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Every recorded decision

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

Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. for services at Flenniken Landing R-241-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management and social services R-240-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-239-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-238-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park R-237-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Railroad agreement for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project R-236-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a railroad agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing and for the City to pay for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $108,000.00 as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I R-235-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $331,923.75 for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services R-234-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project R-233-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $60,045.00 for a new contract total of $506,475.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery R-232-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management R-230-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth 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 services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O O-112-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU O-111-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6 O-110-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C) O-109-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 O-108-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners O-107-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners O-106-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping O-105-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking recalculation O-104-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Appointment of members and election of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-229-2023 — A Resolution approving the appointment of members to and the elections of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license R-227-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023 Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license R-228-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023
Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 at 7700 Pinner Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 7700 Pinner Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, T. Dean LaRue, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-J-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend Oath of Office for Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Commissioners An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 2, Article I, to revise the Oath of Office of the Commissioners of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Apply for EPA Climate and Pollution Reduction Grant R-123-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Climate and Pollution Reduction Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no local match required, to develop a region-wide plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Award funds to Callahan Flats, LP for affordable housing development R-122-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,900,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program to Callahan Flats, LP for the development of 58 affordable housing units to be located at 1511 Callahan Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Award funds to Callahan Flats, LP for affordable rental housing R-121-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Program to Callahan Flats, LP for the development of 30 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1511 Callahan Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Execute subgrantee agreement with Community Action Committee for Homeless Services R-120-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $105,000.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Public Services (Homeless Services), as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Execute quitclaim deed to Sean Bolen and Alison Hardy for property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave R-119-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Sean Bolen and Alison Hardy, for one parcel of property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $110,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend agreement with Edison Electric for streetlight maintenance R-118-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Agreement with Edison Electric, LLC, for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $170,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,550,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend contract with AECOM for Cherry Street Sinkhole Project R-117-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide design services for the Cherry Street Sinkhole Water Quality Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,284.00 for a new contract total of $70,114.00, and extending the date of completion to May 19, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Request adjustment to operating budget approval timeline R-116-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting an adjustment to the timeline for City Council's approval of the operating budget of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to INST at 5600 Western Avenue O-65-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, River’s Edge Christian Academy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-N-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from AG to I-G at 0 North Middlebrook Pike O-64-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Christos Christopoulos, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from OP to RN-5 at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard O-63-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dowell Springs Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 3-B-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-4 at 4628 Washington Pike O-62-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4628 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-E-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 at 4614 Washington Pike O-61-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 4614 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Adopt the 2023 One Year Plan O-60-2023 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2023 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-23-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Close portion of Anderson Drive and execute quitclaim deeds O-59-2023 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Anderson Drive between Henry Chiles Street and the western terminus of Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Close Henry Chiles Street and execute quitclaim deeds O-58-2023 — An Ordinance to close Henry Chiles Street between Deane Hill Drive and Anderson Drive, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets, transfer surplus funds O-57-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-56-2022 for Fiscal Year 22/23 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Confirm Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to Visit Knoxville Board R-115-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Elect David Bocangel and Brian Tapp to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema R-114-2023 — A Resolution electing David Bocangel and Brian Tapp to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Elect David Bocangel to Industrial Development Board R-113-2023 — A Resolution electing David Bocangel to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023
Reappoint Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Tillman to Sports Authority Board R-112-2023 — A Resolution reappointing Jeffrey Hagood and Rosalyn Tillman as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 18, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance, Weigel Stores, Inc. Retail Food Store Wine License R-111-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Weigel Stores, Inc. d/b/a Weigel's #18 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 18, 2023
Approve minutes of April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Execute agreement with Blount Contractors for Cradle of Country Music Park R-306-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blount Contractors, Inc. for the Cradle of Country Music Park - Pier 865 Project for an amount not to exceed $824,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
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
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
Approve appeal to overturn Planning Commission Special Use decision 8-C-22-SU — A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Amanda Pittman, Animal Wellness and Rehabilitation Center – Brown Bear Properties, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a Special Use application filed by Thomas R. Gass / Andy’s Frozen Custard, for property located at 6217 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 8-C-22-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
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 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
Affirm residents' right to access obstetric and gynecological health care R-267-2022 — A Resolution affirming that all city residents should have the right to access fundamental obstetric and gynecological health care services.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Parker, McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Fugate and Vice Mayor Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Sep 6, 2022
Pause Public Art Committee Sculpture Project A Resolution to pause the Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for the Cradle of Country Music Park for six months to allow time for the City to determine a way to preserve the mature trees on the park.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Sep 6, 2022
Amend wrecker rotation list rates and charges O-123-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted —
Sep 6, 2022
Amend wrecker rotation list rates and charges O-123-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission) Contracts & purchasing
Motion to amend:Adopted —
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

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Unanimity rate — 6402 of 7062 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • withdrawn75

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