City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Debbie Helsley, year 2026

Meeting	Agenda item	Debbie Helsley’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 29, 2026	Approve agreement with Employee Network, Inc. for Employee Assistance Program R-268-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Employee Network, Inc. to provide an Employee Assistance Program through its Bree Health solution to City of Knoxville employees, as well as retirees covered under the city's medical insurance, and Knoxville Area Transit employees and their dependents for an approximate annual cost of $110,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Approve agreement with Asset Health for wellness program support R-267-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Asset Health to provide technology and wellness program support to participants in the City’s wellness program for an estimated annual contract price of $55,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Amend agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades R-259-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to the Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department, increasing the amount of the initial setup cost by $19,671.50 for a new total initial setup amount not to exceed $40,271.50, with the ongoing annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 remaining unchanged. Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Execute agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation for services R-229-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing. (Council District 1) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management R-228-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Authorize Mayor to execute FireCatt testing services agreement R-226-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FireCatt, LLC, to provide annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the Knoxville Fire Department for an annual amount of $29,850.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to amend agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions for Oracle Cloud Software R-200-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC to provide implementation services for Oracle Cloud Software in an amount not to exceed $374,520.00 for a total contract price of $2,474,020.00 (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Abacus Hive for budget and accounting services R-196-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility R-188-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services R-182-2026 — 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 extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management R-176-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for security system R-175-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,0000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for an updated security system at its Samaritan Place facility. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for Festival on the Fourth stage, lighting, and production. R-159-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment for the City’s Festival on the Fourth, in an amount not to exceed $68,500.00 for the first year of the Agreement, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival on the Fourth events in 2027 and 2028, under the same terms and conditions, except that the amount of the Agreement may increase annually based on the CPI Index with a cap of 3.5%. (Council District 6) (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-2-0-1	Split
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Motion to defer:Failed	3-5-0-1	Split Failed
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for staff augmentation services. R-157-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License R-135-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Contracts for invasive species control services R-133-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company R-130-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations R-128-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements R-120-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC 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 $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Approve excess liability and equipment insurance coverage R-75-2026 — 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 $772,192. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Award Opportunity Youth Program grants to community organizations R-72-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $213,499.71 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to 13 community-based organizations to support programming for youth and young adults in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 3, 2026	Accept grant for cybersecurity software. R-67-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a sub recipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $557,000.00 pursuant to the 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City’s network from unauthorized access. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for recycling center staffing. R-65-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) for staffing at the City’s four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $396,611.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Lease property for installation of two City owned compactors. R-64-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with RB Knoxville, LLC to lease property at 501 W. Church Avenue, at no cost to the City, for the installation and maintenance of two City owned compactors, available for use by the public. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator travel. R-63-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training, pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Dept. of Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, with an option to renew the Agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise. R-62-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Study City's longevity pay plan and make recommendations. R-61-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to engage in a study of the City’s longevity pay plan and to make actionable recommendations for improvement, for a contract amount not to exceed $39,325.00. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Amend contract with Public Consulting Group for Fire Dept. assessment. R-59-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract no. C-25-0264 between the City of Knoxville and Public Consulting Group, LLC increasing the scope of services provided to the Knoxville Fire Department to conduct a Comprehensive Administrative and Operational Assessment for an additional cost of $18,500.00 for a new total contract price of $103,550.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Amend contract for Fire Station #7 Reroof Project. R-58-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the Fire Station #7 Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,946.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,946.00 and extending the date of completion to March 19, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Contract with Event Approvals, Inc. for E-Permitting Software System R-8-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide the City with an E-Permitting Software System to facilitate the issuance of special event permits for a period of three years, with a total annual cost not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor R-7-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning potential debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-6-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $779,200.00 for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Amend agreement with Progression Electric for traffic signal maintenance R-5-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance project, increasing the annual amount by $25,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Authorize agreement with LinkLive, Inc. for VOIP services for 311/211 R-4-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LinkLive, Inc. to provide VOIP communication services for the Center for Service Innovation 311/211, at an initial cost of $31,000.00, and an ongoing annual cost of $24,000.00. (Requested by 311/211 Center for Service Innovation) Contracts & purchasing	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve agreement with Employee Network, Inc. for Employee Assistance Program R-268-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Employee Network, Inc. to provide an Employee Assistance Program through its Bree Health solution to City of Knoxville employees, as well as retirees covered under the city's medical insurance, and Knoxville Area Transit employees and their dependents for an approximate annual cost of $110,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve agreement with Asset Health for wellness program support R-267-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Asset Health to provide technology and wellness program support to participants in the City’s wellness program for an estimated annual contract price of $55,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Amend agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades R-259-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to the Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department, increasing the amount of the initial setup cost by $19,671.50 for a new total initial setup amount not to exceed $40,271.50, with the ongoing annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 remaining unchanged. Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Execute agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation for services R-229-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing. (Council District 1) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management R-228-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Authorize Mayor to execute FireCatt testing services agreement R-226-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FireCatt, LLC, to provide annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the Knoxville Fire Department for an annual amount of $29,850.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to amend agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions for Oracle Cloud Software R-200-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC to provide implementation services for Oracle Cloud Software in an amount not to exceed $374,520.00 for a total contract price of $2,474,020.00 (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Abacus Hive for budget and accounting services R-196-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility R-188-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services R-182-2026 — 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 extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management R-176-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for security system R-175-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,0000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for an updated security system at its Samaritan Place facility. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for Festival on the Fourth stage, lighting, and production. R-159-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment for the City’s Festival on the Fourth, in an amount not to exceed $68,500.00 for the first year of the Agreement, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival on the Fourth events in 2027 and 2028, under the same terms and conditions, except that the amount of the Agreement may increase annually based on the CPI Index with a cap of 3.5%. (Council District 6) (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

6-2-0-1

Split

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: No

Motion to defer:Failed

3-5-0-1

Split Failed

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for staff augmentation services. R-157-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License R-135-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Contracts for invasive species control services R-133-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company R-130-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations R-128-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements R-120-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC 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 $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Approve excess liability and equipment insurance coverage R-75-2026 — 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 $772,192. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Award Opportunity Youth Program grants to community organizations R-72-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $213,499.71 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to 13 community-based organizations to support programming for youth and young adults in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Mar 3, 2026

Accept grant for cybersecurity software. R-67-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a sub recipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $557,000.00 pursuant to the 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City’s network from unauthorized access. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for recycling center staffing. R-65-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) for staffing at the City’s four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $396,611.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Lease property for installation of two City owned compactors. R-64-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with RB Knoxville, LLC to lease property at 501 W. Church Avenue, at no cost to the City, for the installation and maintenance of two City owned compactors, available for use by the public. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator travel. R-63-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training, pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Dept. of Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, with an option to renew the Agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise. R-62-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Study City's longevity pay plan and make recommendations. R-61-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to engage in a study of the City’s longevity pay plan and to make actionable recommendations for improvement, for a contract amount not to exceed $39,325.00. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Amend contract with Public Consulting Group for Fire Dept. assessment. R-59-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract no. C-25-0264 between the City of Knoxville and Public Consulting Group, LLC increasing the scope of services provided to the Knoxville Fire Department to conduct a Comprehensive Administrative and Operational Assessment for an additional cost of $18,500.00 for a new total contract price of $103,550.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Amend contract for Fire Station #7 Reroof Project. R-58-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the Fire Station #7 Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,946.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,946.00 and extending the date of completion to March 19, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Contract with Event Approvals, Inc. for E-Permitting Software System R-8-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide the City with an E-Permitting Software System to facilitate the issuance of special event permits for a period of three years, with a total annual cost not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor R-7-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning potential debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-6-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $779,200.00 for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Amend agreement with Progression Electric for traffic signal maintenance R-5-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance project, increasing the annual amount by $25,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Authorize agreement with LinkLive, Inc. for VOIP services for 311/211 R-4-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LinkLive, Inc. to provide VOIP communication services for the Center for Service Innovation 311/211, at an initial cost of $31,000.00, and an ongoing annual cost of $24,000.00. (Requested by 311/211 Center for Service Innovation) Contracts & purchasing

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Debbie Helsley’s votes on Contracts & purchasing · in 2026