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Andrew Roberto’s votes in 2021

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 abstain

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Sep 21, 2021 Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 21, 2021
Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners 10-a — An Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive between its southeast terminus at West Hills and Bynon Park to its intersection with Bennington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Richard Clark, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 5-B-21-SC) (Planning Commission Denied 15-0) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Sep 21, 2021
Motion to withdraw Ordinance 10-a from the agenda Motion to: withdrawn Ordinance 10-a
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Approval of minutes from the September 7, 2021 regular meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Ordinance to change zoning of O Woods-Smith Rd from RN-1 to RN-2 8-N-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at O Woods-Smith Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all existing special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tim Jones, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-N-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Ordinance to change zoning of 2005 Dutch Valley Drive to I-MU K-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2005 Dutch Valley Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, leaving all existing special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bradley and Amanda Spencer, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 119/129 W. Burwell Ave from I-H to I-MU 8-I-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 119 and 129 W. Burwell Avenue from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Tyler Sanford, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Approve amendment to Southwest County Sector Plan for 9608 Westland Drive 7-B-21-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Dean Preston Smith for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for a portion of the property located at 9608 Westland Drive, leaving any existing special purpose and overlay land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (File No. 7-B-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Sep 7, 2021
Emergency Ordinance to rezone 0 Callahan Dr/1934 Old Callahan Dr to C-H-2 O-118-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Callahan Drive and a portion of the property located at 1934 Old Callahan Drive from No Zone to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Emergency Ordinance to rezone 7630 Luscombe Drive from No Zone to RN-1 O-117-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located at 7630 Luscombe Drive from No Zone to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-21-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Appropriate $3000 from Community Empowerment to Girl Talk, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to support the Life Prep Academy, a program that prepares girls for successful futures.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with KC-CAC for John T. O'Connor Senior Center programs R-302-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Award $2M from Affordable Rental Fund to The Ammons for housing units R-301-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Ammons at Asheville Highway, LP to award $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 80 affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 4625 Asheville Highway.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes Master Plan Phase III infra R-300-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Infrastructure improvements at Austin Homes, along Summit Hill Drive, Harriet Tubman Street, and Bell Street, as part of the Austin Homes Master Plan, Phase III, in an amount not to exceed $3,781,900.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
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
Sep 7, 2021
Amend contract with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 Renovations R-294-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0079 with Preen Construction, LLC to complete the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project, increasing the contract amount by $86,141.31 for a new contract total of $512,423.31 and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Amend contract with Morgan Contracting for CIPP Phase 3 Project R-293-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0259 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Phase 3 Project, increasing the contract amount by $53,122.50 for a new contract total of $722,060.50(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting for Texas Ave Sidewalk Project R-292-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $976,734.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Burlington Streetscapes Project R-291-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Burlington Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $266,720.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to Yoke Youth O-116-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Yoke Youth to host a 10-week program focusing on parent initiatives that improve youth development outcomes.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to The Shora Foundation O-115-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide resources, educational and economic development programs for youth and entrepreneurs.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Grant pension to Jamie Faucon R-290-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,739.68 per month to Jamie Faucon, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Grant pension to Patricia B. Tipton R-289-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,652.60 per month to Patricia B. Tipton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021 Grant pension to Patricia B. Tipton R-289-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,652.60 per month to Patricia B. Tipton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021 Grant pension to Jamie Faucon R-290-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,739.68 per month to Jamie Faucon, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021
Rezone property at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 to RN-4 12-d — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Van Smith Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Sep 7, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for property at 0 Kingwood Road 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Sep 7, 2021
Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan for property at 0 Kingwood Road 12-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-2) (File No. 7-A-21-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Sep 7, 2021 Ordinance 12-b - see Section 5-b 12-b — Ordinance 12-b was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021 Ordinance 12-c - see Section 5-b 12-c — Ordinance 12-c was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021 Ordinance 12-d - see Section 5-b 12-d — Ordinance 12-d was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021
Approve minutes of August 24, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $1,000 to Yoke Youth for parent/youth development program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Yoke Youth to host a 10-week program focusing on parent initiatives that improve youth development outcomes.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $1,000 to The Shora Foundation for youth/entrepreneur programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide resources, educational and economic development programs for youth and entrepreneurs.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve amendments to bylaws of Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-288-2021 — A Resolution approving amendments to the bylaws of the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Apply for grant for ICAC COVID Response from TN Dept. of Criminal Justice R-287-2021 — 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 Department of Criminal Justice Programs in the amount of $100,000.00, with no required local match, for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Internet Crimes Against Children COVID Response to assist in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic as it relates to ICAC(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Apply for FTA grant for Knoxville Area Transit feasibility study R-286-2021 — 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 to provide funding in the amount of $360,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the 2021 areas of Persistent Poverty Program, with a city match of up to $40,000.00 in order to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of providing access to opportunities without the need for automobile ownership.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Authorize agreement for compensation study with Management Advisory Group Intl., Inc. R-285-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Management Advisory Group International, Inc. to engage in a compensation study for a contract amount not to exceed $219,500.00.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Acquire property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave R-284-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue (Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016), believed to be owned by Carol K. Porier, at an estimated cost of $144,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Northwest Greenway Connector services R-283-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services for the Northwest Greenway Connector - Phase II Project for an amount not to exceed $38,680.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend contract with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services R-282-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0043 with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional permit and inspection services for small cell utility construction in the right-of-way for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Accept proposal to renew excess workers' compensation insurance R-281-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to exercise the first option to renew Document No. C-20-0030 to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $195,214.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Rezone Maloney Road from Office/Residential to RN-5 O-114-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3305 and 3155 Maloney Road from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, and to rezone property located at 3125 Maloney Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dominion Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-H-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Maloney Road property O-113-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3305, 3155 and 3125 Maloney Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-C-21-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve Sector Plan amendment for Maloney Road property O-112-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Group for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3305, 3155 and 3125 Maloney Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-D-21-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Close unnamed alley between Stewart St and Irwin St O-111-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Stewart Street and Irwin Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Amir Sadovnik, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend Zoning Code to add preschool/kindergarten as special use in I-MU O-110-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9, Section 9.2, Use Matrix, Table 9-1, to add pre-school/kindergarten and educational facility – primary or secondary as special uses in the Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $500 to Samaritan Ministry for services to homeless/disordered O-109-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Samaritan Ministry to provide resources and services primarily for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorder.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Appropriate $2,500 to Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation for outreach events O-108-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation to provide resources to co-host three community outreach events in the Lonsdale Community focusing on equipping young people with hope and strategies promoting unity and gun violence prevention.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to allow volunteers to serve beer at major events O-107-2021 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans O-106-2021 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450 and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Confirm Mayor's initial appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-280-2021 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's initial appointments to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Support Mayor's appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council R-279-2021 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Jonathan Clark, Tuyen Ho, Hannah Houser, Alex Jaynes, Victoria Walsh, and the reappointments of Laurie Kay, Sean Simoneau and Saray Taylor-Roman to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Confirm appointments to the Board of the Public Building Authority R-278-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Rob Glass and Ann Marie Tugwell to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 12-c: Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Rd from C-R-2 to C-G-3 12-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 10-a: Remove planned district designation at 2002 Thunderhead Rd 10-a — An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 10-a: Remove planned district designation at 2002 Thunderhead Rd 10-a — An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021 Postpone Ordinance 12-c: Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Rd from C-R-2 to C-G-3 12-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Aug 24, 2021
Withdraw Resolution 11-h: Collaborative Crisis Response Training Program Grant 11-h — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Collaborative Crisis Response Training Program Grant award in the amount of $150,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department officers and co-responder teams.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Approve minutes of the August 24, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 24, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to rezone Maloney Road property to RN-5 District. 7-H-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3305 and 3155 Maloney Road from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, and to rezone property located at 3125 Maloney Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dominion Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-H-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for Maloney Road property. 7-C-21-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3305, 3155 and 3125 Maloney Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-C-21-PA) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for Maloney Road property. 7-D-21-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Group for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3305, 3155 and 3125 Maloney Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-D-21-SP) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Stewart and Irwin Streets. 7-A-21-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Stewart Street and Irwin Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Amir Sadovnik, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending Zoning Code to add pre-school/kindergarten uses. 7-A-21-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9, Section 9.2, Use Matrix, Table 9-1, to add pre-school/kindergarten and educational facility – primary or secondary as special uses in the Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Appropriate $500 for Samaritan Ministry services. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Samaritan Ministry to provide resources and services primarily for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorder.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Appropriate $2,500 for Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation outreach events. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation to provide resources to co-host three community outreach events in the Lonsdale Community focusing on equipping young people with hope and strategies promoting unity and gun violence prevention.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance allowing volunteers to serve beer at major events. amending Article II of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans. 2-450, 2-459 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450 and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for cemetery maintenance. R-277-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an amount not to exceed $43,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
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
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement for drainage improvements at Municipal Golf Course. R-274-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Signet Golf Associates II, Inc. for drainage improvements at the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course for an amount not to exceed $47,285.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative. R-273-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for the Community Schools Initiative in 15 schools located within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Schools
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize subgrant for Mobile Meals/Public Services during COVID-19. R-272-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Mobile Meals/Public Services, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend subgrant agreement for Homelessness services during COVID-19. R-271-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Document No. C-21-0107 to increase the funding by an additional amount not to exceed $141,091.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding for a new total contract amount not to exceed $321,091.00 and to increase the number served from 100 to 160 families and senior citizens in the City who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Next Step Initiative for Noon's House services. R-270-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Next Step Initiative to provide funding, through a fiscal sponsor, in amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at Noon's House.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize subgrant agreement for Rapid Re-Housing services. R-269-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $48,833.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds for Rapid Re-Housing services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye 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) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye 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) Roads & infrastructure
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Asset Health for wellness program support. R-265-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Asset Health to provide technology and wellness program support to participants in the City’s wellness program for a contract price not to exceed $70,000.00 for the first year and $61,000.00 per year thereafter.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive. 5-B-21-SC — An Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive between its southeast terminus at West Hills and Bynon Park to its intersection with Bennington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Richard Clark, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 5-B-21-SC) (Planning Commission Denied 15-0) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon. O-105-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Appropriate $4,600 for Fountain City Park maintenance. O-104-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Confirm appointment to Design Review Board. R-264-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Laura Seery Cole to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 0 Kingwood Road to RN-4 District. 12-j — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Van Smith Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 0 Kingwood Road. 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending North City Sector Plan for 0 Kingwood Road. 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-2) (File No. 7-A-21-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-h: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-h — Ordinance 12-h was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-i: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-i — Ordinance 12-i was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-j: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-j — Ordinance 12-j was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road to C-G-3 District. 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road. 10-a — An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 10-a: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 10-a — Ordinance 10-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-g: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-g — Ordinance 12-g was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021
Approve minutes of prior meeting. approve the minutes of the July 27, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee R-262-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League R-261-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center R-260-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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