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Janet Testerman’s votes on Budget & taxes · in 2020

97 recorded votes: 97 aye

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Dec 15, 2020
Emergency Ordinance to appropriate $520 to MOMS for Christmas wreaths O-178-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $520.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Mothers of Missions Survivors (MOMS) for 25 Christmas wreaths for mothers who have lost children to violent crime.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Appropriate $100,000 to Knox Education Foundation for K-12 internet access O-176-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100,000.00 from the Community Agency Grants Budget and donating same to the Knox Education Foundation to support its efforts to secure internet access for local K-12 students.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 O-175-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Dec 1, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21. O-57-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. O-172-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020
Approve subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Street Outreach. R-332-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $262,330.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve subgrantee agreement for E-Shelter/Services with YWCA. R-331-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ESG-CV funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve subgrantee agreement for E-Shelter/Services with Community Action Committee. R-330-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ESG-CV funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve subgrantee agreement with Community Action Committee for Rapid-Rehousing. R-329-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ESG-CV funds for Rapid-Rehousing services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Appropriate $4,500 to Mechanicsville Community Association for sports equipment. O-174-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Mechanicsville Community Association to purchase new sports equipment.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Appropriate $2,300 to Real Talk for at-risk youth services. O-173-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Real Talk to assist in its efforts to continue providing connections and resources to at-risk youth.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Bridget J. Pensa. 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,522.22 per month to Bridget J. Pensa, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to Gary W. Alexander. 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $778.15 per month to Gary W. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Grant pension to William S. Warwick. 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,402.20 per month to William S. Warwick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Dec 1, 2020 Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles. 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward an outside tent.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize borrowing up to $130M via General Obligation Bonds R-313-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $130,000,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020
Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020 Appropriate funds to SEEED, Inc. for HVAC replacement 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $8,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward HVAC replacement.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 20, 2020 Appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 11, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 O-118-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize application and acceptance of COVID-19 supplemental funding from THDA R-215-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a COVID-19 Supplemental Funding to Continuums of Care award of $50,000.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG for Operation Backyard program R-214-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $252,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG for KnoxWorx Workforce Program R-213-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with ETCDC for $55,000 in CDBG for community improvement projects R-212-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for $650,000 in CDBG funding for Home Repair Program R-211-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for $100,000 in ESG funding for Homeward Bound Program R-210-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize submission of 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan R-209-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2020-2021 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 Act and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution authorizing agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for financial advisory services R-201-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies needed to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for a three year term, with two optional one year extensions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Wine License for The Market R-183-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Jeffrey W. Dunn, Knoxville Police Department employee R-184-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,808.48 per month to Jeffrey W. Dunn, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to William M. Graves, Knoxville General Government employee R-185-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,542.85 per month to William M. Graves, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Robin D. Shelton, Knoxville General Government employee R-186-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,953.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Robin D. Shelton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Wallace E. Armstrong, Knoxville Police Department employee R-187-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,560.20 per month to Wallace E. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Yolanda L. Crowe, Knoxville General Government employee R-188-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,174.02 per month (defined benefit only) to Yolanda L. Crowe, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund for Next Step Initiative O-104-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Improvement Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Historic Westwood repairs O-105-2020 — 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 Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward Historic Westwood porch repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $2,994 from Community Improvement Fund for James White's Fort O-106-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,994.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward updating and adding signage.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Capital and Operating Budgets to transfer funds O-101-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order 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) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 2, 2020
Appropriate funds from Community Empowerment Budget to The Shora Foundation 12-c — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,415.28 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide meals and groceries to vulnerable families in east Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 19/20 to transfer unencumbered funds 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order 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) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to levy a property tax to fund general operations and debt service for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-74-2020 — An Ordinance 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Levy tax on all taxable properties in Knoxville for General and Debt Service Funds 12-c — An Ordinance 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021 12-b — An Ordinance 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 21, 2020
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2019/2020 O-56-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 7, 2020
Appropriate and donate funds to Chance House for 'From Chains to Change' program O-52-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,700.00 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, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Emergency Ordinance to allow beer delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. O-51-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Section 4-39 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize certain permitholders to deliver beer directly to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic within the city limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto and Councilmember Smith) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Request City administration to consider allocating emergency funding and assessing tax deadlines. R-102-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the City administration to consider and allocate emergency funding for certain programs to assist Knoxvillians and to also assess all current taxes, fees, penalties and tax deadlines.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Request City administration to consider allocating emergency funding and assessing tax deadlines. R-102-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the City administration to consider and allocate emergency funding for certain programs to assist Knoxvillians and to also assess all current taxes, fees, penalties and tax deadlines.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $17,375,000 Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series KK-2020. R-101-2020 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventeen Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($17,375,000.00) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series KK-2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $9,850,000 Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Z-2020. R-100-2020 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Nine Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($9,850,000) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series Z-2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $30,400,000 Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A. R-99-2020 — 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 Four Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($30,400,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Authorize issuance of up to $21,000,000 Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series JJ-2020. R-98-2020 — 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 Twenty-One Million and no/100 Dollars ($21,000,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series JJ-2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Set In Lieu of Tax Payments for KUB Electric and Gas Systems for FY2019. R-97-2020 — A Resolution setting the In Lieu of Tax Payments for the Electric and Gas Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Amend R-238-2015 regarding PILOT assignment for 1132 N 6th Ave. R-84-2020 — o. A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-238-2015 which authorized 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 1132 North Sixth Avenue so as to allow assignment of its interest in the PILOT to Patricia Nash Designs, Inc., or its assigns as the PILOT lessee. Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC for affordable housing R-62-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ECG Moss Grove SLP, LLC to award an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of thirty-two affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 265 and 266 Moss Grove Boulevard.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Appropriate $13,924.02 from Parks and Recreation for Challenge Grant Award Program O-36-2020 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $13,924.02 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival O-28-2020 — 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 Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh and Rider) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Dollar General Store #16042 for wine license R-52-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Dollar General Store #16042 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $592.61/month to Tony N. King, Knoxville General Government employee R-53-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $592.61 per month to Tony N. King, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $948.31/month to Robin S. Bryant, Knoxville General Government employee R-54-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $948.31 per month to Robin S. Bryant, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $1,177.21/month to Mark M. Wagner, Knoxville General Government employee R-55-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,177.21 per month to Mark M. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $4,104.18/month to Kenneth T. Robertson, Knoxville Police Department employee R-56-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,104.18 per month to Kenneth T. Robertson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $3,705.24/month to Debra K. Beeler, Knoxville General Government employee R-57-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,705.24 per month to Debra K. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $1,462.34/month to Cheryl D. Lewis, Knoxville General Government employee R-58-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,462.34 per month to Cheryl D. Lewis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Grant pension of $2,408.75/month to Cheryl A. Davis, Knoxville General Government employee R-59-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,408.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Cheryl A. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee O-22-2020 — 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Lideramos Latino Leadership Conference.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,950 from Community Improvement Fund for Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee O-23-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee to be utilized toward purchasing helmets.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund for Friends of Knox County Library O-24-2020 — 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 Friends of the Knox County Library to be utilized toward the annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $750 from Community Improvement Fund for Alpha Pi Omega Foundation O-25-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation to be utilized toward the Annual Alfredda C. Delaney Scholarship Brunch event.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund for Ijams Nature Center O-26-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Ninth Annual Wonder of Hummingbirds Festival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Girl Talk, Inc. mentoring programs O-27-2020 — 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 Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing community and school based programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Singh) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund for the Muse Knoxville STEAM Carnival O-28-2020 — 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 Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $6,700 from Community Improvement Fund for Metro Drug Coalition recovery housing O-29-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund for SEEED, Inc. training programs O-30-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the career readiness and community engagement training programs.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,100 from Community Improvement Fund for National Coalition of 100 Black Women O-31-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women to be utilized toward the Denim & Diamonds: Cards & Comedy Fundraising Event.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $1,350 from Community Improvement Fund for Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. O-32-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward expenses required to continue serving students and families.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $2,950 from Community Improvement Fund for MLK Jr. Commemorative Commission O-33-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, Inc., to be utilized toward the 2020 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund for Knoxville Symphony Society O-34-2020 — 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 Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 11, 2020
Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District R-51-2020 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Operating and Capital Budgets O-18-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the FY19/20 Operating and Capital Budgets. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,500 to Carpetbag Theatre Inc. 12-v — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Carpetbag Theatre Inc. to be utilized toward the 30th Annual Youth Theatre Festival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, & Rider) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,250 to Knoxville Area Urban League 12-u — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Area Urban League, Inc. to be utilized toward the shoes for school event.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $300 to The Muse Knoxville 12-t — 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 the Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Metro Drug Coalition 12-s — 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 Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-r — 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to SEEED, Inc. 12-q — 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 SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the career readiness and community engagement training programs.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee 12-p — 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Lideramos Latino Leadership Conference.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $250 to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation toward the Annual Alfredda C. Delaney Scholarship Brunch event.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $200 to Epilepsy Foundation 12-n — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee to be utilized toward purchasing helmets.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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