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Charles Thomas’s votes on Roads & infrastructure · in 2021

79 recorded votes: 79 aye

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Dec 14, 2021
Amend paving contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving, Inc. R-407-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0301 with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for the 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $209,274.28 for a new contract total of $546,138.48 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Execute agreement with Southern Constructors for road/sidewalk project R-406-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Palmetto Road Phase 2 and Sullivan Road Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $729,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Apply for Urban Transportation Planning Grant up to $200k R-405-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Urban Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $200,000.00 with a 10% City match.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Eliminate minimum speed limit on City roadways O-159-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, § 17-263 to eliminate the required minimum speed limit on City roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021
Lower unposted speed limit on City roadways by 5 mph O-158-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, § 17-262 to lower the unposted speed limit on City roadways by five miles per hour.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Apply for TAP grant for Neyland Drive pedestrian/bicycle connection R-386-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Transportation Alternatives Program grant in the amount of $924,000.00 with a City match of $231,000.00 to construct a permanent pedestrian/bicycle connection along Neyland Drive and, if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Department of Parks and Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021
Change street name of Burge Avenue to Elston Turner Drive O-134-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of Burge Avenue between South Bell Street and Harriet Tubman Street to Elston Turner Drive, Gwen McKenzie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (PC File No. 10-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Accept Federal Transit Administration grant for operating expenses R-377-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $16,500,000.00.00 with no local matching funds required, pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system (Knoxville Area Transit and Knox County CAC Transit) and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Acquire property for Millertown Pike Widening Project R-371-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within two tracts of real property as part of the Millertown Pike Widening Project for a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Execute agreement with Merit Construction for Waterfront Dr Imp Phase II R-370-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase II - Rough Grading Project for an amount not to exceed $648,375.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Amend contract with Progression Electric for Traffic Signal Project R-369-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0089 with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Infrastructure Project, increasing the amount by $350,000.00 for a new total amount not to exceed $450,000.00 and extending the term for one additional year.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk Project R-368-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $288,800.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Agreement with TDOT for Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project R-354-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project for an estimated project cost of $3,600,000.00 with TDOT funding $2,880,000.00 and the City funding $720,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Acquire property for flooding mitigation at 2308 Tecoma Drive R-353-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple located at 2308 Tecoma Drive by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 2, 2021
Amend contract for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project R-352-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $105,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $443,300.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Amend contract with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for I-275 Business Park Improvements R-337-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0252 with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $23,903.42 for a new contract total of $5,505,005.84(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Amend contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project R-336-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0001 with CDM Smith, Inc. for additional professional services for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $65,500.00 for a new contract total of $979,818.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Authorize agreement with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. for Cured-in-Place Pipe Rehabilitation project R-335-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project for an amount not to exceed $80,105.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Authorize Mayor to sign documents for City's participation in regional Pavement Management System R-334-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the City to participate in the development of a regional Pavement Management System by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for an amount not to exceed $76,515.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Amend contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project R-333-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0298 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $8,907.09 for a new contract total of $240,328.33 and extending the date of completion to November 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project 11-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $105,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $443,300.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 21, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus stop improvements R-305-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $900,000.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $300,000.00 in order to improve several bus stops in our service area.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes Master Plan Phase III infra R-300-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Infrastructure improvements at Austin Homes, along Summit Hill Drive, Harriet Tubman Street, and Bell Street, as part of the Austin Homes Master Plan, Phase III, in an amount not to exceed $3,781,900.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Amend contract with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 Renovations R-294-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0079 with Preen Construction, LLC to complete the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project, increasing the contract amount by $86,141.31 for a new contract total of $512,423.31 and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Amend contract with Morgan Contracting for CIPP Phase 3 Project R-293-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0259 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Phase 3 Project, increasing the contract amount by $53,122.50 for a new contract total of $722,060.50(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting for Texas Ave Sidewalk Project R-292-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $976,734.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Burlington Streetscapes Project R-291-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Burlington Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $266,720.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 24, 2021
Close unnamed alley between Stewart St and Irwin St O-111-2021 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Stewart Street and Irwin Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Amir Sadovnik, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-21-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement for 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II. R-268-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II, for an amount not to exceed $340,800.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend contract for Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project. R-267-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0298 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $99,996.24 for a new contract total of $231,421.24 and extending the date of completion to October 3, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend contract for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project. R-266-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0038 with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,400.00 for a new contract total of $123,650.00 and extending the date of completion to June 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements R-258-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements related to a Facade Improvement Program Project at 2300 N. Central Street, in an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project R-257-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0045 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $30,015.00 for a new contract total of $753,570.11, and extending the date of completion to August 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Coker Ave Sidewalk Project R-256-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $772,701.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept ARP grant for transit system operating expenses R-218-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $15,090,625.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept FTA grant for transit system operating expenses R-217-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $1,432,610.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Execute Easement Agreement for utility features at 400 W. Summit Hill Dr R-209-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed utility features at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way for Strong Street Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Execute Air Rights Easement for pedestrian access at 400 W. Summit Hill Dr R-208-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement to allow a proposed pedestrian access structure at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive to span the public right-of-way of Strong Street Alley located between Wall Avenue and W. Summit Hill Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with CDM Smith for Safer and Complete Streets Study R-207-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide planning, design, and related technical services for the Safer and Complete Streets Study for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with TDOT funding $200,000.00 and the City funding $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Close Whaley Street O-90-2021 — An Ordinance to close Whaley Street from its intersection with Wrinkle Avenue to its northeast terminus point, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Close sliver of Parkside Drive right-of-way O-89-2021 — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Parkside Drive right-of-way along the property line of 10865 Parkside Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dominion Turkey Creek, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-21-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Approve FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-88-2021 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 18, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving for 2021 Citywide Paving R-152-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $336,864.20 for the 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project up to $125k R-151-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within five tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter construction agreement with CSX for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-140-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,405.12 as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to acquire easements within CSX property for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-139-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire easements by negotiated purchase within CSX Transportation Railroad property for $23,000.00, as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-138-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within twelve tracts of real property as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project for a total amount not to exceed $575,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Woodland Avenue Bridge repair R-137-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $163,053.00 for the Woodland Avenue Bridge Joint & Approach Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Boyds Bridge Pike repair R-136-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $131,425.00 for the Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Phase II R-135-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,056,338.25 for the 2021 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to agreement with KUB for infrastructure sharing R-122-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board to share infrastructure and installation expenses for communications and traffic systems equipment and cabling.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with CDM Smith for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization R-121-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0371 with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,261.00 for a new contract total of $134,384.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement with K&H River Railroad for Sevier Avenue project R-120-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement for Kress Building encroachment into public right-of-way R-119-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement to allow existing features of the Kress Building at 417 Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Gay Street and Strong Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for electric buses for Knoxville Area Transit R-105-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $4,800,000.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of up to $1,200,000.00 to purchase electric buses for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $6,000,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize Release of Excess Easement for 525 Henley Street R-104-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Release of Excess Easement for property located at 525 Henley Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize proposal for southbound right turn lane on Lovell Rd at Parkside Dr R-103-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a proposal with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to install an additional southbound right turn lane on Lovell Road at Parkside Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Cumberland Ave signal improvements R-102-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Cumberland Avenue Area Signal Improvements - Advanced Traffic Management System Project for an amount not to exceed $497,810.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Waterfront Drive Improvements 9-f — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021
Ordinance: Waterfront Drive improvements 9-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for CIPP Phase 3 R-77-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Phase 3 Project for an amount not to exceed $668,938.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Amend contract for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project R-75-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Amend agreement for Jackson Ave ramps replacement R-74-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 050113 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation adjusting funding for replacement of the Jackson Avenue ramps to Gay Street and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Authorize agreement for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project 11-g — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 9, 2021
Agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I R-49-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,209,834.00 for the 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Authorize agreement with TDOT for Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 3 R-26-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an estimated project cost of $5,000,000.00 with $4,000,000.00 federally funded and $1,000,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend building code to increase minimum sewer lateral size to four inches O-11-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Amend contract C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements 11-c — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 12, 2021
Amend International Residential Building Code to increase residential sewer lateral size a. — An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Urban Transportation Planning Grant R-17-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Urban Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $200,000.00 with a 10% City match.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for 2021 Curb Cuts Project R-16-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project for an amount not to exceed $233,458.35.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project R-15-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-09-0058 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $187,914.74 for a new contract total of $1,326,903.74 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers for right-of-way services R-14-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute Air Rights Easement for building spanning alley right-of-way R-13-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 2100 Block of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between S. Twenty First Street and Twenty Second Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement for canopy encroachment on Cumberland Avenue R-12-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed canopy encroachment into the public right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to enter Easement Agreement for building encroachment at 410 Magnolia Avenue R-11-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing building elements at 410 Magnolia Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Magnolia Avenue and Depot Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Change street name of South Bell Street to Fort Summit Way O-4-2021 — An Ordinance to change the street name of South Bell Street between East Summit Hill Drive and the closed section of South Bell Street and Fort Summit Way to Fort Summit Way, Matt Brazille / Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-20-SNC) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Close portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-3-2021 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue between Harriet Tubman Street and East Summit Hill Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-20-SC) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Close portion of East Summit Hill Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-2-2021 — An Ordinance to close a portion of East Summit Hill Drive between South Bell Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Thomas’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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