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Andrew Roberto’s votes on Public safety

90 recorded votes: 89 aye · 1 no

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Mar 22, 2022
Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety education programs R-106-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety equipment and enforcement R-105-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/ LIDAR and other traffic safety related equipment and supplies and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to provide high visibility and traffic calming enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption programs. R-59-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to plan and provide recommendations for the development and implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley for mental health services to Knoxville Police Department R-33-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley, LPC-MHSP, to provide part-time mental health and wellness assistance to members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $35,800.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept HIDTA grant for officer overtime R-15-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $143,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-14-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigator training and website maintenance, pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $79,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Apply for and accept Rail Trespass Enforcement grant R-376-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Consolidated Rail Trespass Enforcement grant award of $120,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration to cover the cost of overtime associated with the enforcement of railroad trespassing laws.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Nov 16, 2021
Agreement with Lexis Nexis for law enforcement search engine R-375-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions to provide a law enforcement and public records search engine to promote public safety, for an amount not to exceed $41,000.00 annually, with a 3% annual increase.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Endorse Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Knoxville R-330-2021 — A Resolution endorsing a Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Knoxville streets and endorsing engagement of a working group of partners to develop a Vision Zero Action Plan that advances this goal through engineering, education, and enforcement.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas, Rider, Smith, Fugate, Singh,Testerman and Vice Mayor McKenzie) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for "Learn Not To Burn" program R-304-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $10,113.75 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-299-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $469,392.00 with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
MOU with Knox County for 2020 Homeland Security Grant for KPD Mobile Video Unit R-298-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $27,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Unit for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for EMA equip/software R-297-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $24,000.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security grant for certain equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for KFD search/rescue equip R-296-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $24,000.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase search and rescue equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Apply for HazMat equipment grant from TN Emergency Management Agency R-295-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to provide funding for HazMat equipment in an amount not to exceed $21,702.44 and if such application is approved, to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Co-Response Team program. R-276-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to continue and expand the Knoxville Co-Response Team program, in an amount not to exceed $380,000.00 per year.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training. R-275-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training and to maintain the ICAC Task Force website, pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $69,328.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply jointly with Knox County for Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-227-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $149,527.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for KPD Crisis Intervention Team R-226-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for the expansion of the KPD Crisis Intervention Team to better respond to individuals in crisis in the community.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for de-escalation training R-225-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation training for Knoxville Police Department officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-224-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $142,948.00, with no required local match, for funding to upgrade the Knoxville Police Department's crime analysis capabilities, equipment, and necessary task force overtime as it relates to reducing violent crimes, gun-related offenses, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers O-56-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention R-118-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for older driver education and outreach R-113-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for an event coordinator, technician training, safety education programs, supplies and overtime costs related to an education and outreach program for older drivers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for community traffic safety education R-112-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $10,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for enhanced community traffic safety education programs, the printing of outreach materials and to cover the costs of overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for seat belt and child seat safety programs R-111-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $65,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for the presentation of seat belt and child seat check points and education programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for teen driver safety education programs R-110-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for new and continuing educational programs to increase teen driver safety awareness and promote good decision making.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for safety enforcement and bike/pedestrian campaigns R-109-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for drunk driving education and enforcement R-108-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, to purchase drunk driving educational equipment and to fund overtime for sustained alcohol and impaired driving enforcement and safety education programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for radar equipment and traffic enforcement R-107-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $140,800.00, with no required local match, to purchase radar equipment and to provide overtime funding for traffic enforcement focusing on impaired, distracted or aggressive driving.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for high visibility enforcement funding R-106-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $5,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime costs for a program focused on high visibility enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Apply for and accept Kevin and Avonte Program grant R-84-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept "The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities" grant award of $150,000.00 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to protect our vulnerable citizens.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant R-60-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no local match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant R-59-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to combat serious and violent crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant R-18-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $161,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DoJ grant for drug collection equipment R-366-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $100,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for purchase of drug collection and destruction equipment.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: restrict beer sale/consumption hours by jurisdiction O-169-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-32 of the Knoxville City Code to provide that the hours for sale and consumption of beer on premises may be restricted further by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify beer permittee compliance with state/local orders O-168-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-73(c) of the Knoxville City Code to clarify that beer permittees must comply with applicable regulations of the State of Tennessee and any other regulatory authority, including executive orders of the Governor, the Tennessee Pledge, and any orders, resolutions or regulations issued by the Knox County Board of Health, the Knox County Health Director, or the Knox County Health Officer.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program R-315-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County for participation in the School Violence Prevention Program as part of the COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades in an amount not to exceed $464,624.00, which includes a 25% match from Knox County.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Oct 20, 2020
Apply for and accept grant from State Farm for Teen Driving Program R-301-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $30,000.00, with no required local match, from State Farm Insurance Company to benefit the Knoxville Police Department's Teen Driving Program, T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Action, Confidence, Knowledge).(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for Police Officer Wellness Program R-277-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for Walmart Foundation grants for Safety Programs. R-264-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. R-263-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with no local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Apply for and accept 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-231-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $138,069.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Aug 11, 2020
Apply for and accept 2020 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-230-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2020 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit staff training and equipment to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize agreement for ICAC training and website maintenance R-229-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training and maintenance of the ICAC Task Force website pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $60,600.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Axon for KPD in-car and body camera system R-221-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Knoxville Police Department with a Comprehensive In-Car and Body Camera Video Capture and Cloud Based Management System for 350 officers for a five year term at a cost not to exceed $4,923,125.70.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution authorizing MOU with Knox County to accept Homeland Security Grant for HazMat R-202-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $22,908.00 as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase HazMat Equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Authorize Mayor to accept DOJ grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-198-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $460,891.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for the continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to apply for and accept DoJ grant for bullet-resistant vests for KPD R-179-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of up to $98,723.00 over a two-year period, with a required local match in the like amount, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to amend O-24-2020, donating $1,000 for Library Summer Club 12-f — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance O-24-2020, appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be Utilized toward the Annual Children's Festival of Reading, to allow use of said funds for an adapted 2020 Summer Library Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Fugate) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $529 to Childhelp, Inc. for at-risk children 12-g — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $529.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Childhelp, Inc. to be utilized toward serving at-risk, neglected, and abused children in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,000 to Friends of Literacy for Family Literacy Program 12-h — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of books for the Family Literacy Program.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,600 to Three3, Inc. for police-community survey 12-i — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Three3, Inc. to be utilized toward conducting a survey of relationships between police and the community.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Thomas, and Parker) Public safety Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $3,150 to Youth Outreach STEM for K-6 programs 12-j — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science Technology Engineering and Math to be utilized toward Saturday community sessions for grades K-6.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Robert, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $2,756 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for creek cleanups 12-k — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,756 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward litter cleanups along Knoxville creeks.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Thomas, and Testerman) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,000 to Bridge Refugee Services for resettled households 12-l — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bridge Refugee Services, Inc. to be utilized toward assisting two households recently resettled in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $5,250 to Chilhowee Intermediate School for playspace 12-m — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward creating an outdoor playspace.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $4,300 to Centro Hispano for Spanish classes 12-n — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward Spanish classes at South Knoxville Elementary.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $3,650 to UUNIK Academy for STEAMI Summer Institute 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to be utilized toward the STEAMI Summer Institute project.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,150 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider and Thomas) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for motorcycle safety enforcement R-149-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $12,000.00 with no required local match, to provide funding for overtime costs associated with enhanced motorcycle safety enforcement during weekends from June through September 2020.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FEMA grant for firefighter PPE R-132-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, in the amount of $75,000.00, with a City match of $7,500.00, for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $33k State Highway Safety grant for bike/ped safety R-116-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $33,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $71k State Highway Safety grant for speed enforcement R-115-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $71,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/LIDAR handheld speed guns and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $349,956 DOJ grant for COVID-19 response R-114-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $349,956.00, with no required local match, for the FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Apply for $300k DOJ grant for 400 body cams, with $300k match R-113-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant, on behalf of the Knoxville Police Department, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $300,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 for funding of the purchase of 400 body-worn cameras for Knoxville police officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020
Apply for and accept grant for waterway safety and security infrastructure R-107-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency Office in an amount of up to $1,000,000, with a required 25% local match, to be jointly shared by the Knoxville Police and Fire Departments to purchase equipment and supplies and to fund the cost of training, enhanced emergency communication and cybersecurity to create a hardened infrastructure for the safety and security of local waterways.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept Forensic Capacity Hiring Program grant. R-80-2020 — k. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $200,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for the Forensic Capacity Hiring Program for Wounded Veterans, for funding of two forensic electronic evidence collection specialist positions in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant. R-79-2020 — j. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $125,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services Office for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant. R-78-2020 — i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $337,500.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $112,500.00, for a total grant amount of $450,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept State Highway Safety Office grant. R-77-2020 — h. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a one-year grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime costs of enhanced Alcohol and Impaired Driver Education and Enforcement. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept Victims of Crimes Act grant. R-76-2020 — g. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Victims of Crimes Act grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $332,727.53 with a 20% local match of $83,181.89, for a total grant amount of $415,909.42, for FY 2021 and FY2022. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Resolution authorizing agreement for ICAC training with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police R-49-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Investigator training and website maintenance, pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $79,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020
Authorize Mayor to accept AAA grant for Distracted Driving awareness items R-45-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $3,500.00, with no required local match, from AAA - the Auto Club Group in Tennessee, to purchase items to enhance awareness of the dangers of Distracted Driving.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 28, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA Grant for narcotics crimes R-44-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant in the amount of $161,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Robin Easter Design for Police Dept recruiting campaign R-11-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Robin Easter Design to develop a comprehensive multimedia marketing/branding campaign designed to enhance the Police Department's recruiting efforts, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 2, 2019
Apply for and accept Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant R-233-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant, with a required local match of 50%, for a total grant amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for fifteen Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize community cat spay/neuter and release program O-5-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, to authorize a spay/neuter and release program for community cats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Residential Code. O-182-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIA, §§ 6-41 and 6-42 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code For One-and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendices E, F, H, K, Q, R, and S, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Residential Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Residential Building Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. O-181-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIB, §§ 6-51 and 6-52 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating energy efficient building envelopes and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Energy Conservation Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Building Code. O-180-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article II, §§ 6-31 and 6-32 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix D with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of structures within the City of Knoxville, providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and providing penalties for the violation of said Building Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Existing Building Code. O-179-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIC, §§ 6-53 and 6-54 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Existing Building Code as the Existing Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Existing Building Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. O-178-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III, §§ 6-56 and 6-57 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendices A, B, C and D, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all piping extending from the point of delivery of gas for use as a fuel and designed to convey or carry the same to gas appliances and regulating the installation and maintenance of appliances designed to utilize such gas as a fuel within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing, or maintaining said piping and appliances; and providing penalties for the violation of said Fuel Gas Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Mechanical Code. O-177-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IV, §§ 6-81 and 6-82 of the Knoxville City Code, adopting the 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alteration, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems of buildings or structures in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said mechanical systems; and providing penalties for the violation of said Mechanical Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting National Electrical Code and TN rules. O-176-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, §§ 10-26 and 10-27, of the Knoxville City Code to adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code and Chapter 0780-02-01 of the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance pertaining to electrical installations, with modifications to additional rules and regulations for administration and enforcement. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Plumbing Code. O-175-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article V, §§ 6-106 and 6-107 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Plumbing Code and Appendices B, C, D, and E, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Plumbing Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing systems within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said plumbing systems; and providing penalties for the violation of said Plumbing Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. O-174-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI § 6-137 of the Knoxville City Code relating to unfit buildings and §§ 6-151 and 6-152 adopting the 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendices, with amendments, as the Property Maintenance Code (Housing Code) of the City of Knoxville. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code. O-173-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Article IID in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Article IID, §§ 6-55 and 6-56, adopting the 2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools and spas in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance removing fire district references. O-172-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article I, §§ 6-5, 6-6 and 6-7 by removing references to multiple fire districts. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Fire Code. O-171-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendices B, C and D, with amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2019; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees thereof; and providing penalties for violation of said codes. Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Amend noise measurement and criteria on public premises O-116-2018 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-283-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $375,000.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 3, 2018
Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments R-250-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for Fire Station #4 renovation. R-182-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for design, scope of services, and assistance with the negotiations for a professional architectural services contract for the renovation of Fire Station #4 located at 2300 Linden Avenue for an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for DUI patrols R-131-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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