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Lauren Rider’s votes on Roads & infrastructure · in 2020

74 recorded votes: 74 aye

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Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with Tennessee Guardrail for Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-359-2020 — 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 $150,000.00.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with Adams Contracting for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-358-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project for an amount not to exceed $1,123,301.40.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes Phase II infrastructure improvements R-354-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase II infrastructure improvements at Austin Homes, along Summit Hill Drive, Harriet Tubman Street, and Bell Street as part of the Austin Homes Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants for greenway repairs. R-340-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for 2021 Third Creek Greenway Repairs Project for an amount not to exceed $105,800.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve agreement with Design and Construction Services for sidewalk replacement Phase II. R-339-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Amend contract with Design and Construction Services for sidewalk replacement. R-338-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0169 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $100,000.00 for a new contract total of $648,655.00 and extending the completion date to April 5, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve application for 2020 CMAQ Grant for Traffic Management Systems. R-337-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2020 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $4,060,000.00 with no City match, to provide funding for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve easement agreement for building elements at 617 Main Street. R-336-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing building elements at 617 Main Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Main Street and Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 1, 2020
Approve acquisition of property at 2542 Fair Drive to alleviate flooding. R-335-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property located at 2542 Fair Drive by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify flooding regulations O-170-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Apply for TDOT/FTA CMAQ Grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-321-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $350,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Amend contract with New Flyer of America for charging infrastructure R-320-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. so as to increase the individual bus price by $29,256.02 and the equipment cost by $9,820.00 to pay for charging rails on each new electric bus and the installation of more extensive charging infrastructure at the KAT facility.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize cost reimbursement for safety improvements at Middlebrook Farm/Ed Shouse R-311-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Middlebrook Farm, LLC for roadway safety improvements in and around the intersection of Middlebrook Farm Lane and Ed Shouse Drive for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020
Apply for TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project R-310-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a 2020-21 Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 with the City being responsible for a City match not to exceed $50,000.00 plus $299,562.78 in City costs for the Asheville Highway Sidewalk Project for an estimated project cost of $1,299,562.78.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend Cumberland Avenue intersection improvements project contract R-297-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0292 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Cumberland Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,107.34 for a new contract total of $1,924,565.75 and extending the completion date to October 23, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend curb cut project contract with Design and Construction Services Inc. R-296-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0151 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the 2020 Curb Cut Project, increasing the contract amount by $68,752.38 for a new contract total of $378,138.88 and extending the date of completion to October 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Update stormwater and street development standards O-151-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II, to update the stormwater and street development standards and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 20, 2020
Amend flooding regulations in Knoxville City Code O-150-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway R-291-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St R-289-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project R-272-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements R-270-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $714,128.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to acquire property for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-269-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Northwest Greenway Connector. R-260-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0223 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,000.00 for a new contract total of $269,000.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Amend contract with Bell & Associates for Jackson Ave Bridge Ramps. R-259-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0284 with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Jackson Avenue Bridge Ramps Connecting to Gay Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $503,089.28 for a new contract total of $6,957,627.08, and extending the date of completion to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates for Waterfront Drive Project. R-258-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $61,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2020 Resurfacing Project R-244-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0179 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2020 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $128,077.93 for a new contract total of $4,542,751.33 and extending the completion date to August 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project R-242-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within four tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Withdraw resolution to acquire property at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for Northwest Greenway Connector Project 11-h — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for $80,500.00, as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize fiber optic infrastructure sharing agreement with state R-228-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Communications Resource License Agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the sharing of fiber optic network infrastructure.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Dixie Roofing for Lakeshore Storage Building Roof Project R-219-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dixie Roofing, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,238.18 for the Lakeshore Storage Building Roof Project.(Requested by Departments of Public Service and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with E. Cornell Malone for Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project R-218-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for an amount not to exceed $108,449.00 for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project.(Requested by Departments of Public Service and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project R-217-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $27,400.00 for a new total contract amount of $337,700.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Close Hill Crest Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners O-114-2020 — An Ordinance to close Hill Crest Road between Pelham Road and Nash Road on City Block 31050, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution to amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project R-200-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn and Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $16,385.00 for a new contract total of $446,430.00 and extending the date of completion to September 1, 2020.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution authorizing agreement with Jones Bros. Contractors for Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair R-199-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC for an amount not to exceed $265,595.60 for Phase II of the Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution to amend contract for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing cost and extending date 11-b — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $27,400.00 for a new total contract amount of $337,700.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 30, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith for Papermill Drive Corridor Study R-196-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Papermill Drive Corridor Study for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WSP USA for Broadway Bus Corridor design R-195-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WSP USA to provide preliminary design services for the Broadway Accelerated Bus Corridor for an amount not to exceed $465,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget O-108-2020 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to accept Quitclaim Deeds from TDOT for James White Parkway R-177-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept two Quitclaim Deeds from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the James White Parkway and all associated parcels and right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to enter construction agreement with CSX for Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair R-176-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,103.00 as part of Phase II of the Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to award $1,470,000 to Burlington Commons L.P. for affordable housing R-171-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Burlington Commons, L.P. to award an amount not to exceed $1,470,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of forty-nine affordable housing units for low income households to be located at 4530 Holston Drive.(Requested by Community Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for professional design services for James White Parkway study R-164-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the James White Parkway Urban Wilderness Corridor Study for an amount not to exceed $231,354.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Authorize agreement with TDOT for Papermill Drive Corridor Study R-163-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Papermill Drive Corridor Study for an estimated project cost of $100,000.00 with $80,000.00 federally funded and $20,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept FTA grant for COVID-19 related transit expenses R-147-2020 — 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 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $13,264,902.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Advanced Traffic Management Systems R-146-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0222 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project, increasing the contract amount by $440,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,086,600.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend TDOT agreement for Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project R-145-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project, accepting additional grant funding of $6,360,000.00, with no required local match, for a new total amount of $15,345,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with TDOT for UT area traffic signal improvements R-144-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements for the University of Tennessee area for an estimated project cost not to exceed $2,964,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project R-143-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 33 tracts of real property as part of the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Bus Facilities Capital Grant R-136-2020 — 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 $877,197.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $97,466.00 for a total project amount of $974,663.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-135-2020 — 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 $5,837,090.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $648,566.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Surface Transportation Block Grant R-134-2020 — 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 total amount of $1,815,617.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with a City match of $201,736.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT bus engine overhauls R-133-2020 — 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 total amount of $351,206.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,023.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute easement with JED Corporation for Calvin Johnson Building encroachment R-130-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with JED Corporation to allow proposed building and site elements of the Calvin Johnson Building to encroach into Fire Street Alley and City of Knoxville property.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project R-129-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $15,100.00 for a new contract total of $293,600.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2020 Resurfacing Project Phase II R-128-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,021,686.00 for Phase II of the 2020 Resurfacing Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for traffic system design R-112-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the Advanced Traffic Management System along Middlebrook Pike for an amount not to exceed $495,347.60.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize Easement Agreement for encroachments on E. Jackson Ave. R-111-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for E. Jackson Avenue at 125 E. Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Close right-of-way turning radii at Twentieth Street/Clinch Avenue & Twentieth Street/White Avenue. O-48-2020 — An Ordinance to close the right-of-way turning radius at the southwest corner of Twentieth Street and Clinch Avenue and the turning radius of the northwest corner of Twentieth Street and White Avenue, City Block 10321, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-20-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Close portion of alley off N. Central Street, authorize quitclaim deeds. O-47-2020 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley off of N. Central Street between E. Woodland Avenue and E. Scott Avenue, closing area between N. Central Street and rear lot line of 1406 N. Central Street (Parcel ID 081 K F 042), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner, Central Street Holdings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-20-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Close Honor Our Troops Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners. O-46-2020 — An Ordinance to close Honor Our Troops Drive between Howard Baker Jr. Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive between City Block 01061 and 01080, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Close turning radii and convey quitclaim deeds. 2-B-20-SC — f. An Ordinance to close the right-of-way turning radius at the southwest corner of Twentieth Street and Clinch Avenue and the turning radius of the northwest corner of Twentieth Street and White Avenue, City Block 10321, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Close unnamed alley off N. Central St. and convey quitclaim deeds. 2-A-20-AC — e. An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley off of N. Central Street between E. Woodland Avenue and E. Scott Avenue, closing area between N. Central Street and rear lot line of 1406 N. Central Street (Parcel ID 081 K F 042), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner, Central Street Holdings, Applicant. Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Close Honor Our Troops Drive and convey quitclaim deeds. 2-A-20-SC — d. An Ordinance to close Honor Our Troops Drive between Howard Baker Jr. Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive between City Block 01061 and 01080, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Acquire property for Palmetto Rd Phase 2/Sullivan Rd Sidewalk Project. R-73-2020 — d. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 18 tracts of real property as part of the Palmetto Road Phase 2 and Sullivan Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with TDOT for Safer and Complete Streets Study R-66-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a Safer and Complete Streets Study for an estimated project cost of $250,000.00 with $200,000.00 federally funded and $50,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Resolution requesting study for Alcoa Highway Corridor development R-48-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to undertake a study to develop an approach and policies for envisioning and managing development and redevelopment along the Alcoa Highway Corridor.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Resolution requesting corridor study for Western Ave/Oak Ridge Hwy R-47-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to undertake a corridor study for Western Avenue/Oak Ridge Highway. (Requested by Councilmember Singh) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. R-8-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for professional construction engineering and inspection services as part of the South Waterfront Public Improvement Project known as City South Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $197,150.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to contract with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. R-7-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into a Contract with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for professional civil engineering design and field surveying services related to the right-of-way drainage improvements project associated with the Sevier Avenue Corridor for an amount not to exceed $48,850.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. R-6-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $548,655.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for Wilson Ave Sidewalk Project R-5-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Wilson Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $1,062,397.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute easement agreement with Blueprint Group, LLC R-3-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Blueprint Group, LLC to allow building elements at 835 North Central Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of North Central Street and Pruett Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Lauren Rider’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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