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Charles Thomas’s votes on Contracts & purchasing · in 2022

67 recorded votes: 67 aye

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Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Cornerstone Government Affairs R-374-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. R-373-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC R-370-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC for on-call construction services, increasing the contract cap by $115,900.50 for a new contract annual cap of $215,900.50 and exercising the first renewal option.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend agreement with Knoxville Landfills DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal R-367-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Knoxville Landfills, LLC DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from our solid waste transfer facility for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Agree with Samsara, Inc. for Fleet Services vehicle tracking R-365-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an initial term through June 30, 2024 with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $121,415.32 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Contract with Locality Media (First Due) for Fire Dept. Records Mgmt. System R-364-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Locality Media, Inc. d/b/a First Due to provide a remotely hosted Records Management System for the Knoxville Fire Department at a total cost not to exceed $148,000.00 for the first year of the term and a base price of $132,000.00 for each subscription year thereafter.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Accept BlueCross BlueShield proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-362-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $934,476.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve contract with BidNET for contract management system R-355-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with International Database Corp. d/b/a BidNET, to provide the City with a cloud-based contract management system for a total cost over five years not to exceed $265,974.18.(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims R-348-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof R-333-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements R-331-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development R-329-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Oct 18, 2022
Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts R-326-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training R-315-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters R-314-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year R-312-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Execute agreement with Blount Contractors for Cradle of Country Music Park R-306-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blount Contractors, Inc. for the Cradle of Country Music Park - Pier 865 Project for an amount not to exceed $824,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator R-285-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity R-284-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square R-283-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Authorize agreement with West for online research services R-277-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,145.69 per month, or $37,750.00 per year.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Recreation Center project R-272-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Christenberry Recreation Center Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Amend contract with Great Southern Recreation for Fort Kid Project R-269-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Great Southern Recreation for the Fort Kid at World's Fair Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $44,456.00 for a new contract total of $494,456.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AWP, Inc. for flagging/traffic control R-263-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AWP, Inc. d/b/a Area Wide Protective to provide flagging and traffic control services on city streets, and at various locations throughout the city, on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant R-262-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $90,000.00, and if awarded, accept the grant on behalf of the City of Knoxville Public Service.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County accepting 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds R-261-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $28,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to enter Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-260-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals with the City of Knoxville and Knox County each paying an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for street outreach R-256-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General Funds for enhanced street outreach services by way of the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to serve 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept hazmat equipment grant from TEMA R-255-2022 — 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) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Liberty Street Project R-254-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $45,550.00 for a new total contract amount of $388,050.00, and extending the date of completion to November 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Cannon & Cannon for UT Area Signal Improvements R-253-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amendment the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the University of Tennessee Area Signal Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,371.73 for a new total contract amount of $549,181.73 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal R-252-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for 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 $221,617.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds R-251-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County to allow the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $24,000 as a sub recipient of a Homeland Security Grant for certain equipment and software for the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 26, 2022
Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Ave Ramps Replacement Project R-220-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,980.67 for a new contract total of $1,345,884.41 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Stormwater Asset Management Project R-219-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Stormwater Asset Management Project for an initial amount of $800,000.00 with an option to add $1,337,100.00 for a total amount not to exceed $2,137,100.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Enter into Easement Agreement with JAI Properties, LLC R-218-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with JAI Properties, LLC to allow the building located at 2018 Davenport Road to encroach into the public right-of-way of an unnamed alley, which is located between Barber Street and Davenport Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Secure insurance policy with Liberty Mutual R-217-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to secure a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $400,041.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Transfer vehicles to PBA and refund maintenance costs R-194-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to transfer six vehicles and one piece of equipment to the Public Building Authority of Knox County and Knoxville ("PBA") and to authorize the refund of $38,317.64 paid by PBA for maintenance and replacement of the vehicles.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Amend agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. R-189-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. to include the provision of a third party administrator selection process to the scope of services and to increase the contract price by an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for these additional services.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Appropriate funds to United Way for Social Innovation Challenge O-81-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating the same to the United Way of Greater Knoxville to partially fund the Mayor's Social Innovation Challenge.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Carol L. Runyan R-183-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,992.59 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Carol L. Runyan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Paul C. Booher, Jr. R-184-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $905.11 per month to Paul C. Booher, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Christopher M. Coyle R-185-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $684.78 per month to Christopher M. Coyle, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Randall C. Kenner R-186-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $372.43 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Randall C. Kenner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Appropriate and donate funds to community agencies O-80-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $42,212.00 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) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize lease agreement with Knox County for Helen Ross McNabb Center services R-171-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County to lease property located at 1515 St. Mary's Street to the Helen Ross McNabb Center in order to offer urgent care and mental health services for the community.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-0-1-3
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Visit Knoxville for destination marketing and event services R-170-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. d/b/a Visit Knoxville for the provision of destination marketing and event management services for an initial term of five years.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of insurance proposals R-99-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals from Munich and Burlington Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, as well as a proposal from Travelers for inland marine coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an estimated annual premium of $500,996.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. R-98-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $150,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for development services analysis R-97-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to provide consultant services to analyze, identify and recommend improvements to the City’s development services functions, in an amount not to exceed $124,900.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections Dept. R-93-2022 — A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Amend agreement with TN DOT for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-85-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 170054 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the total project funding to $3,918,600.00 with the City funding $783,720.00 (20%).(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project R-84-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,000.00 for a new contract total of $410,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract CDM Smith, Inc. for 17th Street Bridge Project engineering R-83-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering inspection, design, and related technical services for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $92,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize Mayor to lease 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space R-78-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Metro Knoxville HMA, LLC, to lease property located at 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Avalawn, Inc. for mowing and maintenance in Zones A/B. R-70-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Avalawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards, and other scattered sites within Zone A and Zone B of the City for a total contract price of $251,482.10.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care for Zone D mowing and maintenance. R-69-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of Zone D of the City for a total contract price of $77,520.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for mowing and landscaping. R-68-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide mowing and maintenance of the TDOT controlled access of I-275 and Asheville Highway and the landscaping of Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price of $110,400.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for mowing and maintenance. R-67-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide mowing and maintenance of the TDOT controlled access of I-40, James White Parkway and to Zone C of the City for a total contract price of $292,100.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Cordico, Inc. for KPD mobile wellness app. R-66-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Cordico, Inc. for the development of a customized mobile wellness app for members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to be paid with grant funding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit FY2022 urban transit assistance. R-65-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,511,400.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2022 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with USIC Locating Services for streetlighting utility location. R-64-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide underground utility location services for the City's streetlighting system for an estimated annual cost of $180,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections. 11-i — A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 22, 2022 Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections. 11-i — A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 regarding 2018 International Residential Code. 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 regarding 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 regarding 2012 International Green Construction Code. 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 regarding 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. 12-d — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 regarding 2017 National Electrical Code. 12-e — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 regarding 2018 International Existing Building Code. 12-f — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 22, 2022 Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 regarding 2018 International Building Code. 12-g — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Procedural Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Public Safety Complex Owner's Representative services, increasing by $480,881 R-26-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-19-0112 with Volkert, Inc. to provide Owner's Representative services to manage the planning, design, bidding, and construction of a new Public Safety Complex, to increase the contract price by $480,881.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,149,841.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty for Public Safety Complex architectural services, increasing by $1,015,923 R-25-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services for the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract by $1,015,923.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,623,617.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Amend contract with Quantum Environmental for Public Safety Complex services, increasing by $33,659 R-24-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-19-0284 with Quantum Environmental & Engineering Services, LLC to provide environmental consultation services and geotechnical services to the City with regard to the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the scope of work and the contract amount by $33,659.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $279,564.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with Miller3 Consulting, Inc. for Disparity Study R-16-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Miller3 Consulting, Inc. to perform a Disparity Study for a contract amount not to exceed $348,750.00.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Amend contract with Westnet, Inc. for Fire Department alerting system R-11-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract C-19-0316 with Westnet, Inc., to provide the Knoxville Fire Department with additional equipment and installation services for the Fire Station Alerting system at an additional cost of $519,041.79, increasing the total not to exceed contract amount of $1,720,239.83.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for project R-10-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the Washington Pike, North of I-640 to Murphy Road Project, for an amount not to exceed $81,340.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Extend builders' risk insurance coverage with Travelers R-9-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to extend a policy from Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an estimated total premium of $98,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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