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Charles Thomas’s votes on Parks & community · in 2022

41 recorded votes: 41 aye

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Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's Fall Festival O-161-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve play structure agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC R-352-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Baker Creek Preserve Adventure Playground for an amount not to exceed $640,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve play structure agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. R-351-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at seven City locations for an amount not to exceed $1,003,564.67.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 15, 2022
Extend Antares Golf Management agreement for golf courses R-350-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a one year extension to agreement C-08-0141 with Antares Golf Management, Inc. to provide golf management services at Whittle Springs Golf Course and Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, for an annual amount not to exceed $177,546.12.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Accept donation from RezilientKidz for Raising Highly Capable Kids Program R-347-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to RezilientKidz for its donation of materials and training for the Raising Highly Capable Kids Program to be shared with local youth serving organizations who wish to use the program.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Emergency appropriation of $5,000 to Wesley House Community Center for youth services O-139-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Wesley House Community Center to support its ongoing efforts to empower and serve the youth of the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Design & Construction Services for Baker Creek Pavilion Project R-320-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project in an amount not to exceed $2,667,343.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend operating agreement for Volunteer Landing Park and Riverwalk Greenway management R-313-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Operating Agreement Between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, with respect to the management of Volunteer Landing Park and the Riverwalk Greenway.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurial training O-133-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for annual banquet and youth mentoring O-132-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth educational programs O-131-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Gateway Pavilion R-290-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the lease of the Gateway Pavilion Building for $1,000.00 per month for a period of three years for the purpose of providing recreational programs.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Appreciate donation for Forest Heights Park playground R-278-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for the donation of $23,855.26, for playground equipment and installation at Forest Heights Pocket Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept the construction agreement with Playworld Preferred.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Appreciate Visit Knoxville donation for Fort Kid Park amenities R-268-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Visit Knoxville for the donation of $44,456.00 toward the purchase of new amenities at Fort Kid Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Appreciate Emerald Youth Foundation for ballfield upgrades and authorize agreement R-259-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Emerald Youth Foundation for providing upgrades to the Christenberry ballfields, for a total project cost of $106,000.00 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Emerald Youth Foundation in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Resolution to pause Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for Cradle of Country Music Park 11-r — A Resolution to pause the Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for the Cradle of Country Music Park for six months to allow time for the City to determine a way to preserve the mature trees on the park.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-2-0-0
Split Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs for youth programs R-243-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Lease Fairview Recreation Center R-233-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fairview Recreation Center to the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Lease Fountain City Art Center facility R-232-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fountain City Art Center facility to the Fountain City Art Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Lease Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse R-231-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse to the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Contract Pyro Shows, Inc. for 2022 holiday fireworks R-202-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials to perform large-scale displays in 2022 for the Festival on the 4th on July 4; Celebration of Lights on November 25; and New Year’s at the Sunsphere on December 31, for a total contract amount not to exceed $69,050.00 for all three Events.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept donation from American Red Cross for swimming lessons R-201-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant donation up to $51,765.57 from the American Red Cross to help offset operating expenses associated with trainings, certifications, and administrative costs and to offer scholarships to individuals for swimming lessons at City pools.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville-Knox County CAC Emergency and Minor Home Repair R-199-2022 — 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 Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. "Operation Backyard" minor home repair R-198-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville Area Urban League RISE Re-entry Program R-197-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $70,610.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Salvation Army Pathway to Hope Program R-196-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,334.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for case management and supportive programming to six eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program R-195-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize Mayor to agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC for Cal Johnson Recreation Center solar array R-121-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC to install a solar array at the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for a cost not to exceed $48,765.50.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022
Authorize Mayor to enter Donation Agreement with U.S. Soccer Foundation for Mini-Pitch R-114-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and express appreciation for the Mini-Pitch installation at Harriet Tubman Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 5, 2022
Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 22, 2022
Authorize agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful R-107-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to provide litter abatement, graffiti abatement, recycling education, volunteer coordination and an adopt-a-road program for the City of Knoxville Waste and Resources Office for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Authorize lease agreement with Fountain City Recreation Commission R-104-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Fountain City Recreation Commission for the lease of Fountain City Ballpark for the purpose of maintaining and operating athletic and recreation programs for City residents for an annual fee of $3,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Accept donation from Knox County Health Dept for Caswell Park fitness equipment R-103-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $32,995.54, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Caswell Park, 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 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Accept donation of 16 park benches from Veterans Heritage Site Foundation R-102-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for the donation of 16 park benches, with an estimated value of $40,000.00, 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 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Appropriate $17,042.09 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant Program O-43-2022 — 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) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks, playgrounds, greenways O-42-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Amend City Code to prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks and greenways b. — An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept Willow Cottage property for Lakeshore Park recreation facilities R-92-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property at 6430 South Northshore Drive, known as Willow Cottage, from the State of Tennessee for use in the development of new public recreation facilities at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Allow beer distribution at Lakeshore Park by server permit holders. O-16-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article I of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow distribution of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park by holders of server permits issued by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 8, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YWCA Project Reach O-15-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the YWCA Project Reach to continue service learning, job skills, and job creation for at-risk youth to increase opportunities for success.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize acquisition of property at 108 Knox Road for up to $135,000 R-32-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property located at 108 Knox Road by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple for an amount not to exceed $135,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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