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Charles Thomas’s votes on Parks & community · in 2021

42 recorded votes: 42 aye

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Nov 16, 2021
Emergency ordinance to appropriate funds for Project Grad Thanksgiving baskets O-130-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Project Grad to provide ten Thanksgiving baskets to disadvantaged Austin East High School students and their families.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Appropriate funds for AMBC Fall Fest sponsorship O-129-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 12th annual AMBC Fall Fest.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Authorize collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for two years R-338-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 per year for a two-year term with the option to extend the term for one additional year.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to lease ice rink equipment from IRE Crown Rinks, LLC for Market Square Holidays on Ice R-308-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with IRE Crown Rinks, LLC to lease ice making and ice skating equipment, services and supplies to the City to operate the ice rink at the Market Square Holidays on Ice for an amount not to exceed $81,086.00 for the first two years followed by a 5% increase for the third and fourth years, and a 5% increase for the fifth year.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept TVA grant for public WiFi and digital kiosks improvement R-306-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant donation up to $70,000.00 from the Tennessee Valley Authority, with a $30,000 match, to help offset costs for improvement of public WiFi networks and digital kiosks for residents to access at community centers and recreation facilities within the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
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
Charles Thomas’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
Charles Thomas’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
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
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
Charles Thomas’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
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Charles Thomas’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
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Express appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine R-223-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine for its work towards its vision for a continuous system of paddling, hiking and biking experiences along the Tennessee River's 652-mile reach from Knoxville, Tennessee to Paducah, Kentucky.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial R-222-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for the outdoor restroom facilities located at numerous parks within the city limits for an amount not to exceed $54,834.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with National Building Service for recreation center janitorial R-221-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for various City recreation centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $147,960.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Manage $1.1M donation from GEM Community Development Group R-220-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with Emerald Youth Foundation to provide management of the $1,100,000.00 donation from GEM Community Development Group that will provide improvements to Claude Walker Park and Ballfields.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Accept donation of Fountain City Park from Lions Club R-219-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Fountain City Lions Club for the donation of Fountain City Park, approximately 7.94 acres including the Fountain City Lake and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach workers R-216-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide the services of two outreach workers to deliver direct outreach and engagement to unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness with a particular focus on reaching and serving unsheltered persons in an area around the intersection of Broadway and Magnolia Avenue, for a total annual contract price not to exceed $157,798.00.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with HomeSource East TN for Homeownership Program R-215-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with HomeSource East Tennessee for $172,500.00 in CDBG-CV funds for support of the Homeownership Assistance Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx R-214-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for "Operation Backyard" R-213-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $262,050.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair Program "Operation Backyard."(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for CDBG funds R-212-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in CDBG funds for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with East TN Community Design Center for CDBG funding R-211-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 in CDBG funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,200 from Community Improvement Fund to SEEED, Inc. O-86-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the Construction and Weatherization Boot Camp.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Thomas, and Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $1,156 from Community Improvement Fund to UUNIK Academy O-85-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,156.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to be utilized toward the 2021 STEAMI Summer Institute project.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmember Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Girl Scout Council O-84-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Inc. to be utilized toward program supplies for the Girl Scout Outreach Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Testerman) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $3,073.87 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-83-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,073.87 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward welcome signs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage O-82-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward a UV protective coating to studio and gallery skylights.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,150 from Community Improvement Fund to The Mend House O-81-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Mend House Sober Living Community for Men to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,600 from Community Improvement Fund to West Hills Elementary O-80-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West Hills Elementary School Wolf Pack Foundation to be utilized toward an all-inclusive playground.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,450 from Community Improvement Fund to Metro Drug Coalition O-79-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward the Recovery Housing Fund.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $6,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Fulton High School O-78-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward purchase and repair of athletic equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $3,200 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles O-77-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $3,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Education Foundation O-76-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Education Foundation to be utilized toward the Community School initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
Resolution appreciating Legacy Parks Foundation's donation of land and authorizing acceptance R-156-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 53.86 Acres on the north side of Sharps Ridge and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to lease Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center pool to Emerald Youth Foundation R-126-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to lease the pool facilities at the Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center located at 3124 Wilson Avenue to Emerald Youth Foundation for serving the youth of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to license agreement with State of Tennessee for Downtown PetSafe Dog Park R-125-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the continued use of the Downtown PetSafe Dog Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Amend contract for Fort Kid Playground Project design services R-76-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-20-0052 with Hedstrom Landscape Architecture to provide design services for the Fort Kid Playground Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $68,200.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for land purchase R-72-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club providing that the City pay an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 toward the purchase of 28 acres of property to expand the William Hastie Natural Area in the Urban Wilderness, and expressing appreciation for the donation of property to the City.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Authorize lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for boat launch R-71-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves for boxing program R-57-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for partitions at Bridge of Hope R-25-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the purchase and installation of physical partitions at the Bridge of Hope Men’s Transitional Housing Program, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-2-0

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