City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Apr 19, 2022	Authorize acquisition of property at 2005 Maplewood Drive by condemnation if needed R-118-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2005 Maplewood Drive (Parcel ID No. 095-NF-029), believed to be owned by Cathy Jane Edmondson and Anne Taylor Edmondson, at an estimated cost of $130,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Apr 19, 2022	Authorize Mayor to apply for TDEC grant for water infrastructure investments R-117-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in the amount of $20,041,654.60 with a City match of $3,010,000.00, to provide funding for necessary investments in water infrastructure, and if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022	Resolution appreciating Chief Eve Thomas's service to Knoxville Police Department upon her retirement R-116-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Chief Eve Thomas for her stellar career culminating as Chief of the Knoxville Police Department, for her many years of faithful service to the citizens and residents of the City, congratulating Chief Thomas and extending to her very best wishes upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Mayor and City Council) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	7-0-1-1
Apr 19, 2022	Adopt the 2022 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-52-2022 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2022 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022	Close right-of-way adjacent to First Creek and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-51-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the southwestern tip of Parcel 095HC015 and a point 214.36 feet to the west, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022	Close a portion of Patton Street and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-50-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between the southern line of Willow Avenue and a point located 98.44 feet to the south, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022	Close intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-49-2022 — An Ordinance to close the intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue to a point 282.46 feet to the west, as more particularly described herein, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022	Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and transfer funds O-48-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022	Approve minutes from the April 5, 2022 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Adopt the 2022 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2022 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Ordinance to close a portion of right-of-way adjacent to First Creek An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the southwestern tip of Parcel 095HC015 and a point 214.36 feet to the west, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 5, 2022	Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street near Willow Avenue An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between the southern line of Willow Avenue and a point located 98.44 feet to the south, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Ordinance to close intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue An Ordinance to close the intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue to a point 282.46 feet to the west, as more particularly described herein, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Emergency Ordinance to appropriate $4,295 to YO-STEM for robotics team competition O-47-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,295.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YO-STEM) to sponsor its robotics team, Gr8ness, as it competes in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas May 8-10, 2022.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize amendment to agreement with TN Chiefs of Police for Internet Crimes Task Force training R-115-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigator training and website maintenance, pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, to increase the contract amount by $79,000.00, for a new total contract price not to exceed $158,000.00 for additional training, website work and associated costs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize Mayor to enter Donation Agreement with U.S. Soccer Foundation for Mini-Pitch R-114-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and express appreciation for the Mini-Pitch installation at Harriet Tubman Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Motion to defer:Failed	—	Failed
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Failed	4-5-0-0	Split Failed
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize awarding up to $129,404 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards R-112-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $129,404.00 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize agreement with Marret & Company for accounting services up to $117,000 R-111-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Marret & Company, PLLC to provide professional governmental accounting services to the City's Finance Department for an amount not to exceed $117,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize agreement with Abacus Hive for accounting services up to $100,000 R-110-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize Mayor to enter into a Release of Easement for property at 524 S Gay Street R-109-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Release of Easement on the south side of property located at 524 S Gay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Authorize Mayor to accept a $10,000 donation for the Sunsphere Fund R-108-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Sampson Fund at the East Tennessee Foundation on behalf of Cherokee Distributing for the donation of $10,000.00 for the Sunsphere Fund managed by Visit Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Appropriating $10,000 from the Community Empowerment budget to Two Bikes O-46-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Two Bikes to support its Bike School, providing jobs and job training to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 5, 2022	Approval of minutes from the March 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 22, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	An Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from Community Empowerment budget for Two Bikes Approved on First Reading	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful R-107-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to provide litter abatement, graffiti abatement, recycling education, volunteer coordination and an adopt-a-road program for the City of Knoxville Waste and Resources Office for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety education programs R-106-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety equipment and enforcement R-105-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/ LIDAR and other traffic safety related equipment and supplies and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to provide high visibility and traffic calming enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Authorize lease agreement with Fountain City Recreation Commission R-104-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Fountain City Recreation Commission for the lease of Fountain City Ballpark for the purpose of maintaining and operating athletic and recreation programs for City residents for an annual fee of $3,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Accept donation from Knox County Health Dept for Caswell Park fitness equipment R-103-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $32,995.54, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Caswell Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Accept donation of 16 park benches from Veterans Heritage Site Foundation R-102-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for the donation of 16 park benches, with an estimated value of $40,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend contract for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-101-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0166 with Adams Contracting, LLC for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $84,428.24 for a new contract total of $1,207,729.64 and extending the date of completion to May 10, 2022.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-100-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0036 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide detailed design and construction documents for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $55,535.00 for a new contract total of $1,057,650.37, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Authorize acceptance of insurance proposals R-99-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals from Munich and Burlington Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, as well as a proposal from Travelers for inland marine coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an estimated annual premium of $500,996.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. R-98-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $150,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for development services analysis R-97-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to provide consultant services to analyze, identify and recommend improvements to the City’s development services functions, in an amount not to exceed $124,900.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Change zoning for 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 O-45-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), Ward Land Surveying, LLC (REVISED), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-F-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget for Kids Outreach O-44-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Appropriate $17,042.09 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant Program O-43-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks, playgrounds, greenways O-42-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-41-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Mar 22, 2022	Emergency Ordinance: donate $19,125 to community agencies O-40-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $19,125.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Emergency Ordinance: repeal O-156-2021, donate $800 to Mechanicsville Community Association O-39-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville repealing a portion of Ordinance O-156-2021 and appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee as the fiscal agent for the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Grant pension of $2,039.00/month to Danny L. Seiber R-96-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,039.00 per month to Danny L. Seiber, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Grant pension of $3,481.17/month to Don R. Evans R-95-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,481.17 per month to Don R. Evans, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Grant pension of $577.21/month to Robert D. Jones R-94-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $577.21 per month to Robert D. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 O-38-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 O-37-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 O-36-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 O-35-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 O-34-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 O-33-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 O-32-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 O-31-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 O-30-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 O-29-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 O-29-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 O-30-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 O-31-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 O-32-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 O-33-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 O-34-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 O-35-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 O-36-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 O-37-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 O-38-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Grant pension of $577.21/month to Robert D. Jones R-94-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $577.21 per month to Robert D. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Grant pension of $3,481.17/month to Don R. Evans R-95-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,481.17 per month to Don R. Evans, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Grant pension of $2,039.00/month to Danny L. Seiber R-96-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,039.00 per month to Danny L. Seiber, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 22, 2022	Approve minutes of the March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Change zoning of 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 for Ward Land Surveying, LLC o. — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), Ward Land Surveying, LLC (REVISED), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-F-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Appropriate $17,042.09 from P&R Grants Fund for Challenge Grant Award Program n. — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach m. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code c. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code d. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Energy Conservation Code e. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Existing Building Code f. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Building Code g. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Plumbing Code h. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Mechanical Code i. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Fuel Gas Code j. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, to adjust 2017 National Electrical Code k. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2012 International Green Construction Code l. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code c. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing	Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted	—
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code c. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	—
Mar 8, 2022	Amend City Code to prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks and greenways b. — An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 a. — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections Dept. R-93-2022 — A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Authorize Mayor to accept Willow Cottage property for Lakeshore Park recreation facilities R-92-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property at 6430 South Northshore Drive, known as Willow Cottage, from the State of Tennessee for use in the development of new public recreation facilities at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Set lieu of tax payments for KUB electric/gas systems for FY2021 and allocate payments R-91-2022 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B, not to exceed $24,535,000 R-90-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($24,535,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $15,765,000 R-89-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($15,765,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022, not to exceed $27,415,000 R-88-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Seven Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand and no/10 Dollars ($27,415,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Issue Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, not to exceed $12,000,000 R-87-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Issue Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $55,000,000 R-86-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Amend agreement with TN DOT for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-85-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 170054 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the total project funding to $3,918,600.00 with the City funding $783,720.00 (20%).(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project R-84-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,000.00 for a new contract total of $410,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Authorize Mayor to contract CDM Smith, Inc. for 17th Street Bridge Project engineering R-83-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering inspection, design, and related technical services for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $92,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Authorize Mayor to agree with Knox County for N. Central Street public parking R-82-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee regarding the use of surface parking lots to support public parking in the N. Central Street area.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Approve annual budget for Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2021-2022 R-81-2022 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Authorize Mayor to award up to $23,070 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants R-80-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,070.00 in grants from the 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 8 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Authorize IDB to enter PILOT agreement with Old City Ventures, LLC for 210 E Jackson Ave R-79-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Old City Ventures, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 210 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Authorize Mayor to lease 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space R-78-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Metro Knoxville HMA, LLC, to lease property located at 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Confirm Scott Schimmel's appointment to the Civil Service Merit Board R-76-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Scott Schimmel to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 8, 2022	Grant pension of $1,493.09/month to Mark R. Jenks R-71-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,493.09 per month to Mark R. Jenks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Grant pension of $1,586.41/month to Tandara L. Resto-Smith R-72-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,586.41 per month to Tandara L. Resto-Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Grant pension of $3,827.12/month to Steven A. Frazier R-73-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,827.12 per month to Steven A. Frazier, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Grant pension of $398.75/month to David R. Wilson R-74-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $398.75 per month to David R. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Grant pension of $2,698.84/month to Roger D. McNutt R-75-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,698.84 per month to Roger D. McNutt, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Mar 8, 2022	Approve minutes from the February 22, 2022, regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Avalawn, Inc. for mowing and maintenance in Zones A/B. R-70-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Avalawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards, and other scattered sites within Zone A and Zone B of the City for a total contract price of $251,482.10.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care for Zone D mowing and maintenance. R-69-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of Zone D of the City for a total contract price of $77,520.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for mowing and landscaping. R-68-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide mowing and maintenance of the TDOT controlled access of I-275 and Asheville Highway and the landscaping of Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price of $110,400.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for mowing and maintenance. R-67-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide mowing and maintenance of the TDOT controlled access of I-40, James White Parkway and to Zone C of the City for a total contract price of $292,100.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Cordico, Inc. for KPD mobile wellness app. R-66-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Cordico, Inc. for the development of a customized mobile wellness app for members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to be paid with grant funding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit FY2022 urban transit assistance. R-65-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,511,400.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2022 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with USIC Locating Services for streetlighting utility location. R-64-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide underground utility location services for the City's streetlighting system for an estimated annual cost of $180,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2022 Resurfacing Phase I Project. R-63-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,439,380.00 for the 2022 Resurfacing Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Amend CDM Smith contract for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project. R-62-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0001 with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional professional services for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $79,592.00 for a new contract total of $1,059,410.00, and extending the date of completion to April 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Request state legislators to recognize gun violence as a public health issue. R-61-2022 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the state legislators representing the City of Knoxville to work towards the adoption and immediate enactment of legislation recognizing gun violence as a public health issue.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker and McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Award grants from Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program. R-60-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $27,647.98 in grants from the Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Budget & taxes	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022	Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption programs. R-59-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to plan and provide recommendations for the development and implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Authorize acquisition of property at 2005 Maplewood Drive by condemnation if needed R-118-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2005 Maplewood Drive (Parcel ID No. 095-NF-029), believed to be owned by Cathy Jane Edmondson and Anne Taylor Edmondson, at an estimated cost of $130,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Apr 19, 2022

Authorize Mayor to apply for TDEC grant for water infrastructure investments R-117-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in the amount of $20,041,654.60 with a City match of $3,010,000.00, to provide funding for necessary investments in water infrastructure, and if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Resolution appreciating Chief Eve Thomas's service to Knoxville Police Department upon her retirement R-116-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Chief Eve Thomas for her stellar career culminating as Chief of the Knoxville Police Department, for her many years of faithful service to the citizens and residents of the City, congratulating Chief Thomas and extending to her very best wishes upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Mayor and City Council) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

7-0-1-1

Apr 19, 2022

Adopt the 2022 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission O-52-2022 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2022 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Close right-of-way adjacent to First Creek and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-51-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the southwestern tip of Parcel 095HC015 and a point 214.36 feet to the west, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Close a portion of Patton Street and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-50-2022 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between the southern line of Willow Avenue and a point located 98.44 feet to the south, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Close intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-49-2022 — An Ordinance to close the intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue to a point 282.46 feet to the west, as more particularly described herein, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and transfer funds O-48-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 19, 2022

Approve minutes from the April 5, 2022 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Adopt the 2022 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2022 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Ordinance to close a portion of right-of-way adjacent to First Creek An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the southwestern tip of Parcel 095HC015 and a point 214.36 feet to the west, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Apr 5, 2022

Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street near Willow Avenue An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between the southern line of Willow Avenue and a point located 98.44 feet to the south, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Ordinance to close intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue An Ordinance to close the intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue to a point 282.46 feet to the west, as more particularly described herein, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Emergency Ordinance to appropriate $4,295 to YO-STEM for robotics team competition O-47-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,295.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (YO-STEM) to sponsor its robotics team, Gr8ness, as it competes in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas May 8-10, 2022.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize amendment to agreement with TN Chiefs of Police for Internet Crimes Task Force training R-115-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigator training and website maintenance, pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, to increase the contract amount by $79,000.00, for a new total contract price not to exceed $158,000.00 for additional training, website work and associated costs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize Mayor to enter Donation Agreement with U.S. Soccer Foundation for Mini-Pitch R-114-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and express appreciation for the Mini-Pitch installation at Harriet Tubman Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Motion to defer:Failed

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Failed

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize MOU with One Knoxville Sporting Club for Mini-Pitch at Harriet Tubman Park R-113-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with One Knoxville Sporting Club for installation and completion of a Mini-Pitch project at Harriet Tubman Park with a commitment of $50,000.00 from the City.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Failed

4-5-0-0

Split Failed

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize awarding up to $129,404 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards R-112-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $129,404.00 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize agreement with Marret & Company for accounting services up to $117,000 R-111-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Marret & Company, PLLC to provide professional governmental accounting services to the City's Finance Department for an amount not to exceed $117,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize agreement with Abacus Hive for accounting services up to $100,000 R-110-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Two Sisters Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Abacus Hive to provide professional budget and accounting services to the City's Finance Department for various important projects in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize Mayor to enter into a Release of Easement for property at 524 S Gay Street R-109-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Release of Easement on the south side of property located at 524 S Gay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Authorize Mayor to accept a $10,000 donation for the Sunsphere Fund R-108-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Sampson Fund at the East Tennessee Foundation on behalf of Cherokee Distributing for the donation of $10,000.00 for the Sunsphere Fund managed by Visit Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Appropriating $10,000 from the Community Empowerment budget to Two Bikes O-46-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Two Bikes to support its Bike School, providing jobs and job training to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 5, 2022

Approval of minutes from the March 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 22, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

An Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from Community Empowerment budget for Two Bikes Approved on First Reading

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful R-107-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to provide litter abatement, graffiti abatement, recycling education, volunteer coordination and an adopt-a-road program for the City of Knoxville Waste and Resources Office for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety education programs R-106-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety equipment and enforcement R-105-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/ LIDAR and other traffic safety related equipment and supplies and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to provide high visibility and traffic calming enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Authorize lease agreement with Fountain City Recreation Commission R-104-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Fountain City Recreation Commission for the lease of Fountain City Ballpark for the purpose of maintaining and operating athletic and recreation programs for City residents for an annual fee of $3,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Accept donation from Knox County Health Dept for Caswell Park fitness equipment R-103-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $32,995.54, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Caswell Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Accept donation of 16 park benches from Veterans Heritage Site Foundation R-102-2022 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for the donation of 16 park benches, with an estimated value of $40,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend contract for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-101-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0166 with Adams Contracting, LLC for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $84,428.24 for a new contract total of $1,207,729.64 and extending the date of completion to May 10, 2022.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-100-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0036 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide detailed design and construction documents for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $55,535.00 for a new contract total of $1,057,650.37, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Authorize acceptance of insurance proposals R-99-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals from Munich and Burlington Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, as well as a proposal from Travelers for inland marine coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an estimated annual premium of $500,996.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. R-98-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $150,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for development services analysis R-97-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to provide consultant services to analyze, identify and recommend improvements to the City’s development services functions, in an amount not to exceed $124,900.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Change zoning for 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 O-45-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), Ward Land Surveying, LLC (REVISED), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-F-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget for Kids Outreach O-44-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Appropriate $17,042.09 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant Program O-43-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks, playgrounds, greenways O-42-2022 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-41-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Mar 22, 2022

Emergency Ordinance: donate $19,125 to community agencies O-40-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $19,125.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Emergency Ordinance: repeal O-156-2021, donate $800 to Mechanicsville Community Association O-39-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville repealing a portion of Ordinance O-156-2021 and appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee as the fiscal agent for the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Grant pension of $2,039.00/month to Danny L. Seiber R-96-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,039.00 per month to Danny L. Seiber, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Grant pension of $3,481.17/month to Don R. Evans R-95-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,481.17 per month to Don R. Evans, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Grant pension of $577.21/month to Robert D. Jones R-94-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $577.21 per month to Robert D. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 O-38-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 O-37-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 O-36-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 O-35-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 O-34-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 O-33-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 O-32-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 O-31-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 O-30-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 O-29-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 O-29-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 O-30-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 O-31-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 O-32-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 O-33-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 O-34-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 O-35-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 O-36-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 O-37-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 O-38-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Grant pension of $577.21/month to Robert D. Jones R-94-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $577.21 per month to Robert D. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Grant pension of $3,481.17/month to Don R. Evans R-95-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,481.17 per month to Don R. Evans, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Grant pension of $2,039.00/month to Danny L. Seiber R-96-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,039.00 per month to Danny L. Seiber, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 22, 2022

Approve minutes of the March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Change zoning of 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 for Ward Land Surveying, LLC o. — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), Ward Land Surveying, LLC (REVISED), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-F-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Appropriate $17,042.09 from P&R Grants Fund for Challenge Grant Award Program n. — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach m. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code c. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code d. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Energy Conservation Code e. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Existing Building Code f. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Building Code g. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Plumbing Code h. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Mechanical Code i. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Fuel Gas Code j. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, to adjust 2017 National Electrical Code k. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2012 International Green Construction Code l. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code c. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing

Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted

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Mar 8, 2022

Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code c. — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

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Mar 8, 2022

Amend City Code to prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks and greenways b. — An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 a. — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections Dept. R-93-2022 — A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Authorize Mayor to accept Willow Cottage property for Lakeshore Park recreation facilities R-92-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property at 6430 South Northshore Drive, known as Willow Cottage, from the State of Tennessee for use in the development of new public recreation facilities at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Set lieu of tax payments for KUB electric/gas systems for FY2021 and allocate payments R-91-2022 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B, not to exceed $24,535,000 R-90-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($24,535,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $15,765,000 R-89-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($15,765,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022, not to exceed $27,415,000 R-88-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Seven Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand and no/10 Dollars ($27,415,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Issue Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, not to exceed $12,000,000 R-87-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Issue Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $55,000,000 R-86-2022 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Amend agreement with TN DOT for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-85-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 170054 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the total project funding to $3,918,600.00 with the City funding $783,720.00 (20%).(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project R-84-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,000.00 for a new contract total of $410,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Authorize Mayor to contract CDM Smith, Inc. for 17th Street Bridge Project engineering R-83-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering inspection, design, and related technical services for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $92,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Authorize Mayor to agree with Knox County for N. Central Street public parking R-82-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee regarding the use of surface parking lots to support public parking in the N. Central Street area.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Approve annual budget for Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2021-2022 R-81-2022 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Authorize Mayor to award up to $23,070 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants R-80-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,070.00 in grants from the 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 8 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Authorize IDB to enter PILOT agreement with Old City Ventures, LLC for 210 E Jackson Ave R-79-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Old City Ventures, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 210 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Authorize Mayor to lease 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space R-78-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Metro Knoxville HMA, LLC, to lease property located at 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Confirm Scott Schimmel's appointment to the Civil Service Merit Board R-76-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Scott Schimmel to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 8, 2022

Grant pension of $1,493.09/month to Mark R. Jenks R-71-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,493.09 per month to Mark R. Jenks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Grant pension of $1,586.41/month to Tandara L. Resto-Smith R-72-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,586.41 per month to Tandara L. Resto-Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Grant pension of $3,827.12/month to Steven A. Frazier R-73-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,827.12 per month to Steven A. Frazier, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Grant pension of $398.75/month to David R. Wilson R-74-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $398.75 per month to David R. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Grant pension of $2,698.84/month to Roger D. McNutt R-75-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,698.84 per month to Roger D. McNutt, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Mar 8, 2022

Approve minutes from the February 22, 2022, regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Avalawn, Inc. for mowing and maintenance in Zones A/B. R-70-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Avalawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards, and other scattered sites within Zone A and Zone B of the City for a total contract price of $251,482.10.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care for Zone D mowing and maintenance. R-69-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of Zone D of the City for a total contract price of $77,520.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for mowing and landscaping. R-68-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide mowing and maintenance of the TDOT controlled access of I-275 and Asheville Highway and the landscaping of Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price of $110,400.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for mowing and maintenance. R-67-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide mowing and maintenance of the TDOT controlled access of I-40, James White Parkway and to Zone C of the City for a total contract price of $292,100.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Cordico, Inc. for KPD mobile wellness app. R-66-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Cordico, Inc. for the development of a customized mobile wellness app for members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to be paid with grant funding.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit FY2022 urban transit assistance. R-65-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,511,400.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2022 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with USIC Locating Services for streetlighting utility location. R-64-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with USIC Locating Services, LLC to provide underground utility location services for the City's streetlighting system for an estimated annual cost of $180,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2022 Resurfacing Phase I Project. R-63-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,439,380.00 for the 2022 Resurfacing Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Amend CDM Smith contract for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project. R-62-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0001 with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional professional services for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $79,592.00 for a new contract total of $1,059,410.00, and extending the date of completion to April 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Request state legislators to recognize gun violence as a public health issue. R-61-2022 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the state legislators representing the City of Knoxville to work towards the adoption and immediate enactment of legislation recognizing gun violence as a public health issue.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker and McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Award grants from Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program. R-60-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $27,647.98 in grants from the Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Budget & taxes

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2022

Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption programs. R-59-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to plan and provide recommendations for the development and implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision