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Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement for 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II. R-268-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II, for an amount not to exceed $340,800.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend contract for Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project. R-267-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0298 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $99,996.24 for a new contract total of $231,421.24 and extending the date of completion to October 3, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend contract for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project. R-266-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0038 with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,400.00 for a new contract total of $123,650.00 and extending the date of completion to June 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements R-258-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements related to a Facade Improvement Program Project at 2300 N. Central Street, in an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project R-257-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0045 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $30,015.00 for a new contract total of $753,570.11, and extending the date of completion to August 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Coker Ave Sidewalk Project R-256-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $772,701.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-245-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,600,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a city match of $400,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Execute Medical Facility Easement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital R-240-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Medical Facility Easement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital for construction and maintenance of an underground oxygen line along the edge of Clinch Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Amend Jones Brothers Contractors contract for Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge R-239-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0012 with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for the Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,100.56 for a new contract total of $1,217,654.70 and extending the date of completion to August 6, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted —
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept ARP grant for transit system operating expenses R-218-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $15,090,625.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept FTA grant for transit system operating expenses R-217-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $1,432,610.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Execute Easement Agreement for utility features at 400 W. Summit Hill Dr R-209-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed utility features at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way for Strong Street Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Execute Air Rights Easement for pedestrian access at 400 W. Summit Hill Dr R-208-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement to allow a proposed pedestrian access structure at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive to span the public right-of-way of Strong Street Alley located between Wall Avenue and W. Summit Hill Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with CDM Smith for Safer and Complete Streets Study R-207-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide planning, design, and related technical services for the Safer and Complete Streets Study for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with TDOT funding $200,000.00 and the City funding $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-206-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $87,400.00 for a new contract total of $381,000.00, and extending the date of completion to July 21, 2023.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Amend contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-205-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0173 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $43,000.00 for a new contract total of $232,120.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Close Whaley Street O-90-2021 — An Ordinance to close Whaley Street from its intersection with Wrinkle Avenue to its northeast terminus point, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Close sliver of Parkside Drive right-of-way O-89-2021 — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Parkside Drive right-of-way along the property line of 10865 Parkside Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dominion Turkey Creek, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-21-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Approve FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-88-2021 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Approve and adopt FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program File No. 5-A-21-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Amend Edison Electric contract for streetlights and high masts Resolution No. R-183-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC, for the maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $125,000.00 for a new annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, and renewing the contract through June 20, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Amend Kimley-Horn contract for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project Resolution No. R-182-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $99,000.00 for a new contract total of $372,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Magnolia Ave Streetscape Resolution No. R-181-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an amount not to exceed $575,300.00 with TDOT funding $460,240.00 and the City funding $115,060.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Ziggurat Development for Westland Drive Drainage Resolution No. R-180-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Westland Drive Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $40,613.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting for Amherst Road Project Resolution No. R-179-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $887,025.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Acquire property for easements at 1956 Amherst Road Resolution No. R-178-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 1956 Amherst Road for $650.00, as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement agreement at 201 Randolph St Resolution No. R-177-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements at 201 Randolph Street to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Authorize agreement for Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project R-165-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2021 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $228,262.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving for 2021 Citywide Paving R-152-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $336,864.20 for the 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project up to $125k R-151-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within five tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter construction agreement with CSX for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-140-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,405.12 as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to acquire easements within CSX property for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-139-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire easements by negotiated purchase within CSX Transportation Railroad property for $23,000.00, as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-138-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within twelve tracts of real property as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project for a total amount not to exceed $575,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Woodland Avenue Bridge repair R-137-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $163,053.00 for the Woodland Avenue Bridge Joint & Approach Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Boyds Bridge Pike repair R-136-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $131,425.00 for the Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Phase II R-135-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,056,338.25 for the 2021 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to agreement with KUB for infrastructure sharing R-122-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board to share infrastructure and installation expenses for communications and traffic systems equipment and cabling.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with CDM Smith for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-121-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0371 with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,261.00 for a new contract total of $134,384.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement with K&H River Railroad for Sevier Avenue project R-120-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement for Kress Building encroachment into public right-of-way R-119-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement to allow existing features of the Kress Building at 417 Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Gay Street and Strong Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment R-116-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for electric buses for Knoxville Area Transit R-105-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $4,800,000.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of up to $1,200,000.00 to purchase electric buses for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $6,000,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize Release of Excess Easement for 525 Henley Street R-104-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Release of Excess Easement for property located at 525 Henley Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize proposal for southbound right turn lane on Lovell Rd at Parkside Dr R-103-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a proposal with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to install an additional southbound right turn lane on Lovell Road at Parkside Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Cumberland Ave signal improvements R-102-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Cumberland Avenue Area Signal Improvements - Advanced Traffic Management System Project for an amount not to exceed $497,810.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Waterfront Drive Improvements 9-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Ordinance: Waterfront Drive improvements 9-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for CIPP Phase 3 R-77-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Phase 3 Project for an amount not to exceed $668,938.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Amend contract for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project R-75-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Amend agreement for Jackson Ave ramps replacement R-74-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 050113 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation adjusting funding for replacement of the Jackson Avenue ramps to Gay Street and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Authorize agreement for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project 11-g — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Break One, LLC for encroachments R-55-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Break One, LLC to allow existing and proposed building elements at 428 S Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for S Gay Street and Fire Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners for encroachments R-54-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Supreme Court Partners to allow existing and proposed building features at 625 Cumberland Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Cumberland Avenue and Locust Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Old Broadway Sidewalks R-53-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $1,634,598.68.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Edison Electric, LLC for streetlight maintenance R-52-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC to increase the contract amount by $200,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,075,000.00 to continue to provide maintenance services for the Citywide Streetlight and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I R-49-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,209,834.00 for the 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with TDOT for Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 3 R-26-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an estimated project cost of $5,000,000.00 with $4,000,000.00 federally funded and $1,000,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend building code to increase minimum sewer lateral size to four inches O-11-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend contract C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements 11-c — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 12, 2021
Amend International Residential Building Code to increase residential sewer lateral size a. — An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Urban Transportation Planning Grant R-17-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Urban Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $200,000.00 with a 10% City match.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for 2021 Curb Cuts Project R-16-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project for an amount not to exceed $233,458.35.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project R-15-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-09-0058 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $187,914.74 for a new contract total of $1,326,903.74 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers for right-of-way services R-14-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute Air Rights Easement for building spanning alley right-of-way R-13-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 2100 Block of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between S. Twenty First Street and Twenty Second Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement for canopy encroachment on Cumberland Avenue R-12-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed canopy encroachment into the public right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter Easement Agreement for building encroachment at 410 Magnolia Avenue R-11-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing building elements at 410 Magnolia Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Magnolia Avenue and Depot Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Change street name of South Bell Street to Fort Summit Way O-4-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of South Bell Street between East Summit Hill Drive and the closed section of South Bell Street and Fort Summit Way to Fort Summit Way, Matt Brazille / Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-20-SNC)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Close portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-3-2021 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue between Harriet Tubman Street and East Summit Hill Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-20-SC)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Close portion of East Summit Hill Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-2-2021 — An Ordinance to close a portion of East Summit Hill Drive between South Bell Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with Tennessee Guardrail for Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-359-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with Adams Contracting for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-358-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project for an amount not to exceed $1,123,301.40.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes Phase II infrastructure improvements R-354-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase II infrastructure improvements at Austin Homes, along Summit Hill Drive, Harriet Tubman Street, and Bell Street as part of the Austin Homes Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants for greenway repairs. R-340-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for 2021 Third Creek Greenway Repairs Project for an amount not to exceed $105,800.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve agreement with Design and Construction Services for sidewalk replacement Phase II. R-339-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Amend contract with Design and Construction Services for sidewalk replacement. R-338-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0169 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $100,000.00 for a new contract total of $648,655.00 and extending the completion date to April 5, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve application for 2020 CMAQ Grant for Traffic Management Systems. R-337-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2020 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $4,060,000.00 with no City match, to provide funding for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve easement agreement for building elements at 617 Main Street. R-336-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing building elements at 617 Main Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Main Street and Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve acquisition of property at 2542 Fair Drive to alleviate flooding. R-335-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property located at 2542 Fair Drive by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations O-170-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-321-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend contract with New Flyer of America for charging infrastructure R-320-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. so as to increase the individual bus price by $29,256.02 and the equipment cost by $9,820.00 to pay for charging rails on each new electric bus and the installation of more extensive charging infrastructure at the KAT facility.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize cost reimbursement for safety improvements at Middlebrook Farm/Ed Shouse R-311-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Middlebrook Farm, LLC for roadway safety improvements in and around the intersection of Middlebrook Farm Lane and Ed Shouse Drive for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Apply for TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project R-310-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a 2020-21 Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 with the City being responsible for a City match not to exceed $50,000.00 plus $299,562.78 in City costs for the Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project for an estimated project cost of $1,299,562.78.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend Cumberland Avenue intersection improvements project contract R-297-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0292 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Cumberland Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,107.34 for a new contract total of $1,924,565.75 and extending the completion date to October 23, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend curb cut project contract with Design and Construction Services Inc. R-296-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0151 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the 2020 Curb Cut Project, increasing the contract amount by $68,752.38 for a new contract total of $378,138.88 and extending the date of completion to October 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Update stormwater and street development standards O-151-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II, to update the stormwater and street development standards and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend flooding regulations in Knoxville City Code O-150-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale R-294-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway R-291-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St R-289-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 R-288-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project R-272-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements R-270-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $714,128.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to acquire property for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-269-2020 — 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 by condemnation if necessary, as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Bell & Associates for Jackson Ave Bridge Ramps. R-259-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0284 with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Jackson Avenue Bridge Ramps Connecting to Gay Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $503,089.28 for a new contract total of $6,957,627.08, and extending the date of completion to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates for Waterfront Drive Project. R-258-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $61,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2020 Resurfacing Project R-244-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0179 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2020 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $128,077.93 for a new contract total of $4,542,751.33 and extending the completion date to August 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project R-242-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within four tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
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