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Finbarr Saunders’s votes on Contracts & purchasing

100 recorded votes: 100 aye

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Feb 12, 2019
Award mowing contract to B & B Lawn Services, Inc. Zones C and D R-56-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones C and D of the City, for a total contract price not to exceed $125,563.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to Landscape Services, Inc. Zone B R-55-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites and Zone B, for a total contract price of $187,742.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to AvaLawn, Inc. Zone A R-54-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zone A of the City, for a total contract price of $61,965.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve Certificate of Compliance for MC's Strawplains, LLC liquor license R-45-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MC's Strawplains, LLC d/b/a MC's Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Longent, LLC for Convention Center DAS R-42-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Longent, LLC to provide an In-Building Distributed Antenna System for the Knoxville Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $69,613.86. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Liberty Street project R-39-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide right-of-way acquisition, relocation and related services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project for an amount not to exceed $135,575.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Amend contract with Volkert, Inc. for Merchant/Clinton Hwy project R-38-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0058 with Volkert, Inc. for professional services in the Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $109,976.46 for a new contract total of $306,023.50 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2019. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Convey property at 3026 E. Fifth Ave to Lafayette Investments, LLC R-37-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed to Lafayette Investments, LLC for one parcel of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-FD-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $60,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC R-11-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to operate a liquor store in the City. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Amend Knoxville City Code Electrical Code section 10-27(10.46) O-4-2019 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-27(10.46) of the Knoxville City Code to update and correct language within the City of Knoxville Electrical Code to allow a current City employee to properly pull permits.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Approve Development Agreement for former TN State Supreme Court site R-370-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Tennessee State Supreme Court site located at 719 Locust Avenue.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Approve amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 719 Locust Ave R-369-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to Agreement C-17- 0326, the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of property located at 719 Locust Avenue in order to revise deadlines to allow the developer adequate time for final project development now that the development agreement between the parties has been fully negotiated. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Approve agreement with Vinson Guard Service for Safe Space security R-366-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vinson Guard Service, Inc. to provide security services for the Broadway-Magnolia Avenue Safe Space, in an amount not to exceed $170,054.40 per year. (Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize application for TDOT grant for KAT radio system replacement Resolution No. R-359-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $285,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for 2019 IMPROVE Act Grant Assistance, with a City match of up to $95,000.00, to purchase a replacement radio system for KAT. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize license agreement with MCImetro (Verizon) for fiber optic network Resolution No. R-358-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services Corp. d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rights-of-way for telecommunications services, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize agreement with FleetCor Technologies (Fuelman) for fuel card services Resolution No. R-357-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with FleetCor Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Fuelman to provide universal fuel card services for an amount not to exceed $99,000.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize agreement with McKinnon Construction for 600 Block of Market St Project Resolution No. R-354-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the 600 Block of Market Street Project for an amount not to exceed $493,515.04. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize agreement with OptumRx for pharmacy benefit management services Resolution No. R-353-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible members enrolled in the City's medical plan. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for dental benefits program Resolution No. R-352-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. (“BlueCross”) for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated cost of $89,100.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Authorize agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical admin services Resolution No. R-351-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $670,605.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Amend City Code re: temporary serving area permits Ordinance No. O-145-2018 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Sections 4-76(j) and 4-76(k) of the Knoxville City Code relative to certain temporary serving area permits. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe for LED Lighting Retrofit R-285-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $314,738.00 for the LED Lighting Retrofit Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Contract with Holston Construction for KAT bus lift system replacement R-282-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Holston Construction Services, LLC to remove and replace the existing in-ground hydraulic bus lift system at the KAT Maintenance Shop in an amount not to exceed $269,323.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize sale of surplus property at 504 N. Chestnut Street R-281-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 504 N. Chestnut Street (Parcel ID No. 082-JP-017) to Thanh Nguyen d/b/a Knoxville Fixer Upper, LLC, for a purchase price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize sale of surplus property at 308 Parham Street R-280-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 308 Parham Street (Parcel ID No. 082-NA-015) to Kenneth Levon Thurman, for a purchase price of $1,600.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Accept insurance proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company R-274-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company to provide property, flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery insurance coverage insurance for the City of Knoxville for an annual premium not to exceed $219,815.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Amend contract for New City Impound Building Project R-246-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0161 with Thomas Caldwell, Architect for the New City Impound Building Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,800.00 for a new contract total of $42,400.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019. (Requested by Fleet Services and Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept proposal for employee and dependent life/AD&D insurance R-245-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Minnesota Life Insurance Company, to provide employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual premium not to exceed $125,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept proposal for employee long-term disability insurance R-244-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., to provide employee long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual estimated cost of $170,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize request for PBA services for Civic Auditorium renovations R-136-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to perform construction management services to manage and facilitate the renovations of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00, pursuant to the existing operating contract, Contract No. C-05-0300. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize agreement with Willis of Tennessee for risk management consulting R-134-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Willis of Tennessee, Inc. to provide professional brokerage and risk management consulting services for all property and casualty coverage for all City operations, including, without limitation, the City's workers' compensation, liability, management liability, excess liability and auto physical damage coverage, including Knoxville Area Transit's operations, for a period of five years at an annual cost not to exceed $95,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize banking services agreement with Bank of America R-125-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bank of America for comprehensive banking services for three years at a cost not to exceed $165,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Authorize excess liability insurance with Trident Public Risk Solutions R-118-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Trident Public Risk Solutions, a member of Argo Group, to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $284,618.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Approve contract with Crosslin, PLLC for city audits (FY18-20) R-112-2018 — A resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin, PLLC to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Years ending 2018, 2019, and 2020, for a total contract price of $493,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Execute documents for sale of 26 surplus real properties R-62-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of 26 surplus real properties by Powell Auction & Realty, LLC. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Enter agreement with Deepview Solutions for pharmacy plan services R-59-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Deepview Solutions, Inc. to provide pricing and auditing service for the City's pharmacy plan, in an amount not to exceed $90,500.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018
Award $544,153.60 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards R-58-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount of $544,153.60 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields R-245-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike to extend the term of the lease for an additional five months, through September 30, 2017, at a cost of $4,400.00 per month. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with TN Valley Ag & Industrial Fair, Inc. R-242-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Sanitary Laundry cleanup R-129-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility at 625 N. Broadway for an amount not to exceed $235,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for McClung Warehouses cleanup R-128-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the Former McClung Warehouses at 401, 420, 501, 505, 512, 517, 519, 523, and 525 W. Jackson Avenue for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for uniform purchases R-127-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department, Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, and Parks and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $322,500.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property R-120-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 338 E. Moody Avenue, Parcel ID No. 109-JF-014, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Approve contract with Crosslin & Associates for city audit R-119-2017 — A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017
Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue R-105-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize acceptance of insurance proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus R-94-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City's and K-Trans Management, Inc.'s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $320,784.00. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Amend City Code regarding disposal of real property O-37-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-722, "Disposal of Real Property," to clarify and simplify the process of selling surplus real estate and to make it clear that all sales are to be advertised and bid out, regardless of the estimated value of the property. Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Contract with Kelly Fletcher PR for solid waste management marketing services R-468-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Kelly Fletcher PR (Fletcher PR), LLC for the marketing, public outreach and education services associated with improvements and modernization to solid waste management that will take place over the next 18 months for a total amount not to exceed $200,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Execute agreement with Waste Connections for garbage and recycling collection R-467-2016 — A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the collection of all household garbage and recycling materials within the City of Knoxville for an amount not to exceed $3,829,510.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-1-2
Sep 13, 2016
Amend Mallia Engineering contract for former Sanitary Laundry facility assessment. R-435-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Mallia Engineering Company for structural engineering services and assessment of the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility located at 625 N. Broadway, to add additional services and to increase the contract amount by $16,300.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $47,862.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Apply for and accept TDOT grant for replacement of five dump trucks. R-433-2016 — 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 Transportation in the amount of $450,000.00, with a required match in the amount of $300,000.00, for the purpose of funding the replacement of five single-axle dump trucks with five new single-axle trucks powered by compressed natural gas.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016
Approve sale of surplus police vehicles to Bradley County Sheriff's Office R-372-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of three surplus, decommissioned police sedans and one surplus, decommissioned police pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office for a total purchase amount of $14,200.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016
Authorize lease agreement with Alex and Shirley Fields for automotive shop R-371-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Alex and Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike for $4,400.00 per month for a minimum of six months.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Amend agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine training facility R-90-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect to increase the contract price by $12,800.00 to provide additional services for development and design of the Police Department's canine training facility.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. R-85-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Amend agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC R-11-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC to extend the term and to clarify the services provided at The Center.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits renewal R-2-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors license R-1-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-391-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City of Knoxville’s Self-Insured Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WageWorks for FSA/HRA administration R-390-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WageWorks, Inc. to provide administration services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $105,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services R-388-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Establish process for City Council approval of liquor license certificates of compliance O-204-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 4, Article III, Sections 96 through Section 127 to establish a process for City Council to approve certificates of compliance for retail food store liquor license applications.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. for automated vehicle location system R-345-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. to provide an automated vehicle location system for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit paratransit and demand response vehicles for a period of five years at an upfront cost not to exceed $175,112.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve sale of decommissioned arson pickup truck to Bradley County Sheriff's Office R-344-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of one decommissioned arson pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office for $8,000.00.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with Knox County for lease of two surplus pickup trucks R-343-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup trucks.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for copier rental and maintenance R-342-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for rental and maintenance of multifunction copiers for City departmental use, at an estimated annual cost of $153,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor R-353-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Broadway Wine & Liquor R-352-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Broadway Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Authorize agreement for food/beverage services at Civic Auditorium and Chilhowee Park R-314-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ovations Food Services, LP d/b/a Spectra Food Services and Hospitality to provide food and beverage services at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and at Chilhowee Park.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits license renewal R-315-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-283-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with the Holston Owners Association, Inc. to allow the existing encroachments on the Krutch Park Extension and immediately adjacent to the building known as The Holston, located at 531 Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to convey wall remnant to Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-282-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey to the Holston Owners Association, Inc. a wall remnant adjoining the Holston Building, including a quitclaim deed and a Surplus Land Sale and Reimbursement Agreement, which provides for the City to reimburse up to $5,000.00 for expenses incurred in waterproofing the wall remnant.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for July 4th festivities video and sound equipment. R-166-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stellar Visions & Sound, Inc. to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City of Knoxville's July 4, 2015 festivities at World's Fair Park in a total amount not to exceed $31,500.00.(Requested by Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Approve contract for city audit. R-156-2015 — A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Authorize agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for parking R-398-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center regarding parking at White Avenue surface parking lots.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Authorize agreement with OptumRx for pharmacy benefit management R-394-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible City employees enrolled in the City's medical plan for a period of three years.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014
Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code, Zoning Regulations, create Corridor Overlay zone. 5-A-13-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article IV, Section 4.5.6 to create a new Corridor Overlay zone. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 29, 2013
Resolution authorizing contract for ice rink equipment lease. R-356-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Oh Wind, Inc., d/b/a Ice Rink Events to lease ice making and ice skating equipment, services and supplies to the City of Knoxville for an amount not to exceed $67,854.00.(Requested by Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 29, 2013
Resolution authorizing agreement for Safety Building janitorial services. R-353-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Cleaning System, in an amount not to exceed $81,472.00, to provide janitorial services for the Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013
Authorize agreement for Administration Building restoration services R-318-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to provide design and construction management services related to the restoration of the historic Administration Building located on the Lakeshore campus at a cost not to exceed $1,200,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013
Authorize agreement with E. Luke Greene Co. for Liberty Building Demolition R-317-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with E. Luke Greene Company, Inc. for the Liberty Building Demolition Project, No. 13B-C-0551, for an amount not to exceed $288,090.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013
Approve Change Order No. 1 for Liberty Building Demolition contract R-316-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C-13-0304 with S&ME, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $18,815.00 for a new contract total of $43,630.00 for the Liberty Building Demolition Specification and Project Monitoring contract, and to extend the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013
Authorize agreement with BCBST for employee medical services R-313-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. ("BCBST") for the provision of administrative medical services for the City's self-funded employee medical program for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms at an estimated annual cost of $714,507.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Approve amendment to contract with S&ME, Inc. for South Waterfront Phase II services. R-226-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an amendment to Contract No. C-10-0172 with S&ME, Inc., for additional environmental Phase II services in the South Waterfront Redevelopment Area in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00 for a new contract price of $393,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Contract with Gobis & Co., LLC for transit system management consulting. R-221-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Gobis & Co., LLC to provide professional consulting services to assist the City in evaluating requests for proposals for the management of the City of Knoxville's transit system in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to contract for construction/demolition waste disposal services. R-370-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Poplar View Landfill I, LLC to provide construction and demolition waste disposal services for debris generated by the City of Knoxville for an estimated annual cost of $715,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for KPD East District offices. R-368-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with J.S. Ridenour, LLC to lease space to be used for the offices of the Police Department's East District.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for KPD storage and Safety Education Unit. R-367-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to lease space to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's East District and to house the Safety Education Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services. R-365-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss Insurance for medical plan. R-364-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee) for Stop Loss Insurance for the City of Knoxville's Self-Insured Medical Plan, with an estimated annual premium of $491,081.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability, Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for loan program. R-361-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the Knoxville Area Urban League to transfer to it any interest in program income, promissory notes, and accounts receivable associated with the Empowerment Zone Small Business Loan Program.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with All Occasions Party Rentals R-337-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions Party Rentals for the provision of rental equipment for various special events held by the City for a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.(Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 13, 2012
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding. R-319-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc., to provide $175,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of five (5) houses that will be sold to qualified low-income families.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Oct 2, 2012
Amend electrical code for low-voltage installations O-183-2012 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article II, Electrical Code, Sections 10-36, 10-37, 10-46, 10-48, and 10-51 of the Code of the City of Knoxville, pertaining to low-voltage electrical installations with rules and regulations for administration and enforcement.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize agreement with Kay Uniforms for Public Service Department uniforms. R-222-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kay Uniforms for the purchase of various uniform garments for the City's Public Service Department for an annual amount not to exceed $95,000.00.(Requested by Department of Public Service) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize agreement with Environmental Enterprises for HHW disposal. R-221-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Environmental Enterprises Incorporated to provide transportation and disposal services for the household hazardous waste collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for an annual amount of $40,000.00.(Requested by Department of Public Service) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize agreement with C & T Janitorial Services for Safety Building. R-220-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C & T Janitorial Services in an amount not to exceed $79,899.00 to provide janitorial services for the Safety Building.(Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Approve insurance coverage proposal from Travelers Indemnity. R-216-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Travelers Indemnity Company of America for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for a total annual premium of $178,231.00 and to execute a contract consistent with the proposal.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jul 24, 2012
Authorize agreement for athletic accident insurance coverage R-198-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh for the provision of athletic accident insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville athletic program.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability, Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 29, 2012
Transfer surplus city equipment to Grainger County Sheriff's Office R-150-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Grainger County Sheriff's Office for the transfer of surplus City equipment (two decommisioned sedans and one decommissioned utility vehicle) for a total price of $9,500.00,(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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