City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park upkeep O-46-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $2,335 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for graffiti abatement O-35-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,335.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward their graffiti-abatement program.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $800 to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival O-33-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 14th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018	Appropriate $1,750 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach O-32-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 13, 2018	Appropriate $2,150 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement 12-k — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Singh-Perez, Rider, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017	Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-428-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project for an amount not to exceed $184,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017	Appropriate and donate $1,000 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets event O-234-2017 — 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 same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017	Appropriate and donate $1,300 to Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for sign O-233-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation to be utilized toward installation of a stone entrance sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017	Appropriate $1,400.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame Dinner O-160-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017	Appropriate $500.00 to Project Grad for Elston Turner Basketball Camp O-155-2017 — 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 Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Elston Turner Basketball Camp to be utilized toward sponsoring camp attendees. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017	Appropriate $400.00 to WDVX Radio for broadcast event O-154-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation doing business as WDVX Radio to be utilized toward the 20th year on-air broadcast event. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017	Authorize agreement with National Security Service for recreation center security R-193-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Security Service to provide security services for recreation centers for a contract price not to exceed $65,000.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events at the rate of $15.00 per hour for a total contract price not to exceed $68,000.00. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017	Authorize agreement with Baseline Sports for Tyson Park tennis courts R-192-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor execute an agreement with Baseline Sports, Inc. for asphalt resurfacing work and tennis court accessories on all fourteen tennis courts at the Kyle Testerman Tennis Complex at Tyson Park for an amount not to exceed $198,360.00. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company O-62-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for children's theatre program O-59-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project O-58-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017	Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-57-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project R-125-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance O-55-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips O-52-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017	Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair O-51-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Accept donation for Everly Brothers Park project R-109-2017 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to The Bearden Council for its commitment to completing the Everly Brothers Park project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Accept donation of property at 3712 and 3718 Powers Street R-104-2017 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Christopher Greene, David Greene, Eva Greene Lodari, Kurt Greene, and Mitchell Greene for the donation of property located at 3712 Powers Street and 3718 Powers Street and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Appropriate $1,550 for Old North Knoxville historic sign project O-42-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old North Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Appropriate $300 for James White's Fort Association repair O-39-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Appropriate $250 for Gresham Middle School's Gresham Festival O-38-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the third annual Gresham Festival on the Hill.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project R-91-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event O-34-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs O-33-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project O-31-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project. Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project at Rutledge Pike/I-40 R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016	Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. R-496-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016	Rename Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. R-487-2016 — A Resolution renaming Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.(Requested by Councilmember Stair as Chairman of the Public Property Naming Committee and Councilmember Campen) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	Authorize pilot program for community gardens on city property R-470-2016 — A Resolution to authorize a pilot program to allow community gardens on property owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	6-0-0-3	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	License agreement with Clinch River Brewing for patio use of Krutch Park Extension R-469-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clinch River Brewing, LLC for use of a portion of the Krutch Park Extension as a patio area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	5-0-0-3	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	Authorize agreement with Wilson Construction for First Creek Greenway project R-459-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wilson Construction Group, LLC for construction of the First Creek Greenway - Edgewood Park and Environs Project, for an amount not to exceed $1,227,484.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Oct 11, 2016	Approve Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-164-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016	Apply for and accept US Lacrosse Foundation grant for girls' youth lacrosse team. R-436-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $5,000.00, with no required local match, from the US Lacrosse Foundation to fund development of an inner-city girl’s youth lacrosse team.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016	Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park. R-429-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $116,060.00 to rehabilitate pipes at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 13, 2016	Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec for Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon sponsorship. O-157-2016 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2016 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 2, 2016	Authorize grant application for trees with TN Dept. of Agriculture. R-390-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016	Accept donation of property at 411 Highland Hills Road for City park R-373-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the property owners of Forest Heights for the donation of a parcel of property located at 411 Highland Hills Road to be used as a City park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 19, 2016	Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits liquor license R-356-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $10,000 to Great Schools Partnership for community schools O-107-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward West View Elementary and Northwest Middle community schools.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $500 to Knoxville Symphony Society for in-school performances O-108-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $300 to Beaumont Magnet Academy for theater arts equipment O-109-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward equipment for a new theater arts class.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $500 to Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-110-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $800 to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for AC unit O-111-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of an air-conditioning unit.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Saunders) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Appropriate $250 to Ijams Nature Center for Meadow Lark Music Festival O-112-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Meadow Lark Music Festival.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 19, 2016	Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-357-2016 — A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 5, 2016	Emergency Ordinance appropriating funds for Challenge Grant Award Program. O-106-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,050.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement for Lakeshore Park. R-355-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement for the nonprofit corporation known as Lakeshore Park to manage the Lakeshore Park public recreation facility.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize application for Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge grant. R-354-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Aetna Foundation, American Public Health Association, and National Association of Counties to accept at the minimum a $10,000.00 "Prize" for qualifying as a finalist city in Phase I of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge, and should Knoxville be selected into Phase II of the challenge, to accept prize money up to $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize application for KaBoom! grant for play opportunities. R-353-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from KaBoom! to be used to create innovative play opportunities in current non-play areas throughout City infrastructure.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks. R-280-2016 — A Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame. O-70-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Ordinance to amend City Code regarding merchandising in parks to include food units. O-69-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 20, § 20-62 pertaining to merchandising in City parks and amending such to include Mobile Food Units.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016	Amend agreement with Positively Living, Inc. for CDBG funding R-84-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with Positively Living, Inc. to provide an additional $90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the rehabilitation of its existing building to add five additional units of permanent supportive housing.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. R-85-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Agreement with A. Morton Thomas & Assoc. for Fort Sanders/Tyson Park study R-86-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $163,650.00 to provide a preliminary engineering study evaluating bicycle and pedestrian connection options between the Fort Sanders neighborhood and Tyson Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Agreement with Design & Construction Services for KAT Kirkwood project R-87-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $127,368.00 for the KAT Kirkwood Bus Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Amend agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine training facility R-90-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect to increase the contract price by $12,800.00 to provide additional services for development and design of the Police Department's canine training facility.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept DOJ grant for response to OVW crimes R-91-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $450,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Grant Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept ICAC grant for technological assistance R-92-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2016-2017 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $240,000.00, from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Amend contract with K-KC Community Action Committee for Energy Makeover R-93-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract No. C-16-0102 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in support of the Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover Program, increasing the contract amount payable to the City by $143,760.00 for a new contract total of $213,760.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016	Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 8, 2015	Agreement with Henley Roofing Company for Senior Center reroofing R-386-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the partial reroofing of the John T. O'Connor Senior Center and other work as necessary to complete the project as directed by the architect for an amount not to exceed $133,250.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 8, 2015	Amend agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for additional work R-385-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Agreement No. C-14-0004 with Ross/Fowler, P.C. to expand the level of detailed information originally requested and extend the time frame for the additional work to be completed for an amount not to exceed $45,900.00 plus reimbursable expenses.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 10, 2015	Authorize agreement for bus transportation services R-360-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Mayes Bus Lines, Inc. to provide transportation services to participants In various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $34,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 10, 2015	Appropriate $200 for "Five Points Up" group health equity O-218-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Serving as fiscal agent for "Five Points Up" group, toward promoting health equity and doing positive work in the Five Points area of East Knoxville.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 10, 2015	Appropriate $700 for Everly Brothers Park development O-217-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Bearden Council to further develop the Everly Brothers Park at Kingston Pike and Forest Park Boulevard.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Campen and Brown) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Nov 10, 2015	Appropriate $650 for Baby Roadrunner Football Organization O-216-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc., acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner Football Organization.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Member Brown) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Appreciate Legacy Parks Foundation donation of 68.5 acres for Parks and Recreation R-348-2015 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 68.5 acres of property on Cherokee Trail at River Bluff to be used for Parks and Recreation purposes, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-198-2015 — Ordinance No. O-198-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. O-197-2015 — Ordinance No. O-197-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation O-196-2015 — Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project R-313-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-194-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015	Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — 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 same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park O-160-2015 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp O-167-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program O-166-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. O-165-2015 — 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 same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival O-163-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees O-162-2015 — 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 making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015	Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming. R-164-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015	Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation. R-163-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 11, 2014	Apply for and accept grant for green space/garden amenities R-400-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in the amount of $40,000.00, with no local match, and if such application is approved, to accept such a grant award to support the installation of green space and garden amenities at Parks and Recreational facilities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 27, 2014	Appreciate T.J. Keller and accept property donation. R-182-2014 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to T.J. Keller for the donation of property located at 0 Jourolman Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014	Resolution appreciating Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park. R-141-2014 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Aslan Foundation for the donation of an approximately 1/2 acre parcel of property adjacent to Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the new park entranceway and additional greenspace for the park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014	Resolution authorizing application for Recreational Trails Program Grant. R-140-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the 2014 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Recreational Trails Program Grant, in the amount of $200,000.00 with a City match of $50,000.00, to be used to extend the Sarah Moore Greene Trail from the Sarah Moore Greene Elementary Magnet School to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, and if such application is approved, to accept such grant.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013	Authorize contract with Foundation Systems Engineering for greenway wall R-319-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a design services, quality control testing and observation services contract with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. for the proposed gunite and anchor system at the Will Skelton Greenway gabion retaining wall.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013	Appropriate $2,500 for mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue O-184-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Community Design Center for painting a mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013	File grant application for Tree Planting on Public Lands Program. R-225-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry for a Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Tree Planting on Public Lands Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and, if approved, to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013	Agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association for waterway trash removal. R-224-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways along Volunteer Landing for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013	Agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for greenway corridor feasibility assessment. R-223-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C., for professional preliminary engineering and design services to create a feasibility assessment report for several greenway corridors in the City for an amount not to exceed $197,900.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 28, 2013	Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. O-95-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 14, 2013	Appropriate $5,340 for Challenge Grant Award Program projects. O-78-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,340.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 14, 2013	Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Fort Sanders CDC for park. O-75-2013 — 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 same to Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Council Members Saunders and Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 14, 2013	Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage for historic place nomination. O-74-2013 — 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 Knox Heritage, Inc., to defray certain costs of nominating the Westmoreland Water Wheel, Wheelhouse and Gate Post to the National Register of Historic Places.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 14, 2013	Appropriate $1,050 from Community Improvement Fund to Candora Arts for festival. O-73-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Candora Arts & Heritage Center, Inc., to be utilized toward funding the annual South Knoxville Art and Heritage Festival.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 14, 2013	Appropriate $450 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness patch. O-71-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to create an Urban Wilderness patch that can be earned by hikers, including Boy and Girl Scouts, that hike the various wilderness trails.(Requested by Council Member Stair) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013	Resolution approving lease of Langford Ave property for river access. R-156-2013 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to lease property located on the northern side of Langford Avenue for a period of one year in order to provide the public temporary access to the Tennessee River for non-motorized boats.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012	Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Knoxville Zoological Gardens for solar systems. R-372-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-07-0141 between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc., so as to allow for the sublease of roof tops to host solar energy systems.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012	Authorize Mayor to request PBA for project management services for viewing platform. R-366-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to perform project management services for construction of a new viewing platform at the West Hills Tennis Facility, in an amount not to exceed $43,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012	Ordinance appropriating $1,500 from Parks Dept. to Community Shares for youth program O-212-2012 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Community Shares, acting as fiscal agent for the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization, to be utilized toward the purchase of uniforms and helmets for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012	Ordinance amending City Code composition and responsibilities of Public Arts Committee O-202-2012 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article XI, Section 2-1112 of the Knoxville City Code regarding the composition and the responsibilities of the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012	Resolution granting pension to Terry L. Bingham R-338-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $615.10 per month to Terry L. Bingham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Resolution granting pension to Michael L. Davis R-339-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,494.31 per month to Michael L. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Resolution granting pension to Michael P. Armstrong R-340-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,992.17 per month to Michael P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Resolution granting pension to Charles B. Harrell R-341-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,963.89 per month to Charles B. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Resolution granting pension to Michael V. Wilson R-342-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,125.03 per month to Michael V. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Resolution granting pension to Mamosa Foster R-343-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $378.79 per month to Mamosa Foster, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,750 to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc. O-213-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc., to benefit their state-approved Title 1 Supplemental Educational Services Provides, A 1 Learning Connections.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,600 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club O-214-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club an affiliate of Southern Off Road Bicycle Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis & Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Emergency Ordinance appropriating $800 to East Tennessee Community Design Center O-215-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Forest Heights Homeowners Association.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Fort Sanders Community Development Corp. O-216-2012 — 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 same to Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 27, 2012	Emergency Ordinance appropriating $138.53 to Legacy Parks Foundation O-217-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $138.53 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation serving as fiscal agent on behalf of certain initiatives related to the Urban Wilderness Arts & Trade District.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 13, 2012	Authorize Mayor to amend contract C-02-0040 for Williams Creek Golf Course maintenance. R-328-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract number C-02-0040 between the City of Knoxville and W.C. Two so as to increase the contract amount by $55,000.00 per year for management of daily maintenance and for equipment replacement, maintenance and irrigation system service at the Williams Creek Golf Course.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Mar 27, 2018

Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park upkeep O-46-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 27, 2018

Appropriate $2,335 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for graffiti abatement O-35-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,335.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward their graffiti-abatement program.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 27, 2018

Appropriate $800 to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival O-33-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 14th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 27, 2018

Appropriate $1,750 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach O-32-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 13, 2018

Appropriate $2,150 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement 12-k — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Singh-Perez, Rider, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 19, 2017

Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-428-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project for an amount not to exceed $184,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 7, 2017

Appropriate and donate $1,000 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets event O-234-2017 — 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 same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 7, 2017

Appropriate and donate $1,300 to Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for sign O-233-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation to be utilized toward installation of a stone entrance sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 1, 2017

Appropriate $1,400.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame Dinner O-160-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 1, 2017

Appropriate $500.00 to Project Grad for Elston Turner Basketball Camp O-155-2017 — 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 Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Elston Turner Basketball Camp to be utilized toward sponsoring camp attendees. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 1, 2017

Appropriate $400.00 to WDVX Radio for broadcast event O-154-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation doing business as WDVX Radio to be utilized toward the 20th year on-air broadcast event. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 20, 2017

Authorize agreement with National Security Service for recreation center security R-193-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Security Service to provide security services for recreation centers for a contract price not to exceed $65,000.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events at the rate of $15.00 per hour for a total contract price not to exceed $68,000.00. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jun 20, 2017

Authorize agreement with Baseline Sports for Tyson Park tennis courts R-192-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor execute an agreement with Baseline Sports, Inc. for asphalt resurfacing work and tennis court accessories on all fourteen tennis courts at the Kyle Testerman Tennis Complex at Tyson Park for an amount not to exceed $198,360.00. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Apr 25, 2017

Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company O-62-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 25, 2017

Appropriate funds for children's theatre program O-59-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 25, 2017

Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project O-58-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 25, 2017

Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-57-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 11, 2017

Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 11, 2017

Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park O-56-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 11, 2017

Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project R-125-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 11, 2017

Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance O-55-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 11, 2017

Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips O-52-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 11, 2017

Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair O-51-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 28, 2017

Accept donation for Everly Brothers Park project R-109-2017 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to The Bearden Council for its commitment to completing the Everly Brothers Park project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 28, 2017

Accept donation of property at 3712 and 3718 Powers Street R-104-2017 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Christopher Greene, David Greene, Eva Greene Lodari, Kurt Greene, and Mitchell Greene for the donation of property located at 3712 Powers Street and 3718 Powers Street and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 28, 2017

Appropriate $1,550 for Old North Knoxville historic sign project O-42-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old North Knoxville, Inc. to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 28, 2017

Appropriate $300 for James White's Fort Association repair O-39-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 28, 2017

Appropriate $250 for Gresham Middle School's Gresham Festival O-38-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the third annual Gresham Festival on the Hill.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 14, 2017

Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project R-91-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Mar 14, 2017

Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event O-34-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Mar 14, 2017

Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs O-33-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Mar 14, 2017

Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project O-31-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project. Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2016

Enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project at Rutledge Pike/I-40 R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 8, 2016

Execute agreement with Brownlee Construction for Caswell Park Storage Building. R-496-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brownlee Construction, Inc. for the Caswell Park Storage Building Project, No. 16A-V-0618, for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 8, 2016

Rename Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. R-487-2016 — A Resolution renaming Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.(Requested by Councilmember Stair as Chairman of the Public Property Naming Committee and Councilmember Campen) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 11, 2016

Authorize pilot program for community gardens on city property R-470-2016 — A Resolution to authorize a pilot program to allow community gardens on property owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

6-0-0-3

Unanimous

Oct 11, 2016

License agreement with Clinch River Brewing for patio use of Krutch Park Extension R-469-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clinch River Brewing, LLC for use of a portion of the Krutch Park Extension as a patio area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

5-0-0-3

Unanimous

Oct 11, 2016

Authorize agreement with Wilson Construction for First Creek Greenway project R-459-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wilson Construction Group, LLC for construction of the First Creek Greenway - Edgewood Park and Environs Project, for an amount not to exceed $1,227,484.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Oct 11, 2016

Approve Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-164-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 13, 2016

Apply for and accept US Lacrosse Foundation grant for girls' youth lacrosse team. R-436-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $5,000.00, with no required local match, from the US Lacrosse Foundation to fund development of an inner-city girl’s youth lacrosse team.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 13, 2016

Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park. R-429-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC in an amount not to exceed $116,060.00 to rehabilitate pipes at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 13, 2016

Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec for Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon sponsorship. O-157-2016 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2016 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 2, 2016

Authorize grant application for trees with TN Dept. of Agriculture. R-390-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 19, 2016

Accept donation of property at 411 Highland Hills Road for City park R-373-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the property owners of Forest Heights for the donation of a parcel of property located at 411 Highland Hills Road to be used as a City park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 19, 2016

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Wine & Spirits liquor license R-356-2016 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Appropriate $10,000 to Great Schools Partnership for community schools O-107-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward West View Elementary and Northwest Middle community schools.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Appropriate $500 to Knoxville Symphony Society for in-school performances O-108-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville schools.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Appropriate $300 to Beaumont Magnet Academy for theater arts equipment O-109-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward equipment for a new theater arts class.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe) Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Appropriate $500 to Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets Knoxville Event O-110-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Appropriate $800 to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for AC unit O-111-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of an air-conditioning unit.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Saunders) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Appropriate $250 to Ijams Nature Center for Meadow Lark Music Festival O-112-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the Meadow Lark Music Festival.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 19, 2016

Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-357-2016 — A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 5, 2016

Emergency Ordinance appropriating funds for Challenge Grant Award Program. O-106-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,050.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 5, 2016

Authorize Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement for Lakeshore Park. R-355-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement for the nonprofit corporation known as Lakeshore Park to manage the Lakeshore Park public recreation facility.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 5, 2016

Authorize application for Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge grant. R-354-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Aetna Foundation, American Public Health Association, and National Association of Counties to accept at the minimum a $10,000.00 "Prize" for qualifying as a finalist city in Phase I of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge, and should Knoxville be selected into Phase II of the challenge, to accept prize money up to $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 5, 2016

Authorize application for KaBoom! grant for play opportunities. R-353-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from KaBoom! to be used to create innovative play opportunities in current non-play areas throughout City infrastructure.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 24, 2016

Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks. R-280-2016 — A Resolution adopting Rules for Mobile Food Unit Operation in City parks.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 24, 2016

Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame. O-70-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 24, 2016

Ordinance to amend City Code regarding merchandising in parks to include food units. O-69-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 20, § 20-62 pertaining to merchandising in City parks and amending such to include Mobile Food Units.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 1, 2016

Amend agreement with Positively Living, Inc. for CDBG funding R-84-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with Positively Living, Inc. to provide an additional $90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the rehabilitation of its existing building to add five additional units of permanent supportive housing.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. R-85-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Agreement with A. Morton Thomas & Assoc. for Fort Sanders/Tyson Park study R-86-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $163,650.00 to provide a preliminary engineering study evaluating bicycle and pedestrian connection options between the Fort Sanders neighborhood and Tyson Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Agreement with Design & Construction Services for KAT Kirkwood project R-87-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $127,368.00 for the KAT Kirkwood Bus Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Amend agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine training facility R-90-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect to increase the contract price by $12,800.00 to provide additional services for development and design of the Police Department's canine training facility.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Apply for and accept DOJ grant for response to OVW crimes R-91-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $450,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Grant Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Apply for and accept ICAC grant for technological assistance R-92-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2016-2017 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $240,000.00, from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Amend contract with K-KC Community Action Committee for Energy Makeover R-93-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract No. C-16-0102 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in support of the Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover Program, increasing the contract amount payable to the City by $143,760.00 for a new contract total of $213,760.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

—

Consent

Mar 1, 2016

Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Mar 1, 2016

Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 8, 2015

Agreement with Henley Roofing Company for Senior Center reroofing R-386-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the partial reroofing of the John T. O'Connor Senior Center and other work as necessary to complete the project as directed by the architect for an amount not to exceed $133,250.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 8, 2015

Amend agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for additional work R-385-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Agreement No. C-14-0004 with Ross/Fowler, P.C. to expand the level of detailed information originally requested and extend the time frame for the additional work to be completed for an amount not to exceed $45,900.00 plus reimbursable expenses.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 10, 2015

Authorize agreement for bus transportation services R-360-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Mayes Bus Lines, Inc. to provide transportation services to participants In various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $34,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 10, 2015

Appropriate $200 for "Five Points Up" group health equity O-218-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Serving as fiscal agent for "Five Points Up" group, toward promoting health equity and doing positive work in the Five Points area of East Knoxville.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 10, 2015

Appropriate $700 for Everly Brothers Park development O-217-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Bearden Council to further develop the Everly Brothers Park at Kingston Pike and Forest Park Boulevard.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Campen and Brown) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Nov 10, 2015

Appropriate $650 for Baby Roadrunner Football Organization O-216-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc., acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner Football Organization.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Member Brown) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 27, 2015

Appreciate Legacy Parks Foundation donation of 68.5 acres for Parks and Recreation R-348-2015 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 68.5 acres of property on Cherokee Trail at River Bluff to be used for Parks and Recreation purposes, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-198-2015 — Ordinance No. O-198-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc. O-197-2015 — Ordinance No. O-197-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference, October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 13, 2015

Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation O-196-2015 — Ordinance No. O-196-2015 An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Brown, and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project R-313-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-194-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event O-193-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting O-192-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 30, 2015

Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center O-190-2015 — 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 same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park O-160-2015 — An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp O-167-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program O-166-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. O-165-2015 — 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 same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival O-163-2015 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 1, 2015

Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees O-162-2015 — 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 making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2015

Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming. R-164-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 28, 2015

Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation. R-163-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 11, 2014

Apply for and accept grant for green space/garden amenities R-400-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in the amount of $40,000.00, with no local match, and if such application is approved, to accept such a grant award to support the installation of green space and garden amenities at Parks and Recreational facilities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 27, 2014

Appreciate T.J. Keller and accept property donation. R-182-2014 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to T.J. Keller for the donation of property located at 0 Jourolman Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 15, 2014

Resolution appreciating Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park. R-141-2014 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to Aslan Foundation for the donation of an approximately 1/2 acre parcel of property adjacent to Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the new park entranceway and additional greenspace for the park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 15, 2014

Resolution authorizing application for Recreational Trails Program Grant. R-140-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the 2014 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Recreational Trails Program Grant, in the amount of $200,000.00 with a City match of $50,000.00, to be used to extend the Sarah Moore Greene Trail from the Sarah Moore Greene Elementary Magnet School to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, and if such application is approved, to accept such grant.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2013

Authorize contract with Foundation Systems Engineering for greenway wall R-319-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a design services, quality control testing and observation services contract with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. for the proposed gunite and anchor system at the Will Skelton Greenway gabion retaining wall.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 17, 2013

Appropriate $2,500 for mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue O-184-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Community Design Center for painting a mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 9, 2013

File grant application for Tree Planting on Public Lands Program. R-225-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry for a Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Tree Planting on Public Lands Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and, if approved, to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 9, 2013

Agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association for waterway trash removal. R-224-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways along Volunteer Landing for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 9, 2013

Agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for greenway corridor feasibility assessment. R-223-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C., for professional preliminary engineering and design services to create a feasibility assessment report for several greenway corridors in the City for an amount not to exceed $197,900.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 28, 2013

Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. O-95-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 14, 2013

Appropriate $5,340 for Challenge Grant Award Program projects. O-78-2013 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,340.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified groups as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 14, 2013

Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Fort Sanders CDC for park. O-75-2013 — 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 same to Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Council Members Saunders and Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 14, 2013

Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage for historic place nomination. O-74-2013 — 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 Knox Heritage, Inc., to defray certain costs of nominating the Westmoreland Water Wheel, Wheelhouse and Gate Post to the National Register of Historic Places.(Requested by Council Member Grieve) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 14, 2013

Appropriate $1,050 from Community Improvement Fund to Candora Arts for festival. O-73-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Candora Arts & Heritage Center, Inc., to be utilized toward funding the annual South Knoxville Art and Heritage Festival.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 14, 2013

Appropriate $450 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness patch. O-71-2013 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to create an Urban Wilderness patch that can be earned by hikers, including Boy and Girl Scouts, that hike the various wilderness trails.(Requested by Council Member Stair) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 30, 2013

Resolution approving lease of Langford Ave property for river access. R-156-2013 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to lease property located on the northern side of Langford Avenue for a period of one year in order to provide the public temporary access to the Tennessee River for non-motorized boats.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2012

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Knoxville Zoological Gardens for solar systems. R-372-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-07-0141 between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc., so as to allow for the sublease of roof tops to host solar energy systems.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 20, 2012

Authorize Mayor to request PBA for project management services for viewing platform. R-366-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to perform project management services for construction of a new viewing platform at the West Hills Tennis Facility, in an amount not to exceed $43,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 27, 2012

Ordinance appropriating $1,500 from Parks Dept. to Community Shares for youth program O-212-2012 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Community Shares, acting as fiscal agent for the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization, to be utilized toward the purchase of uniforms and helmets for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 27, 2012

Ordinance amending City Code composition and responsibilities of Public Arts Committee O-202-2012 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article XI, Section 2-1112 of the Knoxville City Code regarding the composition and the responsibilities of the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 27, 2012

Resolution granting pension to Terry L. Bingham R-338-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $615.10 per month to Terry L. Bingham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Resolution granting pension to Michael L. Davis R-339-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,494.31 per month to Michael L. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Resolution granting pension to Michael P. Armstrong R-340-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,992.17 per month to Michael P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Resolution granting pension to Charles B. Harrell R-341-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,963.89 per month to Charles B. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Resolution granting pension to Michael V. Wilson R-342-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,125.03 per month to Michael V. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Resolution granting pension to Mamosa Foster R-343-2012 — A Resolution granting a pension of $378.79 per month to Mamosa Foster, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,750 to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc. O-213-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Locked Down on the Outside, Inc., to benefit their state-approved Title 1 Supplemental Educational Services Provides, A 1 Learning Connections.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,600 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club O-214-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club an affiliate of Southern Off Road Bicycle Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis & Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Campen, Stair, Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Emergency Ordinance appropriating $800 to East Tennessee Community Design Center O-215-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Forest Heights Homeowners Association.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Saunders) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Fort Sanders Community Development Corp. O-216-2012 — 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 same to Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing garden and landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 27, 2012

Emergency Ordinance appropriating $138.53 to Legacy Parks Foundation O-217-2012 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $138.53 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation serving as fiscal agent on behalf of certain initiatives related to the Urban Wilderness Arts & Trade District.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 13, 2012

Authorize Mayor to amend contract C-02-0040 for Williams Creek Golf Course maintenance. R-328-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract number C-02-0040 between the City of Knoxville and W.C. Two so as to increase the contract amount by $55,000.00 per year for management of daily maintenance and for equipment replacement, maintenance and irrigation system service at the Williams Creek Golf Course.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision