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Nick Pavlis’s votes on Parks & community

78 recorded votes: 67 aye · 11 absent

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Meeting Agenda item Nick Pavlis’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
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
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
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 →
Absent 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 →
Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company O-62-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for children's theatre program O-59-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project O-58-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-57-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project R-125-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance O-55-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips O-52-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair O-51-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project R-91-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00. Parks & community Item history →
Absent * Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event O-34-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event. Parks & community Item history →
Absent * Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs O-33-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls. Parks & community Item history →
Absent * Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project O-31-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project. Parks & community Item history →
Absent * Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016
Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. R-496-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
Authorize pilot program for community gardens on city property R-470-2016 — A Resolution to authorize a pilot program to allow community gardens on property owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →
Absent * Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016
License agreement with Clinch River Brewing for patio use of Krutch Park Extension R-469-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clinch River Brewing, LLC for use of a portion of the Krutch Park Extension as a patio area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 5-0-0-3
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Apply for and accept US Lacrosse Foundation grant for girls' youth lacrosse team. R-436-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $5,000.00, with no required local match, from the US Lacrosse Foundation to fund development of an inner-city girl’s youth lacrosse team.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park. R-429-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $116,060.00 to rehabilitate pipes at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec for Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon sponsorship. O-157-2016 — 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 2016 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016
Accept donation of property at 411 Highland Hills Road for City park R-373-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the property owners of Forest Heights for the donation of a parcel of property located at 411 Highland Hills Road to be used as a City park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits liquor license R-356-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $10,000 to Great Schools Partnership for community schools O-107-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward West View Elementary and Northwest Middle community schools.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $500 to Knoxville Symphony Society for in-school performances O-108-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $300 to Beaumont Magnet Academy for theater arts equipment O-109-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward equipment for a new theater arts class.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $500 to Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-110-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $800 to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for AC unit O-111-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of an air-conditioning unit.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Saunders) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Appropriate $250 to Ijams Nature Center for Meadow Lark Music Festival O-112-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Meadow Lark Music Festival.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016 Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-357-2016 — A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 5, 2016
Emergency Ordinance appropriating funds for Challenge Grant Award Program. O-106-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,050.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016
Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Appreciate Legacy Parks Foundation donation of 68.5 acres for Parks and Recreation R-348-2015 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 68.5 acres of property on Cherokee Trail at River Bluff to be used for Parks and Recreation purposes, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-198-2015 — Ordinance No. O-198-2015 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 the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. O-197-2015 — Ordinance No. O-197-2015 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 Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation O-196-2015 — Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project R-313-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-194-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park O-160-2015 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp O-167-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program O-166-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. O-165-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival O-163-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees O-162-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming. R-164-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation. R-163-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014
Apply for and accept grant for green space/garden amenities R-400-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in the amount of $40,000.00, with no local match, and if such application is approved, to accept such a grant award to support the installation of green space and garden amenities at Parks and Recreational facilities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 27, 2014
Appreciate T.J. Keller and accept property donation. R-182-2014 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to T.J. Keller for the donation of property located at 0 Jourolman Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014
Resolution appreciating Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park. R-141-2014 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Aslan Foundation for the donation of an approximately 1/2 acre parcel of property adjacent to Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the new park entranceway and additional greenspace for the park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014
Resolution authorizing application for Recreational Trails Program Grant. R-140-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the 2014 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Recreational Trails Program Grant, in the amount of $200,000.00 with a City match of $50,000.00, to be used to extend the Sarah Moore Greene Trail from the Sarah Moore Greene Elementary Magnet School to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, and if such application is approved, to accept such grant.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013
Authorize contract with Foundation Systems Engineering for greenway wall R-319-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a design services, quality control testing and observation services contract with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. for the proposed gunite and anchor system at the Will Skelton Greenway gabion retaining wall.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013
Appropriate $2,500 for mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue O-184-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Community Design Center for painting a mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
File grant application for Tree Planting on Public Lands Program. R-225-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry for a Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Tree Planting on Public Lands Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and, if approved, to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association for waterway trash removal. R-224-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways along Volunteer Landing for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for greenway corridor feasibility assessment. R-223-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C., for professional preliminary engineering and design services to create a feasibility assessment report for several greenway corridors in the City for an amount not to exceed $197,900.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. O-95-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Knoxville Zoological Gardens for solar systems. R-372-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-07-0141 between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc., so as to allow for the sublease of roof tops to host solar energy systems.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Authorize Mayor to request PBA for project management services for viewing platform. R-366-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to perform project management services for construction of a new viewing platform at the West Hills Tennis Facility, in an amount not to exceed $43,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance appropriating $1,500 from Parks Dept. to Community Shares for youth program O-212-2012 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Community Shares, acting as fiscal agent for the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization, to be utilized toward the purchase of uniforms and helmets for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code composition and responsibilities of Public Arts Committee O-202-2012 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article XI, Section 2-1112 of the Knoxville City Code regarding the composition and the responsibilities of the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012 Resolution granting pension to Terry L. Bingham R-338-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $615.10 per month to Terry L. Bingham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Resolution granting pension to Michael L. Davis R-339-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,494.31 per month to Michael L. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Resolution granting pension to Michael P. Armstrong R-340-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,992.17 per month to Michael P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Resolution granting pension to Charles B. Harrell R-341-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,963.89 per month to Charles B. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Resolution granting pension to Michael V. Wilson R-342-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,125.03 per month to Michael V. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Resolution granting pension to Mamosa Foster R-343-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $378.79 per month to Mamosa Foster, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,750 to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc. O-213-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc., to benefit their state-approved Title 1 Supplemental Educational Services Provides, A 1 Learning Connections.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,600 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club O-214-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club an affiliate of Southern Off Road Bicycle Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis & Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Emergency Ordinance appropriating $800 to East Tennessee Community Design Center O-215-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Forest Heights Homeowners Association.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Fort Sanders Community Development Corp. O-216-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012 Emergency Ordinance appropriating $138.53 to Legacy Parks Foundation O-217-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $138.53 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation serving as fiscal agent on behalf of certain initiatives related to the Urban Wilderness Arts & Trade District.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 2, 2012
Authorize change order for tennis clubhouse at West Hills Community Park R-274-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Change Order to the Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Venture Builders LLC in order to revise the scope of work and extend the date of completion of the tennis clubhouse at West Hills Community Park, so as to increase the contract price by $1,782.75 for a new contract total price of $394,880.75.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 2, 2012
Appropriate $1,500.00 to Knoxville Area Youth Alliance for youth programs O-184-2012 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department Funds and donating same to Knoxville Area Youth Alliance, Inc. to be utilized to pay the baseball and softball program fees for inner city disadvantaged youth.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 2, 2012
Appropriate $1,400.00 to Community Shares for green jobs O-188-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares acting as fiscal agent for the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development organization, toward the project to create and sustain green jobs for certain Knoxville at-risk youth.(Requested by Council Members Palmer, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 2, 2012
Appropriate $1,450.00 to Community Shares for youth programs O-187-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares acting as fiscal agent for the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development organization, toward the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner City Youth programs.(Requested by Council Members Palmer, Brown, Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 2, 2012
Appropriate $250.00 to Eternal Life's Restoration Outreach O-186-2012 — 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 Eternal Life's Restoration Outreach to be utilized toward Thanksgiving baskets for senior citizen's in the low-income community.(Requested by Council Member Brown) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 2, 2012
Appropriate $250.00 to Knoxville Dance Project, Inc. O-185-2012 — 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 Dance Project, Inc., to be utilized toward direct program needs of the organization.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize amendment to agreement with Venture Builders LLC for tennis clubhouse. R-218-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Venture Builders LLC in order to revise the scope of work and extend the date of completion of the tennis clubhouse at West Hills Community Park, so as to increase the contract price by $23,098.00 for a new contract total price of $393,098.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012
Authorize contract with L.B. Services for Inskip Ballfield Restoration. R-214-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with L.B. Services for the Inskip Ballfield - Second Creek Restoration Project, No. 12B-D-0514, for an amount not to exceed $117,138.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
Accept grant for senior citizen job training R-199-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant from Senior Service America, Inc. in the amount of $92,748.00, with a City match of $12,157.00, to provide training services for low-income senior citizens so they can gain marketable skills that may lead to employment.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012 Amend Resolution R-177-2012 regarding Richard Godfrey's pension R-201-2012 — A Resolution amending Resolution No. R-177-2012 to correct the years of credited service and to reflect the corrected monthly pension benefit of $2,223.38 to Richard Godfrey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Grant pension to Leland Waddell R-202-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $305.37 per month to Leland Waddell, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Grant pension to Constance Cole R-203-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $312.52 per month to Constance Cole, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Grant pension to Charles A. Flemmings R-204-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,644.18 per month to Charles A. Flemmings, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Grant pension to Edwin S. Hedgepeth R-205-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $577.63 per month to Edwin S. Hedgepeth, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Grant pension to Barbara Burnett R-206-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $94.25 per month to Barbara Burnett, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $500 to Girl Talk, Inc. O-127-2012 — 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 Girl Talk, Inc., to be utilized toward direct program needs of the Organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $2,000 to Knoxville Botanical Gardens O-128-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum to be utilized toward the Service Building Roof Project.(Requested by Council Members Palmer, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair & Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $1,000 to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. O-129-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the Meadow Lark Festival Event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $125 to 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, Inc. O-130-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $125.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as sponsorship support toward the Annual Fundraiser, Casey C. Jones Golf Tournament.(Requested by Council Member Brown) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $1,000 to Redeeming Hope Ministries, Inc. O-131-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Redeeming Hope Ministries, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Palmer, Campen, Stair & Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $500 to Project 2000, Inc. O-132-2012 — 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 2000, Inc., to be utilized toward early childhood Environmental Recycling Education.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Palmer) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012 Appropriate $650 to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. O-133-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward the Elston Turner Summer Basketball Camp to benefit Inner City Disadvantaged Youth.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 29, 2012
Lease property for public access to Tennessee River R-152-2012 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to lease property located on the northern side of Langford Avenue in order to provide the public temporary access to the Tennessee River for non- motorized boats.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds to Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program O-86-2012 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department's Drug Prevention Enforcement Fund and donating same to the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Police Department) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-71-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc., acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Avenue Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Knox County Public Library Summer Festival O-70-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library, as financial support toward the Summer2012, Children's Festival of Reading Event.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Appropriate funds for Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation O-68-2012 — 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 Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing Garden and Landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Council Member Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Contract with Venture Builders LLC for West Hills Tennis Clubhouse R-28-2012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Venture Builders LLC for the Construction of a New Tennis Clubhouse at West Hills Community Park in the Amount of $370,000.00 with the City Funding $220,000.00 and the Remainder Being Funded by a Donation Received from the Greater Knoxville Tennis Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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