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Filtered · year 2022
Jul 26, 2022
Add 'Cultural Facility' as special use in residential zoning districts O-91-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add "Cultural Facility" as a special use in the following zoning districts: RN-1, RN-2, RN-3, RN-4, RN-5, RN-6, RN-7, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-C-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Allow administrative approval for Level 1 Certificates of Appropriateness O-90-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 16.6.E, to allow for administrative approval of applications for Level 1 Certificates of Appropriateness, for limited projects which meet the adopted Infill Housing design guidelines for the property, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Amend zoning code to permit Dwelling-Townhouse in I-MU district O-89-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Dwelling-Townhouse as a permitted use in the Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Postpone proposed ordinance postpone Ordinance 12-c for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Withdraw proposed ordinance withdraw Ordinance 12-b
Motion to withdraw:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Approve minutes from previous meeting approve the minutes of the July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Raise threshold for competitive sealed bidding procurements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 3, Section 2-862 "Competitive Sealed Bidding" to raise the threshold for such competitive sealed bidding procurements from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Amend maximum purchasing authority without competitive bidding An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 3, § 2-866 of the Knoxville City Code regulating maximum purchasing authority without competitive bidding.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Correct clerical errors in classification and compensation ordinance O-86-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-58-2022, which amended Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report, so as to correct several clerical and typographical errors in the text of the Ordinance.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Contract Pyro Shows, Inc. for 2022 holiday fireworks R-202-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials to perform large-scale displays in 2022 for the Festival on the 4th on July 4; Celebration of Lights on November 25; and New Year’s at the Sunsphere on December 31, for a total contract amount not to exceed $69,050.00 for all three Events.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept donation from American Red Cross for swimming lessons R-201-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant donation up to $51,765.57 from the American Red Cross to help offset operating expenses associated with trainings, certifications, and administrative costs and to offer scholarships to individuals for swimming lessons at City pools.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept grant for Knoxville Area Transit electric buses R-200-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $5,184,779.20 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a city match of up to $1,036,955.84, in order to purchase four electric buses and electric bus charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville-Knox County CAC Emergency and Minor Home Repair R-199-2022 — 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 Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. "Operation Backyard" minor home repair R-198-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Knoxville Area Urban League RISE Re-entry Program R-197-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $70,610.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Salvation Army Pathway to Hope Program R-196-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,334.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for case management and supportive programming to six eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program R-195-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Transfer vehicles to PBA and refund maintenance costs R-194-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to transfer six vehicles and one piece of equipment to the Public Building Authority of Knox County and Knoxville ("PBA") and to authorize the refund of $38,317.64 paid by PBA for maintenance and replacement of the vehicles.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Authorize annual budget adjustments for tax increment revenues R-193-2022 — A Resolution authorizing annual year-end adjustments to the budget of the City of Knoxville to reflect mandatory allocations of tax increment revenues during the City's fiscal year.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Execute agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply for Pavement Marking R-192-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the 2022 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $263,492.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk R-191-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for an amount not to exceed $2,903,342.35 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk R-190-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,524,421.08 with a City match of $381,105.27, to provide funding for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Amend agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. R-189-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. to include the provision of a third party administrator selection process to the scope of services and to increase the contract price by an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for these additional services.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Rezone Francis Road property from AG to RN-2 O-85-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1621 Francis Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Scott Burdette, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Appropriate funds to United Way for Social Innovation Challenge O-81-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating the same to the United Way of Greater Knoxville to partially fund the Mayor's Social Innovation Challenge.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-188-2022 — A Resolution confirming the nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022
Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-187-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leticia Flores and appointments of Jonathan Haskell and Reico Hopewell to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Carol L. Runyan R-183-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,992.59 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Carol L. Runyan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Paul C. Booher, Jr. R-184-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $905.11 per month to Paul C. Booher, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Christopher M. Coyle R-185-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $684.78 per month to Christopher M. Coyle, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Grant pension to Randall C. Kenner R-186-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $372.43 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Randall C. Kenner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022 Appropriate and donate funds to community agencies O-80-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $42,212.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Contracts & purchasing Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jun 28, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Rezone property on Francis Road from AG to RN-2 for Scott Burdette An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1621 Francis Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Scott Burdette, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Appropriate $25,000 from Community Empowerment to United Way for Social Innovation Challenge An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating the same to the United Way of Greater Knoxville to partially fund the Mayor's Social Innovation Challenge.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to accept supplemental HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds R-182-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept additional, supplemental U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and to execute any associated documents and certifications required to do so.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with K-KCCAC for homelessness prevention services R-181-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless dental services R-180-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for free dental services to 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the City.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.5M DOJ grant for violence prevention initiatives R-172-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to support community based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Visit Knoxville for destination marketing and event services R-170-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. d/b/a Visit Knoxville for the provision of destination marketing and event management services for an initial term of five years.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Recognize LGBTQ+ Pride and History Months in Knoxville R-169-2022 — A Resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ pride and LGBTQ+ history months and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning individuals fighting to live freely as their authentic selves in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker, McKenzie, and Singh) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Rezone Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave from INST/RN-2 to RN-6 O-78-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve one-year plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave O-77-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve sector plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave O-76-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022 Approve rezoning property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road 9-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022 Approve one-year plan amendment for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road 9-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022 Rezone property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road from RN-1 to RN-5 9-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022
Approve minutes from May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone Knoxville College properties from INST/RN-2 to RN-6 4-R-22-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Knoxville College properties 4-D-22-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Knoxville College properties 4-J-22-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Emergency ordinance to amend FY 2021/2022 budgets O-75-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Festival on the 4th video/sound equipment R-168-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tournament Event Logistics, LLC to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City's Festival on the 4th event, in an amount not to exceed $27,850.00.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Festival on the 4th staging equipment R-167-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip & Lighting, Inc. to provide the staging equipment, lights, and labor for the City's Festival on the 4th event, in an amount not to exceed $29,907.00.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Lakeshore Park mowing and turf maintenance R-166-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylor's Lawn Service to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $96,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for police climate assessment services R-165-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with 21CP Solutions for performance of a climate assessment of the Knoxville Police Department for an amount not to exceed $40,250.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Accept donation for police climate assessment consultant R-164-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the East Tennessee Foundation for the donation of $40,250.00 to be used to hire a consultant, 21CP Solutions, LLC, to perform a climate assessment of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize grant application for police de-escalation training R-163-2022 — 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 technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation, implicit bias and duty to intervene training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize extension of Victims of Crime Act grant R-162-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $162,098.00, with no required local match, for a new total grant amount of $494,825.00 for FY 2021, FY 2022, and FY 2023.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit R-161-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $702,031.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $175,508.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for creek clean-up and maintenance services R-159-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Environmental Remediation Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide creek clean-up and maintenance services for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for creek clean-up and maintenance services R-158-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HBTH, Inc. d/b/a Bio Solutions Tennessee in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide creek clean-up and maintenance services for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements design services R-157-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $57,766.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize acquisition of property for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II R-156-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within ten tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for employee benefits consulting services R-155-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for consultant and brokerage services for all employee health, life, and wellness-related benefits and programs for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost not to exceed of $150,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Honor memory of Jack Sharp R-154-2022 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Jack Sharp and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning for 4912 Rutledge Pike from I-G to I-H O-74-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, from I-G (General Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-X-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 4912 Rutledge Pike O-73-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike O-72-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-M-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone property at 945 and 0 Dameron Ave from RN-2 to RN-4 O-71-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 945 and 0 Dameron Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Matthew Jordan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-W-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 0 South Northshore Drive from O to RN-6 O-70-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 South Northshore Drive from O (Office) to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DKLEVY PLLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 South Northshore Drive O-69-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 0 South Northshore Drive O-68-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-I-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 O-67-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua D. Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 165 South Concord Street from OS to INST O-66-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 165 South Concord Street from OS (Parks and Open Space) to INST (Institutional), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-O-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 165 South Concord St O-65-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 165 South Concord St O-64-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any other special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone property at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG to RN-2 O-63-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG O-62-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Carter Miller, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Close Lakeland Drive providing easement and executing quitclaim deeds O-61-2022 — An Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive between the southern line of Cherokee Boulevard and the south terminus of Lakeland Drive, subject to providing a 15 foot wide easement for pedestrian access to the park and other easements specified, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Close sliver of Amherst Road right-of-way and execute quitclaim deeds O-60-2022 — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Amherst Road right-of-way between the western and eastern lot lines of Parcel 106DA001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jerry Bodie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve reappointment of Charles Harr to Airport Authority R-153-2022 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Charles Harr to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Grant pension to Jeffrey J. McCarter R-152-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,215.77 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Jeffrey J. McCarter, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the May 17, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 4912 Rutledge Pike from I-G to I-H 12-u — An Ordinance to change the base zoning for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, from I-G (General Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-X-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend East City Sector Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-M-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to rezone property on Dameron Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 12-r — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 945 and 0 Dameron Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Matthew Jordan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-W-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 S Northshore Drive from O to RN-6 12-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 South Northshore Drive from O (Office) to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DKLEVY PPLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 0 S Northshore Drive 12-m — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend West City Sector Plan for 0 S Northshore Drive 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-I-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua D. Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 165 S Concord St from OS to INST 12-j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 165 South Concord Street from OS (Parks and Open Space) to INST (Institutional), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-O-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 165 S Concord St 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend Central City Sector Plan for 165 S Concord St 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any other special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to rezone property on Bakertown Road from AG to RN-2 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to AG at Sevierville Pike 12-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Carter Miller, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive, subject to easements 12-b — An Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive between the southern line of Cherokee Boulevard and the south terminus of Lakeland Drive, subject to providing a 15 foot wide easement for pedestrian access to the park and other easements specified, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to close sliver of Amherst Road right-of-way 12-a — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Amherst Road right-of-way between the western and eastern lot lines of Parcel 106DA001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jerry Bodie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution to apply for FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging R-151-2022 — 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 in the amount of $4,367,823.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $1,091,956.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging equipment for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $5,459,779.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution to apply for FTA grant for KAT bus charging equipment R-150-2022 — 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 in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 to purchase electric bus charging equipment and installation for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $6,250,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement for 2022 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-149-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,293,870.00 for the 2022 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement for Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-148-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing amendment to streetlight maintenance agreement R-147-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual amount by $180,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,380,000.00, and renewing the term of the agreement to June 20, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $4,800 to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. O-59-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution confirming reappointment to Downtown Design Review Board R-146-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Skinner, Josh Wright, and Joey Natour to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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