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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
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $2000 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for software/repairs O-53-2020 — 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 Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $821 and donate to Dogwood Elementary for playground O-54-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $821.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dogwood Elementary School to be utilized toward costs required to update and expand its playground.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020	Appropriate $700 and donate to East Tennessee Community Design Center for park plan O-55-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Forest Heights Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward Forest Heights pocket park master plan development.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Apr 7, 2020	Appoint Tyrone Fine to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-104-2020 — A Resolution appointing Tyrone Fine to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020	Approve agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping for Lakeshore Park. R-81-2020 — l. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $80,000.00. Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 10, 2020	Accept $200k donation from Thomas Boyd for Fort Kid Renovation Project. R-75-2020 — f. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City, the Public Building Authority, the Knoxville Museum of Art, and Thomas Boyd, to accept a $200,000.00 donation from Mr. Boyd, and to express appreciation to Mr. Boyd for the same, all as part of the Fort Kid Renovation Project. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama for hazardous waste services R-46-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Clean Earth of Alabama, Inc. to provide transportation and disposal services for the household hazardous wastes collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. R-10-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $189,120.00 to provide construction administration services for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019	Resolution for landscape design services at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-302-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surface 678, PA for an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 for professional landscape design services associated with the installation of the public art piece at the Cradle of Country Music Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 10, 2019	Resolution amending contract for public art at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-301-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0065 with THEVERYMANY, LLC for installation of public art at the Cradle of Country Music Park, increasing the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $560,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
May 21, 2019	Extend lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-178-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease amendment with Legacy Parks Foundation to extend the lease of premises adjacent to Bicentennial Park for a period of six months in order to allow the parties to negotiate a new lease.(Requested by Administration) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019	Honor Bearden High School boys basketball team for State Championship R-115-2019 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Bearden High School boys basketball team upon the occasion of its first State Championship. (Requested by Council) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019	Appropriate $8,300 from Community Improvement Fund to Metro Drug Coalition O-47-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019	Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund to East Tennessee Equality Council, Inc. O-46-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Equality Council, Inc. doing business as Knox Pride to be utilized toward increasing local marketing efforts.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019	Appropriate $2,300 from Community Improvement Fund to Bike Walk Tennessee O-45-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Sutherland Avenue Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019	Appropriate $1,200 from Community Improvement Fund to North Knoxville Business and Professional Association O-44-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the North Knoxville Business and Professional Association to be utilized toward the Uptown North Broadway Bash event.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019	Award landscaping/maintenance contract to Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC R-57-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and river walk maintenance at Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019	Award agreement to Charles Blalock & Sons for Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park R-52-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park for an amount not to exceed $649,472.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019	Award $3,000 Neighborhood Small Grants to Edgewood Park Neighborhood Assoc. R-48-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award $3,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program funds to support community-building activities planned by Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association. (Requested by Community Development Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019	Appropriate $5,000 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission O-12-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019	Appropriate $500 for East TN Community Design Center for Vestal Gateway Park O-10-2019 — 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Vestal Community Organization to be utilized toward the arched entrance at the Vestal Gateway Park. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019	Appropriate $1,800 for Friends of the Knox County Public Library O-9-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 15th Annual Children's Festival of Reading. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019	Appropriate $3,300 for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee Kid's Corner Remodel O-8-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Kid's Corner Remodel project. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019	Appropriate $6,670 for Discovery Lab Global youth programs O-7-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,670.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" Budget and donating same to Discovery Lab Global to allow it to continue its programs of developing valuable technical and social skills for inner city youth.(Requested by Office of Community Relations) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019	Appropriate $2,000 for Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School O-6-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Mayor's budget and donating same to assist the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School in bringing Violins of Hope to Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019	Appropriate $750 for Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood porch O-3-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the restoration of the Neighborhood Center porch.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019	Appropriate $1,100 for Cattywampus Puppet Council pageant O-2-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Cattywampus Puppet Council to be utilized toward the 3rd Annual Appalachian Puppet Pageant.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019	Appropriate $1,550 for Beaumont Magnet Academy Washington D.C. trip O-1-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward the 2019 Annual Washington D.C. trip.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders, Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018	Approve agreement with THEVERYMANY, LLC for public art installation. R-397-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with THEVERYMANY, LLC for the creation and installation of public art at the City owned park located at the corner of Summit Hill Drive and South Gay Street for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00. Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Nov 20, 2018	Award $1.2M in Affordable Rental Funds to Housing Development Corp. R-391-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award $1,200,000.00 in Affordable Rental Development Funds to Knoxville’s Housing Development Corporation for the development of fifty-three affordable housing units for low-income seniors, to be located on Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018	Transfer real property to Housing Development Corp for senior housing. R-390-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Knoxville all documents necessary to transfer to Knoxville's Housing Development Corporation several parcels of real property located on Clifton Road, Sanderson Road, and Chillicothe Street, at no cost, for the development of affordable rental housing for seniors. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018	Appropriate $1,250 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala O-149-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center to be utilized toward the 2018 Awards Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018	Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon O-148-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018	Enter license agreement with State for Kuwahee Greenway construction R-317-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee for the construction of a new Kuwahee Greenway along the north side of Neyland Drive from the UT Agricultural Campus to Joan Cronan Way.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018	Appropriate $5,000 for Tennessee Theatre Foundation 90th anniversary O-119-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Mayor's Office Grants and Benevolences Fund and donating same to the Tennessee Theatre Foundation to be utilized toward the free public events in celebration of its 90th anniversary.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018	Appropriate $1,750 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park O-118-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Ordinance appropriating funds for Ijams Nature Center fundraiser 12-b — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Resolution authorizing project management for pool/tennis/playground repairs R-301-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority to perform project management services related to three separate projects: (1) Ed Cothren Pool Resurfacing Repairs, (2) Fulton High School and Harriet Tubman Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Repairs, and (3) Harriet Tubman Park Clubhouse and Playground Addition, for a total amount for all three projects not to exceed $610,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Resolution authorizing project management for pool/tennis/playground repairs R-301-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority to perform project management services related to three separate projects: (1) Ed Cothren Pool Resurfacing Repairs, (2) Fulton High School and Harriet Tubman Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Repairs, and (3) Harriet Tubman Park Clubhouse and Playground Addition, for a total amount for all three projects not to exceed $610,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Resolution authorizing agreement for playground at West Haven Rec Center R-300-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bliss Products and Services, Inc. for the supply and installation of a new playground structure, ADA accessible ramp and ADA compliant engineered wood fiber surfacing at West Haven Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $67,526.55.(Requested by Department of Parks Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Resolution authorizing agreement for playground at Milton Roberts Rec Center R-299-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin d/b/a GameTime for the supply and installation of a new playground structure, ADA accessible ramp and ADA compliant engineered wood fiber surfacing at the Milton Roberts Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $63,936.45.(Requested by Department of Parks Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Ordinance donating to Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley O-115-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018	Emergency ordinance donating to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Lonsdale Homecoming Committee to be utilized toward the 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Mckenzie, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018	Acquire property for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-248-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within twelve tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 8, 2018	Approve agreement with Community Tectonics for Cal Johnson Center renovations. R-181-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. for professional design services and planning services for the renovations to the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $47,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 8, 2018	Approve grant application for NRPA/Disney Play Spaces. R-180-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from National Recreation and Parks Association/Disney Play Spaces in the amount of $30,000.00 with a City match of $30,000.00 including in-kind services and local sponsorship.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Dept.) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 8, 2018	Approve Commercial Recreation Easement with TVA for Volunteer Landing Park. R-171-2018 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Tennessee Valley Authority for a Commercial Recreation Easement for TVA Tract No. XTFL-139RE, which includes Volunteer Landing Park and the adjacent recreational facilities for a period of thirty years. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 8, 2018	Appropriate $10,000 for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue fundraiser. O-60-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn. (Requested by Administration) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 8, 2018	Appropriate $1,600 for Alliance for Better Nonprofits. O-59-2018 — 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 Alliance for Better Nonprofits to be utilized toward their mission of serving upper East Tennessee nonprofits.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 8, 2018	Appropriate $1,600 for Knoxville Children's Theatre lighting equipment. O-58-2018 — 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 Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward lighting equipment for the technical design program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Campen) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018	Authorize agreement for conservation of Mayor portraits R-165-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00. Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 24, 2018	Authorize agreement for Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project R-161-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $1,770,305.15. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018	Appreciate Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park entrance R-160-2018 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its generous donation of up to $330,000.00 to design and construct an enhanced entranceway to Fort Dickerson Park at Augusta Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Authorize agreement with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway R-135-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for a First Creek Greenway connection project for an amount not to exceed $278,500.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement O-53-2018 — 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement O-52-2018 — 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Appropriate $500.00 to Knoxville Opera Company for education & outreach O-51-2018 — 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 Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Appropriate $1,300.00 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville event O-50-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as Fiscal Agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Rider and McKenzie) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Appropriate $12,250.00 to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools initiative O-49-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $12,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen, Wallace, and Saunders) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018	Appropriate $1,000.00 to Chance House for "From Chains to Change" program O-48-2018 — 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 Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park upkeep O-46-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds 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
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $2,335 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for graffiti abatement O-35-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,335.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward their graffiti-abatement program.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Campen, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $800 to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival O-33-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 14th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $1,750 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach O-32-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018	Appropriate $2,150 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement 12-k — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Singh-Perez, Rider, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017	Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-428-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project for an amount not to exceed $184,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017	Appropriate and donate $1,000 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets event O-234-2017 — 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 Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017	Appropriate and donate $1,300 to Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for sign O-233-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation to be utilized toward installation of a stone entrance sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017	Appropriate $1,400.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame Dinner O-160-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017	Appropriate $500.00 to Project Grad for Elston Turner Basketball Camp O-155-2017 — 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 Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Elston Turner Basketball Camp to be utilized toward sponsoring camp attendees. Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017	Appropriate $400.00 to WDVX Radio for broadcast event O-154-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation doing business as WDVX Radio to be utilized toward the 20th year on-air broadcast event. Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017	Authorize agreement with National Security Service for recreation center security R-193-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Security Service to provide security services for recreation centers for a contract price not to exceed $65,000.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events at the rate of $15.00 per hour for a total contract price not to exceed $68,000.00. Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017	Authorize agreement with Baseline Sports for Tyson Park tennis courts R-192-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor execute an agreement with Baseline Sports, Inc. for asphalt resurfacing work and tennis court accessories on all fourteen tennis courts at the Kyle Testerman Tennis Complex at Tyson Park for an amount not to exceed $198,360.00. Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company O-62-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for children's theatre program O-59-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project O-58-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-57-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project R-125-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance O-55-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds 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
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips O-52-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair O-51-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Accept donation for Everly Brothers Park project R-109-2017 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to The Bearden Council for its commitment to completing the Everly Brothers Park project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Accept donation of property at 3712 and 3718 Powers Street R-104-2017 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Christopher Greene, David Greene, Eva Greene Lodari, Kurt Greene, and Mitchell Greene for the donation of property located at 3712 Powers Street and 3718 Powers Street and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Appropriate $1,550 for Old North Knoxville historic sign project O-42-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old North Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Appropriate $300 for James White's Fort Association repair O-39-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Appropriate $250 for Gresham Middle School's Gresham Festival O-38-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the third annual Gresham Festival on the Hill.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project R-91-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00. Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event O-34-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event. Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs O-33-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls. Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project O-31-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project. Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project at Rutledge Pike/I-40 R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Appropriate $1,500 from Community Improvement Fund to CAC Office on Aging O-202-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Office on Aging to be utilized toward the John T. O'Conner Center's enhancement of theater productions and the O'Conner Band.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown.) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Appropriate $100 from Community Improvement Fund to Crutcher Youth Center O-201-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Appropriate $100 from Community Improvement Fund to Old Grey Cemetery Assoc. O-200-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Grey Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Appropriate $450 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville Opera Company O-199-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe and Saunders) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016	Appropriate $550 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach programs O-196-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016	Appropriate $500 to E. TN Community Design Ctr for Holston Hills park project O-195-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Historic Holston Hills Community Club to be utilized toward Holston Hills community park project.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016	Appropriate $400 to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center for smartboard/website O-194-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Campen) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016	Appropriate $1,000 to Old Gray Cemetery for Trees, Trails, Traditions Campaign O-193-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Gray Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions Campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016	Appropriate $700 to Fulton High School for wrestling program O-192-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward the continued rebuilding of the wrestling program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

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