City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Unanimous

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Aug 4, 2026	Elect Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to Utilities Board R-205-2026 — A Resolution electing Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026	Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026	Approve minutes of July 16, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the July 16, 2026 Workshop	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — 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 (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-204-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award R-203-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant R-202-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department R-201-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard R-199-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for home repair R-198-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to award Affordable Rental Development Fund grant to DGA St. Mary's LP R-197-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA St. Mary’s LP for the development of 67 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1880 Huron Street (Parcel ID No. 081 EH 006 and 0081 EH 01604), as more specifically described herein (Council District 5). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Abacus Hive for budget and accounting services R-196-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026	Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility R-188-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services R-182-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No.C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc., to extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah 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, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026	Approve minutes of June 23, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies O-53-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies O-53-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes	Motion to amend:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Change zoning classification for Hialeah Drive properties to RN-2 5-K-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah 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, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Change zoning classification for 3225 Joyce Avenue to RN-2 5-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure	Motion to amend:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Ordinance to close southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management R-176-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for security system R-175-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,0000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for an updated security system at its Samaritan Place facility. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Community Mediation Center for mediation services R-174-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Mediation Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of eviction mediation services to 300 individuals facing eviction within the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Rapid Re-Housing R-173-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing R-172-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for emergency shelter R-171-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $54,720.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of emergency shelter and essential services through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Homeless General Funds R-170-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless General Funds R-169-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Service and essential services to approximately 45 individuals through the Joy Baker Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal loops R-168-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Authorize agreement with Davis H. Elliot for traffic signal detector loops R-167-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Amend agreement for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project funding and date R-166-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project, increasing the total project funding to $7,227,492.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2028. (Council Districts 2, 3, and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Amend agreement for Liberty Street Multimodal Project funding and completion date R-165-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the total project funding to $2,332,342.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2026. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments	Motion to amend:Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026	Approve minutes of the June 9, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Amend City Code Chapter 7.5 regarding Rules of Procedure. An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63 and 7.5-76. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-163-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Accept AARP Community Challenge grant for Vision Zero goal. R-162-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Community Challenge grant from AARP in an amount of $15,000.00, with no local match required, to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement to lease property for Knoxville Zoo operation. R-161-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. to lease property located at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive in order to supervise, manage and operate the Zoo for an initial term of five (5) years. (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Award funds from Historic Preservation Program for 825 N. Central St. R-160-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Paragon Development L.P., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 825 N. Central Street (Parcel ID: 094DQ033) (Council District 4). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for Festival on the Fourth stage, lighting, and production. R-159-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment for the City’s Festival on the Fourth, in an amount not to exceed $68,500.00 for the first year of the Agreement, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival on the Fourth events in 2027 and 2028, under the same terms and conditions, except that the amount of the Agreement may increase annually based on the CPI Index with a cap of 3.5%. (Council District 6) (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for staff augmentation services. R-157-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study. R-156-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional services for the Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $598,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Authorize agreement for North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. R-155-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $465,028.50 for the North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program. O-50-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Reappoint to City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. R-153-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Gloria Deathridge to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Appoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. R-152-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Fortner to serve as the Second District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Approve appointments to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-151-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointments of Markus Chady, Caryn Hawthorne and Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Confirm reappointment and appointments to Design Review Board. R-150-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Sorensen and appointment of Megan Hatcher Rhodes and Taylor Thompson to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Confirm reappointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee. R-149-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Approve minutes of May 26, 2026 regular meeting. Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026	Approve minutes of May 21, 2026 workshop meeting. Minutes of the May 21, 2026 Workshop	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Concord Liquor and Wine A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nidhiksh Liquor and Wine LLC. d/b/a Concord Liquor and Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City (Council District 5). (Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #35 R-147-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #35 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 2). (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Accept HIDTA grant for Police Department overtime R-146-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $109,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Accept grant for Fire Department PPE R-145-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Thompson Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Award Historic Preservation & Facade Improvement funds R-144-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $117,790.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, Inc., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 760 Stone Street (Parcel ID: 094DP005). (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	6-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve agreement with SCU Bus Lines for transportation services R-142-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for an annual contract amount not to exceed $70,000.00 per year, plus approved annual escalation capped at 3.5% annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve agreement for Tazewell Pike Corridor Study R-141-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct the Tazewell Pike Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-140-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,583,319.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve alcoholic beverage sales plan for multiuse stadium R-139-2026 — A Resolution approving the Facility geographic diagram and general plan for Boyd Sports, LLC and Boyd Property Development, LLC (“Boyd Sports”) for the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer around the multiuse stadium as it is defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102(30)(SSSSSSSSSS). (Council District 6) (Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve appeal for variances at 505 Woodlawn Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Mary Carter of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of variances to (1) decrease the minimum required interior side setback for a detached accessory structure from 5 ft. to 0.16 ft. per Article 10.3.A.5, and (2) increase the maximum allowed height for a detached accessory structure from 18' to 21'-4" per Article 10.3.A.4, in a RN-1 zoning district for property located at 505 Woodlawn Pike. RN-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. Parcel ID 109JC03001. BZA File # BZA-26-0018. (Council District 1) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for 1119 Dutch Valley Drive to RN-3 O-49-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for 2011-2013 Highland Ave to RN-7 O-48-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for 1019 E. Emerald Ave to INST O-47-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-46-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-45-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for 4601-4605 Western Ave to C-H-1 O-44-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Western Ave property O-43-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Ave property O-42-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for 0 Ailor Ave to I-H O-41-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave property O-40-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave O-39-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for Richmond Ave property to RN-2 O-38-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Elect Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to Utilities Board R-205-2026 — A Resolution electing Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 4, 2026

Approve minutes of July 16, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the July 16, 2026 Workshop

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — 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 (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-204-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award R-203-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant R-202-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department R-201-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard R-199-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for home repair R-198-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to award Affordable Rental Development Fund grant to DGA St. Mary's LP R-197-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA St. Mary’s LP for the development of 67 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1880 Huron Street (Parcel ID No. 081 EH 006 and 0081 EH 01604), as more specifically described herein (Council District 5). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Abacus Hive for budget and accounting services R-196-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2026

Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility R-188-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services R-182-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No.C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc., to extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah 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, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 7, 2026

Approve minutes of June 23, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies O-53-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies O-53-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes

Motion to amend:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Change zoning classification for Hialeah Drive properties to RN-2 5-K-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah 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, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Change zoning classification for 3225 Joyce Avenue to RN-2 5-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure

Motion to amend:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance to close southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management R-176-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for security system R-175-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,0000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for an updated security system at its Samaritan Place facility. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Community Mediation Center for mediation services R-174-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Mediation Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of eviction mediation services to 300 individuals facing eviction within the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Rapid Re-Housing R-173-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing R-172-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for emergency shelter R-171-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $54,720.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of emergency shelter and essential services through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Homeless General Funds R-170-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless General Funds R-169-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Service and essential services to approximately 45 individuals through the Joy Baker Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal loops R-168-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Authorize agreement with Davis H. Elliot for traffic signal detector loops R-167-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Amend agreement for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project funding and date R-166-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project, increasing the total project funding to $7,227,492.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2028. (Council Districts 2, 3, and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Amend agreement for Liberty Street Multimodal Project funding and completion date R-165-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the total project funding to $2,332,342.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2026. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments

Motion to amend:Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 23, 2026

Approve minutes of the June 9, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Amend City Code Chapter 7.5 regarding Rules of Procedure. An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63 and 7.5-76. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-163-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Accept AARP Community Challenge grant for Vision Zero goal. R-162-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Community Challenge grant from AARP in an amount of $15,000.00, with no local match required, to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement to lease property for Knoxville Zoo operation. R-161-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. to lease property located at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive in order to supervise, manage and operate the Zoo for an initial term of five (5) years. (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Award funds from Historic Preservation Program for 825 N. Central St. R-160-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Paragon Development L.P., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 825 N. Central Street (Parcel ID: 094DQ033) (Council District 4). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for Festival on the Fourth stage, lighting, and production. R-159-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment for the City’s Festival on the Fourth, in an amount not to exceed $68,500.00 for the first year of the Agreement, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival on the Fourth events in 2027 and 2028, under the same terms and conditions, except that the amount of the Agreement may increase annually based on the CPI Index with a cap of 3.5%. (Council District 6) (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for staff augmentation services. R-157-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study. R-156-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional services for the Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $598,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Authorize agreement for North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. R-155-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $465,028.50 for the North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program. O-50-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Reappoint to City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. R-153-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Gloria Deathridge to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Appoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. R-152-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Fortner to serve as the Second District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Approve appointments to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-151-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointments of Markus Chady, Caryn Hawthorne and Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Confirm reappointment and appointments to Design Review Board. R-150-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Sorensen and appointment of Megan Hatcher Rhodes and Taylor Thompson to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Confirm reappointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee. R-149-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Approve minutes of May 26, 2026 regular meeting. Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 9, 2026

Approve minutes of May 21, 2026 workshop meeting. Minutes of the May 21, 2026 Workshop

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Concord Liquor and Wine A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Nidhiksh Liquor and Wine LLC. d/b/a Concord Liquor and Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City (Council District 5). (Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #35 R-147-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Inc. d/b/a KenJo Market #35 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 2). (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Accept HIDTA grant for Police Department overtime R-146-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $109,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Accept grant for Fire Department PPE R-145-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Thompson Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Award Historic Preservation & Facade Improvement funds R-144-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $117,790.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, Inc., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 760 Stone Street (Parcel ID: 094DP005). (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

6-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve agreement with SCU Bus Lines for transportation services R-142-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for an annual contract amount not to exceed $70,000.00 per year, plus approved annual escalation capped at 3.5% annually. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve agreement for Tazewell Pike Corridor Study R-141-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct the Tazewell Pike Corridor Study in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-140-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,583,319.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve alcoholic beverage sales plan for multiuse stadium R-139-2026 — A Resolution approving the Facility geographic diagram and general plan for Boyd Sports, LLC and Boyd Property Development, LLC (“Boyd Sports”) for the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer around the multiuse stadium as it is defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102(30)(SSSSSSSSSS). (Council District 6) (Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve appeal for variances at 505 Woodlawn Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Mary Carter of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of variances to (1) decrease the minimum required interior side setback for a detached accessory structure from 5 ft. to 0.16 ft. per Article 10.3.A.5, and (2) increase the maximum allowed height for a detached accessory structure from 18' to 21'-4" per Article 10.3.A.4, in a RN-1 zoning district for property located at 505 Woodlawn Pike. RN-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. Parcel ID 109JC03001. BZA File # BZA-26-0018. (Council District 1) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for 1119 Dutch Valley Drive to RN-3 O-49-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for 2011-2013 Highland Ave to RN-7 O-48-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for 1019 E. Emerald Ave to INST O-47-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-46-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-45-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for 4601-4605 Western Ave to C-H-1 O-44-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Western Ave property O-43-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Ave property O-42-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for 0 Ailor Ave to I-H O-41-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave property O-40-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave O-39-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for Richmond Ave property to RN-2 O-38-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision