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Filtered · year 2021
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to William D. Hopper, Knoxville General Government employee R-237-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,450.30 per month to William D. Hopper, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Richard K. Buhl, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-236-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,665.05 per month to Richard K. Buhl, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to David L. Bost, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-235-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,884.85 per month to David L. Bost, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Michael E. Hayes, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-234-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.95 per month to Michael E. Hayes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Robert M. Pickett, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-233-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,126.91 per month to Robert M. Pickett, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-232-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,434.30 per month to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Jordan G. Henderson, Knoxville Police Department employee R-231-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,879.01 per month to Jordan G. Henderson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Vanessa Mayes, Knoxville Police Department employee R-230-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,990.43 per month to Vanessa Mayes, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021
Approve minutes of the July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply jointly with Knox County for Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-227-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $149,527.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for KPD Crisis Intervention Team R-226-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for the expansion of the KPD Crisis Intervention Team to better respond to individuals in crisis in the community.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for de-escalation training R-225-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation training for Knoxville Police Department officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-224-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $142,948.00, with no required local match, for funding to upgrade the Knoxville Police Department's crime analysis capabilities, equipment, and necessary task force overtime as it relates to reducing violent crimes, gun-related offenses, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Express appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine R-223-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine for its work towards its vision for a continuous system of paddling, hiking and biking experiences along the Tennessee River's 652-mile reach from Knoxville, Tennessee to Paducah, Kentucky.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial R-222-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for the outdoor restroom facilities located at numerous parks within the city limits for an amount not to exceed $54,834.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with National Building Service for recreation center janitorial R-221-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for various City recreation centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $147,960.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Manage $1.1M donation from GEM Community Development Group R-220-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with Emerald Youth Foundation to provide management of the $1,100,000.00 donation from GEM Community Development Group that will provide improvements to Claude Walker Park and Ballfields.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Accept donation of Fountain City Park from Lions Club R-219-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Fountain City Lions Club for the donation of Fountain City Park, approximately 7.94 acres including the Fountain City Lake and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept ARP grant for transit system operating expenses R-218-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $15,090,625.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept FTA grant for transit system operating expenses R-217-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $1,432,610.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach workers R-216-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide the services of two outreach workers to deliver direct outreach and engagement to unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness with a particular focus on reaching and serving unsheltered persons in an area around the intersection of Broadway and Magnolia Avenue, for a total annual contract price not to exceed $157,798.00.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with HomeSource East TN for Homeownership Program R-215-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with HomeSource East Tennessee for $172,500.00 in CDBG-CV funds for support of the Homeownership Assistance Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for KnoxWorx R-214-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for "Operation Backyard" R-213-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $262,050.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair Program "Operation Backyard."(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for CDBG funds R-212-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in CDBG funds for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with East TN Community Design Center for CDBG funding R-211-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 in CDBG funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Accept ARPA funds of $42,453,411.00 R-210-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to accept funds from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $42,453,411.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Execute Easement Agreement for utility features at 400 W. Summit Hill Dr R-209-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed utility features at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way for Strong Street Alley.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Execute Air Rights Easement for pedestrian access at 400 W. Summit Hill Dr R-208-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement to allow a proposed pedestrian access structure at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive to span the public right-of-way of Strong Street Alley located between Wall Avenue and W. Summit Hill Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with CDM Smith for Safer and Complete Streets Study R-207-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide planning, design, and related technical services for the Safer and Complete Streets Study for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with TDOT funding $200,000.00 and the City funding $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-206-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $87,400.00 for a new contract total of $381,000.00, and extending the date of completion to July 21, 2023.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Amend contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-205-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0173 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $43,000.00 for a new contract total of $232,120.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Annex tract of land northeast of Luscombe Drive R-204-2021 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approximately 300 feet northeast of the intersection of Bardon Road and Luscombe Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Annex land abutting northern right-of-way of Callahan Drive R-203-2021 — A Resolution to effect annexation of one parcel of land and a portion of a parcel of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Callahan Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Extend Zoo Knoxville lease agreement for five years R-202-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fifth Amendment extending the lease agreement with the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. d/b/a Zoo Knoxville to supervise, manage and operate the Zoo for another five years, through June 30, 2026.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Change zoning at 3415 Huron St & 0 Oswald St from I-H to I-MU O-94-2021 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Huron Street and 0 Oswald Street from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-K-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 3001 Knoxville Center Dr O-93-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from a portion of the parcel located at 3001 Knoxville Center Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for ET Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-SU) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Change zoning at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG O-91-2021 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eva Millwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-E-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Close Whaley Street O-90-2021 — An Ordinance to close Whaley Street from its intersection with Wrinkle Avenue to its northeast terminus point, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Close sliver of Parkside Drive right-of-way O-89-2021 — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Parkside Drive right-of-way along the property line of 10865 Parkside Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dominion Turkey Creek, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-21-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Amend Zoning Code Article 13 to include signage in INST District O-87-2021 — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13 to include signage in an INST (Institutional) District and to add a new section, INST (Institutional) District, 13.7.G, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Confirm nominations of Logan Higgins and Marité Pérez to Planning Commission R-200-2021 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Logan Higgins and Marité Pérez, both contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Confirm reappointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to Development Corp Board R-199-2021 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Development Corporation of Knox County.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Confirm appointment of Darlene Gwaltney to Animal Control Board R-198-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Darlene Gwaltney to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,200 from Community Improvement Fund to SEEED, Inc. O-86-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to SEEED, Inc. to be utilized toward the Construction and Weatherization Boot Camp.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Thomas, and Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $1,156 from Community Improvement Fund to UUNIK Academy O-85-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,156.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to be utilized toward the 2021 STEAMI Summer Institute project.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmember Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Girl Scout Council O-84-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Inc. to be utilized toward program supplies for the Girl Scout Outreach Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Testerman) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $3,073.87 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-83-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,073.87 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward welcome signs.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $1,250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage O-82-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward a UV protective coating to studio and gallery skylights.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,150 from Community Improvement Fund to The Mend House O-81-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Mend House Sober Living Community for Men to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,600 from Community Improvement Fund to West Hills Elementary O-80-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West Hills Elementary School Wolf Pack Foundation to be utilized toward an all-inclusive playground.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $4,450 from Community Improvement Fund to Metro Drug Coalition O-79-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Metro Drug Coalition to be utilized toward the Recovery Housing Fund.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $6,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Fulton High School O-78-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward purchase and repair of athletic equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $3,200 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles O-77-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Appropriate $3,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Education Foundation O-76-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Education Foundation to be utilized toward the Community School initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Fugate, and Testerman) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Approve minutes of the June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at 3415 Huron St and 0 Oswald St from I-H to I-MU File No. 5-K-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3415 Huron Street and 0 Oswald Street from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-K-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Remove planned district designation from 3001 Knoxville Center Drive File No. 5-A-21-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from a portion of the parcel located at 3001 Knoxville Center Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for ET Knoxville, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-SU) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 File No. 3-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2910, 2912, and 3000 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-5) (File No. 3-E-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Change zoning at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG File No. 5-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4507 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eva Millwood, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-E-21-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Close Whaley Street and execute quitclaim deeds File No. 5-D-21-SC — An Ordinance to close Whaley Street from its intersection with Wrinkle Avenue to its northeast terminus point, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bobby C. Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-21-SC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Close Parkside Drive right-of-way sliver and execute quitclaim deeds File No. 5-C-21-SC — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Parkside Drive right-of-way along the property line of 10865 Parkside Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Dominion Turkey Creek, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-21-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds File No. 5-A-21-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Hart Avenue (previously closed private right-of-way) and the southwest corner of parcel 094 OC 028, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Greater First Church of God in Christ, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Amend zoning code for signage in INST (Institutional) District File No. 5-A-21-OA — An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13 to include signage in an INST (Institutional) District and to add a new section, INST (Institutional) District, 13.7.G, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with True Grip and Lighting for events Resolution No. R-197-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the staging equipment, lights and labor for the Celebration of the 4th and Concerts in the Park, in an amount not to exceed $35,300.00.(Requested by Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation Resolution No. R-196-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $13,772.50 with a City match of $13,772.50.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Taylors Lawn Service for Baker Creek Preserve Resolution No. R-195-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service to provide grounds maintenance of the Baker Creek Preserve and Urban Wilderness areas at an annual cost not to exceed $50,570.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center services Resolution No. R-194-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with KCS Janitorial for KPD off-site locations Resolution No. R-193-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KCS Janitorial and Maintenance Company LLC to provide janitorial services at four Knoxville Police Department off-site locations, in the amount of $34,644.00 for base agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Acquire property at 2100 Washington Ave Resolution No. R-191-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2100 Washington Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-JX-010), believed to be owned by Frank E. Hodge, at an estimated cost of $11,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Subgrant to Family Investment Foundation for housing stability Resolution No. R-190-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,640.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for housing stability services for households impacted by COVID-19 and living at Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Cagle Terrace and Love Towers, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth transitional housing Resolution No. R-189-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $370,689.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for transitional housing for transition-age youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth street outreach Resolution No. R-188-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $260,750.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services to youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Subgrant to YWCA Knoxville for emergency shelter/services Resolution No. R-187-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $98,471.00 in City Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for emergency shelter/services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Subgrant to Volunteer Ministry Center for Emergency Shelter/Services Resolution No. R-186-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $143,500.00 in HUD ESG, ESG-CV, and City Homeless General Funds for Emergency Shelter/Services at the Day Resource Center and the Dental Clinic, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Fire Station #21 project Resolution No. R-184-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Fire Station #21 Reroofing and Fascia Project for an amount not to exceed $143,100.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Amend Edison Electric contract for streetlights and high masts Resolution No. R-183-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0271 with Edison Electric, LLC, for the maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual contract amount by $125,000.00 for a new annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, and renewing the contract through June 20, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Amend Kimley-Horn contract for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project Resolution No. R-182-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $99,000.00 for a new contract total of $372,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Magnolia Ave Streetscape Resolution No. R-181-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an amount not to exceed $575,300.00 with TDOT funding $460,240.00 and the City funding $115,060.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Ziggurat Development for Westland Drive Drainage Resolution No. R-180-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Westland Drive Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $40,613.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting for Amherst Road Project Resolution No. R-179-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $887,025.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Acquire property for easements at 1956 Amherst Road Resolution No. R-178-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 1956 Amherst Road for $650.00, as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize Mayor to execute easement agreement at 201 Randolph St Resolution No. R-177-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed building elements at 201 Randolph Street to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Annex land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approve plan of services A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approximately 300 feet northeast of the intersection of Bardon Road and Luscombe Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Annex land adjacent to Callahan Drive and approve plan of services A Resolution to effect annexation of one parcel of land and a portion of a parcel of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Callahan Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Award grants for Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program Resolution No. R-175-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $199,979.47 in grants from the Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program to provide support and programming for young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21 Ordinance No. O-73-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues Resolution No. R-174-2021 — A Resolution confirming the nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $1,000 for Friends of Literacy, Inc. Ordinance No. O-72-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the Literacy To Go Packets.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $2,000 for Sustainable Future Center Ordinance No. O-71-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Permaculture Research Institute doing business as Sustainable Future Center to be utilized toward an outdoor classroom and community space.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $2,000 for South Knoxville Elementary School Ordinance No. O-70-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to South Knoxville Elementary School to be utilized toward a Bike Blender Pro.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $500 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Ordinance No. O-69-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward internet costs.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $850 for Central High School tennis ball machine Ordinance No. O-68-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School to be utilized toward the purchase of a tennis ball machine.(Requested by Couniclmember Thomas) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $1,176.13 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Ordinance No. O-67-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,176.13 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fairmont-Emoriland Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an Arlington Garden sign.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Appropriate $2,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs, Montgomery Village Club Ordinance No. O-66-2021 — A Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward gaming equipment and recreational tools for the Montgomery Village Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Fugate) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the June 1, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21 An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Apply for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $125,000,00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $44,800.00 over a two-year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $89,600.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville Law Enforcement Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Accept donation for Edgewood Park fitness equipment A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $27,916.22, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Edgewood Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 6399 of 7069 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • split443
  • failed91
  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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