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Mark Campen’s votes in 2017

100 recorded votes: 98 aye · 1 no · 1 recused

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Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-E-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Broadway, southwest of Rennoc Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-E-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-I-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Old Broadway, southwest side of N. Broadway, northwest of Tazewell Pike, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Deanna Alexi and Chris Pollock, Applicants. (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-I-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Industrial district 10-K-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to 2 conditions, Pro-Mark, Inc, Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-K-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend One Year Plan to Light Industrial 10-E-17-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Pro-Mark, Inc. for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-E-17-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend North City Sector Plan to Light Industrial 10-E-17-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Pro-Mark, Inc. for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-E-17-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-B-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) and O-3 (Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC, Applicant (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend One Year Plan to General Commercial 10-B-17-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend West City Sector Plan to General Commercial 10-B-17-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Close unnamed alley 10-A-17-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from W. Glenwood Avenue to Harvey Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bob Whetsel, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-17-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Close portion of Campbell Avenue 10-B-17-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Campbell Avenue from S. Kentucky Street to the eastern terminus at First Creek, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Utilities Board, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Close portion of Hannah Avenue 10-A-17-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue from Heins Street to the northwest terminus at I-40 right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, A.G. Heins Company Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-17-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Extend time for compliance for alley closure An Ordinance to extend the time for compliance with conditions for closure of a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, Starboard Properties Four, LLC, Applicant, as approved by O-208-2016. (File No. 10-A-16-AC)(Requested by Law Department)
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to Retail and Office Park district 10-A-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District, DDC Dowell Springs, LLC, Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial 10-A-17-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of DDC Dowell Springs LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-A-17-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial 10-A-17-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of DDC Dowell Springs LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-A-17-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-F-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Old Callahan Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-F-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Add article to establish regulations for Short Term Rentals An Ordinance to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units. (MPC approved 11-2) (File No. 5-C-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property with Historic Overlay and Design Guidelines Exhibit: 9-L-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property from multiple zoning districts to multiple zoning districts with H-1 (Historic Overlay) and Design Guidelines, property bounded generally by or located on East Glenwood Avenue from I-40 to Spruce Street; Washington Avenue from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Chestnut Street; Jefferson, Woodbine, and E. Fifth Avenue; and from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Cherry Street. MPC, Applicant (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC File No. 9-L-17-RZ) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Amend and adopt Historic Design Guidelines for Edgewood-Park City District An Ordinance amending and adopting the Historic Design Guidelines for the existing Edgewood-Park City Historic District Zoning Overlay. (MPC approved 10-3) (File No. 9-A-17-OA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Appropriate $32,000 to Lakeshore Park for improvements An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $32,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the non-profit Lakeshore Park organization to be utilized toward the continuing improvements to park buildings, grounds and public amenities.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Recused Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Request MPC to consider zoning change near Midway Rd & I-40 A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the properties in proximity to Midway Road and Interstate 40 from C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial District to a Planned Development District, and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Nick Della Volpe)
Aye Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to Commercial/Floodway districts MPC File No. 10-H-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property from R-2 (General Residential), A-1 (General Agricultural) & F-1 (Floodway) Districts to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) & F-1 (Floodway) Districts, property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, north of Callahan Drive, Gary Koontz, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of MPC. (MPC File No. 10-H-17-RZ) (MPC denied 7-5) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 7, 2017
Approve appeal to amend One Year Plan to Commercial/Floodway MPC File No. 10-D-17-PA — An Ordinance approving an appeal by Gary Koontz to amend the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential & Floodway to General Commercial & Floodway, property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, north of Callahan Drive, Gary Koontz, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of MPC. (MPC File No. 10-D-17-PA) (MPC denied 7-5) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 7, 2017
Reorder ordinances on agenda Motion to: consider Ordinance 12-w after Ordinance 12-e
Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 6, 2017
Select second place candidate for 4th Councilmanic district Selection of the second place candidate in the 4th Councilmanic district pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-8-111 and contingent upon the Knox County Election Commission certifying the results of the August 29, 2017 primary in the 4th Councilmanic district at the Knox County Election Commission meeting on or about September 15, 2017.
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,000.00 to Legacy Parks Foundation for 2017 Legacy Luncheon An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2017 Legacy Luncheon.
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,750.00 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $7,500.00 to East Tennessee PBS for Vietnam War events An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to East Tennessee PBS toward events surrounding The Vietnam War: The East Tennessee Story.
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $2,500.00 to United Way for "Give a Day Knoxville" An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to United Way of Greater Knoxville to sponsor "Give a Day Knoxville", a community wide volunteer initiative during the week of September 2 through September 8.
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Amend Ordinance O-575-97 to adjust Councilmember salaries to $2,000/month An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. O-575-97 so as to adjust the salary of Councilmembers to $2,000.00 per month, effective the third Saturday of December, 2019.
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for World's Fair Park Dr R-251-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 701 World's Fair Park Drive, Parcel ID No. 094 LB 002, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Orange Knoxville Cumberland for Cumberland Ave R-250-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Smith and Hammaker for Summit Hill Dr R-249-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Smith and Hammaker Enterprises, LLC or its affiliates payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property located at 901 E. Summit Hill Drive, Parcel ID No. 095 AJ 003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for McCalla Ave R-248-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP payments in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes with respect to property located at 1150 McCalla Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095AJ003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-247-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $66,932.00. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-246-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,561.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields R-245-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike to extend the term of the lease for an additional five months, through September 30, 2017, at a cost of $4,400.00 per month. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Temple, Inc. for school zone beacons R-244-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Temple, Inc. to update the City's school zone flashing beacon system for an amount not to exceed $320,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC R-243-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC permitting a water quality unit to encroach into the public right-of-way along S. Central Street as part of the Marble Alley Lofts Development. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with TN Valley Ag & Industrial Fair, Inc. R-242-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Walter P. Taylor Homes site R-241-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase III Part I Site Preparation and Demolition at the Walter P. Taylor Homes site, along McConnell Street, Kenner Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, as part of the Five Points Revitalization Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,719,226.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth R-240-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for property R-239-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for one parcel of property located at 2007 Jefferson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JX-034, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $30,000.00. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Ordinance to establish regulations for short term rental units An Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units.
Aye Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 1, 2017
Honor memory of William "Bill" Warwick R-237-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of William "Bill" Warwick and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Rezone property on Mynderse Ave from I-3 to I-2 for JHS Limited Partnership O-165-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Mynderse Avenue, north of Western Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing), JHS Limited Partnership, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Rezone property on Deane Hill Dr from O-1 to C-3 for Dominion Development Group O-164-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to C-3 (General Commercial), Dominion Development Group Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan for Dominion Development Group O-163-2017 — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, Dominion Development Group Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Close portion of E. Magnolia Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds to Mackey Brownlee O-162-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of E. Magnolia Avenue between Hall of Fame Drive and the northeast corner of parcel 095 AM 00401, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mackey Brownlee, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Steven W Abbott Jr O-161-2017 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northern edge of Western Avenue right-of-way to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Steven W Abbott Jr, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,400.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame Dinner O-160-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Amend City Code, create Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management O-158-2017 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Divisions 2 and 3 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organizational structure of the executive branch of City government, and to create the Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Confirm appointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to Development Corp Board R-236-2017 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Development Corporation of Knox County. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $250.00 to Knoxville Symphony Society for school performances O-156-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville Schools. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $500.00 to Project Grad for Elston Turner Basketball Camp O-155-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Elston Turner Basketball Camp to be utilized toward sponsoring camp attendees. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $400.00 to WDVX Radio for broadcast event O-154-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation doing business as WDVX Radio to be utilized toward the 20th year on-air broadcast event. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Grant pension of $3,069.26/month to Sunday C. Gaddis R-235-2017 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,069.26 per month to Sunday C. Gaddis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Grant pension of $958.77/month to Dale L. Davis R-234-2017 — A Resolution granting a pension of $958.77 per month to Dale L. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Bob's Liquor & Wine license renewal R-233-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Bob's Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve minutes from July 18, 2017 regular meeting APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 18TH, 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series II-2017 R-228-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty Million and no/100 Dollars ($40,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series II-2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing R-25-88 for Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series X-2017 R-227-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series X-2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing 2075 for Water System Revenue Bonds, Series GG-2017 R-226-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty Million and no/100 Dollars ($20,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series GG-2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing R-129-90 for Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B R-225-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Five Million and no/100 Dollars ($25,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code regarding Short Term Rentals 12-c — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units. (MPC made no recommendation 8-4) (File No. 5-C-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Amend classification and compensation plan for general government employees O-136-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plan for general government employees. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to DOJ OJJDP for forensic analyst position R-197-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $200,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Forensic Capacity Hiring Program for Wounded Veterans, for continued funding of a forensic analyst position in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to Target Foundation for KPD Literacy Initiative R-196-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000.00, with no required local match, from the Target Foundation to purchase incentives for youth participating in the KPD Literacy Initiative. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to DOJ COPS for KPD sworn strength increase R-195-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $452,283.00, with a required local match in the amount of $150,761.00, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to increase the authorized sworn strength of the Knoxville Police Department from 416 to 420 officers. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to TDOT for KAT fiscal year 2018 assistance R-194-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,208,100.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2018 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with National Security Service for recreation center security R-193-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Security Service to provide security services for recreation centers for a contract price not to exceed $65,000.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events at the rate of $15.00 per hour for a total contract price not to exceed $68,000.00. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Baseline Sports for Tyson Park tennis courts R-192-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor execute an agreement with Baseline Sports, Inc. for asphalt resurfacing work and tennis court accessories on all fourteen tennis courts at the Kyle Testerman Tennis Complex at Tyson Park for an amount not to exceed $198,360.00. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Declare intent to reimburse expenditures up to $18.2M R-191-2017 — A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Knoxville to reimburse itself for certain expenditures in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Eighteen Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($18,200,000) with the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by the City. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Siemens Industry for LED streetlight conversion R-190-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $9,548,215.00 for the conversion of the City's streetlights to LED technology. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for S. Castle St. Sidewalk Project R-189-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the South Castle Street Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $87,628.25. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for drainage proj. R-188-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Project for an amount not to exceed $743,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-187-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $60,000.00 for the provision of services to persons who are homeless and who utilize the Day Resource Center. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools Initiative R-186-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Great Schools Partnership to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Honor memory of Margaret Ross Gaiter R-185-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Margaret Ross Gaiter and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on Papermill Dr from C-3 to C-4 District O-135-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Papermill Drive, northeast of N. Weisgarber Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, James C. Tomiczek, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on Dayton St from R-1A to R-2 District O-134-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Dayton Street, south of Western Avenue, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, West Lonsdale Baptist Church, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on World's Fair Park Dr from I-3 to C-2 District O-133-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of World's Fair Park Drive, southwest side of Oak Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $4,050 from Save Our Sons fund to Vine Middle School for STEM Camp O-132-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,050.00 from the Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Vine Middle School to be utilized toward student registration fees for STEM Camp from June 12-15, 2017. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Amend Capital and Operating budgets for FY 16/17 and transfer funds O-131-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital and Operating budgets both as approved by Ordinance No. O-66-2016 for Fiscal Year 16/17 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve reappointment of Julia A. Bentley to Knoxville Airport Authority R-184-2017 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Julia A. Bentley to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $1000 from Community Improvement fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-130-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the Talahi Park Restoration project. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-129-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward costs of producing and mailing the quarterly newsletter. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-128-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward construction of a new trail. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $1000 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-127-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of The Bearden Council for the Christmas in Everly Brothers Park project. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-126-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward educational materials. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Historic Fourth & Gill O-125-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $250 from Community Improvement fund to Free Medical Clinic of America O-124-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $250 from Community Improvement fund to K-KC CAC for Beardsley Farm Camp O-123-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to be utilized toward Beardsley Farm Camp. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $700 from Community Improvement fund to Socially Equal Energy Dev. O-122-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development to be utilized toward the Career Readiness/Energy Corps Program. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $300 from Community Improvement fund to Great Smoky Mountain Council BSA O-121-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. to be utilized toward program and registration costs. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Island Home Park O-120-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Island Home Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward ongoing projects at the entrances to the neighborhood. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for West Hills Assoc. O-119-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of West Hills Community Association to be utilized toward the costs of producing the annual newsletter. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Fountain City Town Hall O-118-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fountain City Town Hall to be utilized toward the purchase of a small train. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $375 from Community Improvement fund to Girl Talk, Inc. O-117-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing school-based programs. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement fund to Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-116-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward updating display technology and materials for the Legacy of Voices Exhibition. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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