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Dec 14, 2021
Approve joining Opioid Abatement Agreement R-411-2021 — 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 as participants in the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Authorize substantial amendments to 2019-2020 Action Plan R-389-2021 — A Resolution authorizing Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Acquire 201 Delta Road for flood mitigation R-388-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple located at 201 Delta Road, by negotiated purchase, for an amount not to exceed $275,900.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Accept FEMA Flood Mitigation Grant for 201 Delta Road R-387-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $275,900.00 with no required local match to be used to purchase property in fee simple and demolish the structure at 201 Delta Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Clinton Liquor Store license R-378-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nihaan Corporation d/b/a Clinton Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Clinton Liquor Store license R-378-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nihaan Corporation d/b/a Clinton Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 16, 2021
Execute interlocal agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-366-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an 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 Economic & Community Development)
Adopted 5-1-2-1
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Affordable Rental Development Fund award to Inskip Flats, LP R-358-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Inskip Flats, LP to award an amount not to exceed $1,980,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 66 affordable housing units for low income households, to be located at 4755 Romeo Way and 4810 Elder Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Quitclaim deed to Roscoe Millie, Inc. for property on E Glenwood Ave R-357-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Roscoe Millie, Inc. 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 Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Accept HOME ARP Grant from HUD R-356-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan Grant in the amount of $4,076,859.00, with no required matching funds, and any and all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Apply for EPA brownfield assessment grant R-355-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount of approximately $500,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Authorize Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County for St. Mary's urgent care facility R-329-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County for the planning and development of an urgent care/behavioral health facility at 1515 Saint Mary Street on the historic St. Mary's Campus.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 5, 2021
Resolution: Certificate of Compliance for Megs Liquor, LLC R-309-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Megs Liquor, LLC d/b/a Meg's Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to enter MOU and Fiber Optic Agreement with Lenoir City Utilities Board R-303-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and a Fiber Optic Agreement with the Lenoir City Utilities Board to allow infrastructure attachments and authorizing related work.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve amendments to bylaws of Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-288-2021 — A Resolution approving amendments to the bylaws of the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Apply for grant for ICAC COVID Response from TN Dept. of Criminal Justice R-287-2021 — 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 Department of Criminal Justice Programs in the amount of $100,000.00, with no required local match, for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Internet Crimes Against Children COVID Response to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic as it relates to ICAC(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Apply for FTA grant for Knoxville Area Transit feasibility study R-286-2021 — 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 to provide funding in the amount of $360,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the 2021 areas of Persistent Poverty Program, with a city match of up to $40,000.00 in order to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of providing access to opportunities without the need for automobile ownership.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to allow volunteers to serve beer at major events O-107-2021 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Interlocal agreement with KUB for low-income internet program funding R-229-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the purpose of providing funding for KUB's community low-income internet program to pay for broadband internet service for eligible low-income households receiving broadband internet service from KUB and located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 7-0-2-0
Jun 29, 2021
Authorize KUB to provide broadband services R-228-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide broadband services to the fullest extent permitted by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 52, Part 6, and otherwise applicable law.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jun 15, 2021
Approve PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC at 912 S Gay St Resolution No. R-176-2021 — A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to enter 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 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 1, 2021
Authorize contribution to United Way for violence interruption R-164-2021 — A Resolution authorizing a contribution not to exceed $50,000.00 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities led by local non-profit organizations.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
Resolution honoring Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely R-147-2021 — A Resolution honoring notable Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for HUD CDBG-CV funds R-143-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funds for Housing Stabilization Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize submission of 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-142-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2021-2022 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 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize submission of CDBG/ESG proposals and amendments to 2019-2021 Action Plans R-123-2021 — 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, and Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plans for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize agreement with Cities United for violence reduction services R-101-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cities United to provide coaching and capacity building services related to violence reduction for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Agreement with Knox County for Household Hazardous Waste Facility R-85-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee to share costs associated with the operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 1033 Elm Street with Knox County reimbursing the City for 50% of operating costs and commensurate share of disposal costs.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
Motion to defer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 23, 2021
Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-56-2021 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(3) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Wishkey, LLC liquor store license R-20-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wishkey, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant R-10-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and if awarded, accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 with no City match for implementation of the planning phase to embed financial empowerment strategies into our ongoing work of equity and inclusion.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants for community building R-9-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $19,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by six neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency budget R-8-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2021.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property R-7-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 3316 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IQ-017, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for homelessness prevention R-6-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funding for the provision of homelessness prevention services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning R-5-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions harming African Americans R-367-2020 — A Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions hurting African Americans and to address equity restoration.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions harming African Americans R-367-2020 — A Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions hurting African Americans and to address equity restoration.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration)
Motion to defer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 15, 2020
Congratulate Vice President Elect Kamala Harris R-351-2020 — A Resolution congratulating Vice President Elect Kamala Harris.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Thomas, Singh and Rider)
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Dec 1, 2020
Approve lease with E-911 for former Women's Pavilion. R-328-2020 — A Resolution approving a lease between the City and Knoxville/Knox County E-911 (E-911) to lease 18,000 square feet of the former Women's Pavilion located at 1630 Huron Street, one of the buildings in the new Knoxville Public Safety Complex for a term of not less than thirty years.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-318-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as 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 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License R-316-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli 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
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program R-315-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County for participation in the School Violence Prevention Program as part of the COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades in an amount not to exceed $464,624.00, which includes a 25% match from Knox County.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon 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
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. 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
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020
Apply for grant funding from Tennessee Department of Transportation R-298-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,462,800.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2021 urban transit 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 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments R-287-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution thanking Knox County Board of Health and Health Department for COVID-19 service R-279-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm R-267-2020 — A Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm and to express the Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution honoring the life and memory of Judge Pamela L. Reeves R-266-2020 — A Resolution honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and expressing sincere condolences to her loved ones upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System R-245-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for EM Agency 2019 Homeland Security Grant R-240-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $25,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax, data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post and for Incident Management software for the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative R-239-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with KCDC for Five Points Revitalization Project Phase IV R-238-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Reinstate, extend, and amend Document No. C19-0294, an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase IV of the Five Points Revitalization Project, to reinstate the agreement, extend its term through June 30, 2021 and amend the funding amount to increase the funding by $226,434.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,535,770.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Building Our Youth Pilot Program R-237-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Building Our Youth Pilot Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention R-236-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund R-235-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $323,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize agreement for East Tennessee 2-1-1 system operation R-227-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee for the operation and maintenance of the East Tennessee 2-1-1 system through the City of Knoxville's 3-1-1 call center for a total contract price not to exceed $72,000.00.(Requested by Requested by 311)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Endorse executive action by Mayor and KUB for public utility policies and procedures R-208-2020 — A Resolution endorsing executive action by the Mayor and the Knoxville Utilities Board to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and community engagement in public utility policies and procedures.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Endorse executive action by Mayor and KUB for public utility policies and procedures R-208-2020 — A Resolution endorsing executive action by the Mayor and the Knoxville Utilities Board to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and community engagement in public utility policies and procedures.(Requested by Administration)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Request Governor Lee consider posthumous pardon of Maurice Franklin Mays R-207-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Bill Lee consider the posthumous pardon of Knoxvillian Maurice Franklin Mays.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Request Governor Lee consider posthumous pardon of Maurice Franklin Mays R-207-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Bill Lee consider the posthumous pardon of Knoxvillian Maurice Franklin Mays.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA/FEMA grant for COVID-19 reimbursement R-197-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 pandemic response.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Wine License for The Market R-183-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Jeffrey W. Dunn, Knoxville Police Department employee R-184-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,808.48 per month to Jeffrey W. Dunn, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to William M. Graves, Knoxville General Government employee R-185-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,542.85 per month to William M. Graves, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Robin D. Shelton, Knoxville General Government employee R-186-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,953.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Robin D. Shelton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Wallace E. Armstrong, Knoxville Police Department employee R-187-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,560.20 per month to Wallace E. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Yolanda L. Crowe, Knoxville General Government employee R-188-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,174.02 per month (defined benefit only) to Yolanda L. Crowe, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund for Next Step Initiative O-104-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Improvement Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Historic Westwood repairs O-105-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward Historic Westwood porch repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $2,994 from Community Improvement Fund for James White's Fort O-106-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,994.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward updating and adding signage.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 2, 2020
Resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force, and violence R-166-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville condemning racism, excessive use of force and violence.(Requested by Vice-Mayor McKenzie)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Call on U.S. Congress to appropriate funds for the United States Postal Service R-154-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to support the appropriation of $25 billion and sufficient additional funds over time to sustain the United States Postal Service.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 5-1-3-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19 R-141-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution requesting Governor Lee and delegation to consider Medicaid expansion for Tennessee R-140-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Lee and the members of the Knoxville Legislative Delegation consider a path forward and take the necessary steps to accept Medicaid expansion for Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Smith, McKenzie, Roberto, Thomas and Parker)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for World Market Wine License R-103-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to World Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Support robust engagement and participation in the 2020 U.S. Census. R-85-2020 — p. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville supporting robust engagement with and participation in the 2020 U. S. Census to assure an accurate and complete count.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Transfer real property to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-74-2020 — e. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting. R-71-2020 — a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting. R-71-2020 — a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to file and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County EMA operating expenses R-63-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal Fiscal Year 2020. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020
Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Knox County Board of Equalization R-36-2020 — A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve liquor store license compliance certificate for Merchants Wine & Spirits R-228-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Apply for and accept $20,000 grant from US Conference of Mayors R-181-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Better Cities for Pets Grant. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Apply for and accept $150,000 grant for KEMA budget R-175-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2019. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Accept $37,500 from Knox County for KEMA mobile command post R-174-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $37,500.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a subrecipient of the 2018 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax and data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post for KEMA.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Submit 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for housing/community dev. R-172-2019 — A Resolution authorizing submission of the 2019-2020 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 and HOME Investment Partnerships Act grant programs.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $10,000 to Harmony Family Center for Freedom Schools O-79-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Save Our Sons Budget and donating same to the Harmony Family Center as fiscal agent for East Tennessee Freedom Schools to host summer enrichment programs for Knox County students.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $1,750 to Youth Outreach for STEM training camp O-78-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to provide transportation for East Knoxville youth to participate in a training camp at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $1,011.94 to Vine Middle School for microscopes/kits O-77-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,011.94 from the Community Relations Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Vine Middle School to provide six student binocular stereo microscopes and two Drosophila kits.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $300 for Knoxville-Knox County Homeless Coalition 12-f — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Homeless Coalition to be utilized toward a homeless service provider training event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $990 for Candoro Arts & Heritage Center 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $990.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Candoro Arts & Heritage Center to be utilized toward the annual Vestival Festival event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Stair)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $1,000 for Boy Scouts of America 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. to be utilized toward the 2019 Friends of Scouting campaign. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and McKenzie)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Resolution expressing support for Chapman Highway Safety Improvements R-114-2019 — A Resolution expressing support of the Chapman Highway Safety Improvements as prioritized in the IMPROVE Act. (Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Request Knox County Leg. Delegation support local gov boards, oppose negative leg. R-60-2019 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville respectfully requesting that the Knox County Legislative Delegation Support efforts of boards similar to the City of Knoxville's long-standing Police Advisory Review Committee by opposing legislation that would negatively affect local government boards.(Requested by City Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Express support for HB 71 and SB 181 pertaining to Zoo Knoxville R-47-2019 — A Resolution expressing support of House Bill 71 and Senate Bill 181 as they pertain to Zoo Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace, Campen, Stair and Roberto)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 12, 2019
Add resolution regarding pending legislation on Police Advisory Review Committee 11-q — A resolution to the agenda regarding pending legislation in Nashville related to the Police Advisory Review Committee
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Support reauthorization and funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund Resolution No. R-350-2018 — A Resolution in support of reauthorization of and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Recognize 200th performance of Kerbela Shrine Circus Resolution No. R-349-2018 — A Resolution recognizing the 200th performance of the Kerbela Shrine Circus in Knoxville.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Apply for and accept $336,000 TDOT/FTA grant for Knoxville Area Transit R-316-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $336,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a City match of up to $84,000.00 to purchase alternative fuel technology support vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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