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Sep 17, 2024
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Adopted |
5-4-0-0 |
Split
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Sep 17, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 17, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 17, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 17, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 17, 2024
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor
R-240-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SRJ, LLC d/b/a Broadway Wine and Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
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Sep 17, 2024
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04
R-241-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Bargain Barn Inc. d/b/a Grocery Outlet #04 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
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Sep 17, 2024
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Failed |
8-1-0-0 |
Split
Failed
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Sep 17, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
5-4-0-0 |
Split
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
5-4-0-0 |
Split
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
5-4-0-0 |
Split
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
5-4-0-0 |
Split
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Sep 3, 2024
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Failed |
4-5-0-0 |
Split
Failed
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
7-0-1-1 |
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
— |
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Sep 3, 2024
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Failed |
2-7-0-0 |
Split
Failed
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license
R-226-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Intergovernmental & resolutions
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
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Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee
R-227-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
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Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell
R-228-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer
R-229-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson
R-230-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
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|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman
R-231-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel
R-232-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs
R-233-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts
R-234-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Sep 3, 2024
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Resolution 10-b postponed earlier
10-b — Resolution 10-b was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
Consent
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Sep 3, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
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Aug 20, 2024
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Amending South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial
9-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Amending One Year Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial
9-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
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|
Aug 20, 2024
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Rezoning property at 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to Industrial Mixed-Use
9-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Amending South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential
9-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
Amending One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential
9-e — An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Rezoning property at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 Residential
9-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Amending Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Regional Center
9-g — An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Amending One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Mixed Use Regional Center
9-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Rezoning property at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E Commercial
9-i — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
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Rezoning property at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
9-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
Rezoning part of 2909 N Broadway from Office to C-G-2 General Commercial
9-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
Rezoning property at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 Commercial
9-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Zoning & land use
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
|
Deferred |
6-0-0-3 |
Deferred
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
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Deferred |
6-0-0-3 |
Deferred
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Aug 20, 2024
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Deferred |
6-0-0-3 |
Deferred
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Aug 20, 2024
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Deferred |
6-0-0-3 |
Deferred
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Aug 20, 2024
|
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 20, 2024
|
|
Withdrawn |
6-0-0-3 |
Withdrawn
|
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Aug 20, 2024
|
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Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 20, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
6-0-0-3 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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|
Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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|
Aug 6, 2024
|
Ordinance to amend City Charter re. council member election process
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “an act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to set a process for primary and regular elections of council members consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election rather than all city voters electing district candidates in the regular election, and establishing that at large candidates may be elected in the primary with a majority of the votes rather than requiring the election of at large candidates in the regular election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
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Failed |
— |
Failed
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
— |
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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|
Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
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|
Aug 6, 2024
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
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|
Aug 6, 2024
|
Certificate of Compliance for Western Liquor & Wine liquor store license
R-208-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Devanshi Corporation d/b/a Western Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
Certificate of Compliance for Goodstop by Casey's #4216 wine license
R-205-2024 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4216 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
Granting a monthly pension to Trisha S. Ward, Knoxville Police Department employee
R-206-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,010.73 per month to Trisha S. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
Granting a monthly pension to Windall J. Tinsley, Knoxville General Government employee
R-207-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,291.76 per month to Windall J. Tinsley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
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Granting a monthly pension to Christopher H. Woodhull, Knoxville General Government employee
R-204-2024 — A Resolution granting a pension of $170.96 (Defined Benefit Only) per month to Christopher H. Woodhull, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Personnel & appointments
Item history →
Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
Consent
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
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Deferred |
8-0-0-1 |
Deferred
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Aug 6, 2024
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Deferred |
8-0-0-1 |
Deferred
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Aug 6, 2024
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Deferred |
8-0-0-1 |
Deferred
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Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
|
|
Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Withdrawn |
8-0-0-1 |
Withdrawn
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
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Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
|
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Aug 6, 2024
|
|
Adopted |
8-0-0-1 |
Unanimous
|
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Jul 23, 2024
|
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Failed |
8-0-1-0 |
Failed
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Jul 23, 2024
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Failed |
8-0-1-0 |
Failed
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Jul 23, 2024
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Failed |
8-0-1-0 |
Failed
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Jul 23, 2024
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Amend charter: primary/regular elections, district voting, ballot candidates
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “an act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to set a process for primary and regular elections of council members consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election rather than all city voters electing district candidates in the regular election, and establishing that at large candidates may be elected in the primary with a majority of the votes rather than requiring the election of at large candidates in the regular election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Amend charter: primary/regular elections, district voting, ballot candidates
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “an act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to set a process for primary and regular elections of council members consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election rather than all city voters electing district candidates in the regular election, and establishing that at large candidates may be elected in the primary with a majority of the votes rather than requiring the election of at large candidates in the regular election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
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Jul 23, 2024
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Amend charter: change council election to at-large, regional with residency
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 so as to replace members of council elected by district in Section (B) with members of council elected at large regionally with residency requirements and amending provisions of Article VII, Section 707 (B) and (C) so as to provide for primary and regular elections for City Council, and amending Article IV, Sections 401, and 402 and Article VII, Section 704 for consistency with this council composition and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, Thomas, and Vice Mayor Smith)
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Amend City Charter to align 5th council district elections
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IV, Section 404 so as to align the 5th council district with the other district council elections, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas, Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith)
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Adopted |
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Jul 23, 2024
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Amend City Charter to align 5th council district elections
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IV, Section 404 so as to align the 5th council district with the other district council elections, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas, Roberto, Rider, Singh, Fugate, Helsley, and Vice Mayor Smith)
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Adopted |
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
8-1-0-0 |
Split
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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Jul 23, 2024
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Adopted |
9-0-0-0 |
Unanimous
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