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Lauren Rider’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions · in 2025

30 recorded votes: 30 aye

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Oct 28, 2025
Recognize IBEW Local 760 centennial anniversary R-289-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 760 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 760 in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Honor the memory of Bill Williams R-288-2025 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Williams. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit R-256-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 19, 2025
Recognize 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-232-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Beck Cultural Exchange Center and celebrating the stewardship, work, and community involvement of Beck Cultural Exchange Center leadership and members in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by Councilmembers McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Singh, Roberto, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith.) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Consent to Assignment of leases for 956 Volunteer Landing Lane R-227-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment of CITM, LLC’s rights, title and interest in the premises and the leases for the property located at 956 Volunteer Landing Lane, CLT #095JB014.05, to TS-Grove PT Marinas, VLM, LLC, subject to final approval by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
Apply for and accept ESG funding for Homeless Services R-222-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept Emergency Solutions Grant funding from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency in the amount of $134,375.00 to be used to provide Homeless Services. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sumukh, Inc. liquor store license R-215-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sumukh, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sprouts Farmers Market wine license R-214-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SFM, LLC d/b/a Sprouts Farmers Market #587 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for urbanized area transit assistance R-209-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, to provide funding in the amount of $7,107,130.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Year 2025, with a City match of $888,391.25. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for bus facilities capital assistance R-208-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $756,148.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2025, with a City match of $94,519.00 for a total project amount of $945,186.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for bus facilities capital assistance R-207-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $731,046.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2024, with a City match of $91,380.75 for a total project amount of $913,807.50. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for urbanized area transit assistance R-206-2025 — 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 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $6,967,640.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Year 2024, with a City match of $870,955.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for electric buses R-205-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant a from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to provide funding in the amount of $7,168,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a state match of up to $896,000.00 and a City match of $896,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for fiscal year 2026. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Amend TDOT grant for electric bus charging infrastructure extension R-204-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to amend a grant agreement from the Tennessee Department of Transportation related to fiscal year 2021/2022 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Funds to extend the term of the agreement from September, 2025 to September, 2027 for Electric Bus Overhead In-Route Charging Infrastructure. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for LSTBG funding R-203-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from August, 2025 until August, 2027 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, which provides state match funding for the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG). (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-202-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $30,740.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2018, with a City match of up to $30,734.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-201-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), in the amount of $38,661.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2019, with a City match of up to $38,661.00 for capital improvements to bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for urbanized area transit R-200-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, in the amount of $184,015.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for urbanized area transit R-199-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $240,758.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2017 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for bus facilities capital assistance R-198-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, in the amount of $97,466.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for Fiscal Year 2020, with a City match of up to $97,467.00 for capital improvement projects including bus and bus facilities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Accept TDOT grant extension for electric buses R-197-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $798,001.00 to Knoxville Area Transit from Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant funds, with a City match of up to $798,001.00 for the replacement and expansion of fixed route electric buses and charging equipment. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for home repair R-196-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $385,260.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid for housing services R-195-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 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
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for design assistance R-194-2025 — 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 for approximately seven community improvement projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute agreement with CAC for lead hazard control grant R-193-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $4,077,522.62 in U.S. Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Initiative grant funding, with a required $337,001.09 match, for lead-based paint identification and hazard control services approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,414,523.71. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2025
Execute subgrantee agreement with CAC for home repair program R-192-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $475,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 8, 2025
Submit 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan to HUD. R-181-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2025-2026 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds R-156-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $22,500.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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