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Karyn Adams’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions · in 2026

32 recorded votes: 28 aye · 4 absent

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Meeting Agenda item Karyn Adams’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Absent Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Community Mediation Center for mediation services R-174-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Mediation Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of eviction mediation services to 300 individuals facing eviction within the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Rapid Re-Housing R-173-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing R-172-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for emergency shelter R-171-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $54,720.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of emergency shelter and essential services through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Homeless General Funds R-170-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless General Funds R-169-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Service and essential services to approximately 45 individuals through the Joy Baker Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Accept AARP Community Challenge grant for Vision Zero goal. R-162-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Community Challenge grant from AARP in an amount of $15,000.00, with no local match required, to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #35 R-147-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #35 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 2). (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Approve alcoholic beverage sales plan for multiuse stadium R-139-2026 — A Resolution approving the Facility geographic diagram and general plan for Boyd Sports, LLC and Boyd Property Development, LLC (“Boyd Sports”) for the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer around the multiuse stadium as it is defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102(30)(SSSSSSSSSS). (Council District 6) (Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Subrecipient agreement for Tech Smart Knox Seniors program R-132-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000, from a State of TN grant for ‘Broadband Ready Communities’, to support the expansion of the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s Tech Smart Knox Seniors program. (Requested by Policy) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Submit 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-129-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the submission of the 2026-2027 (PY2026) Annual Action Plan to the Five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 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 Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2026
Request Mayor modify executive order for waste, fraud, abuse reporting R-122-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Mayor Kincannon modify her executive order of February 15, 2025 relative to waste, fraud, and abuse reporting to insert the Internal Auditor to also be included as receiving a copy of all reports. (Requested by Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system R-93-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Recognize HonorAir Knoxville for service to veterans R-71-2026 — A Resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to HonorAir Knoxville for its many years of service to the veteran community of East Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Helsley, Vice-Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Shree Sai Express LLC. R-69-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Shree Sai Express LLC d/b/a Speed Mart relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits. R-68-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, Inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Support and endorse the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan. R-66-2026 — A Resolution supporting and endorsing the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan, a community driven framework for the redevelopment of the Down River Area that will serve as the framework for the upcoming Requests for Proposals process, and thanking the members of the South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group (SWAAG) who have worked tirelessly throughout this process. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Mar 3, 2026
Fund case management program for homelessness prevention. R-60-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (”KCDC”) to fund the case management program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing, in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City’s portion not to exceed $156,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Analyze warming/cooling center model and consider increased funding. R-57-2026 — A Resolution recognizing the tremendous effort by all in the City to take care of our City's most vulnerable during extreme weather events and respectfully requesting that the Administration, in partnership with the Knoxville-Knox County Joint Office of Housing Stability and Knox County, analyze the current warming and cooling center model and consider increased funding and support to the City’s efforts to provide residents and visitors in need with day and overnight shelter from extreme weather, including when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit windchill or reach a heat index of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and to strengthen efforts to provide transportation, shelter, and other services during extreme weather events. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Honor the memory of Diane Jordan. R-56-2026 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Diane Jordan and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council, Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4219 R-43-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4219 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4218 R-42-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4218 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4217 R-41-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4217 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4215 R-40-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4215 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4213 R-39-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4213 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4211 R-38-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4211 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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