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Lauren Rider’s votes in 2022

100 recorded votes: 66 aye · 34 absent

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Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(F) to change budget ordinance adoption date An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(F) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the budget ordinance from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City Of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Failed 1-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article VII, Section 707(C) regarding at-large candidate selection An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all Acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707(C) so as to change the language from “the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes for each designated at-large seat shall be placed on the regular election ballot” to “the candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes for each designated at-large seat shall be placed on the regular election ballot”, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Failed 2-6-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Amend Charter Article VII, Section 707(B) regarding district candidate selection An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707(B) so as to change the language from “the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each district shall be placed on the regular election ballot” to “the candidates with the two (2) highest number of votes in each district shall be placed on the regular election ballot”, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Failed 2-6-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 28, 2022
Raise threshold for competitive sealed bidding procurements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 3, Section 2-862 "Competitive Sealed Bidding" to raise the threshold for such competitive sealed bidding procurements from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Amend maximum purchasing authority without competitive bidding An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 3, § 2-866 of the Knoxville City Code regulating maximum purchasing authority without competitive bidding.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Correct clerical errors in classification and compensation ordinance O-86-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-58-2022, which amended Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report, so as to correct several clerical and typographical errors in the text of the Ordinance.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Contract Pyro Shows, Inc. for 2022 holiday fireworks R-202-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials to perform large-scale displays in 2022 for the Festival on the 4th on July 4; Celebration of Lights on November 25; and New Year’s at the Sunsphere on December 31, for a total contract amount not to exceed $69,050.00 for all three Events.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept donation from American Red Cross for swimming lessons R-201-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant donation up to $51,765.57 from the American Red Cross to help offset operating expenses associated with trainings, certifications, and administrative costs and to offer scholarships to individuals for swimming lessons at City pools.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept grant for Knoxville Area Transit electric buses R-200-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $5,184,779.20 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a city match of up to $1,036,955.84, in order to purchase four electric buses and electric bus charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville-Knox County CAC Emergency and Minor Home Repair R-199-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. "Operation Backyard" minor home repair R-198-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville Area Urban League RISE Re-entry Program R-197-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $70,610.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Salvation Army Pathway to Hope Program R-196-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,334.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for case management and supportive programming to six eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program R-195-2022 — 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 Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Transfer vehicles to PBA and refund maintenance costs R-194-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to transfer six vehicles and one piece of equipment to the Public Building Authority of Knox County and Knoxville ("PBA") and to authorize the refund of $38,317.64 paid by PBA for maintenance and replacement of the vehicles.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Authorize annual budget adjustments for tax increment revenues R-193-2022 — A Resolution authorizing annual year-end adjustments to the budget of the City of Knoxville to reflect mandatory allocations of tax increment revenues during the City's fiscal year.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Execute agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply for Pavement Marking R-192-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the 2022 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $263,492.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk R-191-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for an amount not to exceed $2,903,342.35 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk R-190-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,524,421.08 with a City match of $381,105.27, to provide funding for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Amend agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. R-189-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. to include the provision of a third party administrator selection process to the scope of services and to increase the contract price by an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for these additional services.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Rezone Francis Road property from AG to RN-2 O-85-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1621 Francis Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Scott Burdette, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Rezone Bruhin Road property from RN-1 to RN-5 O-84-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Jun 28, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for Bruhin Road property O-83-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 28, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for Bruhin Road property O-82-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 28, 2022
Appropriate funds to United Way for Social Innovation Challenge O-81-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating the same to the United Way of Greater Knoxville to partially fund the Mayor's Social Innovation Challenge.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-188-2022 — A Resolution confirming the nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-187-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leticia Flores and appointments of Jonathan Haskell and Reico Hopewell to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Carol L. Runyan R-183-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,992.59 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Carol L. Runyan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Paul C. Booher, Jr. R-184-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $905.11 per month to Paul C. Booher, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Christopher M. Coyle R-185-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $684.78 per month to Christopher M. Coyle, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Randall C. Kenner R-186-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $372.43 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Randall C. Kenner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Appropriate and donate funds to community agencies O-80-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $42,212.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Rezone property on Francis Road from AG to RN-2 for Scott Burdette An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1621 Francis Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Scott Burdette, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Appropriate $25,000 from Community Empowerment to United Way for Social Innovation Challenge An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating the same to the United Way of Greater Knoxville to partially fund the Mayor's Social Innovation Challenge.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept supplemental HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds R-182-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept additional, supplemental U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and to execute any associated documents and certifications required to do so.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with K-KCCAC for homelessness prevention services R-181-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless dental services R-180-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for free dental services to 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the City.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption outreach programs R-173-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to incubate and oversee the implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs for the City of Knoxville in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-1-0-3
Split
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.5M DOJ grant for violence prevention initiatives R-172-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to support community based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize lease agreement with Knox County for Helen Ross McNabb Center services R-171-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County to lease property located at 1515 St. Mary's Street to the Helen Ross McNabb Center in order to offer urgent care and mental health services for the community.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-0-1-3
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Visit Knoxville for destination marketing and event services R-170-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. d/b/a Visit Knoxville for the provision of destination marketing and event management services for an initial term of five years.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Recognize LGBTQ+ Pride and History Months in Knoxville R-169-2022 — A Resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ pride and LGBTQ+ history months and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning individuals fighting to live freely as their authentic selves in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker, McKenzie, and Singh) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program and FY 2023 budget O-79-2022 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-1-0-3
Split
Jun 14, 2022
Rezone Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave from INST/RN-2 to RN-6 O-78-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve one-year plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave O-77-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve sector plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave O-76-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022 Approve rezoning property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road 9-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022 Approve one-year plan amendment for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road 9-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022 Rezone property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road from RN-1 to RN-5 9-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022
Approve minutes from May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone Bruhin Road properties from RN-1 to RN-5 4-A-22-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Bruhin Road properties 4-A-22-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for Bruhin Road properties 4-A-22-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve and adopt FY 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program 5-A-22-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve submission of 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan R-160-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve submission of the 2022-2023 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) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 4912 Rutledge Pike from I-G to I-H 12-u — An Ordinance to change the base zoning for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, from I-G (General Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-X-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend East City Sector Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-M-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to rezone property on Dameron Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 12-r — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 945 and 0 Dameron Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Matthew Jordan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-W-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 S Northshore Drive from O to RN-6 12-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 South Northshore Drive from O (Office) to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DKLEVY PPLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 0 S Northshore Drive 12-m — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend West City Sector Plan for 0 S Northshore Drive 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-I-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua D. Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 165 S Concord St from OS to INST 12-j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 165 South Concord Street from OS (Parks and Open Space) to INST (Institutional), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-O-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 165 S Concord St 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend Central City Sector Plan for 165 S Concord St 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any other special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to rezone property on Bakertown Road from AG to RN-2 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to AG at Sevierville Pike 12-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Carter Miller, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive, subject to easements 12-b — An Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive between the southern line of Cherokee Boulevard and the south terminus of Lakeland Drive, subject to providing a 15 foot wide easement for pedestrian access to the park and other easements specified, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to close sliver of Amherst Road right-of-way 12-a — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Amherst Road right-of-way between the western and eastern lot lines of Parcel 106DA001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jerry Bodie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution to apply for FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging R-151-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $4,367,823.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $1,091,956.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging equipment for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $5,459,779.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution to apply for FTA grant for KAT bus charging equipment R-150-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 to purchase electric bus charging equipment and installation for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $6,250,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement for 2022 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-149-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,293,870.00 for the 2022 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement for Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-148-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing amendment to streetlight maintenance agreement R-147-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual amount by $180,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,380,000.00, and renewing the term of the agreement to June 20, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $4,800 to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. O-59-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans O-58-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2022-2023 O-57-2022 — 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance making annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 O-56-2022 — 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Resolution confirming reappointment to Downtown Design Review Board R-146-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Skinner, Josh Wright, and Joey Natour to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Rezone property on Mississippi Ave and Knoxville College Dr to RN-6 12-q — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan, Mississippi Ave and Knoxville College Dr 12-p — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend Central City Sector Plan, Mississippi Ave and Knoxville College Dr 12-o — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Postpone Ordinances 12-o, p, q for two weeks postpone Ordinances 12-o, p, and q for two weeks
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Rezone property on Bruhin Road from RN-1 to RN-5 12-f — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan, various addresses on Bruhin Road 12-e — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend North City Sector Plan, various addresses on Bruhin Road 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Postpone Ordinances 12-d, e, f for two weeks postpone Ordinances 12-d,e, and f for two weeks
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Approve minutes of prior meeting approve the minutes of the May 3, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Amend classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-2-0
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
May 3, 2022
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 19, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 from Community Empowerment budget for Diversity and Equity awards An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Black Doula Collective, The Women LLC, Black Girls Do Bike, Battlefield Farms and Gardens, and Canvas Can Do Miracles in $1,000.00 Diversity and Equity awards for promoting equity and improved quality of life in Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment budget to UUNIK Academy for STEAMI Summer Institute An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to support the STEAMI Summer Institute.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for tax increment financing R-122-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan to authorize tax increment financing.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Budget & taxes
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize Mayor to agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC for Cal Johnson Recreation Center solar array R-121-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC to install a solar array at the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for a cost not to exceed $48,765.50.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness programs R-120-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $175,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 3314 McPherson Street R-119-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 3314 McPherson Street, Parcel ID No. 081-PA-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,700.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize acquisition of property at 2005 Maplewood Drive by condemnation if needed R-118-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2005 Maplewood Drive (Parcel ID No. 095-NF-029), believed to be owned by Cathy Jane Edmondson and Anne Taylor Edmondson, at an estimated cost of $130,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for TDEC grant for water infrastructure investments R-117-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in the amount of $20,041,654.60 with a City match of $3,010,000.00, to provide funding for necessary investments in water infrastructure, and if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Resolution appreciating Chief Eve Thomas's service to Knoxville Police Department upon her retirement R-116-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Chief Eve Thomas for her stellar career culminating as Chief of the Knoxville Police Department, for her many years of faithful service to the citizens and residents of the City, congratulating Chief Thomas and extending to her very best wishes upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Mayor and City Council) Personnel & appointments
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Apr 19, 2022
Adopt the 2022 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-52-2022 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2022 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Close right-of-way adjacent to First Creek and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-51-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the southwestern tip of Parcel 095HC015 and a point 214.36 feet to the west, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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