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George C. Wallace’s votes in 2015

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 abstain

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Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership O-191-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Karen M. Scott R-322-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $218.79 per month to Karen M. Scott, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Marie F. Alcorn R-321-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $391.65 per month (defined benefit only) to Marie F. Alcorn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Richard L. Skaggs R-320-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,327.41 per month to Richard L. Skaggs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to James R. Disney R-319-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,178.82 per month to James R. Disney, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Wanda S. Day R-318-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,149.81 per month to Wanda S. Day, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Todd R. Lay R-317-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,534.04 per month (defined benefit plus defined contribution) to Todd R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Stephen C. Sharp R-316-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,440.87 per month to Stephen C. Sharp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
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 Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Approve minutes from the September 15, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Rezone property on Gibbs Drive from R-1 to O-1 (Fourth District) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N Broadway, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) zoning, subject to three conditions, (Smith-Lindsey Development), Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-2) (MPC File No. 7-H-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 1, 2015
Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-D-15-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 1, 2015
Approve Sector Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-E-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 1, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding Electrical Code licensure (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Amend Pension System Supplemental Plan Provisions (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appoint Savannah Maupin as Internal Auditor R-292-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Savannah Maupin to be the Internal Auditor, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments Item history →
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 Item history →
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 Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center R-281-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-280-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to enter grant contract for Kingston Pike improvements R-279-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $946,470.66 with a City match of $49,814.24 for improvements to Kingston Pike between Golfclub Road and Wesley Road.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for KnoxHMIS support R-278-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Office on Homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth for PlanET R-277-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $5,000 for Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program O-161-2015 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America for its Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park O-160-2015 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-276-2015 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp O-167-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program O-166-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. O-165-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $400 for Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. O-164-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. to assist with sponsorship of its current program to assist legal immigrants.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival O-163-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees O-162-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $175.76 to Bennie P. Grimes R-291-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $175.76 per month to Bennie P. Grimes, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $269.11 to Carolyn Monday R-290-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $269.11 per month to Carolyn Monday, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $532.73 to Ernest L. Smith R-289-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $532.73 per month to Ernest L. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $1,193.59 to Richard R. Huskey R-288-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,193.59 per month to Richard R. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $678.10 to Deborah A. Brooks R-287-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $678.10 per month to Deborah A. Brooks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Grant monthly pension of $2,679.26 to Danny R. Wagner R-286-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,679.26 per month to Danny R. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southside Package Store liquor license renewal R-285-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southside Package Store, 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) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Meg's Wine and Spirits liquor license renewal R-284-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Meg's Wine and 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) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Add resolution to agenda appointing Internal Auditor add a resolution to the agenda appointing a new Internal Auditor
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Reorder consideration of Ordinances 12d, 12e, and 12f consider Ordinances 12 d, 12 e, and 12 f after Section 8, Elections and Confirmations
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve minutes from August 18, 2015 meeting approve the minutes from City Council Meeting August 18, 2015
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Rezone property from I-2 to I-3 on Shangri-La Drive An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Shangri-La Drive, southwest of Ault Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Hal Ngo, Applicant. (MPC File No. 5-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms and uses for Urban Agriculture An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations in order to define terms and uses related to Urban Agriculture. (MPC approved 14-0) (File No. 5-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms for existing structures in Form Based Zoning Districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.0, General Provisions for the Form Based Zoning Districts, in order to define terms and provisions related to existing structures. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend parking regulations to allow parking on paved shoulders An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, §17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 operating and capital budgets An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 14/15.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 capital and operating budgets, transfer funds An Ordinance to amend the capital budget and the operating budget both as approved by Ordinance O-95-2014 for fiscal year 14/15 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt revised fee schedule for Form District Development R-195-2015 — A Resolution adopting the revised fee schedule related to Form District Development, pursuant to Section 4.0.2.D.2.b. of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy R-194-2015 — A Resolution adopting a City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy in compliance with the Tennessee Public Employee Defined Benefit Financial Security Act of 2014.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize reimbursement for KUB utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-193-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for Knoxville Utilities Board utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $55,673.50 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize reimbursement for AT&T utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-192-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for the AT&T Utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $200,441.18 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-191-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 334 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,142.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-190-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 338 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,426.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-189-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 346 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,623.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize agreement for Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project R-188-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $175,166.00 for the Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize agreement for 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-187-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $563,395.75 for the 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve FY 2016-2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program and FY 2016 Budget O-89-2015 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2016 - 2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 5-A-15-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve Consent Items listed in agenda item 5d. (untitled)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve minutes from May 26, 2015 City Council meeting Approve minutes from the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Rezone property to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District for Harrison Construction An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District, Harrison Construction, Applicant. (MPC File No. 4-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Approve amendment to East City Sector Plan for Harrison Construction An Ordinance approving the request of Harrison Construction for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 4-B-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend Zoning Regulations regarding historic and neighborhood conservation districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article II, "Definitions", Article IV, Section 5.1, "H-1 historic overlay district", Article IV, Section 5.2, "NC-1 neighborhood conservation overlay district", and Article V, "Supplementary regulations applying to a specific, to several, or to all districts", related to Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1201. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend City Code regarding demolition permits for historically significant structures An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II, Section 6-32 by adding Subsection 105.5.5 related to delay and issuance of demolition permits for historically significant structures. (MPC Approved 9-5) (File No. 4-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $1,400 from Parks/Rec to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend City Code for classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Levy tax on properties for general fund and debt service operations An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Make annual appropriations for fiscal year 2015-2016 An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA grant for storm damage reimbursement R-172-2015 — 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 Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for reimbursement of up to $250,000.00 of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the February 15-23, 2015 storm events resulting in damage to City property.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Gresham Smith and Partners R-171-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor amend Contract No. C-13-0060 with Gresham Smith and Partners for the Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project, increasing the contract price by $57,000.00 for a new contract total of $371,105.97.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for easements at 731 S. Chestnut Street R-170-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a temporary construction easement and a permanent drainage easement located at 731 S. Chestnut Street from Koffi Kouassi for $992.00, as part of the 2013 Water Quality Project, Cavalier/Ulster Avenue stream restoration.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund to Fountain City Elementary School An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School as financial assistance to purchase rubberized mulch needed for the playground area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe and Campen)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Great Schools Partnership to benefit the Norwood Community School initiative, supplementing school day instruction with additional learning opportunities and other services.(Requested by Council Member Palmer)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to James White's Fort Association An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the annual Cherokee Heritage Day event.(Requested by Council Member Stair)
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Approve minutes from April 28, 2015 Approve minutes from April 28, 2015.
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 Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT with Courtland Group LLC. R-165-2015 — A Resolution authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Courtland Group LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 317 Ogden Street, CLT No. 094 EF 011, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of The Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming. R-164-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation. R-163-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize city to opt into training for planning & zoning officials. R-162-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the City to opt in to the training and continuing education requirements for planners, planning commissioners, members of the Board of Zoning Appeals and zoning officials, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 13-3-101(j)(9) and 13-7-205(c)(9).(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize maintenance agreement for I-640 exit ramp improvements. R-161-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Maintenance Agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements at the I-640 westbound exit ramp at Millertown Pike.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement to modernize traffic control system. R-160-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to modernize the City's traffic control system in an amount not to exceed $1,311,600.00 with the City being responsible for $262,320.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds. R-159-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $15,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the mobile command post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Submit Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to HUD. R-158-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for housing and community development and the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize amendment to lease agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art. R-157-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art to define the term "finished space."(Requested by Administration and Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
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 Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Honor Knoxville Ice Bears for winning championship. R-155-2015 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team for winning the 2015 Southern Professional Hockey League Championship.(Requested by Mayor and Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Rezone property on Luttrell St from commercial to residential. O-61-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Luttrell Street, southeast of Third Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Brent Farwick, Applicant. (MPC File No. 3-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Adopt One Year Plan for 2015 from Metropolitan Planning Commission. O-60-2015 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2015 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-15-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Confirm reappointment to Wrecker Services Commission. R-154-2015 — A Resolution confirming and approving the reappointment of Lynn Clemons, Sr., Debbie Billings, Kimberly Henry and Keith Shields to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Adoption of Agenda
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Approve minutes from the April 14, 2015 meeting.
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement for building encroachment at 1514 Hoitt Ave. i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with William E. and Shelba H. Murphy to permit their building to encroach onto property located at 1514 Hoitt Avenue, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Abstain Adopted 8-0-1-0

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