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

Filtered · year 2013
Jul 9, 2013
Approve minutes from June 25, 2013. MINUTES FROM JUNE 25, 2013.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriate $750 for GFWC Ossoli Circle Celebration Bench Project. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to GFWC Ossoli Circle to be utilized toward the Celebration Bench Project which places benches in City parks and on City greenways.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Clarify when temporary construction easements require City Council approval. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-806 of the Knoxville City Code so as to clarify that temporary construction easements requiring an expenditure of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less shall not require specific approval by City Council.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability, Purchasing)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for 2010 Cumberland Ave property. R-179-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Campus Investors Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2010 Cumberland Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize KCDC to study Cumberland Corridor redevelopment plan. R-178-2013 — A Resolution authorizing Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to study and prepare a redevelopment and urban renewal plan for the Cumberland Corridor District within the City of Knoxville and to conduct a public hearing regarding the necessity for the adoption of such a redevelopment and urban renewal plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Apply for $400K grant for law enforcement critical situation training. R-177-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $400,000, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to enter into a contract to provide training for law enforcement officers to provide aid in critical situations, evaluate the effectiveness of the training, and purchase the needed equipment for officers receiving training.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Apply for $150K grant for KPD officer safety and wellness EAP. R-176-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $150,000, with no required local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, through the Community Policing Development Grants Program to research, develop, identify, and implement effective practices for an Employee Assistance Program for the Knoxville Police Department, related to officer safety and wellness.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Apply for $240K grant for Family Justice Center model education. R-175-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $240,000 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of a contractor and/or staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize agreement for additional police services at Townview Towers. R-174-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with Wood Properties, Inc., as receiver for Eleven Hundred, LLC to provide additional police services at Townview Towers Apartments.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Authorize agreement with Community Action Committee for Senior Center programs. R-173-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services and recreation programs in the John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Suspend rules for a 5-minute recess. SUSPEND THE RULES OF COUNCIL TO ALLOW A FIVE MINUTE RECESS
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. O-95-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone Francis Road property from A-1 to R-1. O-94-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side Francis Road, north of Bearden View Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, Donald J. Roberts, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-D-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1. O-93-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603 from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend One Year Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office. O-92-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office. O-91-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603, Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone Linden Ave property from C-3 to R-2. O-90-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend One Year Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential. O-89-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of John McCay for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend East City Sector Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential. O-88-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of John A. McCay for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-13-SP)(Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Rezone property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2. O-87-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-13-RZ) Sixth District(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend One Year Plan for property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway. O-86-2013 — An Ordinance approving the request of Hatcher-Hill Properties LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Central Business District for property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adopt City of Knoxville FY 2014-2019 Capital Improvements Program. O-85-2013 — An Ordinance to adopt the City of Knoxville FY 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvements Program. (File No. 4-C-13-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, funeral establishments. O-83-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments within the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013. O-82-2013 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adjust City General Government classification and compensation plans. O-81-2013 — An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Levy tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 general and debt service funds. O-80-2013 — 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriations for fiscal year 2013-2014. O-79-2013 — 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Dispose of consent calendar items. CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adopt agenda. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Approve minutes from May 14, 2013. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 14, 2013.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Rezone Francis Road property from A-1 to R-1 District. 4-D-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side Francis Road, north of Bearden View Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, Donald J. Roberts, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-D-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1 District. 4-E-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1 District. 4-E-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve One Year Plan amendment for Middlebrook Pike property. 4-D-13-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Public Institutional to Office for entire site for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13- PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve One Year Plan amendment for Middlebrook Pike property. 4-D-13-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Public Institutional to Office for entire site for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13- PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve NW County Sector Plan amendment for Middlebrook Pike property. 4-D-13-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for entire site of property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road. Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve NW County Sector Plan amendment for Middlebrook Pike property. 4-D-13-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for entire site of property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road. Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Rezone Linden Ave property from C-3 to R-2 District. 4-C-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve One Year Plan amendment for Linden Ave property from Gen Comm to Med Density. 4-C-13-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of John McCay for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for Linden Ave property. 4-B-13-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of John A. McCay for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-13-SP)(Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Rezone N. Gay St property from C-3 to C-2 District. 4-A-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-13-RZ) Sixth District(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve One Year Plan amendment for N. Gay St property from Gen Comm to CBD. 4-A-13-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Hatcher-Hill Properties LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Central Business District for property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Adopt FY 2014-2019 Capital Improvements Program. 4-C-13-OB — An Ordinance to adopt the City of Knoxville FY 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvements Program. (File No. 4-C-13-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, funeral establishments. 4-A-13-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments within the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013. An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Amend City Code for general government employee classification and compensation. An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Ordinance to levy taxes for FY 2013-2014. 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2013-2014. 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes for S. Gay Street property. R-171-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Hatcher Hill & Associates G.P. payments In lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 620 and 626 S. Gay Street and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Jacob Building Renovations. R-170-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc., for the Jacob Building Electrical Renovations and Facade Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $1,174,000.00.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Suspend rules for additional opposition speaker. Suspend the rules to allow one additional speaker in opposition to speak for five (5) minutes.
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize license agreement with Windstream KDL for fiber optic network. R-169-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver a license agreement with Windstream KDL, Inc. for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within the City of Knoxville’s public rights-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations.(Requested by Department of Information Systems) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Purchase property and easements for Westland Drive Drainage and Bridge Improvements Project. R-168-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a 3,364 square foot tract of real property, a 720 square foot permanent drainage easement and a 1,587 square foot temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 6605 Westland Drive, CLT No. 121IC018, from Stanfill Development Group, LLC, for $12,135.00, as part of the Westland Drive Drainage and Bridge Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize agreement with Twin K Construction for Glenwood Ave Bridge Replacement. R-167-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Twin K Construction Inc., for the Glenwood Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, No. 12A-B-0534, for an amount not to exceed $376,856.40.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize contract with State DOT for Glenwood Avenue Bridge Replacement. R-166-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for replacement of the Glenwood Avenue Bridge through the State of Tennessee Bridge Grant Program.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Project. R-165-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., for construction engineering and inspection services for Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $338,874.04.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize license agreement with State of TN for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Project. R-164-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the State of Tennessee to improve pedestrian access and provide landscape enhancements along the entire right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue from Third Creek to Sixteenth Street, also known as the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize MOU with State DOT for traffic signal at Joe Johnson Dr and University Commons Dr. R-163-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to allow for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 450 (Joe Johnson Drive) and University Commons Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Authorize change order for 2011 Neighborhood Drainage Project. R-162-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-11-0230 with McGill Associates, P.A. for the 2011 Neighborhood Drainage Project to increase the contract price by $24,040.00 for a new contract total of $164,990.00, and extend the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Request MPC consider rezoning Inskip Small Area Plan properties to Low Density Residential. R-161-2013 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the residential properties within the Inskip Small Area Plan located in the City of Knoxville to Low Density Residential District and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Campen) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Request MPC consider rezoning parcels 106 KB 02602 & 106 KB 02603 to Neighborhood Commercial. R-160-2013 — A Resolution respectfully requesting, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-3-304(b)(2), the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the two parcels located at the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road and further known as 106 KB 02602 and 106 KB 02603 located in the City of Knoxville to Neighborhood Commercial and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Honor memory of Jimmie Thacker, Jr. and express condolences. R-159-2013 — A Resolution to honor the memory of Jimmie Thacker, Jr., and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of is passing.(Requested by Councilmembers Brown, Palmer, Saunders, Grieve, Stair, Wallace, and Vice Mayor Pavlis) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Suspend rules for additional public comment on Item 10-a. Suspend rules to allow Mr. King to speak an additional five (5) minutes.
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Suspend rules for public comment on Item 10-a. Suspend Council Rules to allow John King to speak ten (10) minutes on Item 10-a.
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $5,340 for Challenge Grant Award Program projects. O-78-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,340.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Confirm reappointment of Grant K. Barton to Solid Waste Advisory Board. R-158-2013 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Grant K. Barton to the Knox Region Solid Waste Advisory Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Girl Talk, Inc. for program needs. O-77-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc., to be utilized toward direct program needs of the organization.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $150 from Community Improvement Fund to Mount Olive Christian Academies. O-76-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Mount Olive Christian Academies to be utilized toward benefit of the Garden of Discovery Learning Center Educational Institution.(Requested by Council Member Brown) Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Fort Sanders CDC for park. O-75-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Council Members Saunders and Stair) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage for historic place nomination. O-74-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc., to defray certain costs of nominating the Westmoreland Water Wheel, Wheelhouse and Gate Post to the National Register of Historic Places.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $1,050 from Community Improvement Fund to Candora Arts for festival. O-73-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Candora Arts & Heritage Center, Inc., to be utilized toward funding the annual South Knoxville Art and Heritage Festival.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $1,700 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic for services. O-72-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Brown and Saunders) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Appropriate $450 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness patch. O-71-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to create an Urban Wilderness patch that can be earned by hikers, including Boy and Girl Scouts, that hike the various wilderness trails.(Requested by Council Member Stair) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Approve minutes from April 30, 2013 City Council meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 30, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $5,340 for Challenge Grant Award Program. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,340.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing IDB to negotiate PILOT with MAB Knoxville, LLC. R-157-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from MAB Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 603 Main Street and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution approving lease of Langford Ave property for river access. R-156-2013 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to lease property located on the northern side of Langford Avenue for a period of one year in order to provide the public temporary access to the Tennessee River for non-motorized boats.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing agreement to repair Chilhowee Park electrical panels. R-155-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with First Place Finish, Inc., to replace and relocate electrical panels at Chilhowee Park damaged during flooding, for an amount not to exceed $69,985.43.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution to apply for $100k grant for DUI patrol overtime. R-154-2013 — 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 Governor's Highway Safety Office in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution to apply for $35k grant for aggressive driving patrols. R-153-2013 — 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 Governor's Highway Safety Office, in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purpose of funding for overtime pay for additional patrols to identify individuals committing aggressive driving violations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution to apply for $175k grant for forensic unit capacity. R-152-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $175,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program to increase the forensic unit's capacity and reduce the backlog of firearms and latent print examinations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing trade of seized weapons for handguns. R-151-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to trade seized weapons titled in the name of the Knoxville Police Department to Elmer Arms South, LLC, for 200 Sig Sauer .45 caliber handguns and certain other weapons.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing agreement with PBA for surplus city equipment transfer. R-150-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Public Building Authority (PBA) for the transfer of surplus City equipment (two (2) decommissioned utility vehicles and one (1) midsize sedan) for a total price of $13,300.00.(Requested by Department of Finance, Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing change order for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Project. R-149-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. C-09-0105 between the City of Knoxville and Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc., to increase the contract price by $164,934.00 for a new contract total of $2,153,855.00 for completion of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution authorizing Action Plan submission to HUD for housing/community development. R-148-2013 — A Resolution authorizing submission of the 2013-2014 Action Plan to the consolidated plan for housing and community development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Fair Housing Assistance, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution supporting use of One Year Plan for zoning decisions. R-147-2013 — A Resolution expressing its support for the continued use of the One Year Plan in guiding zoning decisions in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Council) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution approving Norwood Homeowners Association appeal on Use on Review. R-142-2013 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Norwood Homeowners Association of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve a Use on Review for a duplex in existing R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, property located on the southwest side of Clover Road, northwest of Bradshaw Garden Drive. (MPC approved 14-1) (File No. 3-A-13-UR) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance rezoning property on Dutch Valley Drive to C-6. O-64-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Dutch Valley Drive, east of Bruhin Road from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Anthony Jerome Walker, Applicant. MPC approved 13-0-2. File No. 3-C-13-RZ. (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance rezoning property on Dutch Valley Drive to R-1A. O-63-2013 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Dutch Valley Drive, west of Plummer Road from O-3 (Office Park) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Leslie L. Gatto and William C. Ball, Applicants. MPC approved 13-0-2. (File No. 3-A-13-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance adopting the 2013 Knoxville One Year Plan. O-62-2013 — An Ordinance to adopt the Knoxville One Year Plan dated 2013 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 3-A-13-OYP)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance amending Executive Branch organizational structure. O-61-2013 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Divisions 2, 3 and 12 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the Organizational Structure of the Executive Branch of City Government.(Requested by Law) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance amending Classification and Compensation Plan for General Government. O-60-2013 — An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for General Government.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution reappointing Brenda Brooks to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board. R-141-2013 — A Resolution reappointing Brenda Brooks to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution supporting appointments to Neighborhood Advisory Council. R-140-2013 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Terry Caruthers, Donna Downen, Bill Hutton, and Bobby Braly and reappointment of Lauren Rider to the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $1,025 to Chilhowee Intermediate School. O-70-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,025.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized for the replacement and installation of certain playground equipment.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $700 to Belle Morris Elementary School. O-69-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the ongoing capital project, to purchase playground equipment.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $500 to Whittle Springs Middle School. O-68-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase folding tables to be utilized during certain school events.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Bearden Middle School Science Olympiad. O-67-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bearden Middle School Science Olympiad, Inc., to defray certain costs of materials, registration fees and travel to tournaments.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Palmer, Della Volpe) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Arts & Culture Alliance. O-66-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville to provide for fiscal sponsor services for the Public Art Committee (PAC).(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown, Stair) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 6399 of 7069 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • split443
  • failed91
  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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