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

Filtered · year 2018
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution authorizing agreement for street light inspection services R-295-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum, MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $72,330.00 for as-needed inspection services for street light construction and maintenance.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution authorizing agreement for Broadway Corridor Study R-294-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for the Broadway Corridor Improvement Study.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance donating to Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley O-115-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending distance requirements O-114-2018 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article III, Division 2, Section 4-131 of the Knoxville City Code so as to amend certain distance requirements to coincide with newly enacted state law.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution confirming appointment to Animal Control Board R-293-2018 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Keith Hogue to the Knoxville Animal Control Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Emergency ordinance donating to East Tennessee Community Design Center 12-p — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Lonsdale Homecoming Committee to be utilized toward the 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Mckenzie, and Stair) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Emergency ordinance donating to Knoxville Symphony Society 12-o — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville Schools.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package Store 11-p — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Juma Inc. d/b/a Magnolia Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #31 11-o — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market #31 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #29 11-n — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market #29 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #23 11-m — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market #23 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #22 11-l — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market #22 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #12 11-k — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market #12 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for KenJo Market #11 11-j — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KenJo Market #11 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on Kingston Pike 12-n — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, east side of Walker Springs Road, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 7-I-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
Aug 14, 2018
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the July 31, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for Boys & Girls Clubs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article III, Division 2, Section 4-131 An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article III, Division 2, Section 4-131 of the Knoxville City Code so as to amend certain distance requirements to coincide with newly enacted state law.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe for LED Lighting Retrofit R-285-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $314,738.00 for the LED Lighting Retrofit Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Annex land at 7720 Pocanno Road and approve Plan of Services R-284-2018 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at 7720 Pocanno Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Contract with Holston Construction for KAT bus lift system replacement R-282-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Holston Construction Services, LLC to remove and replace the existing in-ground hydraulic bus lift system at the KAT Maintenance Shop in an amount not to exceed $269,323.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize sale of surplus property at 504 N. Chestnut Street R-281-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 504 N. Chestnut Street (Parcel ID No. 082-JP-017) to Thanh Nguyen d/b/a Knoxville Fixer Upper, LLC, for a purchase price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize sale of surplus property at 308 Parham Street R-280-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 308 Parham Street (Parcel ID No. 082-NA-015) to Kenneth Levon Thurman, for a purchase price of $1,600.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept Cities for Citizenship Grant R-279-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Cities for Citizenship Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, and if approved, award subgrants to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan Major Update R-278-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the "Major Update" to the Knox County, City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Amend contract for 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Phase II Project R-277-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0169 with HS Construction & Excavating, LLC for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $50,319.88 for a new contract total of $524,728.88.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Amend contract for Merchant Dr/Clinton Hwy Intersection Improvements R-276-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0152 with Gresham Smith and Partners, Inc. for the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,000.00 for a new contract total of $187,360.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2018. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Amend contract for 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-275-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0212 with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $14,397.60 for a new contract total of $1,275,894.06 and extending the date of completion to August 17, 2018. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Accept insurance proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company R-274-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company to provide property, flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery insurance coverage insurance for the City of Knoxville for an annual premium not to exceed $219,815.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize grant application for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction R-273-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant in an amount up to $3,600,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action for Homeward Bound Program R-272-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $140,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action for home repair program R-271-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $416,991.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc for Operation Backyard R-270-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $176,990.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for CDBG funding R-269-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $119,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on SE side of Highland Ave to O-2/NC-1 districts O-111-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Highland Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-K-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on W side of Pleasant Ridge Rd to RP-1 O-110-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Pleasant Ridge Road, north of Sanderson Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 24 units per acre subject to one condition, Tekco, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-I-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on NW side of Weisbrook Lane to I-3 districts O-109-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Weisbrook Lane, northeast of East Weisgarber Road, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Mountain View Partners, LP, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-F-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to close unnamed alley between Patton St and eastern terminus O-108-2018 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Patton Street and the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 6-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to close Forest Avenue O-107-2018 — An Ordinance to close Forest Avenue between the eastern edge of Twelfth Street right-of-way and the southwestern edge of World's Fair Park Drive right-of-way, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trevor Hill, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 11-A-14-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Steven W. Hall on consent A Resolution granting a pension of $236.14 per month to Steven W. Hall, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Phillip Wayne Bell on consent A Resolution granting a pension of $4,291.61 per month to Phillip Wayne Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to David B. Rausch on consent A Resolution granting a pension of $8,867.01 per month to David B. Rausch, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to David D. Massey on consent A Resolution granting a pension of $1,030.93 per month to David D. Massey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Joseph B. Toole on consent A Resolution granting a pension of $629.20 per month to Joseph B. Toole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Kenneth J. Parrott on consent A Resolution granting a pension of $1,396.61 per month to Kenneth J. Parrott, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Approve amended Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Room Service A Resolution approving the issuance of an amended Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Room Service relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City, due to a recent change in state law.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe for LED Lighting Retrofit R-285-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $314,738.00 for the LED Lighting Retrofit Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Annex land at 7720 Pocanno Road and approve Plan of Services R-284-2018 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at 7720 Pocanno Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-283-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $375,000.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 31, 2018
Contract with Holston Construction for KAT bus lift system replacement R-282-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Holston Construction Services, LLC to remove and replace the existing in-ground hydraulic bus lift system at the KAT Maintenance Shop in an amount not to exceed $269,323.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize sale of surplus property at 504 N. Chestnut Street R-281-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 504 N. Chestnut Street (Parcel ID No. 082-JP-017) to Thanh Nguyen d/b/a Knoxville Fixer Upper, LLC, for a purchase price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize sale of surplus property at 308 Parham Street R-280-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 308 Parham Street (Parcel ID No. 082-NA-015) to Kenneth Levon Thurman, for a purchase price of $1,600.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept Cities for Citizenship Grant R-279-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Cities for Citizenship Grant in the amount of $50,000.00, and if approved, award subgrants to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan Major Update R-278-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the "Major Update" to the Knox County, City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Amend contract for 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Phase II Project R-277-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0169 with HS Construction & Excavating, LLC for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $50,319.88 for a new contract total of $524,728.88.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Amend contract for Merchant Dr/Clinton Hwy Intersection Improvements R-276-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0152 with Gresham Smith and Partners, Inc. for the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $22,000.00 for a new contract total of $187,360.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2018. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Amend contract for 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-275-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0212 with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $14,397.60 for a new contract total of $1,275,894.06 and extending the date of completion to August 17, 2018. (Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Accept insurance proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company R-274-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Affiliated FM Insurance Company to provide property, flood, earthquake and boiler and machinery insurance coverage insurance for the City of Knoxville for an annual premium not to exceed $219,815.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize grant application for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction R-273-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant in an amount up to $3,600,000.00, with a required local match in the amount of $300,000.00, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action for Homeward Bound Program R-272-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $140,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action for home repair program R-271-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $416,991.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc for Operation Backyard R-270-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $176,990.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for CDBG funding R-269-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $119,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on SE side of Highland Ave to O-2/NC-1 districts O-111-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Highland Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-K-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on W side of Pleasant Ridge Rd to RP-1 O-110-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Pleasant Ridge Road, north of Sanderson Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 24 units per acre subject to one condition, Tekco, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-I-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on NW side of Weisbrook Lane to I-3 districts O-109-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Weisbrook Lane, northeast of East Weisgarber Road, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Mountain View Partners, LP, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 6-F-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to close unnamed alley between Patton St and eastern terminus O-108-2018 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Patton Street and the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 6-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to close Forest Avenue O-107-2018 — An Ordinance to close Forest Avenue between the eastern edge of Twelfth Street right-of-way and the southwestern edge of World's Fair Park Drive right-of-way, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trevor Hill, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 11-A-14-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Steven W. Hall 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $236.14 per month to Steven W. Hall, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Phillip Wayne Bell 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,291.61 per month to Phillip Wayne Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to David B. Rausch 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $8,867.01 per month to David B. Rausch, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to David D. Massey 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,030.93 per month to David D. Massey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Joseph B. Toole 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $629.20 per month to Joseph B. Toole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Kenneth J. Parrott 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,396.61 per month to Kenneth J. Parrott, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Approve amended Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Room Service liquor license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of an amended Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Room Service relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City, due to a recent change in state law.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to change zoning classification on E. Morelia Avenue 10-a — An Ordinance to change the zoning classification of property located on the southeast side of E. Morelia Avenue, southwest side of Harvey Street from R-2 (General Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to C-3 (General Commercial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Jerry Bridges, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by MPC. (MPC denied 12-1) (MPC File No. 4-B-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 7-0-0-2
Withdrawn
Jul 31, 2018
Approve minutes of July 17, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Amend agreement with Knox County for surplus lawn mowing equipment lease R-251-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-16-0316 with Knox County, Tennessee, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional two-year term for the lease of surplus lawn mowing equipment.(Requested by Public Service Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments R-250-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School R-249-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School, in the Lonsdale neighborhood, from Knox County. (Requested by Department of Law) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Acquire property for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-248-2018 — 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 condemnation if necessary, within twelve tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Authorize agreement for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project R-247-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $102,623.00, for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Amend contract for New City Impound Building Project R-246-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0161 with Thomas Caldwell, Architect for the New City Impound Building Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,800.00 for a new contract total of $42,400.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019. (Requested by Fleet Services and Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept proposal for employee and dependent life/AD&D insurance R-245-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Minnesota Life Insurance Company, to provide employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual premium not to exceed $125,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept proposal for employee long-term disability insurance R-244-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., to provide employee long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual estimated cost of $170,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-243-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $110,000.00 in General Funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Day Resource Center, Bush Family Refuge and the Volunteer Ministry Center Dental Clinic.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Honor memory of Lynn Redmon and express condolences R-242-2018 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Lynn Redmon and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Confirm appointment of Richard Allen Foster to Downtown Design Review Board R-241-2018 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Richard Allen Foster to the Downtown Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Dennis P. Beckley 11-q — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,049.70 per month to Dennis P. Beckley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Carl D. Green 11-p — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,208.65 per month to Carl D. Green, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Karen M. Pappas 11-o — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,144.70 per month to Karen M. Pappas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Paul A. Harrell 11-n — A Resolution granting a pension of $198.70 per month (defined benefit only) to Paul A. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #307 wine license renewal 11-m — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #307 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #399 wine license renewal 11-l — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #399 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for University Liquor license renewal 11-k — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Rezone property on Ferd Hickey Road from Agricultural to Planned Residential District 9-a — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 3, 2018
Approve minutes of June 19, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 6399 of 7069 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • split443
  • failed91
  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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