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Every recorded decision

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

Nov 1, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.396M grant for Violent Crime Intervention programs R-338-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $1,396,448.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated Violent Crime Intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 1, 2022
Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses R-337-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. R-336-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Adopted —
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Project with TDOT R-334-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Four to Agreement No. C-00-0063 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pleasant Ridge Road Project, adding $497,717.00 in funding with the City responsible for $99,543.00, and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof R-333-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend McKinnon Construction contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project R-332-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $223,956.75 for a new contract total of $3,127,299.10.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements R-331-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement R-330-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Economic Development) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development R-329-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Nov 1, 2022
Appoint Shana Love as Third District representative to Public Property Naming Committee R-328-2022 — A Resolution appointing Shana Love to serve as the Third District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022 Grant a pension of $1,853.34/month to Rickie L. King, Knoxville employee R-327-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,853.34 per month to Rickie L. King, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Nov 1, 2022
Postpone Ordinance 12-c for 120 days postpone Ordinance 12-c for one-hundred twenty days
Motion to defer:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 1, 2022
Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Motion to refer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 18, 2022
Emergency appropriation of $5,000 to Wesley House Community Center for youth services O-139-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Wesley House Community Center to support its ongoing efforts to empower and serve the youth of the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-477 of the Knoxville City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday and for related purposes.(Requested by Department of Human Resources)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts R-326-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for property at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue R-325-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Execute quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership for property at 2413 Wilson Ave R-324-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 2413 Wilson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NA-029, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Multi-party agreement to fund homelessness prevention case management program R-323-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to fund the Case Management Program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend contract with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement Project R-322-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $89,798.00 for a new contract total of $1,290,260.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Whaley Construction for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III R-321-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III Project for an amount not to exceed $1,140,516.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Design & Construction Services for Baker Creek Pavilion Project R-320-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project in an amount not to exceed $2,667,343.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-319-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse AT&T for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-318-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse AT&T for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $850,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse Knoxville Utilities Board for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-317-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse the Knoxville Utilities Board for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Reimburse Comcast for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation R-316-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse Comcast for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training R-315-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters R-314-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend operating agreement for Volunteer Landing Park and Riverwalk Greenway management R-313-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Operating Agreement Between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, with respect to the management of Volunteer Landing Park and the Riverwalk Greenway.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year R-312-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Rezone properties on Clinton Highway from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential O-138-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Road O-137-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District O-136-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Close unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005, execute quitclaim deeds O-135-2022 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend 2018 Major Road Plan for City of Knoxville and Knox County, Section 1.C O-134-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurial training O-133-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for annual banquet and youth mentoring O-132-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth educational programs O-131-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Permit Police and Fire Chiefs to award items to separating public safety employees O-130-2022 — 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) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Knoxville City Code sections 2-449 and 2-450 to adjust classification and compensation plans O-129-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Failed —
Failed
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 O-128-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Rezone Clinton Highway properties from AG to RN-1 9-C-22-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Rd 9-A-22-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 8-A-22-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Amend 2018 Major Road Plan, Section 1.C 9-A-22-CP — An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds 9-A-22-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for banquet and programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Authorize Police/Fire Chiefs to award items to separating employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-724 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Police and Fire Chiefs, in their discretion, to award certain items to public safety employees separating from employment with the City after ten years of service.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Amend FY 2022/2023 Operating and Capital budgets An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept TDEC grant for Household Hazardous Waste facility R-311-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of a joint City of Knoxville and Knox County Household Hazardous Waste facility (HHW)(Requested by Public Service Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Apply for and accept Walmart Foundation grants for KPD programs R-310-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs as well as ongoing recruitment and training of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Agreement with Sport Surface Pros for park court maintenance R-309-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sport Surface Pros, LLC for Tennis Court, Pickleball Court, & Basketball Court Maintenance services at several City Park locations for an amount not to exceed $209,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Agreement with Knoxville Youth Athletics for coordinator services R-308-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Youth Athletics to provide the services of a track and field and cross-country coordinator for an amount not to exceed $32,900.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
Execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-307-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase I infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
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 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 documents for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submission to HUD R-293-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and certifications required for the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
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
Overturn Planning Commission's approval of special use permit at 6217 Kingston Pike 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)
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
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
Change zoning at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU to I-H 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)
Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred

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

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