City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Apr 28, 2026	Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs R-118-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-117-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark R-116-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation R-115-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Amend agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes revitalization funding R-113-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement Nos C-22-0082 and C-24-0067 with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for phases 3 and 4 infrastructure, to reallocate the remaining funding designated for use on those earlier phases to any work contemplated in the site’s Master Plan for the revitalization of the Austin Homes development and surrounding areas of East Knoxville. (Sixth District) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Award Affordable Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity for 22 units R-112-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for the development of 22 affordable multifamily housing units for homeownership, to be located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive (Parcel ID 059 NC 00101), as more specifically described herein. (Council District: 4th) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Accept donation for Affordable Housing Fund R-111-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $440,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2 O-25-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive O-24-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning O-23-2026 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026	Approve consent calendar items CONSENT ITEMS	Adopted	—
Apr 28, 2026	Withdraw item(s) ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN	Withdrawn	—	Withdrawn
Apr 28, 2026	Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 23, 2026	Adjournment of the meeting ADJOURNMENT	Adopted	—
Apr 14, 2026	Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Withdraw an Ordinance to change base zoning classification 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Withdrawn	8-0-0-1	Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026	Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to the One Year Plan 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Withdrawn	8-0-0-1	Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026	Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to East City Sector Plan 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Withdrawn	8-0-0-1	Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026	Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Apr 14, 2026	Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Apr 14, 2026	Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Apr 14, 2026	Approve minutes of March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026	Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes of the March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Appropriate $18,800 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-21-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Amend prior ordinance to reflect fiscal agent use for Community Improvement Fund O-20-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-162-2025, appropriating various sums from the Community Improvement (202) Fund, to reflect in the attachment the use of a fiscal agent by a community agency. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations R-98-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs R-97-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime R-96-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the 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 Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant R-95-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-94-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)	Failed	—	Failed
Mar 31, 2026	Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)	Adopted	7-1-0-1	Split
Mar 31, 2026	Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)	Failed	4-4-0-1	Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system R-93-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms at an estimated cost per term of $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Set KUB in-lieu-of-tax payments for FY2025-26 R-90-2026 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Amend East City Sector Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026	Amend One Year Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026	Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026	Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-19-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 O-18-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Deferred	8-0-0-1	Deferred
Mar 31, 2026	Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law O-17-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Reappoint Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board R-85-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026	Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Amend zoning code published notice requirements 2-A-26-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment R-83-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $47,608.00, with no required matching funds, to be used to purchase equipment and supplies used in programs designed to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent and gun crimes. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Contract for grounds maintenance at Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field R-82-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care LLC to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an annual amount not to exceed $26,945.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Contract for maintenance of seven landscape sites R-81-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC for the maintenance of seven (7) scattered landscape sites for an annual amount not to exceed $72,550.00 (Council Districts 1, 4 and 6) (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Agreement for cannon and monument installation at Fort Dickerson Gateway Park R-80-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable (KCWRT) for the installation of a cannon and monument at the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park (Council District 1). (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 17, 2026	Adopt the Parks & Recreation Master Plan R-79-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve and adopt the City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Master Plan, as prepared by Perez Planning + Design. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 17, 2026	Contract for Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road intersection design R-78-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide professional design services for the Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $153,240.00 (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Contract for 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update consulting services R-77-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $158,596.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Increase contract for James White Pavilion project at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park R-76-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,821.13 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,779,022.67 (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Approve excess liability and equipment insurance coverage R-75-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance 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 $772,192. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center therapy services for high-risk individuals R-74-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide individual and group therapy to individuals identified as being at high risk for involvement in community-based violence and enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching, for an annual amount not to exceed $121,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	6-3-0-0	Split
Mar 17, 2026	Fund C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries violence-prevention case management services R-73-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide individual case management, wraparound social services and emergency relocation support to individuals at high-risk for being involved in community-based violence for an annual amount not to exceed $186,100.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	6-2-1-0	Split
Mar 17, 2026	Award Opportunity Youth Program grants to community organizations R-72-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $213,499.71 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to 13 community-based organizations to support programming for youth and young adults in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 17, 2026	Recognize HonorAir Knoxville for service to veterans R-71-2026 — A Resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to HonorAir Knoxville for its many years of service to the veteran community of East Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Helsley, Vice-Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Mar 17, 2026	Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →	Failed	—	Failed
Mar 17, 2026	Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026	Approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026	Approve minutes of the February 26, 2026 workshop meeting Minutes of the February 26, 2026 Workshop	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)	Deferred	9-0-0-0	Deferred
Mar 3, 2026	Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans. An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-70-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Shree Sai Express LLC. R-69-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Shree Sai Express LLC d/b/a Speed Mart relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits. R-68-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, Inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Accept grant for cybersecurity software. R-67-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a sub recipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $557,000.00 pursuant to the 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City’s network from unauthorized access. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Support and endorse the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan. R-66-2026 — A Resolution supporting and endorsing the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan, a community driven framework for the redevelopment of the Down River Area that will serve as the framework for the upcoming Requests for Proposals process, and thanking the members of the South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group (SWAAG) who have worked tirelessly throughout this process. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Mar 3, 2026	Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for recycling center staffing. R-65-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) for staffing at the City’s four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $396,611.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Lease property for installation of two City owned compactors. R-64-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with RB Knoxville, LLC to lease property at 501 W. Church Avenue, at no cost to the City, for the installation and maintenance of two City owned compactors, available for use by the public. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator travel. R-63-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training, pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Dept. of Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, with an option to renew the Agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise. R-62-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Study City's longevity pay plan and make recommendations. R-61-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to engage in a study of the City’s longevity pay plan and to make actionable recommendations for improvement, for a contract amount not to exceed $39,325.00. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Fund case management program for homelessness prevention. R-60-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (”KCDC”) to fund the case management program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing, in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City’s portion not to exceed $156,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Amend contract with Public Consulting Group for Fire Dept. assessment. R-59-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract no. C-25-0264 between the City of Knoxville and Public Consulting Group, LLC increasing the scope of services provided to the Knoxville Fire Department to conduct a Comprehensive Administrative and Operational Assessment for an additional cost of $18,500.00 for a new total contract price of $103,550.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Amend contract for Fire Station #7 Reroof Project. R-58-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the Fire Station #7 Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,946.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,946.00 and extending the date of completion to March 19, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Analyze warming/cooling center model and consider increased funding. R-57-2026 — A Resolution recognizing the tremendous effort by all in the City to take care of our City's most vulnerable during extreme weather events and respectfully requesting that the Administration, in partnership with the Knoxville-Knox County Joint Office of Housing Stability and Knox County, analyze the current warming and cooling center model and consider increased funding and support to the City’s efforts to provide residents and visitors in need with day and overnight shelter from extreme weather, including when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit windchill or reach a heat index of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and to strengthen efforts to provide transportation, shelter, and other services during extreme weather events. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Honor the memory of Diane Jordan. R-56-2026 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Diane Jordan and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council, Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026	Overturn Planning Commission decision on special use application for 5200 Clinton Highway. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)	Deferred	7-2-0-0	Split Deferred

Apr 28, 2026

Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs R-118-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-117-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark R-116-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation R-115-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel R-114-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Amend agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes revitalization funding R-113-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement Nos C-22-0082 and C-24-0067 with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for phases 3 and 4 infrastructure, to reallocate the remaining funding designated for use on those earlier phases to any work contemplated in the site’s Master Plan for the revitalization of the Austin Homes development and surrounding areas of East Knoxville. (Sixth District) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Award Affordable Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity for 22 units R-112-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for the development of 22 affordable multifamily housing units for homeownership, to be located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive (Parcel ID 059 NC 00101), as more specifically described herein. (Council District: 4th) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Accept donation for Affordable Housing Fund R-111-2026 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $440,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements R-110-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2 O-25-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive O-24-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning O-23-2026 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2026

Approve consent calendar items CONSENT ITEMS

Adopted

—

Apr 28, 2026

Withdraw item(s) ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN

Withdrawn

—

Withdrawn

Apr 28, 2026

Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 23, 2026

Adjournment of the meeting ADJOURNMENT

Adopted

—

Apr 14, 2026

Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Withdraw an Ordinance to change base zoning classification 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Withdrawn

8-0-0-1

Withdrawn

Apr 14, 2026

Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to the One Year Plan 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Withdrawn

8-0-0-1

Withdrawn

Apr 14, 2026

Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to East City Sector Plan 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Withdrawn

8-0-0-1

Withdrawn

Apr 14, 2026

Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

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Consent

Apr 14, 2026

Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

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Consent

Apr 14, 2026

Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

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Consent

Apr 14, 2026

Approve minutes of March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 14, 2026

Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes of the March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Appropriate $18,800 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-21-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Amend prior ordinance to reflect fiscal agent use for Community Improvement Fund O-20-2026 — An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-162-2025, appropriating various sums from the Community Improvement (202) Fund, to reflect in the attachment the use of a fiscal agent by a community agency. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations R-98-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs R-97-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime R-96-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the 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 Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant R-95-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-94-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)

Failed

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Failed

Mar 31, 2026

Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)

Adopted

7-1-0-1

Split

Mar 31, 2026

Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)

Failed

4-4-0-1

Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system R-93-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project R-92-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply R-91-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms at an estimated cost per term of $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Set KUB in-lieu-of-tax payments for FY2025-26 R-90-2026 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services R-89-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services R-88-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services R-87-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving R-86-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Amend East City Sector Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred Consent

Mar 31, 2026

Amend One Year Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred Consent

Mar 31, 2026

Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion)

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred Consent

Mar 31, 2026

Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-19-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 O-18-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)

Deferred

8-0-0-1

Deferred

Mar 31, 2026

Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law O-17-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Reappoint Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board R-85-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 31, 2026

Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Amend zoning code published notice requirements 2-A-26-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment R-83-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $47,608.00, with no required matching funds, to be used to purchase equipment and supplies used in programs designed to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent and gun crimes. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Contract for grounds maintenance at Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field R-82-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carmichaels Lawn Care LLC to provide grounds maintenance at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potter's Field for an annual amount not to exceed $26,945.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Contract for maintenance of seven landscape sites R-81-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC for the maintenance of seven (7) scattered landscape sites for an annual amount not to exceed $72,550.00 (Council Districts 1, 4 and 6) (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Agreement for cannon and monument installation at Fort Dickerson Gateway Park R-80-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable (KCWRT) for the installation of a cannon and monument at the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park (Council District 1). (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Mar 17, 2026

Adopt the Parks & Recreation Master Plan R-79-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve and adopt the City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Master Plan, as prepared by Perez Planning + Design. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Mar 17, 2026

Contract for Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road intersection design R-78-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide professional design services for the Tazewell Pike and Beverly Road Intersection Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $153,240.00 (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Contract for 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update consulting services R-77-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to provide professional consulting services for the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $158,596.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Increase contract for James White Pavilion project at Urban Wilderness Gateway Park R-76-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,821.13 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,779,022.67 (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Approve excess liability and equipment insurance coverage R-75-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance 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 $772,192. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center therapy services for high-risk individuals R-74-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide individual and group therapy to individuals identified as being at high risk for involvement in community-based violence and enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching, for an annual amount not to exceed $121,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

6-3-0-0

Split

Mar 17, 2026

Fund C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries violence-prevention case management services R-73-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide individual case management, wraparound social services and emergency relocation support to individuals at high-risk for being involved in community-based violence for an annual amount not to exceed $186,100.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

6-2-1-0

Split

Mar 17, 2026

Award Opportunity Youth Program grants to community organizations R-72-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $213,499.71 in Opportunity Youth Program grants to 13 community-based organizations to support programming for youth and young adults in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Mar 17, 2026

Recognize HonorAir Knoxville for service to veterans R-71-2026 — A Resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to HonorAir Knoxville for its many years of service to the veteran community of East Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Helsley, Vice-Mayor Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

8-1-0-0

Split

Mar 17, 2026

Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history →

Failed

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Failed

Mar 17, 2026

Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Mar 17, 2026

Approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 17, 2026

Approve minutes of the February 26, 2026 workshop meeting Minutes of the February 26, 2026 Workshop

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)

Deferred

9-0-0-0

Deferred

Mar 3, 2026

Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans. An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-70-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Shree Sai Express LLC. R-69-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Shree Sai Express LLC d/b/a Speed Mart relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits. R-68-2026 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, Inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Accept grant for cybersecurity software. R-67-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a sub recipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $557,000.00 pursuant to the 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City’s network from unauthorized access. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Support and endorse the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan. R-66-2026 — A Resolution supporting and endorsing the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan, a community driven framework for the redevelopment of the Down River Area that will serve as the framework for the upcoming Requests for Proposals process, and thanking the members of the South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group (SWAAG) who have worked tirelessly throughout this process. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Mar 3, 2026

Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for recycling center staffing. R-65-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) for staffing at the City’s four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $396,611.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Lease property for installation of two City owned compactors. R-64-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with RB Knoxville, LLC to lease property at 501 W. Church Avenue, at no cost to the City, for the installation and maintenance of two City owned compactors, available for use by the public. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator travel. R-63-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training, pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Dept. of Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, with an option to renew the Agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise. R-62-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Study City's longevity pay plan and make recommendations. R-61-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to engage in a study of the City’s longevity pay plan and to make actionable recommendations for improvement, for a contract amount not to exceed $39,325.00. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Fund case management program for homelessness prevention. R-60-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (”KCDC”) to fund the case management program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing, in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City’s portion not to exceed $156,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Amend contract with Public Consulting Group for Fire Dept. assessment. R-59-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract no. C-25-0264 between the City of Knoxville and Public Consulting Group, LLC increasing the scope of services provided to the Knoxville Fire Department to conduct a Comprehensive Administrative and Operational Assessment for an additional cost of $18,500.00 for a new total contract price of $103,550.00. (Requested by Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Amend contract for Fire Station #7 Reroof Project. R-58-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the Fire Station #7 Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,946.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,946.00 and extending the date of completion to March 19, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Analyze warming/cooling center model and consider increased funding. R-57-2026 — A Resolution recognizing the tremendous effort by all in the City to take care of our City's most vulnerable during extreme weather events and respectfully requesting that the Administration, in partnership with the Knoxville-Knox County Joint Office of Housing Stability and Knox County, analyze the current warming and cooling center model and consider increased funding and support to the City’s efforts to provide residents and visitors in need with day and overnight shelter from extreme weather, including when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit windchill or reach a heat index of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and to strengthen efforts to provide transportation, shelter, and other services during extreme weather events. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and DeBardelaben) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Honor the memory of Diane Jordan. R-56-2026 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Diane Jordan and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council, Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 3, 2026

Overturn Planning Commission decision on special use application for 5200 Clinton Highway. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Deferred

7-2-0-0

Split Deferred

Every recorded decision