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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Jan 10, 2023
Confirming the reappointment of three members to the Community Television Board of Directors R-6-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Michael Giles and Andrew Gene Thomas to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments
Motion to amend:Adopted —
Jan 10, 2023
Confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Community Television Board of Directors R-5-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Confirming the appointment of John Schwartz to the Board of Environmental Appeals R-4-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of John Schwartz to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023 Resolution granting a pension to Bradley L. Miller of the Fire Department R-1-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,356.42 per month to Bradley L. Miller, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 10, 2023 Resolution granting a pension to Peggy A. Auel of the general government R-2-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,996.36 per month to Peggy A. Auel, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 10, 2023 Resolution granting a pension to Billy J. Long of the general government R-3-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,410.19 per month to Billy J. Long, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jan 10, 2023
Approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Motion to refer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 18, 2022
Emergency appropriation of $5,000 to Wesley House Community Center for youth services O-139-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Wesley House Community Center to support its ongoing efforts to empower and serve the youth of the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-477 of the Knoxville City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday and for related purposes.(Requested by Department of Human Resources)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts R-326-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for property at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue R-325-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership for property at 2413 Wilson Ave R-324-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 2413 Wilson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NA-029, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Multi-party agreement to fund homelessness prevention case management program R-323-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to fund the Case Management Program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend contract with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement Project R-322-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $89,798.00 for a new contract total of $1,290,260.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Whaley Construction for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III R-321-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III Project for an amount not to exceed $1,140,516.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Design & Construction Services for Baker Creek Pavilion Project R-320-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project in an amount not to exceed $2,667,343.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-319-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse AT&T for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-318-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse AT&T for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $850,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse Knoxville Utilities Board for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-317-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse the Knoxville Utilities Board for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse Comcast for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-316-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse Comcast for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training R-315-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters R-314-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend operating agreement for Volunteer Landing Park and Riverwalk Greenway management R-313-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Operating Agreement Between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, with respect to the management of Volunteer Landing Park and the Riverwalk Greenway.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year R-312-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Rezone properties on Clinton Highway from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential O-138-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Road O-137-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District O-136-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Close unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005, execute quitclaim deeds O-135-2022 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend 2018 Major Road Plan for City of Knoxville and Knox County, Section 1.C O-134-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurial training O-133-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for annual banquet and youth mentoring O-132-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth educational programs O-131-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Permit Police and Fire Chiefs to award items to separating public safety employees O-130-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-724 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Police and Fire Chiefs, in their discretion, to award certain items to public safety employees separating from employment with the City after ten years of service.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Knoxville City Code sections 2-449 and 2-450 to adjust classification and compensation plans O-129-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Failed —
Failed
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Set Certified Tax Rate and amend Tax Rate Ordinance An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jul 26, 2022
Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-235-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $144,082.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 26, 2022
Amend and restate Investment Policy of Pension Board R-234-2022 — A Resolution amending and restating the Investment Policy of the City of Knoxville Pension Board.(Requested by Pension Board) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Lease Fairview Recreation Center R-233-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fairview Recreation Center to the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Lease Fountain City Art Center facility R-232-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fountain City Art Center facility to the Fountain City Art Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Lease Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse R-231-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse to the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute documents to receive payments from Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund R-230-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to enable the City to receive payments from the Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund for qualifying individuals who are delinquent on their Owner Occupied HOME loan payments and/or property taxes.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee for HMIS platform R-229-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $31,140.00 in general funds to support improvements to and continued maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System platform in order to improve data quality.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities for emergency shelter R-228-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for the operation of Samaritan Place’s emergency shelter, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic for services R-227-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach services R-226-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for street outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville for Keys of Hope program R-225-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for its Keys of Hope program, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Approve amendments to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing R-224-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve Substantial Amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution R-129-90 regarding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C R-223-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirteen Million and No/100 Dollars ($13,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022C.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution 2075 regarding Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022 R-222-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eleven Million and No/100 Dollars ($11,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Supplement Resolution 1644 regarding Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022 R-221-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventy-Nine Million and No/100 Dollars ($79,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series OO-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Ave Ramps Replacement Project R-220-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,980.67 for a new contract total of $1,345,884.41 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Stormwater Asset Management Project R-219-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Stormwater Asset Management Project for an initial amount of $800,000.00 with an option to add $1,337,100.00 for a total amount not to exceed $2,137,100.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Enter into Easement Agreement with JAI Properties, LLC R-218-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with JAI Properties, LLC to allow the building located at 2018 Davenport Road to encroach into the public right-of-way of an unnamed alley, which is located between Barber Street and Davenport Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Secure insurance policy with Liberty Mutual R-217-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to secure a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $400,041.00, with the option to renew the policy for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC R-216-2022 — A resolution to amend Resolution No R-176-2021 approving The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox entering 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
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 26, 2022
Change zoning for portion of 0 McElroy Ave from OP to I-MU O-105-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 McElroy Avenue from OP (Office Park) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Change zoning for 1419 Woodbine Ave from RN-2 to RN-4 O-104-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1419 Woodbine Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Michael Williams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Change zoning for 4050 Sutherland Ave from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-103-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4050 Sutherland Avenue from O (Office) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Hand Partnership, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Close portion of Chimney Top Lane O-102-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Chimney Top Lane from its original terminus to a point 65.17 feet to the southwest, subject to 3 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Close portion of North Twenty-Third Street O-101-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of North Twenty-Third Street from its intersection with Donald Lee Derrickson Avenue and Euclid Avenue to its northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Obsidian Development LLC and Rohm and Haas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Close portion of Donald Lee Derrickson Avenue O-100-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Donald Lee Derrickson Avenue between the southeast corner of parcel 094 OC 018 and the western edge of parcels 094 OC 009 and 094 OC 031, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Obsidian Development LLC and Rohm and Haas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds O-99-2022 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 094OC009 and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Obsidian Development LLC and Rohm and Haas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Adopt Alcoa Highway Corridor Study and amend General Plan O-98-2022 — An Ordinance adopting the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study, which amends the Knoxville-Knox County General Plan 2033 and the South County Sector Plan, as modified to exclude the 1.2 acre triangular piece of property at the entrance to Martha Washington Heights (parcel ID 122 OJ 005) from the expansion of the MU-SD, SCO-3 land use designation, Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 6-A-22-CP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend zoning code regarding changeable price signs O-97-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.6.G.1, to read, “Changeable price signs are limited to parcels with a minimum of 250 feet of frontage on the street where the property is addressed,” City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-J-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Update Knoxville Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking O-96-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 11, "Off-Street Parking," to update table headings and numbers, to correct minor scrivener errors, and to clarify requirements to the public, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-I-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Establish requirements for accessory structure location in through lots O-95-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.A.3.d General Regulations for Accessory Structures, to provide requirements regarding how accessory structures may be located in a through lot, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-H-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Correct language referencing detached signs in zoning code O-94-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.4.N.3.c- to correct language to reference detached signs subject to the provisions of Section 13.9.F, instead of 13.9.C, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend animal boarding facility regulations regarding animal count and noise O-93-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.A1.1, by removing the words “five or more dogs and/or cats” and replacing them with the word “animals” and by adding language requiring boarding facilities to provide certification of compliance with the noise ordinance, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Clarify definitions for Animal Care Facility and kennel O-92-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to more clearly define Animal Care Facility-Small Animal by removing "during the day" and to change the definition of kennel to remove the word "dogs" and replace with "animals," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-D-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Add 'Cultural Facility' as special use in residential zoning districts O-91-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add "Cultural Facility" as a special use in the following zoning districts: RN-1, RN-2, RN-3, RN-4, RN-5, RN-6, RN-7, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Allow administrative approval for Level 1 Certificates of Appropriateness O-90-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 16.6.E, to allow for administrative approval of applications for Level 1 Certificates of Appropriateness, for limited projects which meet the adopted Infill Housing design guidelines for the property, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend zoning code to permit Dwelling-Townhouse in I-MU district O-89-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Dwelling-Townhouse as a permitted use in the Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Close portion of Ball Camp Pike 12-c — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jul 26, 2022
Postpone proposed ordinance postpone Ordinance 12-c for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend code for single family and duplex development flexibility 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article I, Section 22.5-4 and Article II, Section 22.5-20 to create greater flexibility for single family and duplex development.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jul 26, 2022
Withdraw proposed ordinance withdraw Ordinance 12-b
Motion to withdraw:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Approve minutes from previous meeting approve the minutes of the July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Appropriate $4,800 for Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. mentorship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Amend classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 7-0-2-0
May 3, 2022
Amend classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to amend:Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
May 3, 2022
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Execute agreement with Waste Connections for trash and recycling hauling R-145-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. (WCI) for the hauling and disposal of trash and recycling from dumpsters and roll-offs located at City facilities and drop-off recycling centers for an estimated annual amount of $410,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for missing individuals program R-144-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept "The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities" grant award of $150,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to protect our vulnerable citizens.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Forensic Unit R-143-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2022 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $700,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Accept additional TDOT grant funding for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements R-142-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept additional TDOT grant funding in the amount of $79,592.00 with a City match of $15,918.40 for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Amend Whaley Construction contract for Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project R-141-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,740.45 for a new contract total of $791,441.95 and extending the date of completion to May 20, 2022(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Amend Duracap Asphalt Paving contract for 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving R-140-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for the 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $72,454.00 for a new contract total of $618,592.48 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Amend Design and Construction contract for 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II R-139-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II, increasing the contract amount by $11,899.35 for a new contract total of $352,699.35 and extending the date of completion to May 15, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Award $194,108.80 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants R-138-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $194,108.80 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 11 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Safety) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Appropriate $5k in Diversity and Equity awards to 5 organizations O-54-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Black Doula Collective, The Women LLC, Black Girls Do Bike, Battlefield Farms and Gardens, and Canvas Can Do Miracles in $1,000.00 Diversity and Equity awards for promoting equity and improved quality of life in Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Appropriate $10k for UUNIK Academy STEAMI Summer Institute O-53-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to support the STEAMI Summer Institute.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Reappoint Chris Oldham to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-137-2022 — A Resolution reappointing Chris Oldham to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee as the Second District representative.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Appoint Wade Seifert to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-136-2022 — A Resolution appointing Wade Seifert to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee as the Third District representative.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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