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Every recorded decision

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

Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for student apprenticeship program O-166-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for youth STEM programs O-165-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 for youth seasonal clothing and holiday gifts O-164-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Tree Board R-369-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Sylvia McLaurin and Elaine Reed to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-368-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dustin Durham, Vince Fusco, Nancy Nabors, and Joel Simmons to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $6,000 from Community Improvement Fund for community agencies O-162-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 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, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve consent item approve the consent item
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve minutes from November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 for My Daughters Journey, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve contract with BidNET for contract management system R-355-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with International Database Corp. d/b/a BidNET, to provide the City with a cloud-based contract management system for a total cost over five years not to exceed $265,974.18.(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for violent crime intervention programs R-354-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to be used for all costs associated with the collaborative enforcement of violent crime intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 15, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns R-353-2022 — 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 $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve play structure agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC R-352-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Baker Creek Preserve Adventure Playground for an amount not to exceed $640,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve play structure agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. R-351-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at seven City locations for an amount not to exceed $1,003,564.67.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 15, 2022
Extend Antares Golf Management agreement for golf courses R-350-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a one year extension to agreement C-08-0141 with Antares Golf Management, Inc. to provide golf management services at Whittle Springs Golf Course and Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, for an annual amount not to exceed $177,546.12.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve air rights easement for Knox Student Property, LLC R-349-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement with Knox Student Property, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 200 block of E. Blount Avenue to span the public right-of-way of Kay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims R-348-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Accept donation from RezilientKidz for Raising Highly Capable Kids Program R-347-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to RezilientKidz for its donation of materials and training for the Raising Highly Capable Kids Program to be shared with local youth serving organizations who wish to use the program.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend McCarty Holsaple McCarty contract for Public Safety Complex design services R-346-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services with regard to replacement of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, increasing the contract by $100,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,723,617.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend Messer Construction contract for Public Safety Complex brick repair R-345-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract Number C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company modifying the scope of work to include the repair of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, extending the completion date for the project and increasing the contract price by $4,900,000.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $52,413,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Rename Old North Knoxville Park to Beth A. Booker Park R-344-2022 — A Resolution to rename the Old North Knoxville Park as the "Beth A. Booker Park."(Requested by Chairman Smith and Councilmember Rider) Parks & community
Adopted —
Nov 15, 2022
Rename Old North Knoxville Park to Beth A. Booker Park R-344-2022 — A Resolution to rename the Old North Knoxville Park as the "Beth A. Booker Park."(Requested by Chairman Smith and Councilmember Rider) Parks & community
Motion to amend:Adopted —
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to C-G-1 O-158-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive O-157-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive O-156-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 0 Pelham Road to I-G O-155-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road O-154-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road O-153-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to RN-4 O-152-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road O-151-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road O-150-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 1101 University Avenue to C-N O-149-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1101 University Avenue O-148-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue O-147-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 3411 Garden Drive to RN-4 O-146-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive O-145-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive O-144-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Revise inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks O-143-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 O-142-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Elect Cynthia Gibson to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners R-343-2022 — A Resolution electing Cynthia Gibson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Dennis Owen to City Pension Board R-342-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Owen to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Janet Testerman to Animal Control Board R-341-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Janet Testerman to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve reappointment/appointment to Neighborhood Advisory Council R-340-2022 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointment of Jack Sherrod and appointment of John Cadotte, James Tomerlin, Sydney Poker and Brad Guilford to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Eric Johnson, Jody Mullins, Morgan Wilson, and Millie Ward for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022 Approve compliance certificate for liquor store license for HOM Properties LLC R-339-2022 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 15, 2022
Approve minutes of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive from Office to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 to I-G District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 to C-N District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Emergency Ordinance to rezone 3101 Lakemoor Station Way to RN-5 District O-141-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 3101 Lakemoor Station Way from No Zone to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend Zoning Code to refine build-to standards in General Commercial Districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Dimensional Standards, to add Section C.1-5, to refine the application of build-to percentages and build-to zones in the C-G General Commercial Zoning Districts (C-G-2 and C-G-3), Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 8-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to refer:Deferred 7-0-0-2
Deferred
Nov 1, 2022
Amend City Code regarding aboveground storage tank inspection requirements and zoning references An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.396M grant for Violent Crime Intervention programs R-338-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $1,396,448.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated Violent Crime Intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 1, 2022
Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses R-337-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. R-336-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC R-335-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to amend:Adopted —
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Project with TDOT R-334-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Four to Agreement No. C-00-0063 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pleasant Ridge Road Project, adding $497,717.00 in funding with the City responsible for $99,543.00, and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof R-333-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend McKinnon Construction contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project R-332-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $223,956.75 for a new contract total of $3,127,299.10.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements R-331-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement R-330-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Economic Development) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development R-329-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Nov 1, 2022
Appoint Shana Love as Third District representative to Public Property Naming Committee R-328-2022 — A Resolution appointing Shana Love to serve as the Third District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022 Grant a pension of $1,853.34/month to Rickie L. King, Knoxville employee R-327-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,853.34 per month to Rickie L. King, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous Consent
Nov 1, 2022
Postpone Ordinance 12-c for 120 days postpone Ordinance 12-c for one-hundred twenty days
Motion to defer:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Nov 1, 2022
Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Education Foundation for $225,000 for Community Schools R-294-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for the Community Schools initiative in 11 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Schools
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submission to HUD R-293-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and certifications required for the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for $40,000 CDBG funding to East Tennessee Community Design Center R-292-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for $1.5M from Affordable Rental Development Fund for senior housing R-291-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell Street 2 L.P. and associated entities to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 50 permanent supportive housing units for seniors which will serve very low-income households, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Gateway Pavilion R-290-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the lease of the Gateway Pavilion Building for $1,000.00 per month for a period of three years for the purpose of providing recreational programs.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to amend Whaley Construction contract for 2022 Curb Cuts Project R-289-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2022 Curb Cuts Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,441.25 for a new contract total of $463,428.00 and extending the date of completion to October 15, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement R-288-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional engineering design services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $143,349.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement for parking lot at 3136 N. Broadway R-287-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Knoxville PropCo LLC to permit its parking lot to encroach onto property located at 3136 N. Broadway, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to release slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street R-286-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street, subject to conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator R-285-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity R-284-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Annex three parcels of land on Maloney Road and approve Plan of Service A Resolution to effect annexation of three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501, and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square R-283-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Authorize Mayor to approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board R-282-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation from 3200 Knoxville Center Drive O-126-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Change zoning at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G to DK-B O-125-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to Historic Zoning Commission R-280-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-124-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 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, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Sep 20, 2022
Add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda Motion to: add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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