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An agreement with Cagle Development, LLC is authorized for construction services for the replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. $261,526

Contract awarded · Cagle Development, LLC · Sep 15, 2026
The Mayor is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for services related to natural areas and parks for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 annually. $125,000

Contract awarded · Legacy Parks Foundation · Sep 1, 2026
The Mayor is authorized to accept a donation of public space improvements and amenities.

Grant accepted · Lincoln Memorial University · Sep 1, 2026
Authorizes the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. $200,000

Appropriation · Appalachian Mountain Bike Club · Aug 18, 2026
Authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with John Bouchard & Sons Co for the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course Irrigation Project for an amount not to exceed $244,735.47. $244,735.47

Contract awarded · John Bouchard & Sons Co · Dec 9, 2025
Authorizes an agreement not to exceed $269,037.00 to install a solar array and battery storage system at the E.V. Davidson Recreation Center, paid in part with a grant.

Contract awarded · Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC · Aug 19, 2025
Authorizes an agreement not to exceed $78,850.00 for labor, equipment, and materials for the City’s three major special events. $78,850

Contract awarded · PyroShows, Inc. · Aug 19, 2025
Authorizes an agreement not to exceed $683,617.57 for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. $683,617.57

Contract awarded · D.R. Phillips, LLC · Aug 19, 2025
Authorizes an agreement not to exceed $218,320.00 for professional construction engineering and inspection services for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. $218,320

Contract awarded · EnSafe Inc. · Aug 19, 2025
Authorizes an agreement not to exceed $599,325.65 for the Rock City Park Streambank Stabilization Project, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. $599,325.65

Contract awarded · Shamrock Construction & Remediation, LLC · Aug 19, 2025
The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for operational budgetary support. $50,000

Appropriation · Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) · Jun 10, 2025
The ordinance appropriates $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donates it to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services for the Gennisi Community Baby Shower. $1,500

Appropriation · Gennisi Charitable Birth Services · Apr 29, 2025
The ordinance appropriates $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donates it to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24. $1,500

Appropriation · TKJ Foundation · Apr 29, 2025
Appropriating $21,394.06 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. $21,394.06

Appropriation · Mar 18, 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 21, 2021	Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept TVA grant for public WiFi and digital kiosks improvement R-306-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant donation up to $70,000.00 from the Tennessee Valley Authority, with a $30,000 match, to help offset costs for improvement of public WiFi networks and digital kiosks for residents to access at community centers and recreation facilities within the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021	Authorize agreement with KC-CAC for John T. O'Connor Senior Center programs R-302-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021	Award $2M from Affordable Rental Fund to The Ammons for housing units R-301-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Ammons at Asheville Highway, LP to award $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 80 affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 4625 Asheville Highway.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021	Appropriate $500 to Samaritan Ministry for services to homeless/disordered O-109-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Samaritan Ministry to provide resources and services primarily for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorder.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021	Appropriate $2,500 to Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation for outreach events O-108-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation to provide resources to co-host three community outreach events in the Lonsdale Community focusing on equipping young people with hope and strategies promoting unity and gun violence prevention.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021	Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for cemetery maintenance. R-277-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an amount not to exceed $43,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021	Authorize agreement for drainage improvements at Municipal Golf Course. R-274-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Signet Golf Associates II, Inc. for drainage improvements at the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course for an amount not to exceed $47,285.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021	Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon. O-105-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021	Appropriate $4,600 for Fountain City Park maintenance. O-104-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021	Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin for park play structure installation R-248-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a GameTime for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Skyline Park for an amount not to exceed $78,284.24 and at Fountain City Park for an amount not to exceed $274,314.33, for a total combined amount not to exceed $352,598.57.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	—
Jul 13, 2021	Agreement with Great Southern Recreation for playground improvements R-247-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Ashley Nicole Dream Playground for an amount not to exceed $221,261.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	—
Jul 13, 2021	Agreement with Playworld Preferred for park and rec improvements R-246-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Paul Hogue Park for an amount not to exceed $24,508.26 and at Inskip Norwood Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $178,298.93, for a total not to exceed amount of $202,807.19.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	—
Jun 29, 2021	Express appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine R-223-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine for its work towards its vision for a continuous system of paddling, hiking and biking experiences along the Tennessee River's 652-mile reach from Knoxville, Tennessee to Paducah, Kentucky.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial R-222-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for the outdoor restroom facilities located at numerous parks within the city limits for an amount not to exceed $54,834.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Agreement with National Building Service for recreation center janitorial R-221-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for various City recreation centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $147,960.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Manage $1.1M donation from GEM Community Development Group R-220-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with Emerald Youth Foundation to provide management of the $1,100,000.00 donation from GEM Community Development Group that will provide improvements to Claude Walker Park and Ballfields.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Accept donation of Fountain City Park from Lions Club R-219-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Fountain City Lions Club for the donation of Fountain City Park, approximately 7.94 acres including the Fountain City Lake and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach workers R-216-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide the services of two outreach workers to deliver direct outreach and engagement to unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness with a particular focus on reaching and serving unsheltered persons in an area around the intersection of Broadway and Magnolia Avenue, for a total annual contract price not to exceed $157,798.00.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Subgrantee agreement with HomeSource East TN for Homeownership Program R-215-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with HomeSource East Tennessee for $172,500.00 in CDBG-CV funds for support of the Homeownership Assistance Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx R-214-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for "Operation Backyard" R-213-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $262,050.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair Program "Operation Backyard."(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for CDBG funds R-212-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in CDBG funds for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Subgrantee agreement with East TN Community Design Center for CDBG funding R-211-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 in CDBG funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $4,200 from Community Improvement Fund to SEEED, Inc. O-86-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the Construction and Weatherization Boot Camp.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Thomas, and Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $1,156 from Community Improvement Fund to UUNIK Academy O-85-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,156.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to be utilized toward the 2021 STEAMI Summer Institute project.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmember Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Girl Scout Council O-84-2021 — 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 Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Inc. to be utilized toward program supplies for the Girl Scout Outreach Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $3,073.87 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-83-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,073.87 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward welcome signs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage O-82-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward a UV protective coating to studio and gallery skylights.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $4,150 from Community Improvement Fund to The Mend House O-81-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Mend House Sober Living Community for Men to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $4,600 from Community Improvement Fund to West Hills Elementary O-80-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West Hills Elementary School Wolf Pack Foundation to be utilized toward an all-inclusive playground.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $4,450 from Community Improvement Fund to Metro Drug Coalition O-79-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward the Recovery Housing Fund.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $6,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Fulton High School O-78-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward purchase and repair of athletic equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $3,200 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles O-77-2021 — 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 Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021	Appropriate $3,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Education Foundation O-76-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Education Foundation to be utilized toward the Community School initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Authorize agreement with True Grip and Lighting for events Resolution No. R-197-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the staging equipment, lights and labor for the Celebration of the 4th and Concerts in the Park, in an amount not to exceed $35,300.00.(Requested by Special Events) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation Resolution No. R-196-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $13,772.50 with a City match of $13,772.50.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for Baker Creek Preserve Resolution No. R-195-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance of the Baker Creek Preserve and Urban Wilderness areas at an annual cost not to exceed $50,570.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Family Investment Foundation for housing stability Resolution No. R-190-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,640.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for housing stability services for households impacted by COVID-19 and living at Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Cagle Terrace and Love Towers, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth transitional housing Resolution No. R-189-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $370,689.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for transitional housing for transition-age youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth street outreach Resolution No. R-188-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $260,750.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services to youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to YWCA Knoxville for emergency shelter/services Resolution No. R-187-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $98,471.00 in City Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for emergency shelter/services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Volunteer Ministry Center for Emergency Shelter/Services Resolution No. R-186-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $143,500.00 in HUD ESG, ESG-CV, and City Homeless General Funds for Emergency Shelter/Services at the Day Resource Center and the Dental Clinic, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Fund Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter at Joy D. Baker Center Resolution No. R-185-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in City Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $1,000 for Friends of Literacy, Inc. Ordinance No. O-72-2021 — 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 the same to Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the Literacy To Go Packets.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $2,000 for Sustainable Future Center Ordinance No. O-71-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Permaculture Research Institute doing business as Sustainable Future Center to be utilized toward an outdoor classroom and community space.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $500 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Ordinance No. O-69-2021 — 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 Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward internet costs.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $1,176.13 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Ordinance No. O-67-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,176.13 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fairmont-Emoriland Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an Arlington Garden sign.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $2,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs, Montgomery Village Club Ordinance No. O-66-2021 — A Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward gaming equipment and recreational tools for the Montgomery Village Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Fugate) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021	Authorize agreement for new play structure at Fort Kid R-163-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for the final design and construction of a new play structure at Fort Kid at World's Fair Park for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021	Authorize agreement with Change Center for youth enrichment R-162-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Change Center to support youth enrichment services in Knoxville starting in the summer of 2021 and to provide additional services in support of Empower Knox and other City initiatives in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 18, 2021	Resolution appreciating Legacy Parks Foundation's donation of land and authorizing acceptance R-156-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 53.86 Acres on the north side of Sharps Ridge and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021	Authorize Mayor to lease Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center pool to Emerald Youth Foundation R-126-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to lease the pool facilities at the Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center located at 3124 Wilson Avenue to Emerald Youth Foundation for serving the youth of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021	Authorize Mayor to license agreement with State of Tennessee for Downtown PetSafe Dog Park R-125-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the continued use of the Downtown PetSafe Dog Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021	Ordinance: Challenge Grant donations 12-a — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $10,398.10 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Amend contract for Fort Kid Playground Project design services R-76-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-20-0052 with Hedstrom Landscape Architecture to provide design services for the Fort Kid Playground Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $68,200.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for land purchase R-72-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club providing that the City pay an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 toward the purchase of 28 acres of property to expand the William Hastie Natural Area in the Urban Wilderness, and expressing appreciation for the donation of property to the City.(Requested by Administration) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Authorize lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for boat launch R-71-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch.(Requested by Administration) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves for boxing program R-57-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $5,000 to Sleeves for Needs for homeless support 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sleeves for Needs to be utilized toward providing shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene products to individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Flying Anvil Theatre for rent support 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 Flying Anvil Theatre to be utilized toward rent support.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Jan 26, 2021	Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for partitions at Bridge of Hope R-25-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the purchase and installation of physical partitions at the Bridge of Hope Men’s Transitional Housing Program, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Item history →	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Dec 15, 2020	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept USTA grant for West Hills Park tennis courts R-365-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant donation up to $81,000.00 from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), USTA Southern Section and USTA Tennessee, to help offset the costs of the construction of four (4) new tennis courts at West Hills Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020	Express appreciation to Boyd Foundation and accept $250k donation for dog parks R-364-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Boyd Foundation for the donation of $250,000.00 toward the construction of five (5) new dog parks within the City of Knoxville and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020	Emergency Ordinance: appropriate $400 to Project Grad for Thanksgiving baskets O-171-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets for disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020	Amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services R-314-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement with National Building Service to exercise the final renewal option for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the City limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, adding Harriet Tubman Park for an additional cost of $170.00 per month, as needed, for three months, for a total annual price not to exceed $66,745.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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) Item history →	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) Item history → 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) Item history → 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) Item history → 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) Item history → 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) Item history → 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) Item history → 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) Item history → 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) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020	Execute partnership agreement with Tennessee RiverLine R-300-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a partnership agreement with the Tennessee RiverLine to offer economic opportunities and public health benefits to communities, urban and rural, and enhance the stewardship of the Tennessee River Landscape for an amount not to exceed $750.00 annually from the Parks and Recreation Grants and Benevolence Fund.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Execute amendment to Lakeshore Park Conservancy management agreement R-299-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy adopting and approving the 2020 Master Plan prepared by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020	Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks and Open Space District O-154-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 20, 2020	Amend smoking regulations on City-owned playgrounds O-152-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Zoning: Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks/Open Space District 9-A-20-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Donation Agreement with BCBST for Morningside Park improvements R-293-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for the donation of playground equipment, park upgrades, and related maintenance services at Morningside Park valuing approximately $5,520,000.00 and to express the City's appreciation and gratitude for said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Name part of Morningside Park "BlueCross Healthy Place" R-292-2020 — A Resolution to add the name "BlueCross Healthy Place at Morningside Park" to a portion of Morningside Park.(Requested by Chairperson Rider and Vice Mayor McKenzie) Item history →	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Appreciate Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc for Panther Fountain R-290-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association for its donation of all design plans, materials, supplies, and labor to fully repair and restore Panther Fountain, located within City property at the intersection of Talahi Drive and Taliluna Avenue, and authorizing the City to enter into a Limited Use Agreement with the neighborhood association in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020	Resolution: Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for housing R-285-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to award an amount not to exceed $1,440,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 48 affordable housing units for very low income households to be located at 1501 East Fifth Avenue.(Requested by Community Development Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution expressing appreciation to Knox County Health Department for donation of outdoor fitness equipment R-276-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation, with an estimated value of $55,000.00, of outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Danny Mayfield Park and Paul Hogue Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for donation to Cal Johnson Park R-275-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for the donation of improvements at Cal Johnson Park with an estimated cost of $100,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020	Resolution to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project R-268-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0313 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $422,310.92 for a new contract total of $3,739,666.32 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020	Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Northwest Greenway Connector. R-260-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0223 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,000.00 for a new contract total of $269,000.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020	Appropriate $10,000 for Trees Knoxville Urban Tree Canopy assessment. O-137-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020	Appropriate $10,000 from Public Service Dept to Trees Knoxville for Urban Tree Canopy assessment d. — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020	Appropriate $1,500 to Alliance House for Zoom calls O-116-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward bi-monthly Zoom calls.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Fugate, and Testerman) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020	Amend agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial services R-220-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement C-18-0119 with National Building Service for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the city limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, at an additional cost of $1,900.00 a month, as needed, for six (6) months, for a total monthly price not to exceed $6,129.58.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020	Appropriate $5,175 from Parks and Recreation to Fountain City Lions Club O-112-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,175.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020	Resolution authorizing agreement with Gulf Source Security Systems for Parks & Rec security R-203-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gulf Source Security Systems, LLC d/b/a Signal 88 Security to provide security services for the Parks and Recreation Department for a contract price not to exceed $89,031.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events and City sponsored basketball games at the rate of $18.45 per hour, for a total contract price not to exceed $281,000.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020	Resolution to apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation R-180-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Division of Forestry to receive funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020	Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines for Parks and Recreation transportation R-178-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to amend O-24-2020, donating $1,000 for Library Summer Club 12-f — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance O-24-2020, appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be Utilized toward the Annual Children's Festival of Reading, to allow use of said funds for an adapted 2020 Summer Library Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Fugate) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $529 to Childhelp, Inc. for at-risk children 12-g — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $529.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Childhelp, Inc. to be utilized toward serving at-risk, neglected, and abused children in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,000 to Friends of Literacy for Family Literacy Program 12-h — 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 Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of books for the Family Literacy Program.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,600 to Three3, Inc. for police-community survey 12-i — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Three3, Inc. to be utilized toward conducting a survey of relationships between police and the community.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Thomas, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $3,150 to Youth Outreach STEM for K-6 programs 12-j — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science Technology Engineering and Math to be utilized toward Saturday community sessions for grades K-6.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Robert, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $2,756 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for creek cleanups 12-k — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,756 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward litter cleanups along Knoxville creeks.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Thomas, and Testerman) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,000 to Bridge Refugee Services for resettled households 12-l — 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 Bridge Refugee Services, Inc. to be utilized toward assisting two households recently resettled in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $5,250 to Chilhowee Intermediate School for playspace 12-m — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward creating an outdoor playspace.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $4,300 to Centro Hispano for Spanish classes 12-n — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward Spanish classes at South Knoxville Elementary.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $3,650 to UUNIK Academy for STEAMI Summer Institute 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to be utilized toward the STEAMI Summer Institute project.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020	Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,150 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the 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 Rider and Thomas) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jun 2, 2020	Authorize application and acceptance of AARP Community Challenge Grant for William Powell Park R-165-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Grant to provide park improvements at William Powell Park in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with no matching funds from the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020	Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement R-160-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for an amount not to exceed $243,000.00 for the Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-137-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $112,961.27.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 5, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute easement with VVI Project for Holston Building encroachment R-131-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with VVI Project, LLC allowing improvements to the Holston Building to encroach into the Krutch Park Extension.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Authorize agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleaning R-117-2020 — 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 $41,400.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Authorize Mayor to award $642,752 in Historic Preservation Grants R-110-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Item history →	Adopted	7-1-1-0	Split
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $15000 and donate to Penultimate Development for leadership program O-60-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Penultimate Development to be utilized toward its Penult Leadership Development program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $10000 and donate to Freedom Village of Hope for summer programs O-59-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Freedom Village of Hope as fiscal agent for the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program to host summer enrichment programs.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $6000 and donate to YoSTEM for gSTEM program O-58-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YoSTEM) to be utilized toward its Girls in STEM (gSTEM) program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $1000 and donate to Next Step Initiative for family support O-57-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Next Step Initiative through its fiscal agent Community Shares to be utilized toward a series of activities to support children and families from Montgomery Village.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

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