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Debbie Helsley’s votes on Contracts & purchasing · in 2024

58 recorded votes: 57 aye · 1 absent

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Dec 10, 2024
Contract with Highstreet IT Solutions for Oracle HCM Cloud Software R-349-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC to provide implementation services for Oracle HCM Cloud Software for an amount not exceed $1,049,500.00(Requested by Information Technology) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Authorize agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades R-346-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department to transition to an online hosted platform which will allow efficient data input onto a cloud-based system, for an initial setup cost not to exceed $20,600.00 and an annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 per year, for an initial three-year term.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Amend fee collection for nonresidential waste services downtown O-146-2024 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 13, Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect changes to the processes of fee collection for nonresidential waste collection services for the downtown Knoxville Alliance area, formerly known as the Central Business Improvement District (CBID).(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Authorize agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for park restrooms R-328-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the outdoor restroom facilities located at numerous parks within the city limits for an amount not to exceed $180,280.57.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Amend Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC for ERP services R-327-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to the Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC to provide additional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting services to the Knoxville Engineering Department, Plans Review and Inspections, and 311 in an amount not to exceed $588,645.00.(Requested by Information Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024
Amend SPATCO Energy Solutions agreement for fuel tank removal R-312-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-23- 0309 with SPATCO Energy Solutions. LLC, to increase the contract price by $76,076.18, for a new total contract not to exceed $439,639.24, to cover additional required work on the removal and disposal of the fuel tanks located at 3409 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024
Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for vehicle location technology R-311-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc., to increase the contract price by an amount not to exceed $22,054.40 to provide additional automotive vehicle location technology to include fire apparatus and 40 additional miscellaneous fleet assets, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $143,469.72.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024
Amend Henley Roofing contract for Davidson Center project R-308-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Re-roof & HVAC Upgrades Project, increasing the contract amount by $16,756.00 for a new contract total of $750,056.00 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024
Authorize Mayor to accept Stop Loss insurance proposal R-303-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $785,942.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services. R-289-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services for various City Community Centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $197,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Washington Pike Drainage Project services. R-285-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $89,721.00 to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Design Innovation Architects for ARPA grant services. R-281-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design Innovation Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00 to provide administrative and technical services for engineering projects funded with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation non-competitive American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government 11-y — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government 11-z — A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 1, 2024 Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies 12-b — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 17, 2024
Execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services R-249-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $218,400.00(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to extend janitorial services agreement R-238-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a two month extension to agreement C-21-0398 with National Building Service, Inc., to provide janitorial services at various City Community Centers, for an amount not to exceed $28,310.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal R-222-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $200,782.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Agreement with A & Associates, Inc. for city-wide recycling services R-219-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A & Associates, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $194,922.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Agreement with Unicorn HCM, Inc. for payroll and HR services for Knoxville Area Transit R-218-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Unicorn HCM, Inc. to provide payroll, payroll tax preparation, and human resources services for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of three years at a cost not to exceed $214,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for CDBG funding R-197-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $27,609.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately eight community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with D.H. Griffin Wrecking for demolition at 2100 Washington Ave R-196-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company, Inc. for the demolition of a vacant, blighted structure and salvage of historical contributing characteristics at 2100 Washington Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $41,235.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with GCE Construction for 6th Floor City County Building renovations R-193-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GCE Construction in an amount not to exceed $910,105.00 for renovations to the 6th Floor of the City County Building.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with Design & Construction Services for Downtown Bollard Install R-190-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,692.00 for the Downtown Bollard Installation Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve agreement with Design and Construction Services for Cal Johnson Rec Center R-189-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $378,350.00 for the Cal Johnson Recreation Center Improvements Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Accept Liberty Mutual insurance policy for City property R-188-2024 — 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 $692,569.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute new Lease Agreement with TN Valley Agricultural Fair R-186-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4208 wine license 11-u — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4208 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lakeshore Wine & Spirits liquor license 11-t — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lakeshore Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Lakeshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lakeshore Wine & Spirits liquor license 11-t — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lakeshore Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Lakeshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 23, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4208 wine license 11-u — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4208 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024
Authorize agreement with Centro Hispano de East Tennessee for Workforce Development R-173-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $56,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for Emergency and Minor Home Repair program R-172-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $548,242.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for Operation Backyard funding R-171-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $349,174.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx program funding R-170-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $187,609.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with AADS Office Solutions for filing system R-133-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AADS Office Solutions Int'l LLC for the design and installation of a high density filing system, in an amount not to exceed $59,946.00.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize amendment to Verra Mobility contract for 4-month extension R-132-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract for an additional four months, until August 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with KMF III Services, LLC for Safety City maintenance services R-127-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform lawn and landscape maintenance services at Safety City located at 165 S. Concord Street, in an amount not to exceed $29,620.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. for Oracle Software Products support R-125-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. to provide software support services for on-premises Oracle Software Products in an annual amount not to exceed $230,912.00 for the next two years and $134,312.00 for the third year as the City transitions its existing on-premise Oracle Products to cloud based software packages.(Requested by Information Technology) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 30, 2024
Amend contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for engineering plan review services R-122-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis, increasing the amount by $58,100.00 for a new total amount not to exceed $193,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Amend agreement for streetlight maintenance and repair R-100-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the city's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual amount by $270,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $1,550,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Execute agreement for asphalt testing and inspection services R-99-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. to provide asphalt testing and inspection services for the City's 2024 Resurfacing Program for an amount not to exceed $27,400.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Execute agreement for grant writing services R-98-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program for an amount not to exceed $35,679.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Accept proposals for insurance coverage R-97-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $898,997.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 19, 2024
Approve agreement for deferred compensation plan consultative services R-96-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SageView Advisory Group, LLC to provide consultative services for the City’s deferred compensation plan, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00 per year for the first three years, with a 4% increase for each subsequent year, and to provide a personal financial wellness program for the City's employees for an additional and separate fee of $5,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care for TDOT mowing services R-86-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care, LLC to provide mowing of TDOT Controlled Access sites along the I-275 corridor and Asheville Highway for an annual cost not to exceed $59,460.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for invasive species control and biomass utilization R-81-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, and if awarded execute any documents to accept, “Full Circle Community Invasive Species Control and Biomass Utilization Project” grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry via the United States Inflation Reduction Act in an amount not to exceed $534,365.00, with no local match required.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KMF III Services, LLC for landscaping at Phil E. Keith Training Center R-79-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform mowing and landscaping services at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road, in an amount not to exceed $61,852.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Danforth Consulting LLC for Continuum of Care Planning Activities R-77-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Danforth Consulting LLC to provide technical assistance services to support Continuum of Care Planning Activities, in an amount not to exceed $61,826.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Blossman Gas, Inc. for propane services R-76-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blossman Gas, Inc., for the provision of propane services, to include setting of cages, provision of cylinders and filling services, and related inventory control, as well as for provision of propane autogas for the City's bi-fuel vehicles, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 20, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with S&ME, Inc. for environmental assessment at 1334 Loraine Street R-75-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc. for professional services to provide a limited environmental site assessment and surveying service, including soil and water analysis, in advance of the anticipated replacement of underground fuel storage tanks located at 1334 Loraine Street, at a cost not to exceed $42,400.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Amend contract with Signal Security for Morningside Park security services. R-63-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to agreement C-20-0309 with Gulf South Security of Knoxville, LLC d/b/a Signal Security to provide security services at Morningside Park, to increase the annual base contract amount by $3,081.60, with a not to exceed amount remaining $281,000.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Approve agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Transportation Engineering services. R-59-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services for the City's Transportation Engineering Division for an amount not to exceed $91,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Amend contract with Design and Construction Services for Gateway Park Project. R-58-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase II - Baker Creek Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $36,216.30 for a new contract total of $2,703,559.80 and extending the date of completion to February 29, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Amend contract with Bio Solutions for Creek Clean-Up Project; increase amount and extend completion. R-57-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with HBTH, Inc. d/b/a Bio Solutions Tennessee for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project, increasing the contract amount by $34,000.00 for a new contract total of $243,900.00 and extending the date of completion to July 1, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to execute bulk fuel supply agreement R-39-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kentucky Oil and Refining Company to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at an estimated cost per term of $4,000,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for workforce program R-36-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc., to increase the funding amount by $32,000.00 to fund an additional 13 participants in the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program, for a new total contract funding amount not to exceed $194,687.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization to amend master service agreement for health center services, increasing budget R-31-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-22-0127, the Master Service Agreement with Premise Health Employers Solutions, LLC, for operation and management services for the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices, to increase the budget by an amount not to exceed $193,050.00 to provide funds to raise salaries and salary ranges to attract and retain clinical staff, for a new estimated annual cost of $2,624,101.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend agreement with Avero, LLC for ERP consulting services R-21-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC to provide additional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting services to the Knoxville Police Department and Plans Review & Inspections in an amount not to exceed $336,100.00 with the option to purchase additional services at a cost of $169,500.00 for a total potential contract increase of $505,600.00(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Amend contract with Henley Roofing for Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Upgrades R-17-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Re-roof & HVAC Upgrades Project, increasing the contract amount by $20,000.00 for a new contract total of $733,300.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Lee Company for Convention Center chiller R-13-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for replacement and repairs to the chiller unit at the Knoxville Convention Center in the amount not to exceed $136,228.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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