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Tommy Smith’s votes split votes

93 recorded votes: 79 aye · 12 no · 2 absent

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Nov 16, 2021
Execute interlocal agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-366-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal project agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Economic & Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-1-2-1
Split
Nov 16, 2021
Authorize agreement with United Way for COVID-19 recovery grants R-364-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to provide an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to administer a grant program to support local non-profits that are providing direct services to help Knoxville residents respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Rezone property at 0 Kingwood Road to RN-4 7-A-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Van Smith Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A- 21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Kingwood Road 7-A-21-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend North City Sector Plan for 0 Kingwood Road 7-A-21-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-2) (File No. 7- A-21-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 19, 2021
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Oct 5, 2021
Resolution: Approve Preliminary Plan for multi-use stadium/mixed-use development R-324-2021 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for a multi-use stadium/mixed-use planned development for property located at 601 E Jackson Avenue, 0 E Jackson Avenue [3 properties], 501 E Jackson Avenue, 205 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street [2 properties], 400 E Jackson Avenue, 651 Willow Avenue, 501 Willow Avenue, 650 Willow Avenue, 107 Randolph Street, 702 E Jackson Avenue and 401 Georgia Street, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional, design, and use standards, subject to 8 conditions, Doug Kirchhofer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-21-PD) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 7, 2021
Approve amendment to Southwest County Sector Plan for 9608 Westland Drive 7-B-21-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Dean Preston Smith for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for a portion of the property located at 9608 Westland Drive, leaving any existing special purpose and overlay land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (File No. 7-B-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Acquire property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave R-284-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue (Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016), believed to be owned by Carol K. Porier, at an estimated cost of $144,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to allow volunteers to serve beer at major events O-107-2021 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Confirm Mayor's initial appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-280-2021 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's initial appointments to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance allowing volunteers to serve beer at major events. amending Article II of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Co-Response Team program. R-276-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to continue and expand the Knoxville Co-Response Team program, in an amount not to exceed $380,000.00 per year.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2021
Create African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appoint members R-255-2021 — A Resolution creating the African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appointing its members.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 29, 2021
Approve FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-88-2021 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 29, 2021
Postpone Resolutions 11-ab and 11-ac to August 10, 2021 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolutions 11-ab and 11-ac to the August 10, 2021 meeting
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
Jun 15, 2021
Approve and adopt FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program File No. 5-A-21-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Acquire property at 421 Oakcrest Road Resolution No. R-192-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 421 Oakcrest Road (Parcel ID No. 068-DJ-009), believed to be owned by Mary Norene Bogart, Emma Frances Bogart and Lois Virginia Bogart, at an estimated cost of $68,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Approve PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC at 912 S Gay St Resolution No. R-176-2021 — A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax ("PILOT") transaction with BNA Associates, LLC with respect to certain property located at 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 18, 2021
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 O-58-2021 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize submission of 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-142-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to transfer property on Hannah Avenue to Emerald Charter Schools R-141-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property located on Hannah Avenue at Carrick Street to Emerald Charter Schools.(Requested by Finance Department) Schools
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-138-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within twelve tracts of real property as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project for a total amount not to exceed $575,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to rezone property at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 District O-57-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District 12-d — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers O-56-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention R-118-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment R-116-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Rezone 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 2-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Rezone 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 2-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 23, 2021
Ordinance: Waterfront Drive improvements 9-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 8300 E Walker Springs Lane from Office Park to Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Appeal of rezoning denial for 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance approving an appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC of Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) for property located at 8002 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize agreement with AT&T for City attachments on utility poles R-361-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with AT&T allowing the City to maintain certain attachments on AT&T utility poles for an estimated annual cost of $212,621.88 .(Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 15, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 O-175-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Dec 1, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21. O-57-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: restrict beer sale/consumption hours by jurisdiction O-169-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-32 of the Knoxville City Code to provide that the hours for sale and consumption of beer on premises may be restricted further by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify beer permittee compliance with state/local orders O-168-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-73(c) of the Knoxville City Code to clarify that beer permittees must comply with applicable regulations of the State of Tennessee and any other regulatory authority, including executive orders of the Governor, the Tennessee Pledge, and any orders, resolutions or regulations issued by the Knox County Board of Health, the Knox County Health Director, or the Knox County Health Officer.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Amend contract with New Flyer of America for charging infrastructure R-320-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. so as to increase the individual bus price by $29,256.02 and the equipment cost by $9,820.00 to pay for charging rails on each new electric bus and the installation of more extensive charging infrastructure at the KAT facility.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Rezone 4625/4625-B Asheville Hwy from O to C-G-1 O-164-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4625 and 4625-B Asheville Highway from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Carl Lansden / Lansden Landmarks, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 10-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 4625/4625-B Asheville Hwy from O to C-G-1 12-h — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4625 and 4625-B Asheville Highway from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Carl Lansden / Lansden Landmarks, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 10-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program R-315-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County for participation in the School Violence Prevention Program as part of the COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades in an amount not to exceed $464,624.00, which includes a 25% match from Knox County.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Zoning Code re: max sign area in Office Park District O-161-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 20, 2020
Amend sign area limitations in Office Park District 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Oct 20, 2020
Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks and Open Space District O-154-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Add pre-school/kindergarten as special use in Parks/Open Space District 9-A-20-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add pre-school/kindergarten as a special use in the Parks and Open Space Zoning District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Name part of Morningside Park "BlueCross Healthy Place" R-292-2020 — A Resolution to add the name "BlueCross Healthy Place at Morningside Park" to a portion of Morningside Park.(Requested by Chairperson Rider and Vice Mayor McKenzie) Parks & community
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Authorize quitclaim deed for 2226 Riverside Drive R-286-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Lloyd Edward Owens for one parcel of property located at 2226 Riverside Drive, Parcel ID No. 094-FD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 6, 2020
Motion to add public forum to beginning of agenda Motion to add a public forum to the beginning of the agenda
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution authorizing Industrial Development Board to accept payments in lieu of taxes from Greystar Development East, LLC R-278-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Greystar Development East, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 2120 and 2112 Cumberland Avenue, 817 South 21st Street, and 2101, 2109, 2113 and 2119 Lake Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 2724 Western Avenue from OS to C-G-1 (General Commercial) O-141-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial O-140-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to amend Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial O-139-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Aug 11, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 O-118-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Tommy Smith’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Jul 28, 2020
Amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 14, 2020
Suspend rules to limit public forum speakers to three minutes each suspend the rules to limit the speakers to three minutes each
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 30, 2020
Approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget O-108-2020 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 30, 2020
Support Mayor's appointment of David Gillette to Neighborhood Advisory Council R-190-2020 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of David Gillette to the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-2-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget 12-b — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to execute agreement with Salvation Army for COVID-19 emergency shelters R-174-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command for $84,052.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus and City of Knoxville Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend City Code to reestablish Human Resources Department O-102-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Capital and Operating Budgets to transfer funds O-101-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 2, 2020
Amend Knoxville City Code to reestablish a Human Resources Department 12-b — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 2, 2020
Call on U.S. Congress to appropriate funds for the United States Postal Service R-154-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to support the appropriation of $25 billion and sufficient additional funds over time to sustain the United States Postal Service.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-1-3-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with TDOT for UT area traffic signal improvements R-144-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements for the University of Tennessee area for an estimated project cost not to exceed $2,964,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19 R-141-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution approving appeal of BZA denial for zoning interpretation at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Destin A. LeBlanc of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of an appeal of the interpretation of the City Zoning Administrator regarding permitted uses in the former C-6 zoning district, located at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike. (BZA File 4-C-20-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 6-3-0-0
Split Failed
May 19, 2020
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 O-73-2020 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Rezone property at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H district 12-v — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-u — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve sector plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021 12-b — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020 O-67-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 21, 2020
Authorize Mayor to award $642,752 in Historic Preservation Grants R-110-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department) Parks & community
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Apr 21, 2020
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2019/2020 O-56-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 7, 2020
Rezone property at 920 Oak Grove Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 920 Oak Grove Lane, Parcel ID 121 GG 019 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-3) (File No. 3-E-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Amend zoning code for bus parking and I-MU district use. 2-A-20-OA — a. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11, to revise standards for parking buses in residential districts and Article 9 to revise Table 9-1 to identify two-family dwellings as permitted use in the I-MU District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Approve agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping for Lakeshore Park. R-81-2020 — l. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $80,000.00. Parks & community
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant. R-78-2020 — i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $337,500.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $112,500.00, for a total grant amount of $450,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. Public safety
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Bike Park R-68-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0203 with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park, increasing the contract amount by $35,000.00 for a new contract total of $684,472.00 and extending the date of completion to May 15, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split

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