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Every recorded decision

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

Oct 4, 2022
Annex three parcels on Maloney Road and approve Plan of Service R-303-2022 — A Resolution to effect annexation of three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501, and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Fund Knoxville Chamber's economic prosperity mission R-302-2022 — A Revised Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Extend lease agreement for James Agee Park R-301-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an extension to the lease agreement with the University of Tennessee for James Agee Park.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept Reconnecting Communities grant R-300-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept as a sub-recipient a Reconnecting Communities grant from the Federal Department of Transportation in the amount of $55,000,000.00, with a local, community match of approximately $25,000,000.00 for the purposes of increasing affordable, accessible, and multimodal access in neighborhoods impacted by urban renewal.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Rezone 4430 Candora Ave from I-MU to I-H, on appeal 7-C-22-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Esq. on behalf of Candoro Properties, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 7-C-22-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-1) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appoint Karen McKeehan to Public Property Naming Committee R-298-2022 — A Resolution appointing Karen McKeehan to serve as the Engineering Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Confirm appointment of Paige Travis to Community Television Board R-297-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Paige Travis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022 Grant pension to Donald A. Jones R-295-2022 — A Resolution granting a Pension of $5,506.56 per month to Donald A. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 4, 2022 Grant pension to John W. Steele R-296-2022 — A Resolution granting a Pension of $3,544.31 per month to John W. Steele, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 4, 2022
Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council, September 20, 2022
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Education Foundation for $225,000 for Community Schools R-294-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for the Community Schools initiative in 11 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for $40,000 CDBG funding to East Tennessee Community Design Center R-292-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for $1.5M from Affordable Rental Development Fund for senior housing R-291-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell Street 2 L.P. and associated entities to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 50 permanent supportive housing units for seniors which will serve very low-income households, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Gateway Pavilion R-290-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the lease of the Gateway Pavilion Building for $1,000.00 per month for a period of three years for the purpose of providing recreational programs.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend Whaley Construction contract for 2022 Curb Cuts Project R-289-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2022 Curb Cuts Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,441.25 for a new contract total of $463,428.00 and extending the date of completion to October 15, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement R-288-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional engineering design services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $143,349.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement for parking lot at 3136 N. Broadway R-287-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Knoxville PropCo LLC to permit its parking lot to encroach onto property located at 3136 N. Broadway, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to release slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street R-286-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street, subject to conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator R-285-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity R-284-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Annex three parcels of land on Maloney Road and approve Plan of Service A Resolution to effect annexation of three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501, and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square R-283-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board R-282-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation from 3200 Knoxville Center Drive O-126-2022 — 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 (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Change zoning at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G to DK-B O-125-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to Historic Zoning Commission R-280-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-124-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 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, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 20, 2022
Add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda Motion to: add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Approve minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Change zoning for West Vine Avenue property O-122-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Remove planned district designation from Knoxville Center Drive property O-121-2022 — 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 (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-279-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $500,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Appreciate donation for Forest Heights Park playground R-278-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for the donation of $23,855.26, for playground equipment and installation at Forest Heights Pocket Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept the construction agreement with Playworld Preferred.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Authorize agreement with West for online research services R-277-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,145.69 per month, or $37,750.00 per year.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit operating assistance R-276-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,609,300.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2023 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit vehicle overhauls R-275-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $658,155.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $219,385.00 for mid-life overhauls on transit vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept TDOT grant for bus depot chargers R-274-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $3,750,000.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 in order to construct depot chargers for electric buses at the transit station.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant R-273-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care Planning Grant in the amount of $52,266.00, with a required 25% local match, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Recreation Center project R-272-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Christenberry Recreation Center Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Accept state funds for Emergency Operations Center R-271-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request and accept funds from the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for furnishing and equipping the new Emergency Operations Center in the Public Safety Complex.(Requested by Emergency Management) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for youth violence prevention R-270-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support implementation of youth violence prevention strategies for middle and high school aged youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Amend contract with Great Southern Recreation for Fort Kid Project R-269-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Great Southern Recreation for the Fort Kid at World's Fair Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $44,456.00 for a new contract total of $494,456.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Appreciate Visit Knoxville donation for Fort Kid Park amenities R-268-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Visit Knoxville for the donation of $44,456.00 toward the purchase of new amenities at Fort Kid Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Amend Dowell Springs Company One Year Plan status O-122-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Dowell Springs property O-121-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Holston Package Store liquor license R-264-2022 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to F&S, LLC d/b/a Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 6, 2022 Authorize pension for Amos Massengile, Jr. R-265-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a pension of $963.36 per month to Amos Massengile, Jr., 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
Sep 6, 2022 Authorize pension for David W. Hagerman R-266-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a pension of $3,914.27 per month to David W. Hagerman, 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
Sep 6, 2022
Approve minutes from previous regular meeting approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for Dowell Springs Boulevard An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance approving amendment to Northwest County Sector Plan for Dowell Springs Boulevard An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AWP, Inc. for flagging/traffic control R-263-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AWP, Inc. d/b/a Area Wide Protective to provide flagging and traffic control services on city streets, and at various locations throughout the city, on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant R-262-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $90,000.00, and if awarded, accept the grant on behalf of the City of Knoxville Public Service.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County accepting 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds R-261-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $28,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to enter Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-260-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals with the City of Knoxville and Knox County each paying an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Appreciate Emerald Youth Foundation for ballfield upgrades and authorize agreement R-259-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Emerald Youth Foundation for providing upgrades to the Christenberry ballfields, for a total project cost of $106,000.00 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Emerald Youth Foundation in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit urbanized area transit R-258-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $7,489,126.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $832,125.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus capital R-257-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $773,471.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $85,942.00 for a total project amount of $859,413.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for street outreach R-256-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General Funds for enhanced street outreach services by way of the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to serve 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept hazmat equipment grant from TEMA R-255-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to provide funding for hazmat equipment in an amount not to exceed $21,702.44 and if such application is approved, to execute, any and all documents to accept such a grant.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Liberty Street Project R-254-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $45,550.00 for a new total contract amount of $388,050.00, and extending the date of completion to November 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Cannon & Cannon for UT Area Signal Improvements R-253-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amendment the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the University of Tennessee Area Signal Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,371.73 for a new total contract amount of $549,181.73 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal R-252-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $221,617.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending TIF allocation period R-248-2022 — A Resolution approving an amendment to a prior amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending the allocation period for tax increment financing from twenty years to thirty years.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute third amendment to management agreement with SMG for concessions R-247-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to the management agreement with SMG to include concessions services at Chilhowee Park and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance changing base zoning for 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-120-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Obarr, LLC / Isaac Pennell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-U-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance changing base zoning for 155 Old State Road from RN-1 to RN-2 O-119-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 155 Old State Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Lucky Clark, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance changing base zoning for 0 Gleason Drive from Office to Multi-Family Residential O-118-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Gleason Drive from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Torbett / J.A. Murphy Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-22- RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance changing base zoning for 0 West Scott Ave from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use O-117-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Hospitality Pantries, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance changing base zoning for 1624 Riverside Drive to Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict O-116-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dominion Riverside, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-T-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 1624 Riverside Drive O-115-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-B-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 1624 Riverside Drive O-114-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance to close portion of Ball Camp Pike and execute quitclaim deeds O-113-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance amending Zoning Code related to drive-through facility principal use standards O-112-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.F.6, "Principal Use Standards Associated with Drive-Through Facility" as presented in Exhibit 2 of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission File, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Appropriate $1,200 for Knoxville Botanical Garden's Green Thumb Gala sponsorship O-111-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the Knoxville Botanical Garden's 13th Annual Green Thumb Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East TN Community Design Center fundraiser sponsorship O-110-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the East Tennessee Community Design Center's 2022 fundraiser Celebration at World's Fair Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation fundraiser sponsorship O-109-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,750 for Ijams Nature Center fundraiser sponsorship O-108-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's fundraiser "Twilight at Ijams".(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance renaming Department of Community Development to Housing and Neighborhood Development O-107-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 6 and 15 of the Knoxville City Code to change of the name of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and for related purposes.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Resolution supporting appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council R-246-2022 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Bailey Foster, Ashley Garner, Ty Murray, Joseph Woods, William Wright and reappointments of Mary Thom Adams, Kiame Biandudi, Jasmine Newton, and Kelly Sullivan to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
Approve minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 155 Old State Road from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 155 Old State Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Lucky Clark, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 0 Gleason Drive from Office to RN-6 Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Gleason Drive from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Torbett / J.A. Murphy Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Hospitality Pantries, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Obarr, LLC / Isaac Pennell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-U-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H to DK-E district An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dominion Riverside, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-T-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 1624 Riverside Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-B-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 1624 Riverside Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 9.3.F.6 for drive-through facilities An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.F.6, "Principal Use Standards Associated with Drive-Through Facility" as presented in Exhibit 2 of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission File, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 from Parks and Recreation for Knoxville Botanical Garden Gala An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the Knoxville Botanical Garden's 13th Annual Green Thumb Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center fundraiser sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the East Tennessee Community Design Center's 2022 fundraiser Celebration at World's Fair Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 from Parks and Recreation for Legacy Parks Foundation event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,750 from Parks and Recreation for "Twilight at Ijams" sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's fundraiser "Twilight at Ijams".(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to rename Department of Community Development to Housing and Neighborhood Development An Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 6 and 15 of the Knoxville City Code to change of the name of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and for related purposes.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Historic Giffin Square at 1834 Beech Street R-244-2022 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Historic Giffin Square for property located at 1834 Beech Street, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 4 conditions, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs for youth programs R-243-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bond not to exceed $60,065,000 R-242-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,065,000, in one or more series, to refinance the City's outstanding Series A-4-A Loan Agreement; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Resolution amending Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. R-241-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $131,215.00 for a new contract total of $1,153,781.20 and extending the date of completion to October 14, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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

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  • split444
  • failed91
  • deferred342
  • withdrawn75

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