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Denzel Grant’s votes

100 recorded votes: 71 aye · 3 no · 26 absent

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Mar 17, 2026
Amend zoning code published notice requirements 2-A-26-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment R-83-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $47,608.00, with no required matching funds, to be used to purchase equipment and supplies used in programs designed to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent and gun crimes. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Contract for grounds maintenance at Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field R-82-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care LLC to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an annual amount not to exceed $26,945.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Contract for maintenance of seven landscape sites R-81-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC for the maintenance of seven (7) scattered landscape sites for an annual amount not to exceed $72,550.00 (Council Districts 1, 4 and 6) (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Agreement for cannon and monument installation at Fort Dickerson Gateway Park R-80-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable (KCWRT) for the installation of a cannon and monument at the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park (Council District 1). (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Adopt the Parks & Recreation Master Plan R-79-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve and adopt the City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Master Plan, as prepared by Perez Planning + Design. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Contract for Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road intersection design R-78-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide professional design services for the Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $153,240.00 (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Contract for 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update consulting services R-77-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $158,596.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Increase contract for James White Pavilion project at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park R-76-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,821.13 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,779,022.67 (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Approve excess liability and equipment insurance coverage R-75-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City's and K-Trans Management, Inc.'s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $772,192. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center therapy services for high-risk individuals R-74-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide individual and group therapy to individuals identified as being at high risk for involvement in community-based violence and enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching, for an annual amount not to exceed $121,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →
No Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Fund C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries violence-prevention case management services R-73-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide individual case management, wraparound social services and emergency relocation support to individuals at high-risk for being involved in community-based violence for an annual amount not to exceed $186,100.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →
No Adopted 6-2-1-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Award Opportunity Youth Program grants to community organizations R-72-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $213,499.71 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to 13 community-based organizations to support programming for youth and young adults in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Recognize HonorAir Knoxville for service to veterans R-71-2026 — A Resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to HonorAir Knoxville for its many years of service to the veteran community of East Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Helsley, Vice-Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026 Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026
Approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Approve minutes of the February 26, 2026 workshop meeting Minutes of the February 26, 2026 Workshop
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans. An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-70-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Shree Sai Express LLC. R-69-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Shree Sai Express LLC d/b/a Speed Mart relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits. R-68-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, Inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Accept grant for cybersecurity software. R-67-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a sub recipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $557,000.00 pursuant to the 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City’s network from unauthorized access. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Support and endorse the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan. R-66-2026 — A Resolution supporting and endorsing the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan, a community driven framework for the redevelopment of the Down River Area that will serve as the framework for the upcoming Requests for Proposals process, and thanking the members of the South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group (SWAAG) who have worked tirelessly throughout this process. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Mar 3, 2026
Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for recycling center staffing. R-65-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) for staffing at the City’s four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $396,611.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Lease property for installation of two City owned compactors. R-64-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with RB Knoxville, LLC to lease property at 501 W. Church Avenue, at no cost to the City, for the installation and maintenance of two City owned compactors, available for use by the public. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator travel. R-63-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training, pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Dept. of Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, with an option to renew the Agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise. R-62-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Study City's longevity pay plan and make recommendations. R-61-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to engage in a study of the City’s longevity pay plan and to make actionable recommendations for improvement, for a contract amount not to exceed $39,325.00. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Fund case management program for homelessness prevention. R-60-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (”KCDC”) to fund the case management program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing, in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City’s portion not to exceed $156,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Amend contract with Public Consulting Group for Fire Dept. assessment. R-59-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract no. C-25-0264 between the City of Knoxville and Public Consulting Group, LLC increasing the scope of services provided to the Knoxville Fire Department to conduct a Comprehensive Administrative and Operational Assessment for an additional cost of $18,500.00 for a new total contract price of $103,550.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Amend contract for Fire Station #7 Reroof Project. R-58-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the Fire Station #7 Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,946.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,946.00 and extending the date of completion to March 19, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Analyze warming/cooling center model and consider increased funding. R-57-2026 — A Resolution recognizing the tremendous effort by all in the City to take care of our City's most vulnerable during extreme weather events and respectfully requesting that the Administration, in partnership with the Knoxville-Knox County Joint Office of Housing Stability and Knox County, analyze the current warming and cooling center model and consider increased funding and support to the City’s efforts to provide residents and visitors in need with day and overnight shelter from extreme weather, including when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit windchill or reach a heat index of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and to strengthen efforts to provide transportation, shelter, and other services during extreme weather events. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Honor the memory of Diane Jordan. R-56-2026 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Diane Jordan and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council, Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Overturn Planning Commission decision on special use application for 5200 Clinton Highway. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye Deferred 7-2-0-0
Split Deferred
Mar 3, 2026
Rezone property at Ninth Avenue from RN-4 to I-G. O-15-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1609, 1615, 1621, and 1625 Ninth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-G (General Industrial) district, Quality Machine and Welding Co., Inc., Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-P-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Rezone property at Georgia and Patton Streets from I-MU to C-G-2. O-14-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 400 and 410 Georgia Street and 0 and 222 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Confirm Denzel Grant's nomination to the City Council Rules Committee. R-55-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Denzel Grant to serve on the City Council Rules Committee. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Approve minutes of the February 17, 2026 regular meeting. Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezone Ninth Avenue properties from residential to general industrial 12-P-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1609, 1615, 1619, 1621, and 1625 Ninth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-G (General Industrial) district, Quality Machine and Welding Co., Inc., Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-P-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezone Georgia/Patton Street properties from industrial mixed-use to general commercial 1-H-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 400 and 410 Georgia Street and 0 and 222 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Apply for $3,125,000 federal BUILD grant for Knoxville Area Transit R-54-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program in the amount of $3,125,000.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Apply for up to $300,000 state grant for fire department rescue equipment R-53-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance in an amount up to $300,000.00 to purchase personal protective equipment, trauma medical kits, and essential rescue equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department Special Operations and Technical Rescue teams as part of the State's Rescue Squad Grant Program. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Lease recycling drop-off center properties from Goodwill Industries for $50,000/year R-52-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries to lease property housing the City's four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $50,000.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Amend Whaley Construction sidewalk contract, adding $62,685.60 and extending deadline R-51-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,685.60 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,055,180.60 and extending the date of completion to February 28, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approve $5,020,000 contract with Rogers Group for 2026 Resurfacing Phase I R-50-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,020,000.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase I Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approve $419,400 engineering contract with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge replacement R-49-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $419,400.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $23,950 in Youth Violence Prevention Week microgrants to eight organizations R-48-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,950.00 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to support programming to eight community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $140,000 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to 11 organizations R-47-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to support programming to 11 community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Confirm Angela Dennis's appointment to Community Television of Knoxville board R-46-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Angela Dennis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Board of Equalization R-45-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approve minutes of the February 3, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the February 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Grant monthly pensions to certain city employees R-44-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4219 R-43-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4219 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4218 R-42-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4218 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4217 R-41-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4217 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4215 R-40-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4215 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4213 R-39-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4213 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4211 R-38-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4211 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Apply for RTP grant to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park R-37-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Recreation Trails Program (RTP), with a City match of $100,000.00, to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Apply for LPRF grant to improve two city parks R-36-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $746,698.00 from the State of Tennessee Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) with a City match of $35,900.00 in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks R-35-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $710,857.00 from the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Fund plumbing repairs at Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor via Salvation Army R-33-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $205,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to fund critical plumbing repairs and improvements to the Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Agreement with Progression Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-32-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Agreement with Davis H. Elliot for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-31-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Agreement with Stansell Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-30-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
TDOT agreement for E Magnolia Avenue resurfacing improvements R-29-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250307 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $109,563.00 for replacement of stamped crosswalks, addition of green bike lane markings, and upgrading traffic signal detection as part of the E Magnolia Avenue (State Route-1) Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Award Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants for community-building activities R-28-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total amount not to exceed $650.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Neighborhood Micro Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by Western Heights Neighborhood Association and Old Sevier Community Group. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Award Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants R-27-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to six community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appeal of BZA approval reducing townhouse lot width requirement A Resolution approving an appeal by Leland C. Hume and the West Hills Community Association, of the approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to decrease the minimum required lot width per townhouse dwelling unit from 20ft to 9.5ft per Article 4.3, Table 4-2, for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr., RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 106PA037. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Grant as chair of the Public Property Naming Committee R-26-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Denzel Grant as a member and Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board R-25-2026 — A Resolution appointing City Councilmember Debbie Helsley to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Lloyd as chair of the Golf Course Advisory Committee R-23-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Doug Lloyd to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve chair and members of the Audit Committee R-22-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Honeycutt to the City Pension Board R-21-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Nathan Honeycutt to fulfill the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm reappointments to the Public Arts Committee R-20-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm reappointments/appointment to the Better Building Board R-19-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Murphy and Ben Ream and appointment of Jack Coker to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend South City Sector Plan for 1137 Simpson Street to Mixed Use District Type 2 An Ordinance approving the request of Dickerson, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 1137 Simpson Street, leaving any and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Accept East Tennessee Foundation grant for Doughboy Statue maintenance R-18-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the East Tennessee Foundation of approximately $2,300.00 per year for the preservation and maintenance of the Doughboy Statue located outside of the old Knoxville High School at 101 East Fifth Avenue. (Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Apply for and accept TDEC grant for Household Hazardous Waste Facility R-17-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for $72,502.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Award Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to community organizations A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to six community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Accept PSCC donation for Ridley Helton Ballfields improvements R-16-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) for the donation of $15,123.65 toward ballfield improvements at Ridley Helton Ballfields, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Contract with Middle Tennessee Traffic Management for flagging and traffic control services R-15-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Middle Tennessee Traffic Management, LLC (MTTM) to provide flagging and traffic control as needed for City projects for an annual amount not to exceed $42,500.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Contract with Area Wide Protective for flagging and traffic control services R-14-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Area Wide Protective (AWP) to provide flagging and traffic control as needed for City projects for an annual amount not to exceed $42,500.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Amend Axon Enterprise agreement to expand Police Department Axon systems R-13-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to C-24-0416, an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to provide additional goods and services to the Knoxville Police Department in support of the City's existing Axon Systems at an additional cost not to exceed $9,407,699.82 (Requested by Police Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Amend Highstreet IT Solutions contract for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP data transfer R-12-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions to provide additional SAAS implementation services to the City in order to transfer data to Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.00 for a new total contract price of $2,099,500.00. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 20, 2026
Contract with Whaley Construction for 2026 curb cuts project R-11-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $397,241.50 for the 2026 Curb Cuts Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Appeal of BZA decision reducing minimum townhouse lot width at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr. A Resolution approving an appeal by Leland C. Hume and the West Hills Community Association, of the approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to decrease the minimum required lot width per townhouse dwelling unit from 20ft to 9.5ft per Article 4.3, Table 4-2, for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr., RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 106PA037. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone 1921 Old Callahan Drive from C-H-2 to RN-1 O-13-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1921 Old Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Susan Hancock, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone portions of Tippins Drive from I-G to RN-2 O-12-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 4407 and 4411 Tippins Drive from I-G (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua Schmitt, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-M-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone 250 Patton Street from I-MU to DK-W O-11-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 250 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Alpha Residential, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-L-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Rezone 0 Western Avenue from C-G-1 to C-G-3 O-10-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from C-G-1 (General Commercial) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-H-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Add PD zoning designation for 406 Willow Avenue O-9-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Brad Salsbury, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-25-PD) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Close a portion of Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners O-8-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Reed Street adjacent to City Blocks 21163 and 21164, running south from W Baxter Ave and terminating at the north side of an unnamed alley, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 20, 2026
Approval of the January 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes Minutes of the January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 1921 Old Callahan Dr from C-H-2 to RN-1 12-O-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1921 Old Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Susan Hancock, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 4407-4411 Tippins Dr from I-G to RN-2 12-M-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 4407 and 4411 Tippins Drive from I-G (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua Schmitt, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-M-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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