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Debbie Helsley’s votes

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 no

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Aug 5, 2025
Postpone ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 118 Twentieth Street An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Andrew Osakue, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1108 Beaumont Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Osakue for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1108 Beaumont Avenue.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning for W. Inskip Drive properties from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for W. Inskip Drive properties An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on W. Inskip Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Savannah Reyes-Dixon for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for four properties located at 0, 308, 314, and 0 W. Inskip Drive, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bernhurst Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rajpaul Cheema, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 5, 2025
Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-2-0-2
Split
Aug 5, 2025
Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record) An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to refer:Failed 2-5-0-2
Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Articles 2, 4, and 9 to add sections pertaining to Cottage Courts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Zoning Code Articles 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 for Single-Family Attached dwelling use An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking to provide for a new Single-Family Attached dwelling use, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to refer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025
Amend Zoning Code Article 12 (Landscape) and Tree Protection Ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12, Landscape, to provide landscape quality assurance, promote orderly development, preserve existing vegetation and further codify the Tree Protection Ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Close unnamed alley within City Block 19523 and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley lying within City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by a single parcel of land, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Close unimproved section of New York Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unimproved section of New York Avenue which lies adjacent to City Block 19523 near Mynderse Avenue, bounded by a railroad line and otherwise surrounded by two parcels of land with common ownership, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Postpone ordinance to close portion of Ambrose Street An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Aug 5, 2025
MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for Police vehicle R-228-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle to be used by the Knoxville Police Department. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 5, 2025
Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Emergency Shelter/Services R-226-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $28,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter/Services R-225-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $85,351.73 in Community Development Block Grant funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through the Joy D. Baker Center and Bridge of Hope Emergency Shelter. Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Shelter/Services R-224-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $110,673.00 in Community Development Block Grant and Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Services to approximately 175 individuals through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center. Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing services R-223-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Apply for and accept ESG funding for Homeless Services R-222-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept Emergency Solutions Grant funding from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency in the amount of $134,375.00 to be used to provide Homeless Services. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend agreement with Petra Construction for Cecil Webb Rec Center Renovation R-221-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Petra Construction Company, LLC for the Cecil Webb Recreation Center Renovation Project, increasing the amount by $83,081.75 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,142,359.75. Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Amend agreement with Kimley-Horn for Advanced Traffic Management System Project R-220-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Advanced Traffic Management System Project, increasing the amount by $764,500.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,851,100.00. Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Authorize agreement with Adam's Contracting for North Cherry Street Drainage Improvements R-219-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adam’s Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Drainage Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $2,043,211.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Annex parcel at 2814 Dresser Road and approve Plan of Service R-218-2025 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, said parcel abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.56 acres and being known this day as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 003.00, with an address of 2814 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Annex parcel at 0 N Gallaher View Road and approve Plan of Service R-217-2025 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 46, City Block 46362 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, having an approximate calculated area of 0.54 acres, and being known this day as all of Tax Map 119, Insert L, Group A, Parcel 001.16, with an address of 0 N Gallaher View Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Affirm Council's authority to amend City budget and adopt alternative budget A Resolution to affirm Council's legislative authority to amend the City budget, including line-item amendment authority, as well as the authority to adopt an alternative budget for the City of Knoxville when a majority of council members reject the budget introduced by the Mayor and adopt a budget ordinance introduced by a member of Council.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Failed 2-5-0-2
Split Failed
Aug 5, 2025
Confirm Mayor's reappointments to Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-216-2025 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Craig Cobb and Jeanette Kelleher to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee. Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve minutes of the July 22, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Approve minutes of the July 17, 2025 workshop Minutes of the July 17, 2025 Workshop
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sumukh, Inc. liquor store license R-215-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sumukh, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sprouts Farmers Market wine license R-214-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SFM, LLC d/b/a Sprouts Farmers Market #587 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-213-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Authorize PILOT payments for Grandiflora Foundation properties R-212-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Grandiflora Foundation, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2439 East Magnolia Avenue (Parcel ID: 082JN017) and 2436 East Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID: 082JN011), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-211-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $525,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Research Officers at seven Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend contract for CAT bus facility gate system R-210-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-23-0271 between the City of Knoxville and Stubblefield Construction, LLC, modifying the scope of the contract to include the purchase of a RFID Reader and TAG Software for the new gating system at the Knoxville Area Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility increasing the contract price by $47,850.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for urbanized area transit assistance R-209-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, to provide funding in the amount of $7,107,130.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Year 2025, with a City match of $888,391.25. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for bus facilities capital assistance R-208-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $756,148.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2025, with a City match of $94,519.00 for a total project amount of $945,186.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for bus facilities capital assistance R-207-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $731,046.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2024, with a City match of $91,380.75 for a total project amount of $913,807.50. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for urbanized area transit assistance R-206-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $6,967,640.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Year 2024, with a City match of $870,955.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for electric buses R-205-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant a from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to provide funding in the amount of $7,168,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a state match of up to $896,000.00 and a City match of $896,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for fiscal year 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend TDOT grant for electric bus charging infrastructure extension R-204-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to amend a grant agreement from the Tennessee Department of Transportation related to fiscal year 2021/2022 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Funds to extend the term of the agreement from September, 2025 to September, 2027 for Electric Bus Overhead In-Route Charging Infrastructure. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for LSTBG funding R-203-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from August, 2025 until August, 2027 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, which provides state match funding for the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG). (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-202-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $30,740.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2018, with a City match of up to $30,734.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-201-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), in the amount of $38,661.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2019, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for urbanized area transit R-200-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, in the amount of $184,015.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for urbanized area transit R-199-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $240,758.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2017 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-198-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, in the amount of $97,466.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2020, with a City match of up to $97,467.00 for capital improvement projects including bus and bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for electric buses R-197-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $798,001.00 to Knoxville Area Transit from Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant funds, with a City match of up to $798,001.00 for the replacement and expansion of fixed route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for home repair R-196-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $385,260.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid for housing services R-195-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low-income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for design assistance R-194-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Conceptual Design and Technical Assistance for approximately seven community improvement projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with CAC for lead hazard control grant R-193-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $4,077,522.62 in U.S. Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Initiative grant funding, with a required $337,001.09 match, for lead-based paint identification and hazard control services approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,414,523.71. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with CAC for home repair program R-192-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $475,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with JMT for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II services R-191-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project in an amount not to exceed $1,223,187.31. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project R-190-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $17,686,117.07 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute easement agreement for KUB Miller's Building encroachment R-189-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) Miller’s Building at 465 South Gay Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of South Gay Street, Union Avenue, and an unnamed public alley. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute second easement agreement for 400 State Street apartments R-188-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the apartments at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Annex parcel at 2814 Dresser Road and approve plan of service A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, said parcel abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.56 acres and being known this day as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 003.00, with an address of 2814 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Annex parcel at 0 N Gallaher View Road and approve plan of service A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 46, City Block 46362 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, having an approximate calculated area of 0.54 acres, and being known this day as all of Tax Map 119, Insert L, Group A, Parcel 001.16, with an address of 0 N Gallaher View Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept insurance policy with Liberty Mutual R-185-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept 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 $759,568.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to deny:Adopted 4-4-0-1
Split Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Approve appeal of zoning variances for signage A Resolution approving an appeal by Joyce Feld, on behalf of Scenic Knoxville, of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ approval of two variances to (1) decrease the minimum required frontage on the street where the property is addressed from 250 feet to 192.5 feet for a changeable price sign per Article 13.6.G.1, and (2) increase the maximum height for a detached sign in an I-G zoning district from 10 feet to 20 feet per Article 13.9.F.3 Table 13-2, for property located at 1415 Third Creek Road. I-G (Industrial General) Zoning District. 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 093OA021. BZA File # BZA-25-0031. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Failed 4-4-0-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Jul 22, 2025
Change base zoning classification to RN-3 O-91-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Reginald Bell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-U-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve one year plan amendment for density change O-90-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan from low to medium density residential O-89-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan from low to medium density residential O-89-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation at 2727 Tecoma Drive O-88-2025 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 2727 Tecoma Drive, Brian Pitcher, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-184-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Travis Tillman to the Historic Zoning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve minutes of prior regular meeting Minutes of the July 8, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 8, 2025
Change zoning for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 to RN-3 district. 4-U-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Reginald Bell, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 4-U-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 8, 2025
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike. 4-F-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 8, 2025
Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike. An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 8, 2025
Postpone ordinance changing zoning for 0 Keck Road. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 8, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 2727 Tecoma Drive. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 2727 Tecoma Drive, Brian Pitcher, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 8, 2025
Submit 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan to HUD. R-181-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2025-2026 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 8, 2025
Approve minutes of the June 24, 2025 regular meeting. Minutes of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund O-83-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund O-83-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund O-83-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Change zoning classification for property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ak — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-aj — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ai — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025 Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ai — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025 Approve amendment to One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-aj — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025 Change zoning classification for property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ak — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025
Amend and restate Pension System supplemental plan provisions An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees' Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the Pension System as a qualified governmental pension plan, to incorporate prior amendments into a single document, and to make other housekeeping changes. (Requested by Pension Board)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-169-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibits attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Opioid Interruption Grant R-168-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Opioid and Drug Market Interruption from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Officer Recruitment Grant R-167-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Officer Recruitment, Hiring and Retention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant VCP R-166-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Violent Crime Prevention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training R-165-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers and regional Law Enforcement Agencies. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with River Sports Outfitters for Augusta Quarry Park R-164-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with River Sports Outfitters, Inc. for professional services provided at Augusta Quarry Park, for an annual amount not to exceed $168,200.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 24, 2025
Amend and renew Ijams Nature Center agreement R-163-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend agreement C-15-0301 with Ijams Nature Center to increase the contract's annual amount by $50,000.00. for a new total annual contract amount of $197,750.00 and exercising the first option to renew the agreement. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant R-162-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding via the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) in the amount of up to $525,924.75 with a five percent (5%) City Match of up to $27,680.25 to support a Community Risk Reduction Programming and Public Education Initiative led by the Knoxville Fire Department. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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