City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Unanimous

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
May 26, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Ave property O-37-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Ave property O-36-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for 2018 Flagler Road to RN-2 O-35-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Change zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 O-34-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property O-33-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property O-32-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-30-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 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
May 26, 2026	Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service for FY 2026-2027 O-29-2026 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization R-148-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Appoint Jonathan Wiesehuegel to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-137-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Wiesehuegel to serve as the First District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Adams) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Confirm reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-136-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment 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
May 26, 2026	Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve Minutes of May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 26, 2026	Approve Minutes of May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings Minutes of the May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Dutch Valley Drive property to RN-3 4-C-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Highland Avenue property to RN-7 4-A-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST 4-I-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend Central City Sector Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Ailor Avenue property to I-H 4-P-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Richmond Avenue property to RN-2 4-N-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Flagler Road property to RN-2 4-H-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Change base zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 4-E-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License R-135-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-134-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Contracts for invasive species control services R-133-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Subrecipient agreement for Tech Smart Knox Seniors program R-132-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000, from a State of TN grant for ‘Broadband Ready Communities’, to support the expansion of the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s Tech Smart Knox Seniors program. (Requested by Policy) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. for farmers market R-131-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. to operate a farmers market on Market Square in an annual amount of $25,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company R-130-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations R-128-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project R-127-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project R-126-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-27-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26 O-26-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Approve minutes of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 12, 2026	Approve minutes of April 23, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Workshop	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Appropriate funds for annual Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 25/26 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Apply for grant for public safety innovation R-124-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $50,000.00, with no required local match, from the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to address forward-thinking innovation in public safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Apply for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-123-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $156,082.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Request Mayor modify executive order for waste, fraud, abuse reporting R-122-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Mayor Kincannon modify her executive order of February 15, 2025 relative to waste, fraud, and abuse reporting to insert the Internal Auditor to also be included as receiving a copy of all reports. (Requested by Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for W. Depot Avenue properties R-121-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue, 108 W. Depot Avenue, 0 W. Depot Avenue, and a portion of 300 W. Depot Avenue in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements R-120-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Award funds to William Blount Mansion Association for restoration R-119-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Governor William Blount Mansion Association for restoration of the William Blount Mansion located at 200 W. Hill Avenue (Parcel ID: 095 ID 010). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs R-118-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-117-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark R-116-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation R-115-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Amend agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes revitalization funding R-113-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement Nos C-22-0082 and C-24-0067 with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for phases 3 and 4 infrastructure, to reallocate the remaining funding designated for use on those earlier phases to any work contemplated in the site’s Master Plan for the revitalization of the Austin Homes development and surrounding areas of East Knoxville. (Sixth District) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Award Affordable Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity for 22 units R-112-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for the development of 22 affordable multifamily housing units for homeownership, to be located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive (Parcel ID 059 NC 00101), as more specifically described herein. (Council District: 4th) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Accept donation for Affordable Housing Fund R-111-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $440,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2 O-25-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive O-24-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning O-23-2026 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve minutes of March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes of the March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Appropriate $18,800 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-21-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Amend prior ordinance to reflect fiscal agent use for Community Improvement Fund O-20-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-162-2025, appropriating various sums from the Community Improvement (202) Fund, to reflect in the attachment the use of a fiscal agent by a community agency. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations R-98-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs R-97-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime R-96-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant R-95-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-94-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system R-93-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms at an estimated cost per term of $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Set KUB in-lieu-of-tax payments for FY2025-26 R-90-2026 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-19-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Ave property O-37-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Ave property O-36-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for 2018 Flagler Road to RN-2 O-35-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Change zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 O-34-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property O-33-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property O-32-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-30-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 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

May 26, 2026

Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service for FY 2026-2027 O-29-2026 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization R-148-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Appoint Jonathan Wiesehuegel to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-137-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Wiesehuegel to serve as the First District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Adams) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Confirm reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-136-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment 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

May 26, 2026

Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve Minutes of May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 26, 2026

Approve Minutes of May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings Minutes of the May 7, 2026 Legislative Budget Hearings

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Dutch Valley Drive property to RN-3 4-C-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Highland Avenue property to RN-7 4-A-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST 4-I-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend Central City Sector Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Ailor Avenue property to I-H 4-P-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Richmond Avenue property to RN-2 4-N-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Flagler Road property to RN-2 4-H-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Change base zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 4-E-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Certificate of Compliance for Green Grocery Wine License R-135-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Green Grocery, owned by Jay Goga, LLC, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License (Council District 1). (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant R-134-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Contracts for invasive species control services R-133-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts with Davey Resource Group, Inc., Forest Edge LLC, Richmond Tree Experts GA, and Invasive Plant Control, Inc to perform invasive species control services across the city for an annual amount not to exceed $80,000 among four contractors. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Subrecipient agreement for Tech Smart Knox Seniors program R-132-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000, from a State of TN grant for ‘Broadband Ready Communities’, to support the expansion of the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s Tech Smart Knox Seniors program. (Requested by Policy) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. for farmers market R-131-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Nourish Knoxville, Inc. to operate a farmers market on Market Square in an annual amount of $25,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Extend contract with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company R-130-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment extending Contract C-21-0269 with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for a period of ninety (90) days, with a price cap of $39,750.00, in order for City Purchasing and Knoxville Area Transit to complete the procurement process for a new bus tire source contract. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend contract with Samsara, Inc. for brush pickup operations R-128-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc. to provide an additional 376 AVL licenses and equipment and to provide route planning functionality and 20 forward facing dash cameras to enhance brush pickup operations, for a new total annual contract price not to exceed $207,400.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend contract for North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project R-127-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $51,615.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,845,846.91, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend contract for Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project R-126-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,380.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $652,988.50, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 2) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-27-2026 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26 O-26-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Approve minutes of April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 12, 2026

Approve minutes of April 23, 2026 Workshop Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Workshop

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Appropriate funds for annual Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 25/26 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Apply for grant for public safety innovation R-124-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $50,000.00, with no required local match, from the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to address forward-thinking innovation in public safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Apply for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-123-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $156,082.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Request Mayor modify executive order for waste, fraud, abuse reporting R-122-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Mayor Kincannon modify her executive order of February 15, 2025 relative to waste, fraud, and abuse reporting to insert the Internal Auditor to also be included as receiving a copy of all reports. (Requested by Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for W. Depot Avenue properties R-121-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue, 108 W. Depot Avenue, 0 W. Depot Avenue, and a portion of 300 W. Depot Avenue in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements R-120-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Award funds to William Blount Mansion Association for restoration R-119-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Governor William Blount Mansion Association for restoration of the William Blount Mansion located at 200 W. Hill Avenue (Parcel ID: 095 ID 010). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs R-118-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-117-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark R-116-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation R-115-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Amend agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes revitalization funding R-113-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement Nos C-22-0082 and C-24-0067 with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for phases 3 and 4 infrastructure, to reallocate the remaining funding designated for use on those earlier phases to any work contemplated in the site’s Master Plan for the revitalization of the Austin Homes development and surrounding areas of East Knoxville. (Sixth District) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Award Affordable Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity for 22 units R-112-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for the development of 22 affordable multifamily housing units for homeownership, to be located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive (Parcel ID 059 NC 00101), as more specifically described herein. (Council District: 4th) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Accept donation for Affordable Housing Fund R-111-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $440,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2 O-25-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive O-24-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning O-23-2026 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve minutes of March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes of the March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Appropriate $18,800 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-21-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Amend prior ordinance to reflect fiscal agent use for Community Improvement Fund O-20-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-162-2025, appropriating various sums from the Community Improvement (202) Fund, to reflect in the attachment the use of a fiscal agent by a community agency. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations R-98-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs R-97-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime R-96-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant R-95-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-94-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system R-93-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms at an estimated cost per term of $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Set KUB in-lieu-of-tax payments for FY2025-26 R-90-2026 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-19-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Every recorded decision