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Every recorded decision

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

Nov 15, 2022
Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims R-348-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Accept donation from RezilientKidz for Raising Highly Capable Kids Program R-347-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to RezilientKidz for its donation of materials and training for the Raising Highly Capable Kids Program to be shared with local youth serving organizations who wish to use the program.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend McCarty Holsaple McCarty contract for Public Safety Complex design services R-346-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services with regard to replacement of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, increasing the contract by $100,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,723,617.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend Messer Construction contract for Public Safety Complex brick repair R-345-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract Number C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company modifying the scope of work to include the repair of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, extending the completion date for the project and increasing the contract price by $4,900,000.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $52,413,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to C-G-1 O-158-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive O-157-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive O-156-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 0 Pelham Road to I-G O-155-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road O-154-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road O-153-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to RN-4 O-152-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road O-151-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road O-150-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 1101 University Avenue to C-N O-149-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1101 University Avenue O-148-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue O-147-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 3411 Garden Drive to RN-4 O-146-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive O-145-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive O-144-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Revise inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks O-143-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 O-142-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Elect Cynthia Gibson to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners R-343-2022 — A Resolution electing Cynthia Gibson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Dennis Owen to City Pension Board R-342-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Owen to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Janet Testerman to Animal Control Board R-341-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Janet Testerman to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve reappointment/appointment to Neighborhood Advisory Council R-340-2022 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointment of Jack Sherrod and appointment of John Cadotte, James Tomerlin, Sydney Poker and Brad Guilford to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Eric Johnson, Jody Mullins, Morgan Wilson, and Millie Ward for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022 Approve compliance certificate for liquor store license for HOM Properties LLC R-339-2022 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquors 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 on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 15, 2022
Approve minutes of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive from Office to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 to I-G District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 to C-N District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Emergency Ordinance to rezone 3101 Lakemoor Station Way to RN-5 District O-141-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 3101 Lakemoor Station Way from No Zone to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend City Code regarding aboveground storage tank inspection requirements and zoning references An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses R-337-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. R-336-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Project with TDOT R-334-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Four to Agreement No. C-00-0063 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pleasant Ridge Road Project, adding $497,717.00 in funding with the City responsible for $99,543.00, and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof R-333-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend McKinnon Construction contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project R-332-2022 — 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 $223,956.75 for a new contract total of $3,127,299.10.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements R-331-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Appoint Shana Love as Third District representative to Public Property Naming Committee R-328-2022 — A Resolution appointing Shana Love to serve as the Third District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022 Grant a pension of $1,853.34/month to Rickie L. King, Knoxville employee R-327-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,853.34 per month to Rickie L. King, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Nov 1, 2022
Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Emergency appropriation of $5,000 to Wesley House Community Center for youth services O-139-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Wesley House Community Center to support its ongoing efforts to empower and serve the youth of the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-477 of the Knoxville City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday and for related purposes.(Requested by Department of Human Resources)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts R-326-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership for property at 2413 Wilson Ave R-324-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 2413 Wilson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NA-029, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Multi-party agreement to fund homelessness prevention case management program R-323-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to fund the Case Management Program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend contract with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement Project R-322-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $89,798.00 for a new contract total of $1,290,260.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Whaley Construction for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III R-321-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III Project for an amount not to exceed $1,140,516.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Design & Construction Services for Baker Creek Pavilion Project R-320-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project in an amount not to exceed $2,667,343.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-319-2022 — 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 purchase, or by condemnation if necessary as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse AT&T for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-318-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse AT&T for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $850,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse Knoxville Utilities Board for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-317-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse the Knoxville Utilities Board for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse Comcast for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-316-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse Comcast for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training R-315-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters R-314-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend operating agreement for Volunteer Landing Park and Riverwalk Greenway management R-313-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Operating Agreement Between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, with respect to the management of Volunteer Landing Park and the Riverwalk Greenway.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year R-312-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Rezone properties on Clinton Highway from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential O-138-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Road O-137-2022 — 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 designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District O-136-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest 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, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Close unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005, execute quitclaim deeds O-135-2022 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend 2018 Major Road Plan for City of Knoxville and Knox County, Section 1.C O-134-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurial training O-133-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for annual banquet and youth mentoring O-132-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth educational programs O-131-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Knoxville City Code sections 2-449 and 2-450 to adjust classification and compensation plans O-129-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Rezone Clinton Highway properties from AG to RN-1 9-C-22-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Rd 9-A-22-SU — 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 designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 8-A-22-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest 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, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Amend 2018 Major Road Plan, Section 1.C 9-A-22-CP — An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds 9-A-22-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for banquet and programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Authorize Police/Fire Chiefs to award items to separating employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-724 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Police and Fire Chiefs, in their discretion, to award certain items to public safety employees separating from employment with the City after ten years of service.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Amend FY 2022/2023 Operating and Capital budgets An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept TDEC grant for Household Hazardous Waste facility R-311-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of a joint City of Knoxville and Knox County Household Hazardous Waste facility (HHW)(Requested by Public Service Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept Walmart Foundation grants for KPD programs R-310-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs as well as ongoing recruitment and training of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Agreement with Sport Surface Pros for park court maintenance R-309-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sport Surface Pros, LLC for Tennis Court, Pickleball Court, & Basketball Court Maintenance services at several City Park locations for an amount not to exceed $209,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Agreement with Knoxville Youth Athletics for coordinator services R-308-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Youth Athletics to provide the services of a track and field and cross-country coordinator for an amount not to exceed $32,900.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-307-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase I infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Accept insurance proposal from Standard Insurance Company R-305-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Standard Insurance Company to provide employee and dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an estimated annual premium not to exceed $250,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency R-304-2022 — 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, and if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2023.(Requested by Emergency Management) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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90.7%

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6401
  • split444
  • failed91
  • deferred342
  • withdrawn75

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