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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 2026

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

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for DOJ School Violence Prevention Program grant R-221-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the FY26 School Violence Prevention Program, in an amount up to $666,666.67, with a required local match of 25% or $166,666.67 and federal share of 75% or $500,000.00, to support school safety initiatives in Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for Mounted Unit R-220-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, to purchase equipment and provide care for the Knoxville Police Department’s Mounted Unit. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for DOJ grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness R-219-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant R-217-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $11,898,636.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance Utilizing Sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2026 with a total City match of $1,189,864.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for PRO Housing grant R-216-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant in an amount up to $5,000,000 with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleanup R-215-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 annually. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for playground surfacing R-214-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. to provide the removal and replacement of playground surfacing at Suttree Landing Park for an amount not to exceed $128,626.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Lease tires for Knoxville Area Transit bus fleet R-213-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC to lease tires for use on the Knoxville Area Transit (“KAT”) bus fleet, with an estimated annual cost not to exceed $150,000.00 for a three-year term with two one-year options to renew. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Execute agreement with Family Investment Foundation, Inc. R-212-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $144,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Accessible Homes, Stable Futures program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Execute agreement with SEEED, Inc. for Home Repairs and Weatherization R-211-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Home Repairs and Weatherization Program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Contract with physician as Medical Director for Fire Department R-210-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with licensed physician Patrick O’Brien, M.D., to serve as Medical Director for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, with two optional one- year renewals. (Requested by Fire Department) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Amend contract for LT Ross Building Reroof Project R-209-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the LT Ross Building Reroof Project, increasing the amount by $62,702.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $841,902.50. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Acquire property for traffic signal pole at Maynardville Pike and Foley Drive R-208-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement by negotiated purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 6540 Maynardville Pike for a total amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to install a new traffic signal pole at the intersection of Maynardville Pike and Foley Drive. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Allow Kress Building features to encroach on public rights-of-way R-207-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents to allow existing features of the Kress Building at 417 S Gay Street to continue to encroach into the public rights-of-way of Strong Street Alley and S Gay Street (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Change zoning classification for Valley View Drive properties O-60-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 4, 2026
Remove planned district designation from Valley View Drive properties O-59-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Elect Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to Utilities Board R-205-2026 — A Resolution electing Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Approve modified consent calendar items Proposed Ordinances on Second Reading: 10d Resolutions: 12p-12u (Grants), 12v (Pensions)
Adopted —
Aug 4, 2026
Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Approve minutes of July 16, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the July 16, 2026 Workshop
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive to RN-5 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 21, 2026
Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-204-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award R-203-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant R-202-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department R-201-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to amend agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions for Oracle Cloud Software R-200-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC to provide implementation services for Oracle Cloud Software in an amount not to exceed $374,520.00 for a total contract price of $2,474,020.00 (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to execute agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard R-199-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support Operation Backyard, its minor home repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for home repair R-198-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to award Affordable Rental Development Fund grant to DGA St. Mary's LP R-197-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA St. Mary’s LP for the development of 67 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1880 Huron Street (Parcel ID No. 081 EH 006 and 0081 EH 01604), as more specifically described herein (Council District 5). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to execute agreement with Abacus Hive for budget and accounting services R-196-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to execute agreement with Consor North America for Gay Street Bridge inspection R-195-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $499,894.00 to provide inspection services for the Gay Street Bridge. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to execute agreement with Stansell Electric Co. for traffic signal improvements R-194-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $310,874.00 for the Chapman Highway and Fort Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-58-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026 Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Jul 7, 2026
Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility R-188-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services R-182-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No.C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc., to extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Approve minutes of June 23, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies O-53-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies O-53-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Change zoning classification for Hialeah Drive properties to RN-2 5-K-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Change zoning classification for 3225 Joyce Avenue to RN-2 5-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-52-2026 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Ordinance to close southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize application for FY2026 Office for Victims of Crimes grant R-177-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2026 Office for Victims of Crimes grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, to support the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management R-176-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for security system R-175-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,0000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for an updated security system at its Samaritan Place facility. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Community Mediation Center for mediation services R-174-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Mediation Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of eviction mediation services to 300 individuals facing eviction within the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Rapid Re-Housing R-173-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing R-172-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for emergency shelter R-171-2026 — Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $54,720.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of emergency shelter and essential services through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Homeless General Funds R-170-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless General Funds R-169-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Service and essential services to approximately 45 individuals through the Joy Baker Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal loops R-168-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize agreement with Davis H. Elliot for traffic signal detector loops R-167-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Amend agreement for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project funding and date R-166-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project, increasing the total project funding to $7,227,492.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2028. (Council Districts 2, 3, and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Amend agreement for Liberty Street Multimodal Project funding and completion date R-165-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the total project funding to $2,332,342.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2026. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Approve appeal of variance denial for setback at 1503 Southgate Road A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 23, 2026
Ordinance to close alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 23, 2026
Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Consent items CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted —
Jun 23, 2026
Approve minutes of the June 9, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5 regarding Rules of Procedure. An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63 and 7.5-76. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-163-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Accept AARP Community Challenge grant for Vision Zero goal. R-162-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a Community Challenge grant from AARP in an amount of $15,000.00, with no local match required, to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement to lease property for Knoxville Zoo operation. R-161-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. to lease property located at 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive in order to supervise, manage and operate the Zoo for an initial term of five (5) years. (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Award funds from Historic Preservation Program for 825 N. Central St. R-160-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Paragon Development L.P., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 825 N. Central Street (Parcel ID: 094DQ033) (Council District 4). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for Festival on the Fourth stage, lighting, and production. R-159-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment for the City’s Festival on the Fourth, in an amount not to exceed $68,500.00 for the first year of the Agreement, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival on the Fourth events in 2027 and 2028, under the same terms and conditions, except that the amount of the Agreement may increase annually based on the CPI Index with a cap of 3.5%. (Council District 6) (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for collections services for municipal court fines. R-158-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to provide collections services for outstanding fines and fees from adjudicated cases in the Knoxville Municipal Court. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for staff augmentation services. R-157-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study. R-156-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide professional services for the Stormwater Program Funding Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $598,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Authorize agreement for North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. R-155-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $465,028.50 for the North Cherry Water Quality Improvements Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Honor Knoxville Community Media on its fiftieth anniversary. R-154-2026 — A Resolution honoring and recognizing Knoxville Community Media on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker, DeBardelaben, Helsley, Adams, and Vice Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Approve appeal overturning zoning decision for proposed use at 5200 Clinton Highway. A Resolution approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton thereby overturning the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold a determination by the Zoning Administrator that the CareCuts’ proposed services qualify as a religious land use and are exempt from the Zoning Code requirements for Special Use approval for the proposed use for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) Zoning District. Parcel ID 068NE01201. BZA File # BZA-26-0019. (Council District 5) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 9, 2026
Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program. O-50-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Reappoint to City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. R-153-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Gloria Deathridge to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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