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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2015

90.5%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7072 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

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Oct 13, 2015
Rezone property on Emory Pl./King St. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Rezone property on Ogden St./W. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and issue quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations for directory signs An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of Knoxville City Code An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for Solid Waste Transfer Facility R-332-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,053.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #1 and rebuilding of Press Pit and Pit Paddle at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for Brookvale Lane property R-330-2015 — A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from AmeriTeam Services, LLC and Brookvale II, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property to be located at 6014 and 6016 Brookvale Lane, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-52-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Agree with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Co. for corridor improvements R-329-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the Blount Avenue/Sevier Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Avenue Improvements Project R-328-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $56,000.00 for a new contract total of $307,095.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Execute agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC for stream restoration project R-327-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $366,280.07 for the Cavalier Avenue and Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Accept $2,500 grant from Knox County Health Dept. for Project Diabetes R-326-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant award of $2,500.00, to be utilized by the Employee Benefits Department, with no required match, from the Knox County Health Department to fund Project Diabetes program implementation.(Requested by Employee Benefits) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Confirm appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board R-325-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Confirm appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board R-324-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appoint Pat Harmon to City Property Naming Committee R-323-2015 — A Resolution appointing Pat Harmon to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-198-2015 — Ordinance No. O-198-2015 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 the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. O-197-2015 — Ordinance No. O-197-2015 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 Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation O-196-2015 — Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Appropriate $650 from Community Improvement Fund to West High School baseball boosters O-195-2015 — CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Ordinance No. O-195-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School toward the baseball boosters batting cage, capital project fund.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Add Resolution 11-i to the agenda ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M") Motion to: add Resolution 11-i to the agenda
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015
Approve minutes from September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Authorize agreement for food/beverage services at Civic Auditorium and Chilhowee Park R-314-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ovations Food Services, LP d/b/a Spectra Food Services and Hospitality to provide food and beverage services at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and at Chilhowee Park.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project R-313-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for S. Gay St. Improvements R-312-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,475,936.91 for the 700 Block South Gay Street Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower R-307-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Rezone property on Francis Road from A-1 to R-1 O-175-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Rezone property on N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2 O-189-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N. Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Rezone property on Commerce Avenue from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 O-188-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-187-2015 — An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Volunteer Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds O-186-2015 — An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds O-185-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Melrose Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-184-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Chi Phi Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-183-2015 — An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley from Thirteenth Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-182-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley between Cumberland and White Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-181-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley between W. Caldwell and W. Quincy Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-180-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley in Geyland Heights Subdivision and authorize quitclaim deeds O-179-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-178-2015 — An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-177-2015 — An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Amend ordinance to allow certain parking on paved shoulders O-176-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division I, Section 17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Reappoint Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to Public Property Naming Committee R-311-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Reappoint Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee R-310-2015 — A Resolution reappointing Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appoint Donna Hill to Public Property Naming Committee R-309-2015 — A Resolution appointing Donna Hill to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Commission representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Confirm appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board R-308-2015 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-194-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership O-191-2015 — 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 The Great Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen) Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — 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 the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Karen M. Scott R-322-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $218.79 per month to Karen M. Scott, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Marie F. Alcorn R-321-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $391.65 per month (defined benefit only) to Marie F. Alcorn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Richard L. Skaggs R-320-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,327.41 per month to Richard L. Skaggs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to James R. Disney R-319-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,178.82 per month to James R. Disney, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Wanda S. Day R-318-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,149.81 per month to Wanda S. Day, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Todd R. Lay R-317-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,534.04 per month (defined benefit plus defined contribution) to Todd R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Grant pension to Stephen C. Sharp R-316-2015 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,440.87 per month to Stephen C. Sharp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits license renewal R-315-2015 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Approve minutes from the September 15, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Rezone property Francis Rd from A-1 to R-1 An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Rezone property N. Broadway area from C-3 to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N. Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Rezone property Commerce Ave from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Volunteer Blvd and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Melrose Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Chi Phi Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close unnamed alley from 13th St and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close unnamed alley Cumberland to White Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close unnamed alley from W. Caldwell to W. Quincy Ave and authorize deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close unnamed alley in Geyland Heights and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 17 regarding parking on paved shoulders An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division I, Section 17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend City Code for special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend R-330-2012 to increase budget for Beardsley Farm/Martin Malcolm Park construction R-306-2015 — A Resolution amending Resolution No. R-330-2012 to increase the budgeted amount for the Public Building Authority to perform project management services under contract C-05-0300 related to the construction of a new education building and restroom facilities at the Beardsley Farm/Martin Malcolm Park site by $60,000.00 for a new amount not to exceed $235,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize grant application/acceptance for UT seatbelt research funding R-305-2015 — 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 $10,000.00 for the purpose of funding overtime pay for officers to assist the University of Tennessee in night time seatbelt use research.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend agreement with Kaba Workforce Solutions for time collection devices R-304-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. C-14-0291 with Kaba Workforce Solutions, LLC to add four additional time collection devices and 2 PC Client software licenses therefore increasing the total contract price from $53,500.67 to $65,796.67.(Requested by Information Systems Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize license agreement with State of TN for street improvements R-303-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to make improvements on the north side of South Central Street and the south side of State Route 158 from the dog park to Neyland Drive.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize purchase of property at 1306 E Fifth Ave for KAT parking expansion R-302-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase in fee simple title certain real property located at 1306 East Fifth Avenue from Kirkland Brothers for $18,500.00, to expand the parking area of the Knoxville Area Transit Facility located on Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Finance and Administration) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize purchase of property at 1318 E Fifth Ave for KAT parking expansion R-301-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase in fee simple title certain real property located at 1318 East Fifth Avenue from Ann K. Waite, Trustee of the Walter and Mary Kirkland Trust for Ann, for $130,000.00, to expand the parking area of the Knoxville Area Transit Facility located on Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Finance and Administration) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize purchase of property at 100 S Broadway for Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-300-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase property in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 100 South Broadway from the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville and Guyot Properties, LLC, for $18,049.00, as part of the Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize purchase of drainage easements at 3029 Lay Avenue R-299-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a permanent drainage easement and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 3029 Lay Avenue from Samuel J. & Shirley J. Sole, for a total amount of $777.00, as part of the 2013 Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize purchase of drainage easements at 6226 Ellesmere Drive R-298-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a permanent drainage easement and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 6226 Ellesmere Drive from Frank L. Reese, for a total amount of $300.00, as part of the 2013 Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize easement agreement for basement use under Gay Street right-of-way R-297-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Rivermont Kress Building, LLC and Kress Partnership, LLC for the use of an existing basement area that extends beneath the Gay Street right-of-way at 417 South Gay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize agreement with KCI Environmental for stream restoration R-296-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for the West Glenwood Avenue and Banks Avenue Stream Restoration Project in an amount not to exceed $84,200.70.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Authorize agreement with K-K C.A.C. for Homeward Bound Program funding R-295-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $60,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Appoint Angela Hopper as Assistant City Recorder R-294-2015 — A Resolution appointing Angela Hopper to be the Assistant City Recorder, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits O-170-2015 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding electrical code licensure O-169-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Amend City of Knoxville Employees Pension System provisions per Tennessee Law O-168-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Appoint Harry W. Stowers, Jr. to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority R-293-2015 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Harry W. Stowers, Jr. to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2015
Approve minutes from previous City Council meeting Approve the Minutes from City Council Meeting September 1, 2015
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding Electrical Code licensure (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Amend Pension System Supplemental Plan Provisions (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Appoint Savannah Maupin as Internal Auditor R-292-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Savannah Maupin to be the Internal Auditor, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Pavlis) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-283-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with the Holston Owners Association, Inc. to allow the existing encroachments on the Krutch Park Extension and immediately adjacent to the building known as The Holston, located at 531 Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to convey wall remnant to Holston Owners Association, Inc. R-282-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey to the Holston Owners Association, Inc. a wall remnant adjoining the Holston Building, including a quitclaim deed and a Surplus Land Sale and Reimbursement Agreement, which provides for the City to reimburse up to $5,000.00 for expenses incurred in waterproofing the wall remnant.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center R-281-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-280-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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