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Lauren Rider’s votes on Parks & community · in 2023

33 recorded votes: 33 aye

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Nov 28, 2023
Appropriate $3,000 from Parks and Recreation for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship O-153-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Agreement with Progression Electric for Inskip Pool pump house electrical upgrades R-360-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Progression Electric, LLC for electrical upgrades to the Inskip Pool pump house for an estimated amount of $56,986.20.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Agreement with Southern Constructors for Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II R-356-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,577,967.00 for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Wilson Food Service for "Holiday on Ice" skating rink R-348-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wilson Food Service, LLC to provide operation and management of Knoxville's "Holiday on Ice" skating rink at Market Square for amount not to exceed $103,000.00 for the first year of services followed by a 4% increase for the second year, if renewal option is exercised.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Amend Signal 88 Security agreement for Parks and Recreation facilities R-321-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the agreement with Gulf South Security of Knoxville, LLC d/b/a Signal 88 Security to provide security services for Parks and Recreation facilities for an additional one year term, to increase the monthly contract price by $1,066.17, and making other miscellaneous amendments.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Authorize agreement leasing New Hope Community Center to Emerald Youth Foundation R-320-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement leasing the New Hope Community Center to the Emerald Youth Foundation for a base term of five years with two one-year renewal options.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 19, 2023
Appropriate $1,500 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon O-141-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2023 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Amend agreement for tennis court maintenance services R-308-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement between the City of Knoxville and Sport Surface Pros, LLC for additional Tennis Court maintenance services at Inskip Park and Tyson Park/Kyle C. Testerman Tennis Courts to increase the contract price by $31,105.00 for a new contract total price of $240,105.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Authorize grant application and acceptance for Edgewood Park stream restoration R-302-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in an amount of $748,517.82 with a City match of $39,395.68, for stream restoration efforts in Edgewood Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Authorize agreement for Holston River Park streambank stabilization R-300-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC to provide professional engineering design services for the Holston River Park Streambank Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $397,184.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Falcons Youth Athletics for ballfield programming. R-265-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Falcons Youth Athletics to offer and oversee youth sports and outdoor recreational programming at Christenberry Ballfields and Alice Bell Ballfields.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Accept easement donation from The Drop Inn Knox for Urban Wilderness. R-264-2023 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to The Drop Inn Knox, LLC, for the easement donation located at 4507 Sevierville Pike, Tax Parcel 109LD006, to expand Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Accept easement donation from Gatehouse Properties for Urban Wilderness. R-263-2023 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Gatehouse Properties, LLC for the easement donation located at 650 E. Red Bud Road, Tax Parcel 109LD002, to expand Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Accept easement donation from Stephens/Reynolds for Urban Wilderness. R-262-2023 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Jason C. Stephens and Diane M. Reynolds for the easement donation located at 650 E. Red Bud Road, Tax Parcel 109LD001, to expand Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Authorize agreement with Ecosystem Planning for Mary Vestal Park Streambank. R-256-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC to provide professional engineering design services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $106,781.75, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Accept donation from NABF for Christenberry Ballfields improvements R-247-2023 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to National Amateur Baseball Foundation (NABF) for the donation of $237,000.00 toward ballfield improvements and installation at Christenberry Ballfields, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept a construction agreement with NABF and their contractors.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for Gym/Dance floor maintenance services R-246-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC, to provide Gym/Dance floor maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Apply for grant for inclusive play structure for children and adults with disabilities R-245-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, to provide funding for the creation of an inclusive play structure for children and adults who have intellectual developmental disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park R-237-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative budgetary support. R-217-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide administrative budgetary support for managing Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programming and workforce readiness. R-216-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution adding honorary name "Coach John Majors Bridge" to new bridge R-161-2023 — A Resolution to add the honorary name “Coach John Majors Bridge” to the new bridge carrying Topside Road over Alcoa Highway.(Requested by Chairperson Smith) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Resolution adding honorary name "Big John Tate Corner" to Lakeside Street R-160-2023 — A Resolution to add the honorary name “Big John Tate Corner” to Lakeside Street at its northern intersection with Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson Smith and Councilmember McKenzie) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Contract for $44,800 golf course study with JJ Keegan+ R-148-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Golf Convergence, Inc., D/B/A JJ Keegan+ to conduct a study of the City's three public golf courses for an amount not to exceed $44,800.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Lease Charter Doyle Park facility to Keep Knoxville Beautiful R-147-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to lease the Charter Doyle Park facility located at 5100 Martin Mill Pike for an amount not to exceed $400.00 monthly.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Award $198,621.50 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants R-142-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $198,621.50 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-110-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for the professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to award West Hills Community Association $550 micro grant for pickleball tournament R-100-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the West Hills Community Association to award a micro grant in the amount of $550.00 to support the West Hills Dogwood Pickleball Tournament.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Add honorary name "Home Run Alley" to Sutherland Avenue segment R-82-2023 — A Resolution to add the honorary name "Home Run Alley" to a segment of Sutherland Avenue, from Jade Road to Renford Road.(Requested by Chairperson Smith, Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmember McKenzie) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Award Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants R-53-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $28,205.56 in Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program grants to provide support programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum for operational support R-17-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA), in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, in order to provide operational budgetary support.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing acceptance of donations for Cradle of Country Music Park development R-11-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an $83,000.00 donation from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance and a $166,000.00 donation from Visit Knoxville and the State of Tennessee Department of Tourism, and expressing appreciation for the donations to support of the Cradle of Country Music Park development.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Ordinance appropriating $50,000 to Trees Knoxville for an urban forestry master plan O-1-2023 — An Ordinance, appropriating $50,000.00 from the budget of the Public Service Department to Trees Knoxville to complete an urban forestry master plan to assist the City and its partners in facilitating and developing a long-range, easy-to-use resource and support tool to protect and increase tree coverage in Knoxville, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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