Skip to content
CivicSeat City of Knoxville, Tennessee
Coverage How we know Sign in Join

City of Knoxville · City Council

Every recorded decision

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

Apr 18, 2023
Execute quitclaim deed to Sean Bolen and Alison Hardy for property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave R-119-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Sean Bolen and Alison Hardy, for one parcel of property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $110,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend agreement with Edison Electric for streetlight maintenance R-118-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Agreement with Edison Electric, LLC, for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $170,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,550,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend contract with AECOM for Cherry Street Sinkhole Project R-117-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide design services for the Cherry Street Sinkhole Water Quality Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,284.00 for a new contract total of $70,114.00, and extending the date of completion to May 19, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Request adjustment to operating budget approval timeline R-116-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting an adjustment to the timeline for City Council's approval of the operating budget of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to INST at 5600 Western Avenue O-65-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, River’s Edge Christian Academy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-N-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from AG to I-G at 0 North Middlebrook Pike O-64-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Christos Christopoulos, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from OP to RN-5 at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard O-63-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dowell Springs Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 3-B-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-4 at 4628 Washington Pike O-62-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4628 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-E-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 at 4614 Washington Pike O-61-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 4614 Washington 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, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Adopt the 2023 One Year Plan O-60-2023 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2023 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-23-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Close portion of Anderson Drive and execute quitclaim deeds O-59-2023 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Anderson Drive between Henry Chiles Street and the western terminus of Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Close Henry Chiles Street and execute quitclaim deeds O-58-2023 — An Ordinance to close Henry Chiles Street between Deane Hill Drive and Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets, transfer surplus funds O-57-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-56-2022 for Fiscal Year 22/23 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Confirm Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to Visit Knoxville Board R-115-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Elect David Bocangel and Brian Tapp to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema R-114-2023 — A Resolution electing David Bocangel and Brian Tapp to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Elect David Bocangel to Industrial Development Board R-113-2023 — A Resolution electing David Bocangel to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Reappoint Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Tillman to Sports Authority Board R-112-2023 — A Resolution reappointing Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Tillman as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance, Weigel Stores, Inc. Retail Food Store Wine License R-111-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #18 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 18, 2023
Approve minutes of April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Change zoning at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 to INST j. — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, River’s Edge Christian Academy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-N-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Change zoning at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG to I-G h. — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Christos Christopoulos, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Change zoning at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard from OP to RN-5 g. — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dowell Springs Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 3-B-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Change zoning at 4628 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 f. — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4628 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-E-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Adopt the 2023 One Year Plan by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission d. — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2023 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-23-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Close portion of Anderson Drive between Henry Chiles Street and its western terminus c. — An Ordinance to close a portion of Anderson Drive between Henry Chiles Street and the western terminus of Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Close Henry Chiles Street between Deane Hill Drive and Anderson Drive b. — An Ordinance to close Henry Chiles Street between Deane Hill Drive and Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 22/23, transfer surplus funds a. — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-56-2022 for Fiscal Year 22/23 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-110-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for the professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to join Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement amendment R-109-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Knoxville, to execute all documents necessary to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments in amending the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for FTA grant for bus and bus facilities for Knoxville Area Transit R-108-2023 — 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 in the amount of $3,600,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit for Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Assistance (Section 5339(b)) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $900,000.00 to purchase and install electric bus charging equipment at Knoxville Station for a total project amount of $4,500,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for FTA grant for electric bus charging equipment at Knoxville Station R-107-2023 — 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 in the amount of $3,600,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $900,000.00 to purchase and install electric bus charging equipment at Knoxville Station for a total project amount of $4,500,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Accela, Inc. for cloud-based work order management system R-106-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Accela, Inc. to upgrade the current work order management system and convert it to a cloud-based, remotely-hosted software management system in an amount not to exceed $1,339,915.06.(Requested by Information Technology) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with CAC for Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes projects R-105-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0479 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee providing gap funding for Knoxville Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes projects to expand the eligibility requirements of the agreement to include owner-occupied units and to correspondingly provide additional funds in an amount not to exceed $19,167.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $43,667.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to accept donation of firefighter boots and facepieces from First Responder Institute R-104-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the First Responder Institute for donating used firefighter boots and HT Full Facepieces to the Knoxville Fire Department for an approximate value of $12,125.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend Bank of America contract to extend banking services term R-103-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0262 with Bank of America to extend the term for comprehensive banking services to provide time for the procurement and completion of a new banking services contract.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Southern Constructors for Kingston Pike project R-102-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,199,974.00 for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to contract with Willis Towers Watson for risk consulting services R-101-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. to provide professional brokerage and risk management consulting services for all property and casualty coverage for all City operations and Knoxville Area Transit operations for a period of five years at an annual cost not to exceed $115,000.00 for the first and second years, $120,000.00 for the third year, $125,000.00 for the fourth year, and $130,000.00 for the fifth year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to award West Hills Community Association $550 micro grant for pickleball tournament R-100-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the West Hills Community Association to award a micro grant in the amount of $550.00 to support the West Hills Dogwood Pickleball Tournament.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Appropriate $5,000 from Community Empowerment to T3 Corp for youth program O-55-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to T3 Corp to support its Mentoring and Inspirational Speaker program that empowers youth to overcome traumatic experiences.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Confirm appointments of Ben Ream and Dennis Murphy to Better Building Board R-99-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Ben Ream and Dennis Murphy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4046 wine license R-96-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4046 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 4, 2023 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4206 wine license R-97-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4206 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 4, 2023 Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Casey's #4212 wine license R-98-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4212 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Apr 4, 2023
Ordinance to change zoning at 7700 Pinner Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 12-i — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 7700 Pinner Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, T. Dean LaRue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-J-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Approve minutes of the March 22, 2023 Special Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 22, 2023 Special Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Approve minutes of the March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming local control over city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming home rule for city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2023
Resolution opposing SB 0526 and reaffirming home rule for city elections. R-95-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville requesting that SB 0526 be opposed by members of the Knox County Delegation and the Senate State and Local Government Committee and reaffirming the rights and guarantees provided to the citizens of Knoxville through their adoption of home rule under Article 11, Section 9 of the Constitution and in the rights so enshrined by vote of the people do hereby encourage the members of the State Legislature to continue to acknowledge and support local control over city elections as reserved for the people of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Appropriate $36,650 from Community Improvement Fund for donations to agencies O-54-2023 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $36,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Appropriate $5,000 for donation to T3 Corp for youth mentoring program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to T3 Corp to support its Mentoring and Inspirational Speaker program that empowers youth to overcome traumatic experiences.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-93-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,546.00, with no required local match.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness R-92-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities for Police Department staff.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Apply for and accept grant from TN Highway Safety Office for traffic safety enforcement R-91-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase traffic safety equipment and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to conduct high visibility and traffic calming operations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Apply for and accept grant from TN Highway Safety Office for traffic safety education R-90-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Execute agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project R-88-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,544,793.35 for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway design R-87-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $240,210.00 to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Execute agreement with Surveying and Mapping, LLC for CIPP IV project CEI services R-86-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surveying and Mapping, LLC in an amount not to exceed $77,274.88 to provide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Execute agreement with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for CIPP IV project R-85-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC in an amount not to exceed $873,988.85 for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Accept proposals for insurance coverage for self-insured liability program R-84-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $599,941.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Amend lease agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. R-83-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. extending the term for an additional one-year period.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Add honorary name "Home Run Alley" to Sutherland Avenue segment R-82-2023 — A Resolution to add the honorary name "Home Run Alley" to a segment of Sutherland Avenue, from Jade Road to Renford Road.(Requested by Chairperson Smith, Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmember McKenzie) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Change zoning at 308 South Gay Street from DK-H to DK-G O-53-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 308 South Gay Street from DK-H (Downtown Knoxville District, Historic Core Subdistrict) to DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict), Seth Schweitzer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Amend Stormwater Management and Site Development Standards O-52-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, to update and modernize stormwater management and site development standards.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Amend Flood Damage and Prevention Code for dam-controlled rivers O-51-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, Flood Damage and Prevention, to better reflect the impact of dam-controlled rivers.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Confirm appointment of Mark Dukes to Civil Service Merit Board R-81-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mark Dukes to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fort Sanders Liquor license R-79-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SAMEERA 3 LLC d/b/a Fort Sanders Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 21, 2023 Grant pension to Barry A. Austin R-80-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,248.58 per month to Barry A. Austin, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 21, 2023
Approve minutes of the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to change zoning of 308 South Gay Street d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 308 South Gay Street from DK-H (Downtown Knoxville District, Historic Core Subdistrict) to DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict), Seth Schweitzer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to update stormwater management and site development standards b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, to update and modernize stormwater management and site development standards.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to amend flood damage and prevention code a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, Flood Damage and Prevention, to better reflect the impact of dam-controlled rivers.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-78-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $51,000.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to rent storage space for KPD R-77-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents required by Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to continue the rental of space at 2422 Mineral Spring Road on a monthly basis for up to six months, to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's Management Service Bureau in housing KPD property, for an amount not to exceed $3,540.00 per month.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse R-76-2023 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 6 conditions, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 2-A-23-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse R-76-2023 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 6 conditions, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 2-A-23-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Execute agreement with Progression Electric for street lighting maintenance R-74-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Execute agreement with Edison Electric for street lighting maintenance R-73-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $1,280,000.00 for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Enter Easement Agreement for utility room encroachment at 203 S Gay Street R-72-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with Hatcher Hill Investment Group CC LLC to allow proposed utility room doors to encroach into the public right-of-way at 203 S Gay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Award grants from Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program R-71-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $31,148.00 in grants from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 11 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant R-70-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant in an amount up to $50,000.00, with no local match required, to support certain initiatives of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to enter Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University R-69-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for a portion of the former St. Mary's Hospital site that will be a public park in the future.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to transfer property for Lincoln Memorial University Tower entrance R-68-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer a section of property along the west side of the Lincoln Memorial University Tower in order to establish a main entrance to the tower at the former St. Mary's Hospital site.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to transfer property in St. Mary's Redevelopment Area R-67-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer three parcels of real property in the St. Mary's Redevelopment Area to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-50-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League's Sneaker Ball O-49-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach's Emerging Leaders program O-48-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for TKJ Foundation's Camp 24 O-47-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate Parks & Rec funds for Challenge Grant Program XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate $5,785 to Knoxville Area Urban League Event XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate $7,500 to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24 XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate $7,500 to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Apply for Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-65-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $700,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Agreement with TBI for ICAC training and website maintenance R-64-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator training and website maintenance pursuant to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for up to two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Enter agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force training R-63-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in coordinating two annual training conferences and maintaining the Task Force website, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not exceed $60,000.00, with the option to renew the agreement for up to three additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute license agreement with LMK Communications LLC (Segra) R-62-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with LMK Communications LLC, d/b/a Segra for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rights-of-way, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations.(Requested by Information Technology) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute Easement Agreement for Round Up Restaurant encroachment R-61-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Maha and Sam Tobea to allow the existing features of the Round Up Restaurant at 3643 Sevierville Pike to encroach into the public right-of-way for Sevierville Pike.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute agreement for Kingston Pike CEI services R-60-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project in an amount not to exceed $232,075.54.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute agreement for 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-59-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,199,597.50 for the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project R-58-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $166,808.90 for a new contract total of $3,294,108.00 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2023 Resurfacing Phase I R-57-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,238,777.00 for the 2023 Resurfacing Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Acquire property for Burlington Streetscapes Project R-56-2023 — 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 easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 18 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00 as part of the Burlington Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

Download all 6,340 as CSV (published minutes)

90.7%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7057 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split444
  • failed91
  • deferred342
  • withdrawn75

Most no votes on adopted motions