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Janet Testerman’s votes in 2020

100 recorded votes: 98 aye · 2 no

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Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 - An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale R-294-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Donation Agreement with BCBST for Morningside Park improvements R-293-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for the donation of playground equipment, park upgrades, and related maintenance services at Morningside Park valuing approximately $5,520,000.00 and to express the City's appreciation and gratitude for said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Name part of Morningside Park "BlueCross Healthy Place" R-292-2020 — A Resolution to add the name "BlueCross Healthy Place at Morningside Park" to a portion of Morningside Park.(Requested by Chairperson Rider and Vice Mayor McKenzie) Parks & community
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway R-291-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Appreciate Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc for Panther Fountain R-290-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association for its donation of all design plans, materials, supplies, and labor to fully repair and restore Panther Fountain, located within City property at the intersection of Talahi Drive and Taliluna Avenue, and authorizing the City to enter into a Limited Use Agreement with the neighborhood association in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St R-289-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 R-288-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments R-287-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Authorize quitclaim deed for 2226 Riverside Drive R-286-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Lloyd Edward Owens for one parcel of property located at 2226 Riverside Drive, Parcel ID No. 094-FD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for housing R-285-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to award an amount not to exceed $1,440,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 48 affordable housing units for very low income households to be located at 1501 East Fifth Avenue.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Rezone 1549-1541 N Sixth Ave from C-N to I-G O-147-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Ordinance: Appropriate $15,000 to SEEED O-146-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Motion to add public forum to beginning of agenda Motion to add a public forum to the beginning of the agenda
Janet Testerman’s vote: No Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 6, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: Appropriate $2,000 to Chance House O-145-2020 — 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 Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Grant pension to Janice T. Woodard R-284-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,723.41 per month to Janice T. Woodard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Grant pension to Joseph C. Waterson R-283-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,115.53 per month to Joseph C. Waterson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Grant pension to James D. Trentham R-282-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,212.54 per month to James D. Trentham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Grant pension to David H. Bokenkamp R-281-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,307.35 per month to David H. Bokenkamp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Grant pension to Cherly L. Harper R-280-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,621.25 per month to Cherly L. Harper, alternate payee of Michael A. Harper, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve consent items Approve the consent items
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Standards for internally illuminated signs in institutional district 12-g — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Amend sign area limits in office park district 12-e — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g for two weeks
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve minutes of previous meeting Approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance appropriating $15,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to SEEED 12-a — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution thanking Knox County Board of Health and Health Department for COVID-19 service R-279-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution authorizing Industrial Development Board to accept payments in lieu of taxes from Greystar Development East, LLC R-278-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Greystar Development East, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 2120 and 2112 Cumberland Avenue, 817 South 21st Street, and 2101, 2109, 2113 and 2119 Lake Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for Police Officer Wellness Program R-277-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution expressing appreciation to Knox County Health Department for donation of outdoor fitness equipment R-276-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation, with an estimated value of $55,000.00, of outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Danny Mayfield Park and Paul Hogue Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for donation to Cal Johnson Park R-275-2020 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for the donation of improvements at Cal Johnson Park with an estimated cost of $100,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project R-274-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for the Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for fire suppression system installation R-273-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $179,303.16 for the installation of a fire suppression system in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project R-272-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services R-271-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional services for small cell utility permit review and construction inspections for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements R-270-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $714,128.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to acquire property for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-269-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project R-268-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0313 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $422,310.92 for a new contract total of $3,739,666.32 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm R-267-2020 — A Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm and to express the Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution honoring the life and memory of Judge Pamela L. Reeves R-266-2020 — A Resolution honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and expressing sincere condolences to her loved ones upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue from C-N to I-G 9-h — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 2724 Western Avenue from OS to C-G-1 (General Commercial) O-141-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial O-140-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to amend Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial O-139-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to close Herman Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners O-138-2020 — An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Add a resolution of appreciation for Knox County Board of Health and Health Department Motion to: add a resolution of appreciation for the Knox County Board of Health and Knox County Health Department
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP 12-b — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 22, 2020
Approve minutes from the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of rezoning for 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of rezoning for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road / Parcel ID 106 J D 039 from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Piney Grove Condominium Association, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of one-year plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-B-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of sector plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of ordinance to close Herman Avenue. An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste disposal. R-265-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee Incorporated for the disposal of municipal solid waste and other special wastes at a Class I landfill for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for Walmart Foundation grants for Safety Programs. R-264-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. R-263-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with no local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Supplement Resolution 2075 for Water System Revenue Bonds. R-262-2020 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series KK-2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. R-261-2020 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty Million and no/100 Dollars ($30,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020B.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Northwest Greenway Connector. R-260-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0223 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,000.00 for a new contract total of $269,000.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Bell & Associates for Jackson Ave Bridge Ramps. R-259-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0284 with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Jackson Avenue Bridge Ramps Connecting to Gay Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $503,089.28 for a new contract total of $6,957,627.08, and extending the date of completion to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates for Waterfront Drive Project. R-258-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $61,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize quitclaim deed to David Kerns for 504 Richmond Avenue. R-257-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to David Kerns for one parcel of property located at 504 Richmond Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-HQ-00501, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II for Flenniken Landing. R-256-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management. R-255-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support case management services at its Minvilla Manor and social services at its resource center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative. R-254-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Rock Solid Technologies for 311 app. R-253-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rock Solid Technologies, Inc. in amount not to exceed $103,800.00 for the purchase and implementation of a mobile/smartphone application for online reporting to the 311 Center.(Requested by 311) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone rezoning for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone one-year plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone sector plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 for Trees Knoxville Urban Tree Canopy assessment. O-137-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $6,400 for A 1 Learning Connections. O-136-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $6,000 for Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging. O-135-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwidth for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition. O-134-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Support Mayor's appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council. R-252-2020 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Kiame Biandudi, Jasmine Newton, Brigid Oesterling, Marshall Prado, Kelly Sullivan, Marcus Williamson, and the reappointments of Marianne Canada, Barron Hall, Forrest Kirkpatrick, and Haseeb Qureshi to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Confirm appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission. R-251-2020 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Ray E. Offenbacher. R-250-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,904.34 per month to Ray E. Offenbacher, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr. R-249-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,611.54 per month to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Deborah A. Thomas. R-248-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,486.80 per month to Deborah A. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Randy C. Reagan. R-247-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $748.34 per month to Randy C. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Grant pension to Jonne L. Crick. R-246-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,197.82 per month to Jonne L. Crick, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve consent items. approve the consent items
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting. approve the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 from Public Service Dept to Trees Knoxville for Urban Tree Canopy assessment d. — An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $6,400 from Community Empowerment Budget to A 1 Learning Connections for after school services c. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $6,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to K-KC Community Action Committee's Office on Aging b. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwith for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to Alliance House Community Coalition a. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System R-245-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2020 Resurfacing Project R-244-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0179 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2020 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $128,077.93 for a new contract total of $4,542,751.33 and extending the completion date to August 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rackley Company East TN for Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project R-243-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rackley Company East TN for an amount not to exceed $51,090.00 for the Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project R-242-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within four tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance R-241-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll that is currently estimated to be $183,320.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits/Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for EM Agency 2019 Homeland Security Grant R-240-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $25,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax, data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post and for Incident Management software for the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative R-239-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with KCDC for Five Points Revitalization Project Phase IV R-238-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Reinstate, extend, and amend Document No. C19-0294, an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase IV of the Five Points Revitalization Project, to reinstate the agreement, extend its term through June 30, 2021 and amend the funding amount to increase the funding by $226,434.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,535,770.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Building Our Youth Pilot Program R-237-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Building Our Youth Pilot Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention R-236-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund R-235-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $323,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Rezone 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) O-133-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 10001 & 0 Kingston Pike from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for All Eleven General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Postpone rezoning 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District o. — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred

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