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Filtered · year 2025
Nov 11, 2025
Agree to fund Knoxville Chamber's economic development mission R-308-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 per year to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Prosperity Through Innovation strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Execute license agreement for Pruett Place pedestrian corridor and plaza R-307-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement to allow Axle Logistics, an affiliate of Blueprint Property Group II, LLC, to utilize a portion of Pruett Place public right-of-way for a pedestrian corridor and plaza project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Enter agreement with TDOT for traffic signal upgrades on Clinton Highway R-306-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250280 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $37,700.00 to upgrade traffic signal detection at three intersections as part of the Clinton Highway Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants R-305-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total of $11,850 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by five neighborhood organizations in the City. Specifically, awards will be made to the East Tennessee Community Design Center, which will serve as fiscal sponsor for all five of the neighborhood groups. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend agreement with eSkill Corporation for online testing platform R-304-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-24-0119 with eSkill Corporation to exercise both extension options and to add additional services to the online testing platform for administering pre- employment examinations to take advantage of multi-year pricing, for a total amount not to exceed $24,050 for each year of the two year extension period. (Requested by Civil Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at Ball Camp Pike properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-141-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 4602, 4614, 4620, 4622, and 4600 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12- 0 Consent) (File No. 9-I-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at 305 W. Vine Ave from DK-G to DK-B O-140-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 W. Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville, Grid Subdistrict) district to DK- B (Downtown Knoxville, Boulevard Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Leigh Burch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 8-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Confirm appointment to City Pension Board R-303-2025 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Bobby Graham to the City Pension Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Support reappointments and express appreciation to Neighborhood Advisory Council members R-302-2025 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointment of James Tomerlin and appointment of Tiana Winter, Wala Habiby, Albert Nelson, and Rachael Crigger to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to John Cadotte, Jack Sherrod, Sydney Poker, and Brad Guilford for their years of service. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-301-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Beth Rucker Miller and Rick Whitted Jr. to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-300-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Randazzo to the Historic Zoning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Approve consent calendar items The consent calendar was approved. Motions are recorded in the regular order of business. 1. RESOLUTIONS i. Certificates of Compliance – 12m – 12n 2. ORDINANCES i. Ordinances on Second Reading – 10g ii. Ordinances on First Reading – 13t-13w, 13aa-13ae
Adopted —
Nov 11, 2025
Add emergency ordinance related to budget amendment to agenda ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Approve minutes of October 28, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the October 28, 2025 regular meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-299-2025 — 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 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Award Historic Preservation Fund for Giffin School restoration R-298-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund to Volunteer Housing Partnership, as the sole member of HGGP, LLC, for the restoration and reuse of the Historic Giffin School (Parcel ID: 109CD032). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for grant to purchase body-worn cameras R-297-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required local match, to be used to purchase body-worn cameras and associated training, supplies, and equipment for Knoxville law enforcement officers. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for grant for violent crime intervention programs R-296-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,900,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated with violent crime intervention programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for FY25 Community Violence Intervention Grant R-295-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used to combat violent crime and to improve police and community relations. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant R-294-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to increase public safety, reduce blight, enhance economic development infrastructure, and reduce crime in downtown business and commercial areas. (Requested by Operations) Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Approve grant agreement for Rapid Re-Housing services R-293-2025 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $125,000.00 in 2025-2026 Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant funding to provide Rapid Re-Housing services to individuals or families experiencing homelessness in Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Amend contract C-25-0160 for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project R-292-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract C-25-0160 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the amount by $190,070.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,185,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Amend contract for Gay Street Bridge Repair Project R-291-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $64,130.00 for a new contract total not to exceed $512,630.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Authorize agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA services R-290-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to provide administrative services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $76,650.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Recognize IBEW Local 760 centennial anniversary R-289-2025 — A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 760 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 760 in Knoxville and our region. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Honor the memory of Bill Williams R-288-2025 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Williams. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 4879 Chambliss Ave from RN-4 to C-N O-139-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4879 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, John L. Billings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-K-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU to C-H-1 O-138-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, JM & J Leasing Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-J-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 140 W. Baxter Ave from RN-4 to C-G-2 O-137-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-136-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Rezone 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG to RN-1 O-135-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohamed Ragab, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 9-A-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Amend City Code regarding Affordable Housing Fund O-134-2025 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-614 of the Knoxville City Code to designate the lesser of ten million dollars or twenty-two percent (22%) of additional local option sales tax revenue generated from any rate increase approved in an election occurring on or before November 4, 2025 to the City of Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Items to be added by motion ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
Adopted —
Oct 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Remove planned district designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road 13-q — 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 property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 4879 Chambliss Avenue to C-N district 13-p — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4879 Chambliss Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, John L. Billings, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-K-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 2019 Middlebrook Pike to C-H-1 district 13-o — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2019 Middlebrook Pike from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, JM & J Leasing Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-J-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone Ball Camp Pike properties to RN-2 district 13-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 4602, 4614, 4620, 4622, and 4600 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-I-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 140 W. Baxter Avenue to C-G-2 district 13-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 140 W. Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, James Ackerson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-H-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 3415 Harvey Drive to RN-2 district 13-l — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Harvey Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 6109 Creekhead Drive to RN-1 district 13-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6109 Creekhead Drive from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohamed Ragab, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 9-A-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Rezone 305 W. Vine Avenue to DK-B district 13-j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 W. Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville, Grid Subdistrict) district to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville, Boulevard Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Leigh Burch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 8-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 14, 2025
Designate sales tax revenue to Affordable Housing Fund 13-i — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-614 of the Knoxville City Code to designate the lesser of ten million dollars or twenty-two percent (22%) of additional local option sales tax revenue generated from any rate increase approved in an election occurring on or before November 4, 2025 to the City of Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 14, 2025
Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery wine license R-287-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Lease with TDOT for James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive R-286-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for property located under James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive for an annual amount of $149,000.00 for the first five years. (Requested by Operations) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Agreement with CDM Smith for Fort Sanders-Tyson Park Greenway R-285-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Fort Sanders Neighborhood-Tyson Park Connection Greenway Project in an amount not to exceed $980,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Agreement with CDM Smith for Gay Street Bridge Traffic Study R-284-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Gay Street Bridge Traffic Study in an amount not to exceed $96,100.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Transportation Engineering staff R-283-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $55,000.00 to provide staff augmentation services for the City's Transportation Engineering Division. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Apply for Transportation Planning Grant for Kingston Pike R-282-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $250,000.00 with a local match up to $25,000.00 for a signal system evaluation and optimization plan for a portion of Kingston Pike. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Amend classification and compensation plans O-133-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 14, 2025
Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Appropriate funds to community agencies O-132-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $44,517.94 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Remove planned district designation at 962 N. Gallaher View Road 12-u — 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 property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 30, 2025
Adjust City Code classification and compensation plans 12-t — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Grant pensions to City employees R-281-2025 — 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.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Certificate of Compliance for Casey's wine license R-280-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4047 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Amend Urban Wilderness Gateway Project contract R-279-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract C-20-0173 with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc. to provide construction administration services for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract by $43,675 for a new total of $359,376.75, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2025. Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Contract for online research services R-278-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,748.22 per month, or $44,978.64 per year. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Accept grant for Fire Department EMS Training Academy R-277-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant application from the State of Tennessee Department of Health in an amount up to $23,000.00 to purchase educational tablets, advanced simulation equipment, and pediatric care tools for the Fire Department's EMS Training Academy. Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Increase paving project contract amount R-276-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the 2024 Citywide Facilities Paving Project, increasing the contract amount by $162,140.00 for a new contract total of $346,932.72. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Fund Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection Project R-275-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, as the City's redevelopment authority, transferring $2,095,229.43 to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the construction of the Riverwalk Greenway to Cityview Greenway Connection Project. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Emerald Youth Foundation property development agreement 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities.
Motion to withdraw:Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025
Fund Knoxville Entrepreneur Center operations R-274-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support building a thriving, accessible, diverse, and sustainable entrepreneurial community in Knoxville. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Fund SPARK Cleantech Accelerator initiative R-273-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to fund the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator initiative for an annual contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals sign variance denial A Resolution approving an appeal by Tom Hopkins of the Ferber Company of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of five variances to increase the maximum allowable sign height and area for three directional signs for property located at 0 Midway Road. C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 074 101. BZA File No. BZA-25-0055
Motion to deny:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025
Amend performance and payment bond requirements O-131-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 5, Code § 2-918 of the Knoxville City Code, raising the threshold for performance and payment bonds and amending the required amount of those bonds to align with state law. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Increase wrecker rotation fee for class A vehicles O-130-2025 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 26-410 (a)(2)(i) of the Knoxville City Code increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee for class A vehicles not involved in a collision towed to a city lot at the direction of a police officer. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2025
Confirm Wrecker Services Commission appointments R-272-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Sherman, Keira Wyatt, Nicholas Bradshaw and Lesley Pressley and the appointment of Don Jones to the Wrecker Services Commission. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025
Confirm Amy Midis appointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-271-2025 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Amy Midis to the Historic Zoning Commission. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Certificate of Compliance 11-r — Certificate of Compliance Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Pensions 11-s — Pensions Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025 Consent calendar approval: Community Improvement Fund 12-v — 202 Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 30, 2025
Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes Minutes of the September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance raising threshold for performance and payment bonds A Ordinance to amend the Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 5, Code § 2-918 of the Knoxville City Code, raising the threshold for performance and payment bonds and amending the required amount of those bonds to align with state law. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 26-410 (a)(2)(i) of the Knoxville City Code increasing maximum wrecker rotation fee for class A vehicles not involved in a collision towed to a city lot at the direction of a police officer. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance establishing City Council Rules Committee An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-89 Rule 28: Rules Committee, whereby establishing the City Council Rules Committee. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance adding rule for electronic participation in meetings An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure) by adding Section 7.5-88- Rule 27: Electronic Participation, whereby establishing the ability to allow councilmembers to participate in meetings by electronic means under specific circumstances. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Adopted 5-2-0-2
Split
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Motion to defer:Failed 3-3-1-2
Split Failed Decided with 2 absent — margin 0
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Rules of Procedure An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63, 7.5-70, 7.5-71, 7.5-74, 7.5-75, 7.5-76, 7.5-79, and 7.5-85. (Requested by Task Force Chair Fugate)
Motion to amend:Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for DNK Liquor, LLC R-265-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to DNK Liquor, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor & Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution to acquire property for Chapman Highway Multimodal Project R-264-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 10 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $570,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution amending contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. R-263-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the East Knoxville Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $337,500.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $827,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 6-0-1-2
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution amending agreement for East Knoxville Greenway Project R-262-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the East Knoxville Greenway Project, increasing the total contract amount by $337,500.00 for a new estimated total project cost of $5,277,770.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 6-0-1-2
Sep 16, 2025
Resolution to file and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-261-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant for funds in the amount of $145,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025- Sept 30,2026). (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-126-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-125-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for 2814 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-124-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance changing zoning at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-123-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-122-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 N. Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-121-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 Inskip Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-120-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to change zoning at 4913 Rowan Road to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-119-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding housing and development An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-118-2025
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding vested rights An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Ordinance No. O-117-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Ordinance to close Ambrose Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Ordinance No. O-116-2025
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 16, 2025
Approve minutes of August 28, 2025 workshop Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Workshop
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1 8-K-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road 8-B-25-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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