City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Andrew Roberto, year 2021

Meeting	Agenda item	Andrew Roberto’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 14, 2021	Approve joining Opioid Abatement Agreement R-411-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Knoxville, to execute all documents necessary to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Authorize substantial amendments to 2019-2020 Action Plan R-389-2021 — A Resolution authorizing Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Acquire 201 Delta Road for flood mitigation R-388-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple located at 201 Delta Road, by negotiated purchase, for an amount not to exceed $275,900.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Accept FEMA Flood Mitigation Grant for 201 Delta Road R-387-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $275,900.00 with no required local match to be used to purchase property in fee simple and demolish the structure at 201 Delta Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Clinton Liquor Store license R-378-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nihaan Corporation d/b/a Clinton Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Clinton Liquor Store license R-378-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nihaan Corporation d/b/a Clinton Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 16, 2021	Execute interlocal agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-366-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal project agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Economic & Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	5-1-2-1	Split
Nov 2, 2021	Affordable Rental Development Fund award to Inskip Flats, LP R-358-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Inskip Flats, LP to award an amount not to exceed $1,980,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 66 affordable housing units for low income households, to be located at 4755 Romeo Way and 4810 Elder Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021	Quitclaim deed to Roscoe Millie, Inc. for property on E Glenwood Ave R-357-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Roscoe Millie, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE- 001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021	Accept HOME ARP Grant from HUD R-356-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan Grant in the amount of $4,076,859.00, with no required matching funds, and any and all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021	Apply for EPA brownfield assessment grant R-355-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount of approximately $500,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021	Authorize Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County for St. Mary's urgent care facility R-329-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County for the planning and development of an urgent care/behavioral health facility at 1515 Saint Mary Street on the historic St. Mary's Campus.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021	Resolution authorizing Mayor to enter MOU and Fiber Optic Agreement with Lenoir City Utilities Board R-303-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and a Fiber Optic Agreement with the Lenoir City Utilities Board to allow infrastructure attachments and authorizing related work.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	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	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
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
Jun 29, 2021	Interlocal agreement with KUB for low-income internet program funding R-229-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the purpose of providing funding for KUB's community low-income internet program to pay for broadband internet service for eligible low-income households receiving broadband internet service from KUB and located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Jun 29, 2021	Authorize KUB to provide broadband services R-228-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide broadband services to the fullest extent permitted by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 52, Part 6, and otherwise applicable law.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Abstain	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Jun 15, 2021	Approve PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC at 912 S Gay St Resolution No. R-176-2021 — A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax ("PILOT") transaction with BNA Associates, LLC with respect to certain property located at 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-2-0-0	Split
Jun 1, 2021	Authorize contribution to United Way for violence interruption R-164-2021 — A Resolution authorizing a contribution not to exceed $50,000.00 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities led by local non-profit organizations.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 18, 2021	Resolution honoring Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely R-147-2021 — A Resolution honoring notable Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely.(Requested by Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 4, 2021	Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for HUD CDBG-CV funds R-143-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funds for Housing Stabilization Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 4, 2021	Authorize submission of 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-142-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 20, 2021	Authorize submission of CDBG/ESG proposals and amendments to 2019-2021 Action Plans R-123-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plans for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021	Authorize agreement with Cities United for violence reduction services R-101-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cities United to provide coaching and capacity building services related to violence reduction for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Agreement with Knox County for Household Hazardous Waste Facility R-85-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee to share costs associated with the operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 1033 Elm Street with Knox County reimbursing the City for 50% of operating costs and commensurate share of disposal costs.(Requested by Public Service Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 9, 2021	Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: No	Motion to defer:Failed	2-7-0-0	Split Failed
Feb 23, 2021	Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-56-2021 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(3) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Wishkey, LLC liquor store license R-20-2021 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wishkey, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant R-10-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and if awarded, accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 with no City match for implementation of the planning phase to embed financial empowerment strategies into our ongoing work of equity and inclusion.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021	Authorize Mayor to award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants for community building R-9-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $19,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by six neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency budget R-8-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2021.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021	Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property R-7-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 3316 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IQ-017, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021	Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for homelessness prevention R-6-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funding for the provision of homelessness prevention services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-1-1
Jan 12, 2021	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning R-5-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous

Dec 14, 2021

Approve joining Opioid Abatement Agreement R-411-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Knoxville, to execute all documents necessary to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Authorize substantial amendments to 2019-2020 Action Plan R-389-2021 — A Resolution authorizing Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Andrew Roberto’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous