 for a new contract total of $176,318.00 and extending the completion date to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Authorize Mayor to consent to assignment of lease for Gateway Retail Building R-276-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the assignment of Three Amigos Real Estate, LLC's rights, title and interest in the Ground Lease of the Gateway Retail Building located at 920 Volunteer Landing, CLT # 095JB011, to Nunc ProTunc GP subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Authorize piggyback agreement with Avero for ERP software renewal. R-260-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback agreement with Avero, LLC to provide Enterprise Resource Planning to renew and improve existing software systems in Development Services and the Knoxville Police Department in an amount to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Information Technology)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Stubblefield Construction, LLC for Knoxville Area Transit gating system R-243-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stubblefield Construction, LLC to replace the existing gating system at the Knoxville Area Transit operations and maintenance facility and provide maintenance for two years for a total contract price not to exceed $488,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Award funds from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP R-242-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP, for the development of 32 affordable permanent supportive rental housing units to be located at 3627 Division Street (Parcel ID No. 107 DA 001).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. for services at Flenniken Landing R-241-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management and social services R-240-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services R-234-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery R-232-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management R-230-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform for violence reduction R-219-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to provide technical assistance and training for Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City and community partners, in an amount not to exceed $307,050.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Henley Roofing Company for Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project. R-206-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $32,618.00 for a new contract total of $171,318.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project. R-205-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional architectural design services for the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Reroofing Project for an amount not to exceed $41,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for space in the Emporium Building. R-201-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Boghani Properties for lease of space within the Emporium Building located at 100 South Gay Street and 110 South Gay Street at an annual rental cost not to exceed $498,294.14 in the first year.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC for Parks and Recreation transportation services. R-191-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution for subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for community improvement projects design assistance. R-187-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately six community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution to amend cooperation agreement with KCDC to include Five Points Infill project. R-186-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation as required by the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to include the Five Points Infill project to the list of KCDC's housing inventory shown on Exhibit A.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution to award $300,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund for 10 affordable units. R-185-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Knoxville's Housing Development Corporation, an instrumentality of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, for the development of 10 affordable rental housing units to be located on Ben Hur Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Selma Avenue as more specifically described herein.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution for subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for CARES Act homeless services funding. R-184-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds to provide public services and homeless services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution for agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee for emergency homeless services. R-183-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $27,304.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide emergency shelter/services through its Samaritan Place.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution for subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for home repair. R-182-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution for subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Center for COVID-19 mental health services. R-181-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals within the corporate limits of Knoxville, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for redevelopment services. R-178-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to provide administrative services and planning support to assist in redevelopment of underutilized properties and support the City's key development priorities, for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for the two-year term of the Agreement.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Emergency ordinance to appropriate $28,450 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies. O-93-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $28,450.00 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution to amend agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for COVID-19 transportation funding. 11-q — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 16, 2023
Approve contract with Crosslin, PLCC for FY2023 City audit R-152-2023 — A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin, PLCC to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for Fiscal Year ending 2023 for a base year contract price of $159,500.00 with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.(Requested by Evaluation & Selection Committee)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 2, 2023
Authorize agreement with Abacus Hive for budget and accounting services R-134-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 with two optional one-year extensions.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend agreement with Edison Electric for streetlight maintenance R-118-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Agreement with Edison Electric, LLC, for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $170,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,550,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend contract with AECOM for Cherry Street Sinkhole Project R-117-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide design services for the Cherry Street Sinkhole Water Quality Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,284.00 for a new contract total of $70,114.00, and extending the date of completion to May 19, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance, Weigel Stores, Inc. Retail Food Store Wine License R-111-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #18 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Accela, Inc. for cloud-based work order management system R-106-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Accela, Inc. to upgrade the current work order management system and convert it to a cloud-based, remotely-hosted software management system in an amount not to exceed $1,339,915.06.(Requested by Information Technology)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend Bank of America contract to extend banking services term R-103-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0262 with Bank of America to extend the term for comprehensive banking services to provide time for the procurement and completion of a new banking services contract.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Willis Towers Watson for risk consulting services R-101-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. to provide professional brokerage and risk management consulting services for all property and casualty coverage for all City operations and Knoxville Area Transit operations for a period of five years at an annual cost not to exceed $115,000.00 for the first and second years, $120,000.00 for the third year, $125,000.00 for the fourth year, and $130,000.00 for the fifth year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4046 wine license R-96-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4046 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 4, 2023 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4206 wine license R-97-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4206 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 4, 2023 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4212 wine license R-98-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4212 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Mar 21, 2023
Accept proposals for insurance coverage for self-insured liability program R-84-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $599,941.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Amend lease agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. R-83-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. extending the term for an additional one-year period.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to rent storage space for KPD R-77-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents required by Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to continue the rental of space at 2422 Mineral Spring Road on a monthly basis for up to six months, to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's Management Service Bureau in housing KPD property, for an amount not to exceed $3,540.00 per month.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend license agreement for State Street Parking Garage R-52-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Public Building Authority to execute a second amendment to a license agreement with Dover Development Corporation for use of parking spaces in the State Street Parking Garage by the Hyatt Place Hotel located at 530 S. Gay Street.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Accept TVA grant for vehicle fleet electrification consulting services R-43-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority of consulting services to support electrification of the City's vehicle fleet.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for maintenance services with KMF III Services LLC R-42-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC to provide maintenance services to seven scattered sites for a total contract price not to exceed $77,985.44.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for solid waste consulting services with MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants, LLC R-41-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants, LLC in an amount not to exceed $52,200.00 to provide solid waste and recycling consulting services for downtown residents and businesses.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Apply for and accept FEMA grant for Fire Department health and safety equipment R-40-2023 — 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) to provide funding via the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $390,319.00 for health and safety equipment needs of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. R-38-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance with Progression Electric, LLC R-37-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance with Davis H. Elliot Construction R-36-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Approve Coulter & Justus to provide audit services for Knoxville Utilities Board R-24-2023 — A Resolution approving the selection of the accounting firm of Coulter & Justus to provide audit services to the Knoxville Utilities Board for a two-year term beginning with audits to be performed in 2023, as required by the Legislative Act creating the Knoxville Utilities Board.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend Gresham Smith contract for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II design R-22-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide additional design services for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $608,000.00 and extending the completion date.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for grant writing services R-14-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Cornerstone Government Affairs R-374-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. R-373-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC R-370-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC for on-call construction services, increasing the contract cap by $115,900.50 for a new contract annual cap of $215,900.50 and exercising the first renewal option.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend agreement with Knoxville Landfills DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal R-367-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Knoxville Landfills, LLC DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from our solid waste transfer facility for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Agree with Samsara, Inc. for Fleet Services vehicle tracking R-365-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an initial term through June 30, 2024 with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $121,415.32 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Contract with Locality Media (First Due) for Fire Dept. Records Mgmt. System R-364-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Locality Media, Inc. d/b/a First Due to provide a remotely hosted Records Management System for the Knoxville Fire Department at a total cost not to exceed $148,000.00 for the first year of the term and a base price of $132,000.00 for each subscription year thereafter.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Accept BlueCross BlueShield proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-362-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $934,476.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve contract with BidNET for contract management system R-355-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with International Database Corp. d/b/a BidNET, to provide the City with a cloud-based contract management system for a total cost over five years not to exceed $265,974.18.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims R-348-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof R-333-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements R-331-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development R-329-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Oct 18, 2022
Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts R-326-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training R-315-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters R-314-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year R-312-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Agreement with Sport Surface Pros for park court maintenance R-309-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sport Surface Pros, LLC for Tennis Court, Pickleball Court, & Basketball Court Maintenance services at several City Park locations for an amount not to exceed $209,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Execute agreement with Blount Contractors for Cradle of Country Music Park R-306-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blount Contractors, Inc. for the Cradle of Country Music Park - Pier 865 Project for an amount not to exceed $824,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Oct 4, 2022
Accept insurance proposal from Standard Insurance Company R-305-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Standard Insurance Company to provide employee and dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an estimated annual premium not to exceed $250,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Fund Knoxville Chamber's economic prosperity mission R-302-2022 — A Revised Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator R-285-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity R-284-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square R-283-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
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) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 6, 2022
Authorize agreement with West for online research services R-277-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,145.69 per month, or $37,750.00 per year.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Recreation Center project R-272-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Christenberry Recreation Center Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Amend contract with Great Southern Recreation for Fort Kid Project R-269-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Great Southern Recreation for the Fort Kid at World's Fair Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $44,456.00 for a new contract total of $494,456.00.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Amend wrecker rotation list rates and charges O-123-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Adopted —
Sep 6, 2022
Amend wrecker rotation list rates and charges O-123-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Motion to amend:Adopted —
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AWP, Inc. for flagging/traffic control R-263-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AWP, Inc. d/b/a Area Wide Protective to provide flagging and traffic control services on city streets, and at various locations throughout the city, on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant R-262-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $90,000.00, and if awarded, accept the grant on behalf of the City of Knoxville Public Service.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County accepting 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds R-261-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $28,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to enter Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-260-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals with the City of Knoxville and Knox County each paying an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Appreciate Emerald Youth Foundation for ballfield upgrades and authorize agreement R-259-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Emerald Youth Foundation for providing upgrades to the Christenberry ballfields, for a total project cost of $106,000.00 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Emerald Youth Foundation in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit urbanized area transit R-258-2022 — 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 $7,489,126.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $832,125.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus capital R-257-2022 — 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 $773,471.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $85,942.00 for a total project amount of $859,413.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for street outreach R-256-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General Funds for enhanced street outreach services by way of the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to serve 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept hazmat equipment grant from TEMA R-255-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to provide funding for hazmat equipment in an amount not to exceed $21,702.44 and if such application is approved, to execute, any and all documents to accept such a grant.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Liberty Street Project R-254-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $45,550.00 for a new total contract amount of $388,050.00, and extending the date of completion to November 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
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