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May 18, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with LMU for parking at 1531 St. Mary's Street R-148-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) for the non-exclusive use of 205 parking spaces at 1531 St. Mary's Street to provide parking for students, staff and visitors of LMU's educational facility at Magdalen Clarke Tower for a period of one year for $500.00 per year with the option to renew for four one-year extensions.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cintas for uniform and floor mat rental R-144-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Participating Agency Agreement with Cintas for the rental of uniforms and floor mats in an amount not to exceed $80,000 annually.(Requested by Purchasing)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Approve contract extension with Crosslin & Associates for FY2021 audit R-117-2021 — A Resolution approving an extension of a contract, Document No. C-18-0283, with Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Year ending 2021 for a total contract price of $169,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment R-116-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for older driver education and outreach R-113-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for an event coordinator, technician training, safety education programs, supplies and overtime costs related to an education and outreach program for older drivers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for community traffic safety education R-112-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $10,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for enhanced community traffic safety education programs, the printing of outreach materials and to cover the costs of overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for seat belt and child seat safety programs R-111-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $65,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for the presentation of seat belt and child seat check points and education programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for teen driver safety education programs R-110-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for new and continuing educational programs to increase teen driver safety awareness and promote good decision making.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for safety enforcement and bike/pedestrian campaigns R-109-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for drunk driving education and enforcement R-108-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, to purchase drunk driving educational equipment and to fund overtime for sustained alcohol and impaired driving enforcement and safety education programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for radar equipment and traffic enforcement R-107-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $140,800.00, with no required local match, to purchase radar equipment and to provide overtime funding for traffic enforcement focusing on impaired, distracted or aggressive driving.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for high visibility enforcement funding R-106-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $5,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime costs for a program focused on high visibility enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for electric buses for Knoxville Area Transit R-105-2021 — 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 in the amount of $4,800,000.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of up to $1,200,000.00 to purchase electric buses for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $6,000,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Cumberland Ave signal improvements R-102-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Cumberland Avenue Area Signal Improvements - Advanced Traffic Management System Project for an amount not to exceed $497,810.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Amend Ziggurat contract (duplicate entry, cont.) 9-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0046 with Ziggurat Development LLC for the installation of a Fire Suppression System in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility, increasing the contract amount by $33,580.64 for a new contract total of $212,883.80 and extending the date of completion to May 23, 2021.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Amend Ziggurat contract (duplicate entry) 9-k — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0046 with Ziggurat Development LLC for the installation of a Fire Suppression System in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility, increasing the contract amount by $33,580.64 for a new contract total of $212,883.80 and extending the date of completion to May 23, 2021.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Amend Ziggurat contract for fire suppression 9-j — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0046 with Ziggurat Development LLC for the installation of a Fire Suppression System in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility, increasing the contract amount by $33,580.64 for a new contract total of $212,883.80 and extending the date of completion to May 23, 2021.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
FTA Section 5339 grant for KAT 9-i — 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 $806,067.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of $89,563.00 for a total project amount of $895,630.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
FTA/TDOT 5307 grant for KAT 9-h — 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 $5,836,795.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of $648,533.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Arc Flash Analysis contract 9-g — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Miller Electric Company for Arc Flash Analysis for the City's Engineering Department for an amount not to exceed $73,080.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Amend health center agreement 9-e — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-17-0060 with Premise Health Employers Solutions, LLC, for operation and management of the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices, increasing the budget for the final year of the agreement by an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to allow for overtime required due to additional COVID-19 duties, for a total cost for the fifth and final year of the agreement not to exceed $2,334,977.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Break One, LLC for encroachments R-55-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Break One, LLC to allow existing and proposed building elements at 428 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for S Gay Street and Fire Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners for encroachments R-54-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners to allow existing and proposed building features at 625 Cumberland Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Cumberland Avenue and Locust Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Old Broadway Sidewalks R-53-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $1,634,598.68.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Edison Electric, LLC for streetlight maintenance R-52-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC to increase the contract amount by $200,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,075,000.00 to continue to provide maintenance services for the Citywide Streetlight and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for bulk fuels R-28-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for the provision of bulk fuels for vehicles and equipment managed by the Fleet Services Department and Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of one year at an estimated cost per term of $2,187,178.00.(Requested by Purchasing)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Execute agreement with OpenCities, Inc. for permit selection application R-27-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OpenCities, Inc. to provide a custom front end application that will assist citizens with selecting permits and that integrates with the City's existing Accela Citizen Access Program, with an initial cost of $42,500.00 for the initial implementation and first year maintenance costs, and an annual maintenance cost of $11,250.00 for any of the four one-year renewal options exercised thereafter.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Novatech Inc. for printer rental and maintenance R-19-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Novatech, Inc. for rental and maintenance of multifunction printers for City departmental use, at an estimated annual cost of $150,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing Office)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with Miller Electrical Contractors for RV receptacles at Coliseum R-363-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Miller Electrical Contractors, Inc. to provide and install twelve receptacles for RV connections on the top level of Garage B of the Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Auditorium, in an amount not to exceed $43,284.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize Mayor to consent to assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane to CITM, LLC R-362-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the assignment of Kiger Management, LLC's and Waterfront Development Corporation's rights, title, and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT # 095JB014.05, to CITM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with AT&T for City attachments on utility poles R-361-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AT&T allowing the City to maintain certain attachments on AT&T utility poles for an estimated annual cost of $212,621.88 .(Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize amendment to contract with USIC Locating Services for utility location R-360-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0354 with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide underground utility location services for the City's street light system, extending the contract for one additional year for an amount not to exceed $180,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with UT for a Homelessness Management Information System R-357-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $198,441.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Homelessness Management Information System, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for homelessness prevention services R-356-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Homelessness Prevention services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with Arts and Culture Alliance for homelessness prevention services R-355-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Homelessness Prevention services, through its GRACE fund program, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. for governmental relations R-352-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $60,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve agreement with Stellar Visions and Sound for Market Square events. R-345-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stellar Visions and Sound, Inc. to operate sound equipment for various events held on Market Square in a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00 per year.(Requested by Special Events)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve contract amendment with Visit Knoxville to reconcile excess payments. R-344-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract C-13-0089 between the City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. dba Visit Knoxville to reconcile $396,130.50 in excess payments made to Visit Knoxville as a result of the pandemic.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve Third Amendment to operating contract for KPD access control management. R-343-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority with respect to access control management for Knoxville Police Department, Document No. C-06-0039, to extend the services for an additional five-year term, through June 30, 2025, at an annual cost of $4,539.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve Seventh Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema. R-342-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Seventh 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 $75,711.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve contract amendment with Public Building Authority for property management. R-341-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract number C-11-0012 between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority with respect to the property management of the Knoxville Area Transit Center and the KAT Magnolia facility.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Accept proposal from HM Life Insurance for Stop Loss insurance. R-334-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from HM Life Insurance Group for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan for an estimated premium of $606,647.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA administrative services. R-333-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to provide administrative services for the City-sponsored flexible spending account and health reimbursement account for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $76,314.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve agreement with Lee Company for chiller unit repairs R-319-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lee Company to provide service and repairs to the chiller unit on the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services R-314-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement with National Building Service to exercise the final renewal option for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the City limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, adding Harriet Tubman Park for an additional cost of $170.00 per month, as needed, for three months, for a total annual price not to exceed $66,745.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Amend conntract for Loraine St Heavy Shop Roof Project R-312-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0305 with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,557.00 for a new contract total of $128,006.00 and extending the completion date to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Public Service)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with myMatrixx for PBM services R-309-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc. d/b/a myMatrixx for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for the City's self-insured workers' compensation program, at an estimated annual cost of $332,000.00.(Requested by Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale R-294-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 R-288-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project R-274-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for the Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for fire suppression system installation R-273-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $179,303.16 for the installation of a fire suppression system in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services R-271-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional services for small cell utility permit review and construction inspections for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project R-268-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0313 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $422,310.92 for a new contract total of $3,739,666.32 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste disposal. R-265-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee Incorporated for the disposal of municipal solid waste and other special wastes at a Class I landfill for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II for Flenniken Landing. R-256-2020 — 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 Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management. R-255-2020 — 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 case management services at its Minvilla Manor and social services at its resource center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative. R-254-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Rock Solid Technologies for 311 app. R-253-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rock Solid Technologies, Inc. in amount not to exceed $103,800.00 for the purchase and implementation of a mobile/smartphone application for online reporting to the 311 Center.(Requested by 311)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rackley Company East TN for Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project R-243-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rackley Company East TN for an amount not to exceed $51,090.00 for the Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance R-241-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll that is currently estimated to be $183,320.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits/Risk Management Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with RLK Properties R-232-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RLK Properties LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to newly constructed improvements to real property located at 7240 Saddlerack Street, and finding such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for online uniform purchasing for various departments R-223-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform garments for the Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, Engineering Department and Parks and Recreation Department at an estimated annual cost of $200,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Axon for KPD in-car and body camera system R-221-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Knoxville Police Department with a Comprehensive In-Car and Body Camera Video Capture and Cloud Based Management System for 350 officers for a five year term at a cost not to exceed $4,923,125.70.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Amend agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial services R-220-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement C-18-0119 with National Building Service for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the city limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, at an additional cost of $1,900.00 a month, as needed, for six (6) months, for a total monthly price not to exceed $6,129.58.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Dixie Roofing for Lakeshore Storage Building Roof Project R-219-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dixie Roofing, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,238.18 for the Lakeshore Storage Building Roof Project.(Requested by Departments of Public Service and Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with E. Cornell Malone for Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project R-218-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for an amount not to exceed $108,449.00 for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project.(Requested by Departments of Public Service and Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project R-217-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $27,400.00 for a new total contract amount of $337,700.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize Mayor to accept Travelers' proposal for City of Knoxville insurance coverage R-216-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Travelers for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $316,093.00.(Requested by Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for Citywide Streetlighting and High Mast Maintenance R-162-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for an amount not to exceed $875,000.00 for the Citywide Streetlighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize amendment to contract with Design and Construction Services for Colonial Circle Slope Stabilization R-161-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0326 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the Colonial Circle Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,482.00 for a new contract total of $587,801.00 and extending the completion date to June 26, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement R-160-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for an amount not to exceed $243,000.00 for the Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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
Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract for lawn maintenance at Phil E. Keith Training Center R-150-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform lawn and landscape maintenance at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road, in an amount not to exceed $27,860.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center R-148-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document C-17-0288 to extend the tri-party Defined Services Contract with Knox County, Tennessee and the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., for the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center for an additional three years and to delete references to the Consumer Price Index.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG and ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-142-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG and ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-142-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to Knox Heritage Inc. for preservation conference O-72-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage Inc. to be utilized toward the East Tennessee Preservation Conference.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, and Fugate)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-137-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $112,961.27.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute easement with VVI Project for Holston Building encroachment R-131-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with VVI Project, LLC allowing improvements to the Holston Building to encroach into the Krutch Park Extension.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute easement with JED Corporation for Calvin Johnson Building encroachment R-130-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with JED Corporation to allow proposed building and site elements of the Calvin Johnson Building to encroach into Fire Street Alley and City of Knoxville property.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project R-129-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $15,100.00 for a new contract total of $293,600.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2020 Resurfacing Project Phase II R-128-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,021,686.00 for Phase II of the 2020 Resurfacing Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020
Apply for and accept grant for waterway safety and security infrastructure R-107-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Office in an amount of up to $1,000,000, with a required 25% local match, to be jointly shared by the Knoxville Police and Fire Departments to purchase equipment and supplies and to fund the cost of training, enhanced emergency communication and cybersecurity to create a hardened infrastructure for the safety and security of local waterways.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020
Amend contract for On-Call Traffic Signal Infrastructure Program R-106-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0099 with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the On-Call Traffic Signal Infrastructure Program, increasing the contract amount by $150,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020
Amend contract for utility location services for streetlight system R-105-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C18-0354 with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide utility location services for the City's streetlight system, increasing the annual amount by $56,000.00 for a new annual estimated amount of $143,000.00 and a new total contract amount not to exceed $357,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Facilities Paving at Impound Building Project. R-96-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $218,158.50 for the Facilities Paving at Impound Building Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Approve agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for 7 sites. R-83-2020 — n. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and turf maintenance for seven (7) sites within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $74,655.00.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Approve agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for 5 sites. R-82-2020 — m. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and turf maintenance for five (5) sites within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $47,150.00.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Convey property at 4104 Porter Ave to Debra Haynes for $19,000. R-72-2020 — c. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Debra Haynes for one parcel of property located at 4104 Porter Avenue, Parcel ID No: 071-PK-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $19,000.00.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Bike Park R-68-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0203 with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park, increasing the contract amount by $35,000.00 for a new contract total of $684,472.00 and extending the date of completion to May 15, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving Co. for Paving Project R-65-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0324 with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for the 2019 Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,348.27 for a new contract total of $760,799.27 and extending the date of completion to April 30, 2020. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for Trolley Stop Project R-64-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $54,957.26 for the Main Street Trolley Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Resolution authorizing amendment to contract with Visit Knoxville for Census marketing R-50-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-13- 0089 between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau d/b/a Visit Knoxville to expand the scope of services to provide for Census marketing for an additional contract amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama for hazardous waste services R-46-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama, Inc. to provide transportation and disposal services for the household hazardous wastes collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center R-43-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. C-19-0106 with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. which provides funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2020 and to provide for the option to extend the Agreement for one additional one-year period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020
Rescind R-352-2019; authorize Mayor to apply for/accept grant for transit buses R-42-2020 — A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. R-352-2019 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,204,680.00 on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit for the purchase of three fixed-route transit buses using the VW Settlement Transit and Shuttle Bus Grant Funds with a City match of $56,530.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
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