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

Meeting	Agenda item	Debbie Helsley’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 29, 2026	Ordinance to reconstitute the Audit Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Article 1, Section 7.5-66 - Rule 5 of the Knoxville City Code to reconstitute the Audit Committee pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-3-405. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Grant, Lloyd, and Helsley)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-272-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2026 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Revise financial mechanisms for redeveloping blighted properties for housing R-271-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to revise and enhance existing financial mechanisms for redeveloping abandoned, blighted, and vacant properties to facilitate the creation of affordable and attainable housing using proceeds from Round II Empowerment Zone funding awarded to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1999, and any future federal funding allocated to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development for the same purposes. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Approve agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for Guardrail Replacement Program R-270-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Approve agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for Guardrail Replacement Program R-269-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	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 29, 2026	Deny appeal of BZA decision on religious exemption for density increase at 1406 Wallace St A Resolution approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals upholding the Zoning Administrator’s denial of religious exemption requests to increase the density at a single-family by viewing the home conversion as an accessory dwelling unit and by granting exceptions to the size and owner-occupancy requirements for fire safety, in a RN-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, for property located at 1406 Wallace Street, Parcel ID 094FN028. (BZA-26-0047) (Council District 6) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Motion to deny:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Suspend rules to take up Resolution 12-i before 11-g Motion to suspend the rules and take up Resolution 12-i immediately before Resolution 11-g	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Approve minutes of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from General Industrial to Research/Development An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Close unnamed alley off Wright Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Set certified property tax rate at $1.3956 per $100 assessed value O-74-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance setting a “Certified Tax Rate” as required by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-29-2026 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.1556 to $1.3956 per $100 of assessed value. Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank R-263-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations. Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System R-262-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs. Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children conference grant R-261-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating one annual training conference, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties. Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Agreement with Cagle Development for Inskip Pool deck replacement R-260-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cagle Development, LLC, providing construction services for replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. (Council District 5) Parks & community	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	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
Sep 15, 2026	Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-258-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue R-257-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 12-1) (File No. 8-I-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1415 W Fifth Avenue R-256-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1415 W Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 13-0) (File No. 8-H-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Adopted	6-1-0-2	Split
Sep 15, 2026	Rezone 103 Circle Lane from Office to General Commercial on appeal O-73-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council R-255-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Personnel & appointments	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Public forum PUBLIC FORUM	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Award Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to Preserves at Loves Creek R-242-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to the Preserves at Loves Creek, LLC, to support property improvements located at 1707 Loves Creek Road, within the limits of the City of Knoxville. (Council District 4) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal 7-J-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10- 0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026	Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Motion to deny:Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Change zoning of 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to I-MU O-68-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 1, 2026	Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Rezone 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from Agricultural to Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Rezone 1900 Hoitt Avenue from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Change Information Systems Department name to Innovation and Technology An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Apply for DOJ grant for law enforcement recruitment initiative R-236-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award, in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support the development, implementation, and expansion of an innovative law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding R-235-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Approve major modification to Final Plan for Jonathan's Grille R-234-2026 — A Resolution to approve a major modification to a previously approved Final Plan, within the Planned Development District, subject to six (6) conditions, for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Jonathan's Grille, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-26-SU) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for Patton/Georgia streets R-233-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from WP SOUTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes ("PILOT") with respect to certain real property located at 222 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street, 410 Georgia Street and 400 Georgia Street (Parcel ID Numbers 095HC018, 095HC021, 095HC017, and 095HC016), in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305 (Council District 6). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Aug 18, 2026	Approve and adopt North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-232-2026 — A Resolution approving and adopting the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. (Council Districts 1, 2, and 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Aug 18, 2026	Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization R-231-2026 — A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Knoxville/Knox County Sports Authority, authorizing the Sports Authority to explore partnership opportunities to modernize the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course site. (Council District 3) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Aug 18, 2026	Execute MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-230-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	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	Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation R-227-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 210 S. Elmwood Street, Parcel ID No. 082-FK-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use	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
Aug 18, 2026	Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement R-225-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project R-224-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Update City Charter to reflect current election processes An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Failed	2-6-0-1	Split Failed
Aug 18, 2026	Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 O-61-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments R-223-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Approval of August 4 2026 meeting minutes Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026	Amend City Charter regarding council election process and ballot An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(a), (b), and (c) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.	Debbie Helsley’s vote: No	Adopted	5-4-0-0	Split
Aug 4, 2026	Amend City Charter regarding council election process and ballot An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(a), (b), and (c) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026	Amend City Charter regarding City Council election manner An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all Acts or parts of Acts in conflict with this Act,” and all Acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 (B) and Section 707 (C) so as to align the manner of holding elections for members of the City Council with that of the Mayor as provided for in Section 707 (A) and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Vice- Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Honeycutt, Adams, Thomas, Helsley, and DeBardelaben)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	6-3-0-0	Split
Aug 4, 2026	Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026	Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for Mounted Unit R-220-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, to purchase equipment and provide care for the Knoxville Police Department’s Mounted Unit. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Aug 4, 2026	Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Aug 4, 2026	Change zoning classification for Valley View Drive properties O-60-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Aug 4, 2026	Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026	Approve minutes of July 16, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the July 16, 2026 Workshop	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Ordinance to change zoning at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive to RN-5 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Jul 21, 2026	Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-204-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award R-203-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant R-202-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department R-201-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	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 Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard R-199-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for home repair R-198-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to award Affordable Rental Development Fund grant to DGA St. Mary's LP R-197-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA St. Mary’s LP for the development of 67 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1880 Huron Street (Parcel ID No. 081 EH 006 and 0081 EH 01604), as more specifically described herein (Council District 5). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
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 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	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	Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure	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
Jul 7, 2026	Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Ordinance to reconstitute the Audit Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Article 1, Section 7.5-66 - Rule 5 of the Knoxville City Code to reconstitute the Audit Committee pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-3-405. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Grant, Lloyd, and Helsley)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-272-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2026 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Revise financial mechanisms for redeveloping blighted properties for housing R-271-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to revise and enhance existing financial mechanisms for redeveloping abandoned, blighted, and vacant properties to facilitate the creation of affordable and attainable housing using proceeds from Round II Empowerment Zone funding awarded to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1999, and any future federal funding allocated to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development for the same purposes. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for Guardrail Replacement Program R-270-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for Guardrail Replacement Program R-269-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

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 29, 2026

Deny appeal of BZA decision on religious exemption for density increase at 1406 Wallace St A Resolution approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals upholding the Zoning Administrator’s denial of religious exemption requests to increase the density at a single-family by viewing the home conversion as an accessory dwelling unit and by granting exceptions to the size and owner-occupancy requirements for fire safety, in a RN-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, for property located at 1406 Wallace Street, Parcel ID 094FN028. (BZA-26-0047) (Council District 6) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Motion to deny:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Suspend rules to take up Resolution 12-i before 11-g Motion to suspend the rules and take up Resolution 12-i immediately before Resolution 11-g

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve minutes of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from General Industrial to Research/Development An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Close unnamed alley off Wright Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Set certified property tax rate at $1.3956 per $100 assessed value O-74-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance setting a “Certified Tax Rate” as required by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-29-2026 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.1556 to $1.3956 per $100 of assessed value. Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank R-263-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations. Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System R-262-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs. Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children conference grant R-261-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating one annual training conference, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties. Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Agreement with Cagle Development for Inskip Pool deck replacement R-260-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cagle Development, LLC, providing construction services for replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. (Council District 5) Parks & community

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

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

Sep 15, 2026

Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-258-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue R-257-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 12-1) (File No. 8-I-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1415 W Fifth Avenue R-256-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1415 W Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 13-0) (File No. 8-H-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: No

Adopted

6-1-0-2

Split

Sep 15, 2026

Rezone 103 Circle Lane from Office to General Commercial on appeal O-73-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council R-255-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Personnel & appointments

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Public forum PUBLIC FORUM

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Award Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to Preserves at Loves Creek R-242-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Residential Historic Preservation Program funds to the Preserves at Loves Creek, LLC, to support property improvements located at 1707 Loves Creek Road, within the limits of the City of Knoxville. (Council District 4) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal 7-J-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10- 0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2026

Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: No

Motion to deny:Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Change zoning of 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to I-MU O-68-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Sep 1, 2026

Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Rezone 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from Agricultural to Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Rezone 1900 Hoitt Avenue from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Change Information Systems Department name to Innovation and Technology An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Apply for DOJ grant for law enforcement recruitment initiative R-236-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award, in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support the development, implementation, and expansion of an innovative law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding R-235-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Approve major modification to Final Plan for Jonathan's Grille R-234-2026 — A Resolution to approve a major modification to a previously approved Final Plan, within the Planned Development District, subject to six (6) conditions, for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Jonathan's Grille, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-26-SU) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for Patton/Georgia streets R-233-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from WP SOUTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes ("PILOT") with respect to certain real property located at 222 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street, 410 Georgia Street and 400 Georgia Street (Parcel ID Numbers 095HC018, 095HC021, 095HC017, and 095HC016), in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305 (Council District 6). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Aug 18, 2026

Approve and adopt North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-232-2026 — A Resolution approving and adopting the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. (Council Districts 1, 2, and 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Aug 18, 2026

Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization R-231-2026 — A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Knoxville/Knox County Sports Authority, authorizing the Sports Authority to explore partnership opportunities to modernize the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course site. (Council District 3) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Aug 18, 2026

Execute MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-230-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

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

Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation R-227-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 210 S. Elmwood Street, Parcel ID No. 082-FK-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use

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

Aug 18, 2026

Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement R-225-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project R-224-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Update City Charter to reflect current election processes An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: No

Failed

2-6-0-1

Split Failed

Aug 18, 2026

Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 O-61-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments R-223-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Approval of August 4 2026 meeting minutes Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Amend City Charter regarding council election process and ballot An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(a), (b), and (c) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.

Debbie Helsley’s vote: No

Adopted

5-4-0-0

Split

Aug 4, 2026

Amend City Charter regarding council election process and ballot An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(a), (b), and (c) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Amend City Charter regarding City Council election manner An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all Acts or parts of Acts in conflict with this Act,” and all Acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 (B) and Section 707 (C) so as to align the manner of holding elections for members of the City Council with that of the Mayor as provided for in Section 707 (A) and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Vice- Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Honeycutt, Adams, Thomas, Helsley, and DeBardelaben)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

6-3-0-0

Split

Aug 4, 2026

Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for Mounted Unit R-220-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, to purchase equipment and provide care for the Knoxville Police Department’s Mounted Unit. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Aug 4, 2026

Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Aug 4, 2026

Change zoning classification for Valley View Drive properties O-60-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Aug 4, 2026

Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Approve minutes of July 16, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the July 16, 2026 Workshop

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Ordinance to change zoning at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive to RN-5 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Jul 21, 2026

Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-204-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award R-203-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant R-202-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department R-201-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

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 Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard R-199-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for home repair R-198-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to award Affordable Rental Development Fund grant to DGA St. Mary's LP R-197-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA St. Mary’s LP for the development of 67 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1880 Huron Street (Parcel ID No. 081 EH 006 and 0081 EH 01604), as more specifically described herein (Council District 5). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

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 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

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

Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure

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

Jul 7, 2026

Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Debbie Helsley’s votes in 2026