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Amelia Parker’s votes on Parks & community · in 2026

24 recorded votes: 18 aye · 3 no · 3 absent

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Sep 15, 2026
Agreement with Cagle Development for Inskip Pool deck replacement R-260-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cagle Development, LLC, providing construction services for replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. (Council District 5) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization R-231-2026 — A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Knoxville/Knox County Sports Authority, authorizing the Sports Authority to explore partnership opportunities to modernize the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course site. (Council District 3) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: No Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Execute MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-230-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement to lease property for Knoxville Zoo operation. R-161-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. to lease property located at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive in order to supervise, manage and operate the Zoo for an initial term of five (5) years. (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve contract with Taylor's Lawn Service for Chilhowee Park R-143-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Knoxville and Taylor’s Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance at Chilhowee Park for the first 9 month term not to exceed $59,310.00 and for successive terms an annual amount not to exceed $82,020.00. (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 26, 2026
Approve agreement with SCU Bus Lines for transportation services R-142-2026 — 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 an annual contract amount not to exceed $70,000.00 per year, plus approved annual escalation capped at 3.5% annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. for farmers market R-131-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. to operate a farmers market on Market Square in an annual amount of $25,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-27-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Award funds to William Blount Mansion Association for restoration R-119-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Governor William Blount Mansion Association for restoration of the William Blount Mansion located at 200 W. Hill Avenue (Parcel ID: 095 ID 010). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs R-118-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-117-2026 — 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, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark R-116-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation R-115-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Contract for grounds maintenance at Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field R-82-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care LLC to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an annual amount not to exceed $26,945.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Contract for maintenance of seven landscape sites R-81-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC for the maintenance of seven (7) scattered landscape sites for an annual amount not to exceed $72,550.00 (Council Districts 1, 4 and 6) (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Agreement for cannon and monument installation at Fort Dickerson Gateway Park R-80-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable (KCWRT) for the installation of a cannon and monument at the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park (Council District 1). (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Adopt the Parks & Recreation Master Plan R-79-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve and adopt the City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Master Plan, as prepared by Perez Planning + Design. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Increase contract for James White Pavilion project at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park R-76-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,821.13 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,779,022.67 (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Lease recycling drop-off center properties from Goodwill Industries for $50,000/year R-52-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries to lease property housing the City's four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $50,000.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Apply for RTP grant to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park R-37-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Recreation Trails Program (RTP), with a City match of $100,000.00, to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Apply for LPRF grant to improve two city parks R-36-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $746,698.00 from the State of Tennessee Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) with a City match of $35,900.00 in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks R-35-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $710,857.00 from the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Amelia Parker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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