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Dec 10, 2024
Authorize agreement with The Capitol Strategy Group for governmental relations R-351-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. and Kim Adkins, on behalf of The Capitol Strategy Group, LLC, in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Award Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds R-326-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024
Affirm Knox County's provision of emergency ambulance services R-310-2024 — A Resolution affirming Knox County's Provision of Emergency Ambulance Services within the municipal limits of the City of Knoxville in Accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-61-102(d).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 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
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government 11-y — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government 11-z — A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies 12-b — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 1209 Forest Avenue R-248-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Joseph S. Key II for one parcel of property located at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $131,100.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Authorize grant application for $145,000 for Emergency Management Agency R-244-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2025.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Broadband Ready Community designation documents R-237-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to have the City of Knoxville designated as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tennessee Public Chapter 228, 4-3-709.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license R-226-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee R-227-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell R-228-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer R-229-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson R-230-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman R-231-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel R-232-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs R-233-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts R-234-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for senior centers equipment and services R-225-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for equipment, supplies and services for senior centers.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for $3.8M TDOT grant for transit operating assistance R-224-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,810,600.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Application for HUD Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant R-217-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant in an amount up to $4,600,000.00, with a required local match in an amount up to $400,000.00, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Application for HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds R-216-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for approval from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to use Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds in the amount of $1,823,342.00, or in such other amounts as may be beneficial to the City, with a required local match in the amount of $3,916.00 to be paid by the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability, and, if approved, to accept the said funds and distribute the same to local subrecipients.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions street outreach R-215-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide street outreach services, in an amount not to exceed $50,034.00 from HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant R-214-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,131.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training R-199-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $350,000.00 with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 23, 2024
Accept Homeland Security grant for multi-factor authentication software R-198-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a subrecipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $50,000.00 pursuant to the 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software which will protect the City's network from unauthorized access.(Requested by Information Technology)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-195-2024 — A Resolution approving the Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Hazmat radioactive source identification grant R-194-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $20,300.00 in grant funds as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase equipment and supplies to identify radioactive sources for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds R-187-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,300.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant 11-r — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $20,000,000.00, with no local match required, to support disadvantaged communities with resiliency when disasters strike.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 25, 2024
Authorize memorandum of understanding with Knox County for KEMA grant funds R-168-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military to maintain KEMA's capability to respond during Department of Energy (DOE) emergencies.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #34 for a wine license R-163-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market, Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #34 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
Jun 25, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4293 for a wine license R-164-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4293 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
Jun 25, 2024 Grant pension to Knoxville Police Department employee Clayton L. Madison R-165-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,001.19 per month to Clayton L. Madison, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Amend City Code to modify self-service beer permit requirements for hotels O-83-2024 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-69(C) of the Knoxville City Code so as to modify the self-service beer permit requirements for businesses subject to hotel occupancy taxes.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Rider) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Close unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue O-84-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue as it runs within City Block 07222, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Close unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike O-85-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike as it runs within City Block 29900, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU to C-G-1 O-86-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Jimmy Brinias, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 1405 Rickard Drive from O to RN-1 O-87-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1405 Rickard Drive from O (Office) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Manuel Cardoza, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 to RN-2 O-88-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jason C Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-G-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Add Historic Overlay district zoning to 810 Clinch Avenue O-89-2024 — An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to a portion of property located at 810 Clinch Avenue, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-M-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024
Submit 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-156-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Apply for and accept Communities Sparking Investment grant R-147-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy grant from the the United States Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, in an amount of up to $3,600,000.00 with a local match of 5%, to be covered by a community partnership with East Tennessee Clean Fuels to provide funding for programs that would deliver direct local community benefits regarding energy efficiency and clean energy projects for disadvantaged communities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Award Historic Preservation Program grant funds R-143-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $247,855.00 in Historic Preservation Program grant funds to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Authorize agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-142-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center to provide historical preservation, research, education, and programming reflecting Black and African-American experiences and culture in the Knoxville area, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 with the option to extend the terms of the Agreement for up to three additional one-year periods under the same conditions.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour LLP for legal services R-131-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour, LLP to provide professional legal services to the KTA Board and K-Trans Management, Inc. for a period of three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for Sexual Assault Center funding R-126-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Adopt One Year Plan 2024 prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-48-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024
Amend and reinstate Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan R-84-2024 — A Resolution to amend and reinstate the Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan dated January 10, 2024, per Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-58-101 et seq.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Feb 6, 2024
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Knox County CAC for youth homelessness program funding. R-62-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide funding for compensation of one full-time youth community engagement coordinator and four or five part-time positions for young adults with lived experience of homelessness to assist the Continuum of Care in the planning process of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning activities, in an amount not to exceed $53,300.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to seek and accept NLC grant for economic opportunity expansion R-30-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding in an amount of up to $15,000.00 with no required matching funds, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Safety & Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Fair Housing Equity Plan development R-19-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Solutions Collaborative, LLC to develop an Assessment of Furthering Fair Housing Equity Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $37,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant R-405-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,000.00 as a sub recipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Honor memory of Larry G. Cox R-401-2023 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Larry G. Cox, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Call on Knoxville Congressional Delegation to oppose H.R. 3557, American Broadband Act of 2023 R-396-2023 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the Knoxville Congressional Delegation to oppose H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Act of 2023.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC for climate action planning R-395-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC to support the City of Knoxville in technical analysis and plan development for regional climate action planning in an amount not to exceed $597,321.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Execute agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning for Climate Pollution Reduction Grant R-383-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Honor memory of Larry G. Cox 11-a — A Resolution honoring the memory of Larry G. Cox, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023 Honor memory of Larry G. Cox 11-a — A Resolution honoring the memory of Larry G. Cox, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023
Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-343-2023 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Authorize grant application and acceptance for Emergency Management R-315-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2024.(Requested by Emergency Management)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Authorize easement agreement with Tennessee Theatre Foundation R-299-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to allow existing and proposed features of the building located at 612 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of S Gay Street and Journal Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement for Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability R-277-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Knox County to establish the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Request Knox County Delegation advocate for expanded mental healthcare services in Knoxville R-275-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the members of the Knox County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly advocate for expanded mental health care services in Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Singh, Thomas, Rider, McKenzie, Smith, and Fugate)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 11, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept NLC Advancing Economic Mobility Grant (up to $15,000) R-226-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $15,000.00, with no required local match, from the National League of Cities, under the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant Opportunity Program.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for CARES Act CDBG funding. R-213-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for rapid re-housing services. R-212-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $105,608.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing services through the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for homelessness prevention services. R-211-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide homelessness prevention services through its Compassion Coalition program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. R-210-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $32,564.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds and $39,245.00 in Homeless General Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $71,809.00 for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution supporting the Protecting Community Television Act (S. 340/H.R. 907). R-177-2023 — A Resolution expressing support of the Protecting Community Television Act (S. 340/H.R. 907) of the 118th U.S. Congress to clarify that franchise fees are only monetary.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution authorizing agreement with True Grip and Lighting for Festival on the Fourth R-175-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment and labor for the Festival on the Fourth, in an annual amount not to exceed $61,196.00, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival of the Fourth events in 2024 and 2025.(Requested by Special Events)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution authorizing application and acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant R-174-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the United States Department of Energy in the amount of $239,720.00, with no local match required, to develop various energy efficient strategies through projects to build a clean and equitable energy economy for the community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution authorizing agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleanup R-173-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution amending and extending agreement with Waste Connections for garbage and recycling R-172-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend and extend an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. (WCI) for the collection of all household garbage and recycling materials with the City of Knoxville for an estimated amount of $468,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution amending agreement with Clean Earth Alabama for hazardous waste disposal R-171-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with Clean Earth Alabama, Inc. to increase the cost to provide transportation and disposal services for the hazardous wastes collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program for an estimated amount of $56,664.57 annually plus collection of batteries and DOT transportation containers at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Request state legislators to address firearm violence and order of protection laws R-140-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting state legislators representing the City of Knoxville work toward the adoption of legislation recognizing violence involving firearms as a particular threat for young people in Tennessee and enacting a stronger order of protection law.(Requested by Mayor/Mayor's Youth Council)
Adopted 6-0-2-1
May 16, 2023
Recognize centennial anniversary of Ironworkers Local 384 R-139-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of Ironworkers Local 384 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 384 in Knoxville and our region.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 2, 2023
Submit 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and authorize Mayor to execute documents R-135-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Apply for EPA Climate and Pollution Reduction Grant R-123-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Climate and Pollution Reduction Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no local match required, to develop a region-wide plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to join Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement amendment R-109-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Knoxville, to execute all documents necessary to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments in amending the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming local control over city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming local control over city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto)
Motion to amend:Adopted —
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming home rule for city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming home rule for city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Award grants from Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program R-71-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $31,148.00 in grants from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 11 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant R-70-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant in an amount up to $50,000.00, with no local match required, to support certain initiatives of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to enter Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University R-69-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for a portion of the former St. Mary's Hospital site that will be a public park in the future.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to transfer property for Lincoln Memorial University Tower entrance R-68-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer a section of property along the west side of the Lincoln Memorial University Tower in order to establish a main entrance to the tower at the former St. Mary's Hospital site.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to transfer property in St. Mary's Redevelopment Area R-67-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer three parcels of real property in the St. Mary's Redevelopment Area to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize PILOT negotiation with Dominion Riverside LLC R-54-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Dominion Riverside LLC, or affiliates thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, Parcel ID of 095 JB 002, Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Honor memory of Bill Pittman R-51-2023 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Pittman, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Terminate utility easement at 124 S. Concord Street R-39-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to join with KUB in terminating a 1929 utility easement for improvements not constructed at 124 S. Concord Street, as requested by the property owner.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to approve amendments to 2019-2020 Housing and Neighborhood Development plan R-26-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve substantial amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement with SEEED for Opportunity Knox program R-376-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for three years for the Opportunity Knox program.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 29, 2022
Apply for NEH grant for African American Equity Restoration Taskforce R-361-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Cultural and Community Resilience National Endowment for the Humanities in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with no local match required for the safeguarding of cultural resources and fostering cultural resilience on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Honor memory of Mae Moody R-359-2022 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Mae Moody, and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for property at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue R-325-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership for property at 2413 Wilson Ave R-324-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 2413 Wilson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NA-029, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Multi-party agreement to fund homelessness prevention case management program R-323-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to fund the Case Management Program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept TDEC grant for Household Hazardous Waste facility R-311-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of a joint City of Knoxville and Knox County Household Hazardous Waste facility (HHW)(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-304-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application and sign all associated grant documents with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2023.(Requested by Emergency Management)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept Reconnecting Communities grant R-300-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept as a sub-recipient a Reconnecting Communities grant from the Federal Department of Transportation in the amount of $55,000,000.00, with a local, community match of approximately $25,000,000.00 for the purposes of increasing affordable, accessible, and multimodal access in neighborhoods impacted by urban renewal.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board R-282-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant R-273-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care Planning Grant in the amount of $52,266.00, with a required 25% local match, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Affirm residents' right to access obstetric and gynecological health care R-267-2022 — A Resolution affirming that all city residents should have the right to access fundamental obstetric and gynecological health care services.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Parker, McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Fugate and Vice Mayor Roberto)
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute first amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement for multi-use stadium R-250-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the first amendment to the Interlocal Project Agreement (multi-use stadium project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute first amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement for multi-use stadium R-250-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the first amendment to the Interlocal Project Agreement (multi-use stadium project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement with KCDC for Downtown Cinema support R-240-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to provide administrative services and operational support to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, including supporting the City's redevelopment priorities, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC R-216-2022 — A resolution to amend Resolution No R-176-2021 approving The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox entering into a payment-in-lieu of tax (PILOT) transaction with BNA Associates, LLC with respect to certain property located at 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 28, 2022
Transfer vehicles to PBA and refund maintenance costs R-194-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to transfer six vehicles and one piece of equipment to the Public Building Authority of Knox County and Knoxville ("PBA") and to authorize the refund of $38,317.64 paid by PBA for maintenance and replacement of the vehicles.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Recognize LGBTQ+ Pride and History Months in Knoxville R-169-2022 — A Resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ pride and LGBTQ+ history months and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning individuals fighting to live freely as their authentic selves in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker, McKenzie, and Singh)
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Honor memory of Jack Sharp R-154-2022 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Jack Sharp and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022
Authorize awarding up to $129,404 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards R-112-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $129,404.00 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept a $10,000 donation for the Sunsphere Fund R-108-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Sampson Fund at the East Tennessee Foundation on behalf of Cherokee Distributing for the donation of $10,000.00 for the Sunsphere Fund managed by Visit Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize Mayor to agree with Knox County for N. Central Street public parking R-82-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee regarding the use of surface parking lots to support public parking in the N. Central Street area.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Request state legislators to recognize gun violence as a public health issue. R-61-2022 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the state legislators representing the City of Knoxville to work towards the adoption and immediate enactment of legislation recognizing gun violence as a public health issue.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker and McKenzie)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Chamber of Commerce for Latino community business support R-36-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 to fund a program that will provide financial and business education, digital tools, individualized business coaching, connections to professional services, and establishment of business protocols to the Latino community as an essential culturally-appropriate resource to start or expand their own businesses with the ultimate goal of increasing their economic contributions to Knoxville's economy.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
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