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

Oct 13, 2015
Postpone Resolution R-336-2015 regarding quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries R-336-2015 — ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Resolution No. R-336-2015 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 13, 2015
Approve minutes from September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes from the September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $23,800 for community agencies O-78-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $23,800 from Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Councilmembers Adams, Honeycutt, DeBardelaben, Thomas, Grant, and Helsley) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to reconstitute the Audit Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5, Article 1, Section 7.5-66 - Rule 5 of the Knoxville City Code to reconstitute the Audit Committee pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-3-405. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Grant, Lloyd, and Helsley)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees R-275-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for EZ Stop Food Marts, Inc. R-274-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to EZ Stop Food Marts, Inc. d/b/a EZ Stop #16 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 2) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hackney Petroleum, Inc. R-273-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hackney Petroleum, Inc. d/b/a The Local Market #107 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Council District 3) (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-272-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2026 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
Sep 29, 2026
Revise financial mechanisms for redeveloping blighted properties for housing R-271-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to revise and enhance existing financial mechanisms for redeveloping abandoned, blighted, and vacant properties to facilitate the creation of affordable and attainable housing using proceeds from Round II Empowerment Zone funding awarded to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 1999, and any future federal funding allocated to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development for the same purposes. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for Guardrail Replacement Program R-270-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for Guardrail Replacement Program R-269-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions LLC for the 2026 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Employee Network, Inc. for Employee Assistance Program R-268-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Employee Network, Inc. to provide an Employee Assistance Program through its Bree Health solution to City of Knoxville employees, as well as retirees covered under the city's medical insurance, and Knoxville Area Transit employees and their dependents for an approximate annual cost of $110,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve agreement with Asset Health for wellness program support R-267-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Asset Health to provide technology and wellness program support to participants in the City’s wellness program for an estimated annual contract price of $55,000.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Request Planning Commission recommendation on NC or H Overlay for parcels near Agnes Rd R-266-2026 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville Knox County Planning consider and make a recommendation to the Knoxville City Council and The Historic Zoning Commission regarding the possible addition of a Conservation (NC) or Historic (H) Overlay to the residential parcels generally described as south of Echo Drive, east and south of Grandview Drive, west of Lyons View Pike, north of Oak Grove Lane, and east of and fronting Agnes Road (see included exhibits A and B for specific boundaries) as well as Parcel IDs 121CA031, 121CA030, and 107NG001 (Council District 2). (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Deny appeal of BZA decision on religious exemption for density increase at 1406 Wallace St A Resolution approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals upholding the Zoning Administrator’s denial of religious exemption requests to increase the density at a single-family by viewing the home conversion as an accessory dwelling unit and by granting exceptions to the size and owner-occupancy requirements for fire safety, in a RN-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, for property located at 1406 Wallace Street, Parcel ID 094FN028. (BZA-26-0047) (Council District 6) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Motion to deny:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G to I-RD O-77-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-76-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Ordinance to close unnamed alley off Wright Street O-75-2026 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Confirm appointments to African American Equity Restoration Taskforce R-265-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Kimberly Black, Melissa Nelson, Nathalie De La Torre, Areka Edwards, April Hardin-Jones, and Brian Brooks to the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-264-2026 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s reappointment of Joshalyn Hundley and the appointment of James “Jay” Moneyhun, Jr. to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Suspend rules to take up Resolution 12-i before 11-g Motion to suspend the rules and take up Resolution 12-i immediately before Resolution 11-g
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 29, 2026
Approve minutes of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Rezone 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from Agricultural to Commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Rezone 1900 Hoitt Avenue from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Change Information Systems Department name to Innovation and Technology An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Apply for DOJ grant for law enforcement recruitment initiative R-236-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award, in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support the development, implementation, and expansion of an innovative law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding R-235-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve major modification to Final Plan for Jonathan's Grille R-234-2026 — A Resolution to approve a major modification to a previously approved Final Plan, within the Planned Development District, subject to six (6) conditions, for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Jonathan's Grille, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-26-SU) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for Patton/Georgia streets R-233-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from WP SOUTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes ("PILOT") with respect to certain real property located at 222 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street, 410 Georgia Street and 400 Georgia Street (Parcel ID Numbers 095HC018, 095HC021, 095HC017, and 095HC016), 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 Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305 (Council District 6). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Approve and adopt North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-232-2026 — A Resolution approving and adopting the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. (Council Districts 1, 2, and 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization R-231-2026 — A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Knoxville/Knox County Sports Authority, authorizing the Sports Authority to explore partnership opportunities to modernize the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course site. (Council District 3) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Execute MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance R-230-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation for services R-229-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing. (Council District 1) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management R-228-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation R-227-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 210 S. Elmwood Street, Parcel ID No. 082-FK-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize Mayor to execute FireCatt testing services agreement R-226-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FireCatt, LLC, to provide annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the Knoxville Fire Department for an annual amount of $29,850.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement R-225-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project R-224-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Update City Charter to reflect current election processes 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 reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district 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)
Failed 2-6-0-1
Split Failed
Aug 18, 2026
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27 O-61-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments R-223-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approval of August 4 2026 meeting minutes Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 8-0-0-1
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)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
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)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
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
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Apr 28, 2026
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
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
Withdraw FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant application A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant award in the amount of $750,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, with no required local match, to support the juvenile and criminal justice systems to address the needs of children and youth impacted by opioid use. (Requested by Police Department) This item was withdrawn earlier in the meeting – see Section 5-a.
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
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 consent calendar items CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted —
Apr 28, 2026
Withdraw item(s) ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2026
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund O-83-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 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
Jun 24, 2025
Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund O-83-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 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
Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund O-83-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 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
Substitute motion:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Change zoning classification for property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ak — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-aj — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ai — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025 Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ai — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025 Approve amendment to One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-aj — An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025 Change zoning classification for property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike 12-ak — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025
Amend and restate Pension System supplemental plan provisions An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees' Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the Pension System as a qualified governmental pension plan, to incorporate prior amendments into a single document, and to make other housekeeping changes. (Requested by Pension Board)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-169-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibits attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Opioid Interruption Grant R-168-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Opioid and Drug Market Interruption from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Officer Recruitment Grant R-167-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Officer Recruitment, Hiring and Retention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant VCP R-166-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Violent Crime Prevention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training R-165-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers and regional Law Enforcement Agencies. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with River Sports Outfitters for Augusta Quarry Park R-164-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with River Sports Outfitters, Inc. for professional services provided at Augusta Quarry Park, for an annual amount not to exceed $168,200.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 24, 2025
Amend and renew Ijams Nature Center agreement R-163-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend agreement C-15-0301 with Ijams Nature Center to increase the contract's annual amount by $50,000.00. for a new total annual contract amount of $197,750.00 and exercising the first option to renew the agreement. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant R-162-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding via the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) in the amount of up to $525,924.75 with a five percent (5%) City Match of up to $27,680.25 to support a Community Risk Reduction Programming and Public Education Initiative led by the Knoxville Fire Department. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Community Media for PEG channels R-161-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Community Media to operate public, educational, and governmental cable channels for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Stansell Electric for Gay Street Signal Pole Project R-160-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $889,604.90 for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Amend contract with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Project R-159-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide additional professional engineering services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $28,935.00 for a new total amount of $172,284.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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

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