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Debbie Helsley’s votes

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 no

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Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Community Media for PEG channels R-161-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Community Media to operate public, educational, and governmental cable channels for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Stansell Electric for Gay Street Signal Pole Project R-160-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $889,604.90 for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Amend contract with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Project R-159-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide additional professional engineering services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $28,935.00 for a new total amount of $172,284.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Propose annexation of parcel on N Gallaher View Road with Plan of Service R-158-2025 — A Resolution proposing to annex one 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) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Propose annexation of parcel on Dresser Road with Plan of Service R-157-2025 — A Resolution proposing to annex one 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) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds R-156-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $22,500.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Health Alliance for VI R-155-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention to provide training and technical assistance to the University of Tennessee Medical Center and City of Knoxville Office of Community Safety in the development and implementation of hospital linked violence intervention programs for an amount not to exceed $31,050.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-2-1
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Covenant Counseling for victim services R-154-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Covenant Counseling to provide individual and group counseling services for victims of gun violence and their families, as well as community violence intervention service providers for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-2-1
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with VisionLED for SEL workshops R-153-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with VisionLED, LLC to provide social emotional learning workshops in the Project TLC areas, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Schools
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-2-1
Jun 24, 2025
Express accountability for Neighborhood Infrastructure Five-Year Plan R-152-2025 — A Resolution expressing accountability of implementation for the Neighborhood Infrastructure Five-Year Investment Plan as attached to this Resolution should the voters of the City of Knoxville approve levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county as proposed on the November 4, 2025 ballot. (Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Rider, Roberto, Helsley, and McKenzie) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 24, 2025
Change zoning classification for property at 1203 Murray Drive O-82-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-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
Change zoning classification for property at 1501 N. Cherry Street O-81-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-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
Jun 24, 2025
Change zoning classification for property at Kingston Pike O-80-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for property at Kingston Pike O-79-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Amend West City Sector Plan for property at Kingston Pike O-78-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Amend Zoning Code for two-family dwelling conversions O-77-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Close portion of Hannah Avenue O-76-2025 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Close portion of Heins Street O-75-2025 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 O-74-2025 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Close alleyway adjacent to City Block 06040 O-73-2025 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Exempt food retail from local option sales tax increase O-72-2025 — An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Levy an additional one-half percent local option sales tax O-71-2025 — An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 24, 2025
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for fund transfers O-70-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Confirm reappointment and appoint Design Review Board members R-151-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve Minutes of June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district 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)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 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)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 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)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025
Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive R-146-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program O-56-2025 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise O-53-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Approve FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for One Knoxville Collective East Knoxville Soccer Academy An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for YOKE Summer Adventure Camps An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize automated enforcement for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Appropriations ordinance, withdrawn O-46-2025 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into 25/26. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
May 27, 2025
Approve and adopt Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan R-141-2025 — A Resolution approving and adopting the Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Authorize First Lease Amendment with Boghani Properties, LLC R-140-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Lease Amendment between the City and Boghani Properties, LLC to update the leased unit numbers and execute the lease extensions through December 31, 2050. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize sublease agreement with The Art and Culture Alliance R-139-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new sublease agreement between the City and The Art and Culture Alliance for the use of the commercial spaces at the Emporium Building located at 100 S. Gay Street. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize license agreement with Downtown Knoxville Alliance for "Newts in Knoxville" R-138-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City and Downtown Knoxville Alliance for the installation and maintenance of small, bronze figures on specific locations on public property downtown for the long-term installation of the "Newts in Knoxville" scavenger hunt. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement R-137-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Authorize Easement Agreement for Emporium Building encroachment R-136-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of The Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street to encroach into adjacent public rights-of-way. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend Smith Seckman Reid contract for pipe rehabilitation R-135-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in- Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,800.00 for a new contract total of $136,080.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with RK&K for North Cherry Street Stormwater R-134-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $168,840.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Consor Engineers for Baum Drive Stormwater R-133-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $161,815.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Mary Vestal Park R-132-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Outdoor Knoxville Reroof R-131-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Outdoor Knoxville Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $151,300.00 (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-130-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional design services for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $49,820.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment R-129-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir educational musical event O-52-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball O-51-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia Ave, 611 E Depot Ave to DK-W O-50-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N to I-MU O-49-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 4602 Millertown Pike from O to RN-4 O-48-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend One Year Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-47-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-46-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 0 & 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 to C-G-1 O-45-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-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
May 27, 2025
Rezone 6907 Central Avenue Pike C-G-1 to C-H-1 O-44-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU O-43-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 O-42-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN- 4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-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
May 27, 2025
Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District O-41-2025 — An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards O-40-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-39-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Ordinance to levy taxes for General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations O-38-2025 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriations ordinance for FY 2025-2026 and reappropriation of encumbrances O-37-2025 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Withdraw Ordinance 12-ae ITEMS WITHDRAWN Ordinance 12-ae was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 1908 Grand Avenue to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 4602 Millertown Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 0 and 6714 Keck Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 6907 Central Ave Pike to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Ave to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 13, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming R-127-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 13, 2025
Approve minutes of previous council meeting Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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