City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Matthew Debardelaben

Meeting	Agenda item	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Sep 29, 2026	Approve agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for Guardrail Replacement Program R-270-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026	Approve agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for Guardrail Replacement Program R-269-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank R-263-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations. Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System R-262-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs. Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026	Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-258-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding R-235-2026 — 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 $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement R-225-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026	Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project R-224-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Motion to amend:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal loops R-168-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Davis H. Elliot for traffic signal detector loops R-167-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Amend agreement for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project funding and date R-166-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project, increasing the total project funding to $7,227,492.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2028. (Council Districts 2, 3, and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Amend agreement for Liberty Street Multimodal Project funding and completion date R-165-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the total project funding to $2,332,342.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2026. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study. R-156-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional services for the Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $598,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. R-155-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $465,028.50 for the North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve agreement for Tazewell Pike Corridor Study R-141-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct the Tazewell Pike Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-140-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,583,319.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-134-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project R-127-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project R-126-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Contract for Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road intersection design R-78-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide professional design services for the Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $153,240.00 (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Contract for 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update consulting services R-77-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $158,596.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026	Apply for $3,125,000 federal BUILD grant for Knoxville Area Transit R-54-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program in the amount of $3,125,000.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026	Amend Whaley Construction sidewalk contract, adding $62,685.60 and extending deadline R-51-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,685.60 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,055,180.60 and extending the date of completion to February 28, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026	Approve $5,020,000 contract with Rogers Group for 2026 Resurfacing Phase I R-50-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,020,000.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase I Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026	Approve $419,400 engineering contract with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge replacement R-49-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $419,400.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Agreement with Progression Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-32-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Agreement with Davis H. Elliot for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-31-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	Agreement with Stansell Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-30-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026	TDOT agreement for E Magnolia Avenue resurfacing improvements R-29-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250307 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $109,563.00 for replacement of stamped crosswalks, addition of green bike lane markings, and upgrading traffic signal detection as part of the E Magnolia Avenue (State Route-1) Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-2-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026	Close portion of Eleanor Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-1-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for Guardrail Replacement Program R-270-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 29, 2026

Approve agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for Guardrail Replacement Program R-269-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank R-263-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations. Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System R-262-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs. Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 15, 2026

Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-258-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding R-235-2026 — 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 $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement R-225-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2026

Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project R-224-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Motion to amend:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal loops R-168-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Davis H. Elliot for traffic signal detector loops R-167-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Amend agreement for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project funding and date R-166-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project, increasing the total project funding to $7,227,492.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2028. (Council Districts 2, 3, and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Amend agreement for Liberty Street Multimodal Project funding and completion date R-165-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the total project funding to $2,332,342.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2026. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study. R-156-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional services for the Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $598,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. R-155-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $465,028.50 for the North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve agreement for Tazewell Pike Corridor Study R-141-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct the Tazewell Pike Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-140-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,583,319.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-134-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project R-127-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project R-126-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Contract for Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road intersection design R-78-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide professional design services for the Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $153,240.00 (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Contract for 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update consulting services R-77-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $158,596.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 17, 2026

Apply for $3,125,000 federal BUILD grant for Knoxville Area Transit R-54-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program in the amount of $3,125,000.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 17, 2026

Amend Whaley Construction sidewalk contract, adding $62,685.60 and extending deadline R-51-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,685.60 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,055,180.60 and extending the date of completion to February 28, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 17, 2026

Approve $5,020,000 contract with Rogers Group for 2026 Resurfacing Phase I R-50-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,020,000.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase I Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 17, 2026

Approve $419,400 engineering contract with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge replacement R-49-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $419,400.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Agreement with Progression Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-32-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Agreement with Davis H. Elliot for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-31-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

Agreement with Stansell Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance R-30-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 3, 2026

TDOT agreement for E Magnolia Avenue resurfacing improvements R-29-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250307 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $109,563.00 for replacement of stamped crosswalks, addition of green bike lane markings, and upgrading traffic signal detection as part of the E Magnolia Avenue (State Route-1) Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-2-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 6, 2026

Close portion of Eleanor Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-1-2026 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Matthew DeBardelaben’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

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