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Every recorded decision

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

Jun 20, 2017
Declare intent to reimburse expenditures up to $18.2M R-191-2017 — A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Knoxville to reimburse itself for certain expenditures in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Eighteen Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($18,200,000) with the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by the City. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Siemens Industry for LED streetlight conversion R-190-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $9,548,215.00 for the conversion of the City's streetlights to LED technology. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for S. Castle St. Sidewalk Project R-189-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the South Castle Street Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $87,628.25. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for drainage proj. R-188-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Project for an amount not to exceed $743,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-187-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $60,000.00 for the provision of services to persons who are homeless and who utilize the Day Resource Center. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools Initiative R-186-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Great Schools Partnership to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Schools
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Honor memory of Margaret Ross Gaiter R-185-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Margaret Ross Gaiter and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on Papermill Dr from C-3 to C-4 District O-135-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Papermill Drive, northeast of N. Weisgarber Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, James C. Tomiczek, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on Dayton St from R-1A to R-2 District O-134-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Dayton Street, south of Western Avenue, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, West Lonsdale Baptist Church, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on World's Fair Park Dr from I-3 to C-2 District O-133-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of World's Fair Park Drive, southwest side of Oak Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $4,050 from Save Our Sons fund to Vine Middle School for STEM Camp O-132-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,050.00 from the Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Vine Middle School to be utilized toward student registration fees for STEM Camp from June 12-15, 2017. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Amend Capital and Operating budgets for FY 16/17 and transfer funds O-131-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital and Operating budgets both as approved by Ordinance No. O-66-2016 for Fiscal Year 16/17 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. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve reappointment of Julia A. Bentley to Knoxville Airport Authority R-184-2017 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Julia A. Bentley to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $1000 from Community Improvement fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-130-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the Talahi Park Restoration project. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-129-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward costs of producing and mailing the quarterly newsletter. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-128-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward construction of a new trail. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $1000 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-127-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of The Bearden Council for the Christmas in Everly Brothers Park project. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-126-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward educational materials. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Historic Fourth & Gill O-125-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $250 from Community Improvement fund to Free Medical Clinic of America O-124-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $250 from Community Improvement fund to K-KC CAC for Beardsley Farm Camp O-123-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to be utilized toward Beardsley Farm Camp. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $700 from Community Improvement fund to Socially Equal Energy Dev. O-122-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development to be utilized toward the Career Readiness/Energy Corps Program. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $300 from Community Improvement fund to Great Smoky Mountain Council BSA O-121-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. to be utilized toward program and registration costs. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Island Home Park O-120-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Island Home Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward ongoing projects at the entrances to the neighborhood. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for West Hills Assoc. O-119-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of West Hills Community Association to be utilized toward the costs of producing the annual newsletter. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Fountain City Town Hall O-118-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fountain City Town Hall to be utilized toward the purchase of a small train. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $375 from Community Improvement fund to Girl Talk, Inc. O-117-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing school-based programs. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement fund to Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-116-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward updating display technology and materials for the Legacy of Voices Exhibition. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $375 from Community Improvement fund to Crutcher Memorial Youth Center O-115-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the Inter-Generational Technical Skills program. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Grant pension of $607.11/month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr. R-183-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $607.11 per month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Grant pension of $811.37/month to David M. Hill R-182-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $811.37 per month to David M. Hill, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Frugal MacDoogal Superstore license R-181-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Frugal MacDoogal Superstore relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits LLC license renewal R-180-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on E. Martin Mill Pike from C-4 to RP-2 District 4-D-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of E. Martin Mill Pike, northwest side of Lippencott Street, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 30 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, ECG Martin Mill LP, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on E. Martin Mill Pike 4-B-17-PA — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from SWMUD-2 (South Waterfront Mixed Use District II) to High Density Residential, property located on the northeast side of E. Martin Mill Pike, northwest side of Lippencott Street, ECG Martin Mill LP, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Approve amendment to South City Sector Plan for property on E. Martin Mill Pike 4-D-17-SP — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use Special District (SC-4) to High Density Residential, property located on the northeast side of E. Martin Mill Pike, northwest side of Lippencott Street, ECG Martin Mill LP, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Honor memory of Deputy Police Chief Rudy G. Bradley, Sr. Resolution honoring the memory of Deputy Police Chief Rudy G. Bradley, Sr. and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with TDOT for traffic signal at Cedar Bluff Rd and North Peters Rd Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170064 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the installation, operation and maintenance of a traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Bluff Road and North Peters Road.
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jun 20, 2017
Approve minutes from June 6th, 2017 Regular Meeting approve the minutes from the June 6th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Ordinance to rezone property at Henley St/Main St for Church Street UMC. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Henley Street, south side of Main Street, north side of W. Hill Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Church Street United Methodist Church, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 8-A-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Ordinance amending Rule 26: Filling Vacancies. An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Article II, Rules of Procedure, Section 7.5-87, Rule 26: Filling Vacancies.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Apply for and accept US Lacrosse Foundation grant for girls' youth lacrosse team. R-436-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $5,000.00, with no required local match, from the US Lacrosse Foundation to fund development of an inner-city girl’s youth lacrosse team.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend Mallia Engineering contract for former Sanitary Laundry facility assessment. R-435-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Mallia Engineering Company for structural engineering services and assessment of the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility located at 625 N. Broadway, to add additional services and to increase the contract amount by $16,300.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $47,862.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend TDOT contract for South Knoxville Waterfront Roadway Project funding source. R-434-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to Contract No. C-14-0071 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) regarding the South Knoxville Waterfront Roadway Improvements Project to modify the funding source from High Priority Project (HPP) funding to State Surface Transportation Block Grant (S-STBG) funding increasing the federal funding by $1,642,684.00 and the local match by $410,672.00 for a new total project cost of $7,511,063.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Apply for and accept TDOT grant for replacement of five dump trucks. R-433-2016 — 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 Transportation in the amount of $450,000.00, with a required match in the amount of $300,000.00, for the purpose of funding the replacement of five single-axle dump trucks with five new single-axle trucks powered by compressed natural gas.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend McKinnon Construction contract for W. Jackson Ave/Henley St improvements. R-432-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0258 with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for improvements on W. Jackson Avenue and on Henley Street, increasing the contract amount by $18,762.75 for a new contract total of $154,122.75, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Amend contract with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal devices. R-431-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0175 with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for the purchase and installation of additional traffic signal detector loop devices, increasing the contract amount by $152,880.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $270,480.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Purchase drainage easement at 4405 Candora Ave from Rogers Group, Inc. for $2,440. R-430-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a permanent drainage easement within certain real property located at 4405 Candora Avenue from Rogers Group, Inc. for a total amount of $2,440.00, as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park. R-429-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $116,060.00 to rehabilitate pipes at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve appeal by Paige Coleman regarding front yard setback variance for 7824 Kingston Pike. A Resolution approving an appeal by Paige Coleman of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required front yard setback for a ground sign from 10 feet to 0 feet, per submitted plan to permit a new ground sign in a C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, property located at 7824 Kingston Pike, Paige Coleman, Applicant. BZA File No. 5-A-16-VA (BZA denied 5-0) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to deny:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve appeal by Maha M. Ayesh regarding parking variance for 100 Lockett Road. A Resolution approving an appeal by Maha M. Ayesh of a Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 43 to 0 spaces, per submitted plan to permit brewery/restaurant in an existing building in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 100 Lockett Road. (BZA approved 5-0) (Second District) (File No. 6-D-16-VA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Sep 13, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec for Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon sponsorship. O-157-2016 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2016 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Harvest Towne Wine & Spirits license renewal. R-437-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Harvest Towne Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016
Approve minutes of the August 30, 2016 regular meeting. Minutes of August 30, 2016 6:00 PM
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to change Milligan Street name to Beal Bourne Street. 4-B-16-SNC — An Ordinance to change the street name of Milligan Street between E. Magnolia Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Beal Bourne Street, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-16-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to amend City Council meeting time. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the time of meetings of the City Council.(Requested by Councilmembers Palmer, Wallace, Stair, Pavlis, Saunders, Campen and Vice Mayor Grieve)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 24, 2016
Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2015/2016. O-77-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2015/2016. O-77-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution authorizing agreement with Volunteer Landing Marina for boat slip rental. R-282-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Landing Marina for a boat slip rental in order to provide the fire department with quicker response times to water related emergencies on Fort Loudoun Lake for an annual amount not to exceed $8,700.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution authorizing amendment to Lasercraft contract for Red Light Enforcement System. R-281-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-09-0129 with Lasercraft, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement for an additional sixty days to allow City staff time to negotiate a new contract with the most responsive proposer for the City's Automated Red Light Enforcement System Initiative.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks. R-280-2016 — A Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution authorizing agreement for Sutherland Avenue Bridge Repair Project. R-279-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $754,334.00 for the Sutherland Avenue Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution to purchase property on W. Young High Pike for sidewalk project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 330 West Young High Pike from Gladys B. and Gary E. Siler for $1,292.00, as part of the West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution authorizing acquisition of easement on Buckner Avenue for drainage improvements. A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 247 Buckner Avenue as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution to purchase right of way on Sunnywood Lane for bridge improvements. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a right of way in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 2385 Sunnywood Lane from Kim Chi Thi Nguyen and Kahn Van Le for $880.00 as part of the Wilkerson Road Bridge Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution to purchase property at 1110 Merchant Drive for intersection improvements. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase property in fee simple title, a temporary construction easement and a slope easement within certain real property located at 1110 Merchant Drive from Knox County for $2,120.00, as part of the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution authorizing agreement for Fort Sanders Fire Station #9 Floor Modifications. R-274-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,000.00 for the Fort Sanders Fire Station #9 Floor Modificiations Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution authorizing grant application for Emergency Management Agency funds. R-273-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application and sign all associated grant documents with the State of Tennessee Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for funds in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2015-2016.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance for Fenton Nissan: One Year Plan Amendment on Clinton Highway. 4-C-16-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Fenton Nissan for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the south side of Clinton Highway, west of Tillery Road, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 14-1) (File No. 4-C-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone Chambliss Avenue property from R-2 to O-1. 4-M-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Chambliss Avenue, west of Lebanon Street from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Kawaljit Sawhney, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-M-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone E. Jackson Avenue property from I-2/D-1 to C-2/D-1. 4-F-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of E. Jackson Avenue, southwest of Morgan Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District)/D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Faris Eid, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone W. Magnolia Avenue property from C-3 to C-2. 4-D-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of W. Magnolia Avenue, west of Ogden Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-D-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone McCalla Avenue property from I-2 to C-2. 4-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of McCalla Avenue, west side of Willow Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 4-C-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone Fennel Road property from R-1 to R-1A. O-72-2016 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Fennel Road, southeast of Sylvia Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, John Sarasu, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-1) (MPC File No. 4-A-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to close unnamed street from Henson Road and quitclaim deeds. 4-A-16-SC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Henson Road to the southwest terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dynamis, Inc, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-16-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame. O-70-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to amend City Code regarding merchandising in parks to include food units. O-69-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 20, § 20-62 pertaining to merchandising in City parks and amending such to include Mobile Food Units.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans for city employees. O-68-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police, and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to levy tax for general fund and debt service for 2016-2017. O-67-2016 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance making annual appropriations for fiscal year 2016-2017. O-66-2016 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution granting pension to Kevin P. Maycann. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,022.30 per month to Kevin P. Maycann, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution granting pension to Dean J. Fontaine. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,860.10 per month to Dean J. Fontaine, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution granting pension to Phillip Jordan. A Resolution granting a pension of $1,619.50 per month to Phillip Jordan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution granting pension to Debra Dexter. A Resolution granting a pension of $543.04 per month to Debra Dexter, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Palace Package Store license. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Palace Package Store 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #2065 Wine License. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Walmart #2065 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #4167 Wine License. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Walmart #4167 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Warehouse Liquors license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Warehouse Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits license. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to adopt the 2016 One Year Plan for the City of Knoxville. 3-A-16-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2016 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 3-A-16-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone Bruhin Road property from R-1A to R-2 for Quint Bourgeois. 4-B-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Bruhin Road, north of Dutch Valley Drive from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Quint Bourgeois, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 11-4) (File No. 4-B-16-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 24, 2016
Ordinance for Quint Bourgeois: One Year Plan Amendment on Bruhin Road. 4-B-16-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Quint Bourgeois for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the west side of Bruhin Road, north of Dutch Valley Drive, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 11-4) (File No. 4-B-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to rezone property on State Street from C-2/D-1 to C-2/H-1. 1-F-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of State Street, south side of W. Summit Hill Drive, from C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 9-6) (File No. 1-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 24, 2016
Resolution to apply for Community Policing Development grant award. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept the Community Policing Development (CPDA 16.710) grant award of $536,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, with a City match of $132,625.00 to hire three additional officers to staff positions at the Boys and Girls Club and the Change Center.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
May 24, 2016
Approve minutes from the May 10, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council. approve the minutes from the May 10, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Rezone property from I-2 to I-3 on Shangri-La Drive An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Shangri-La Drive, southwest of Ault Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Hal Ngo, Applicant. (MPC File No. 5-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms and uses for Urban Agriculture An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations in order to define terms and uses related to Urban Agriculture. (MPC approved 14-0) (File No. 5-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms for existing structures in Form Based Zoning Districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.0, General Provisions for the Form Based Zoning Districts, in order to define terms and provisions related to existing structures. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend parking regulations to allow parking on paved shoulders An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, §17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 operating and capital budgets An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 14/15.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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