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Stephanie Welch’s votes on Budget & taxes

40 recorded votes: 39 aye · 1 recused

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Feb 11, 2020
Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District R-51-2020 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Operating and Capital Budgets O-18-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the FY19/20 Operating and Capital Budgets. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,500 to Carpetbag Theatre Inc. 12-v — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Carpetbag Theatre Inc. to be utilized toward the 30th Annual Youth Theatre Festival.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, & Rider) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,250 to Knoxville Area Urban League 12-u — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Area Urban League, Inc. to be utilized toward the shoes for school event.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $300 to The Muse Knoxville 12-t — 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 the Muse Knoxville to be utilized toward the annual STEAM Carnival.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Metro Drug Coalition 12-s — 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 Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward recovery housing.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-r — 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward Vectorworks software updates and plotter repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to SEEED, Inc. 12-q — 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 SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the career readiness and community engagement training programs.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500 to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee 12-p — 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Lideramos Latino Leadership Conference.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $250 to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alpha Pi Omega Foundation toward the Annual Alfredda C. Delaney Scholarship Brunch event.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 11, 2020
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $200 to Epilepsy Foundation 12-n — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee to be utilized toward purchasing helmets.(Requested by Councilmember Welch) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 12, 2019
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2018-2019 R-59-2019 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC R-44-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2019
Waive City taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-43-2019 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d). Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for funding R-36-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $112,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for weatherization and related repair work to 36 affordable rental units at 4917 Jenkins Road. Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund O-11-2019 — An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund. Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Amend Resolution R-364-2010 regarding PILOT for 36 Market Sq/320 Wall Ave R-372-2018 — A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-364-2010 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from the Gallery Group, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 36 Market Square/320 Wall Avenue, so as to expand the use of the leased premises to allow for any commercial use on the upper floors of the building. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Amend Resolution R-250-2017 regarding PILOT lease for 2223 Cumberland Ave R-371-2018 — A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-250-2017 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC (subsequently assigned to Breckenridge Group Knoxville, Tennessee, LLC), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, so as to clarify language outlined in the PILOT lease defining the project and uses of the property. (Requested by Law Department and Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
File and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency R-368-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2018. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-364-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 412 Mayfield Avenue, Parcel ID No. 123-HA-004, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,800.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $1,250 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala O-149-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center to be utilized toward the 2018 Awards Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon O-148-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $20,000 to SEEED Knox for programs O-147-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) Knox to allow it to continue its programs providing career readiness training for young adults and equipping communities with environmental literacy skills.(Requested by Office of Community Relations) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Appropriate $9,250 to Project GRAD Knoxville for programs O-146-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $9,250.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Project GRAD Knoxville to allow it to continue its College and Career Enrichment Program and "Hands on the Future" paid internship program. (Requested by Office of Community Relations) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Recused Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for Tennessee Theatre Foundation 12-c — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Mayor's Office Grants and Benevolences Fund and donating same to the Tennessee Theatre Foundation to be utilized toward the free public events in celebration of its 90th anniversary.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for Ijams Nature Center fundraiser 12-b — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance donating to Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley O-115-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 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.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Emergency ordinance donating to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Lonsdale Homecoming Committee to be utilized toward the 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Mckenzie, and Stair) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Emergency ordinance donating to Knoxville Symphony Society 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville Schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept Cities for Citizenship Grant R-279-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Cities for Citizenship Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, and if approved, award subgrants to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize grant application for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction R-273-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant in an amount up to $3,600,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action for Homeward Bound Program R-272-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $140,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action for home repair program R-271-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $416,991.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc for Operation Backyard R-270-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $176,990.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for CDBG funding R-269-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $119,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Authorize borrowing up to $17,500,000 via General Obligation Bonds R-137-2018 — An initial Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,500,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds. (Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Award $360k to ECG Martin Mill GP, LLC for affordable housing R-114-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ECG Martin Mill GP, LLC to award $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of twelve affordable housing units to be located at 2712 Martin Mill Pike. (Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Stephanie Welch’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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