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Tommy Smith’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions · in 2024

32 recorded votes: 32 aye

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Dec 10, 2024
Authorize agreement with The Capitol Strategy Group for governmental relations R-351-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. and Kim Adkins, on behalf of The Capitol Strategy Group, LLC, in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 26, 2024
Award Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds R-326-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 12, 2024
Affirm Knox County's provision of emergency ambulance services R-310-2024 — A Resolution affirming Knox County's Provision of Emergency Ambulance Services within the municipal limits of the City of Knoxville in Accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-61-102(d).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 1209 Forest Avenue R-248-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Joseph S. Key II for one parcel of property located at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $131,100.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 17, 2024
Authorize grant application for $145,000 for Emergency Management Agency R-244-2024 — 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 $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2025.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Broadband Ready Community designation documents R-237-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to have the City of Knoxville designated as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tennessee Public Chapter 228, 4-3-709.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license R-226-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee R-227-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell R-228-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer R-229-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson R-230-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman R-231-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel R-232-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs R-233-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 3, 2024 Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts R-234-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for senior centers equipment and services R-225-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for equipment, supplies and services for senior centers.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 20, 2024
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for $3.8M TDOT grant for transit operating assistance R-224-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,810,600.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Application for HUD Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant R-217-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant in an amount up to $4,600,000.00, with a required local match in an amount up to $400,000.00, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Application for HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds R-216-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for approval from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to use Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds in the amount of $1,823,342.00, or in such other amounts as may be beneficial to the City, with a required local match in the amount of $3,916.00 to be paid by the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability, and, if approved, to accept the said funds and distribute the same to local subrecipients.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions street outreach R-215-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide street outreach services, in an amount not to exceed $50,034.00 from HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 6, 2024
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant R-214-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,131.00 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the provision of rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training R-199-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $350,000.00 with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 23, 2024
Accept Homeland Security grant for multi-factor authentication software R-198-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a subrecipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $50,000.00 pursuant to the 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software which will protect the City's network from unauthorized access.(Requested by Information Technology) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-195-2024 — A Resolution approving the Western Heights Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Hazmat radioactive source identification grant R-194-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $20,300.00 in grant funds as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase equipment and supplies to identify radioactive sources for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds R-187-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,300.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Apply for EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant 11-r — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount up to $20,000,000.00, with no local match required, to support disadvantaged communities with resiliency when disasters strike.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 25, 2024
Authorize memorandum of understanding with Knox County for KEMA grant funds R-168-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military to maintain KEMA's capability to respond during Department of Energy (DOE) emergencies.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 25, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #34 for a wine license R-163-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market, Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #34 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4293 for a wine license R-164-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4293 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Grant pension to Knoxville Police Department employee Clayton L. Madison R-165-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,001.19 per month to Clayton L. Madison, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Amend City Code to modify self-service beer permit requirements for hotels O-83-2024 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-69(C) of the Knoxville City Code so as to modify the self-service beer permit requirements for businesses subject to hotel occupancy taxes.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Rider) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Close unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue O-84-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from E Depot Avenue to E Magnolia Avenue as it runs within City Block 07222, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Close unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike O-85-2024 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from McNutt Road to Sevierville Pike as it runs within City Block 29900, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU to C-G-1 O-86-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4657 Old Broadway from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Jimmy Brinias, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 1405 Rickard Drive from O to RN-1 O-87-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1405 Rickard Drive from O (Office) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Manuel Cardoza, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Rezone 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 to RN-2 O-88-2024 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 618 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jason C Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-G-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 25, 2024 Add Historic Overlay district zoning to 810 Clinch Avenue O-89-2024 — An Ordinance to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to a portion of property located at 810 Clinch Avenue, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-M-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 11, 2024
Submit 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-156-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2024-2025 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 & Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Apply for and accept Communities Sparking Investment grant R-147-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy grant from the the United States Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, in an amount of up to $3,600,000.00 with a local match of 5%, to be covered by a community partnership with East Tennessee Clean Fuels to provide funding for programs that would deliver direct local community benefits regarding energy efficiency and clean energy projects for disadvantaged communities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Award Historic Preservation Program grant funds R-143-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $247,855.00 in Historic Preservation Program grant funds to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Authorize agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center R-142-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center to provide historical preservation, research, education, and programming reflecting Black and African-American experiences and culture in the Knoxville area, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 with the option to extend the terms of the Agreement for up to three additional one-year periods under the same conditions.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 14, 2024
Authorize agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour LLP for legal services R-131-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour, LLP to provide professional legal services to the KTA Board and K-Trans Management, Inc. for a period of three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2024
Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for Sexual Assault Center funding R-126-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 16, 2024
Adopt One Year Plan 2024 prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-48-2024 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Mar 5, 2024
Amend and reinstate Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan R-84-2024 — A Resolution to amend and reinstate the Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan dated January 10, 2024, per Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-58-101 et seq.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Feb 6, 2024
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Knox County CAC for youth homelessness program funding. R-62-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide funding for compensation of one full-time youth community engagement coordinator and four or five part-time positions for young adults with lived experience of homelessness to assist the Continuum of Care in the planning process of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning activities, in an amount not to exceed $53,300.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to seek and accept NLC grant for economic opportunity expansion R-30-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding in an amount of up to $15,000.00 with no required matching funds, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Safety & Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Fair Housing Equity Plan development R-19-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Solutions Collaborative, LLC to develop an Assessment of Furthering Fair Housing Equity Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $37,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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