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Charles Thomas’s votes on Budget & taxes · in 2022

67 recorded votes: 65 aye · 2 no

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Dec 13, 2022
Apply for and accept National League of Cities grant for economic opportunity R-375-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00, with no City match required, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for student apprenticeship program O-166-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for youth STEM programs O-165-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 for youth seasonal clothing and holiday gifts O-164-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $6,000 from Community Improvement Fund for community agencies O-162-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend Resolution R-336-2022 regarding funding source for Gleason Partners R-366-2022 — A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-336-2022, which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable rental housing units for very low-income households to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive, in order to reflect that the correct funding source is the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund.(Requested by Law Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Award $10,500 in Neighborhood Small Grants R-360-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $10,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by four neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $2,000 to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC O-160-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 to My Daughters Journey, Inc. O-159-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Withdraw Ordinance 12-e: donation to UT Div. of Diversity and Engagement 12-e — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the University of Tennessee Division of Diversity and Engagement to co-sponsor "Healthy for the Holidays", an event providing mental health education, conversation, and resources to Knoxville youth and families.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 O-142-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. R-336-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submission to HUD R-293-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and certifications required for the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for $40,000 CDBG funding to East Tennessee Community Design Center R-292-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for $1.5M from Affordable Rental Development Fund for senior housing R-291-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell Street 2 L.P. and associated entities to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 50 permanent supportive housing units for seniors which will serve very low-income households, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-124-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Aug 23, 2022
Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT R-249-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Aug 23, 2022
Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT R-249-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: No Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bond not to exceed $60,065,000 R-242-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,065,000, in one or more series, to refinance the City's outstanding Series A-4-A Loan Agreement; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance setting certified tax rate and amending Tax Rate Ordinance O-57-2022 O-106-2022 — An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jul 26, 2022
Amend and restate Investment Policy of Pension Board R-234-2022 — A Resolution amending and restating the Investment Policy of the City of Knoxville Pension Board.(Requested by Pension Board) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute documents to receive payments from Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund R-230-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to enable the City to receive payments from the Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund for qualifying individuals who are delinquent on their Owner Occupied HOME loan payments and/or property taxes.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee for HMIS platform R-229-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $31,140.00 in general funds to support improvements to and continued maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System platform in order to improve data quality.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities for emergency shelter R-228-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for the operation of Samaritan Place’s emergency shelter, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic for services R-227-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach services R-226-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for street outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville for Keys of Hope program R-225-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for its Keys of Hope program, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Approve amendments to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing R-224-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve 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) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution R-129-90 regarding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C R-223-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirteen Million and No/100 Dollars ($13,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution 2075 regarding Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022 R-222-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eleven Million and No/100 Dollars ($11,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution 1644 regarding Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022 R-221-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventy-Nine Million and No/100 Dollars ($79,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Authorize annual budget adjustments for tax increment revenues R-193-2022 — A Resolution authorizing annual year-end adjustments to the budget of the City of Knoxville to reflect mandatory allocations of tax increment revenues during the City's fiscal year.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept supplemental HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds R-182-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept additional, supplemental U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and to execute any associated documents and certifications required to do so.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with K-KCCAC for homelessness prevention services R-181-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless dental services R-180-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for free dental services to 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the City.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve and adopt FY 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program 5-A-22-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve submission of 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan R-160-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve submission of the 2022-2023 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) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $4,800 to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. O-59-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2022-2023 O-57-2022 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance making annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 O-56-2022 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Apr 19, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for tax increment financing R-122-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan to authorize tax increment financing.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and transfer funds O-48-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget for Kids Outreach O-44-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-41-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Mar 22, 2022
Emergency Ordinance: donate $19,125 to community agencies O-40-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $19,125.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Emergency Ordinance: repeal O-156-2021, donate $800 to Mechanicsville Community Association O-39-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville repealing a portion of Ordinance O-156-2021 and appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee as the fiscal agent for the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Appropriate $17,042.09 from P&R Grants Fund for Challenge Grant Award Program n. — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach m. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 a. — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Set lieu of tax payments for KUB electric/gas systems for FY2021 and allocate payments R-91-2022 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B, not to exceed $24,535,000 R-90-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($24,535,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $15,765,000 R-89-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($15,765,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022, not to exceed $27,415,000 R-88-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Seven Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand and no/10 Dollars ($27,415,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, not to exceed $12,000,000 R-87-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Issue Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $55,000,000 R-86-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Approve annual budget for Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2021-2022 R-81-2022 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize Mayor to award up to $23,070 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants R-80-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,070.00 in grants from the 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 8 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize IDB to enter PILOT agreement with Old City Ventures, LLC for 210 E Jackson Ave R-79-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Old City Ventures, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 210 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Award grants from Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program. R-60-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $27,647.98 in grants from the Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Approve Amendment to Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Plan; authorize TIF. R-58-2022 — A Resolution approving an Amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan to authorize tax increment financing and to amend the boundaries of the redevelopment area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 22, 2022
Appropriate $8,550 from Community Empowerment budget to Alliance House Community Coalition. O-17-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,550.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alliance House Community Coalition to support its work of identifying and eliminating health disparities in minority communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Appropriate $7,875.00 for The Muse apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students O-10-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,875.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Muse to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept Choice Neighborhoods grant for Western Heights Neighborhood R-12-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, as a co-applicant with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, for a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000.00, with no required matching funds, to implement the Transformation Plan for the Western Heights Neighborhood and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept National League of Cities grant for businesses of color R-8-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00 with no City match required from the National League of Cities to be used to build capacity and expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Authorize ARPA funds agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for mental health therapy R-7-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund expansion of existing clinical services in mental health therapy to help Knoxville residents respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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