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Filtered · year 2021
Aug 10, 2021
Amend subgrant agreement for Homelessness services during COVID-19. R-271-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Document No. C-21-0107 to increase the funding by an additional amount not to exceed $141,091.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding for a new total contract amount not to exceed $321,091.00 and to increase the number served from 100 to 160 families and senior citizens in the City who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Next Step Initiative for Noon's House services. R-270-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Next Step Initiative to provide funding, through a fiscal sponsor, in amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at Noon's House.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize subgrant agreement for Rapid Re-Housing services. R-269-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $48,833.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds for Rapid Re-Housing services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement for 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II. R-268-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project - Phase II, for an amount not to exceed $340,800.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend contract for Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project. R-267-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0298 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $99,996.24 for a new contract total of $231,421.24 and extending the date of completion to October 3, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Amend contract for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project. R-266-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0038 with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,400.00 for a new contract total of $123,650.00 and extending the date of completion to June 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Asset Health for wellness program support. R-265-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Asset Health to provide technology and wellness program support to participants in the City’s wellness program for a contract price not to exceed $70,000.00 for the first year and $61,000.00 per year thereafter.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive. 5-B-21-SC — An Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive between its southeast terminus at West Hills and Bynon Park to its intersection with Bennington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Richard Clark, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 5-B-21-SC) (Planning Commission Denied 15-0) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon. O-105-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Appropriate $4,600 for Fountain City Park maintenance. O-104-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund 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
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Confirm appointment to Design Review Board. R-264-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Laura Seery Cole to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 0 Kingwood Road to RN-4 District. 12-j — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Van Smith Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for 0 Kingwood Road. 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance amending North City Sector Plan for 0 Kingwood Road. 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-2) (File No. 7-A-21-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-h: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-h — Ordinance 12-h was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-i: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-i — Ordinance 12-i was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-j: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-j — Ordinance 12-j was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road to C-G-3 District. 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road. 10-a — An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 10-a: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 10-a — Ordinance 10-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021 Ordinance 12-g: removed from agenda, previously postponed. 12-g — Ordinance 12-g was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Aug 10, 2021
Approve minutes of prior meeting. approve the minutes of the July 27, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices R-263-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee R-262-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League R-261-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center R-260-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement for Mobile Meals facility expansion R-259-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 in Community Block Grant ("CDBG") and CDBG-Coronavirus funds to be used for construction of an expansion of the Mobile Meals facility to include a new packing room, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements R-258-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements related to a Facade Improvement Program Project at 2300 N. Central Street, in an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project R-257-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0045 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $30,015.00 for a new contract total of $753,570.11, and extending the date of completion to August 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Coker Ave Sidewalk Project R-256-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $772,701.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Remove planned district designation from property at Deane Hill Drive O-103-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 7140, 7144 and 7134 Deane Hill Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for Rufus Smith and Dooley, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-21-SU) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Change zoning classifications for properties related to Wilbanks, LLC O-102-2021 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 726 Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of one portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of another portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), and of a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-M-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Wilbanks, LLC O-101-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Wilbanks, LLC O-100-2021 — An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-G-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Change zoning at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N to C-G-1 O-99-2021 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wes Carruthers, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Rezone property at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 to RN-2 O-98-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor D. Forrester for OFR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 5-J-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Close undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-97-2021 — An Ordinance to close the undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue starting south of East Depot Avenue to the train tracks to the southeast and between Parcel ID 095 AL 014 and 095 AL 015, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Howell Wantland, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-21-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Appropriate funds for UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books O-96-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Create African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appoint members R-255-2021 — A Resolution creating the African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appointing its members.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2021
Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-254-2021 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Heidi Barcus and Starlandria "Star" Starks to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to James H. Tucker R-253-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,484.49 per month to James H. Tucker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Gerald L. Gibbs R-252-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,641.94 per month to Gerald L. Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Gail E. Frank R-251-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $904.80 per month to Gail E. Frank, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Donna R. Redden R-250-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,303.12 per month to Donna R. Redden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Grant pension to Clyde J. Cole R-249-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,078.50 per month to Clyde J. Cole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021
Close Glenmore Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds 10-b — An Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive between its southeast terminus at West Hills and Bynon Park to its intersection with Bennington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Richard Clark, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 5-B-21-SC) (Planning Commission Denied 15-0) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 27, 2021
Rezone property at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3 12-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 27, 2021
Remove planned district designation from property at 2002 Thunderhead Road 10-a — An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 27, 2021
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the July 13, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Remove planned district designation from Deane Hill Drive properties An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 7140, 7144 and 7134 Deane Hill Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for Rufus Smith and Dooley, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-21-SU) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Change zoning classification for properties on Callahan Drive and Keck Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 726 Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of one portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of another portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), and of a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-M-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Approve Wilbanks, LLC One Year Plan Amendment for Callahan Drive District An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Wilbanks, LLC properties An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-G-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Change zoning at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wes Carruthers, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Rezone 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor D. Forrester for OFR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 5-J-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Close undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue An Ordinance to close the undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue starting south of East Depot Avenue to the train tracks to the southeast and between Parcel ID 095 AL 014 and 095 AL 015, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Howell Wantland, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-21-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Appropriate and donate $766.39 to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021
Ordinance to create Common Area Permit and Subordinate Retailer's Permit An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a Common Area Permit and a Subordinate Retailer's On-Premise Permit subject to a Common Area Permit and to allow possession and consumption of beer and alcoholic beverages on private property within the common area, upon approval of such permit by the Beer Board under such terms, conditions, rules and regulations as the Beer Board may establish.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to William D. Hopper, Knoxville General Government employee R-237-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,450.30 per month to William D. Hopper, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Richard K. Buhl, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-236-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,665.05 per month to Richard K. Buhl, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to David L. Bost, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-235-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,884.85 per month to David L. Bost, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Michael E. Hayes, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-234-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.95 per month to Michael E. Hayes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Robert M. Pickett, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-233-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,126.91 per month to Robert M. Pickett, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-232-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,434.30 per month to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Jordan G. Henderson, Knoxville Police Department employee R-231-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,879.01 per month to Jordan G. Henderson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021 Grant pension to Vanessa Mayes, Knoxville Police Department employee R-230-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,990.43 per month to Vanessa Mayes, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 13, 2021
Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin for park play structure installation R-248-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a GameTime for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Skyline Park for an amount not to exceed $78,284.24 and at Fountain City Park for an amount not to exceed $274,314.33, for a total combined amount not to exceed $352,598.57.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Agreement with Great Southern Recreation for playground improvements R-247-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Ashley Nicole Dream Playground for an amount not to exceed $221,261.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Agreement with Playworld Preferred for park and rec improvements R-246-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Paul Hogue Park for an amount not to exceed $24,508.26 and at Inskip Norwood Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $178,298.93, for a total not to exceed amount of $202,807.19.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for electric bus charging infrastructure R-245-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,600,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a city match of $400,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for supportive programming R-244-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of case management and supportive programming to 10 eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jul 13, 2021
Amend subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for homelessness support R-243-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C-21-0107, to increase the funding by an additional $60,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.00 and to increase the number served from 70 to 100 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Apply for and accept CARES Act funding for homelessness services R-242-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept CARES Act supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding in the amount of $699,984.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match, to implement eligible activities addressing homelessness.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-241-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $99,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Foyer Low Barrier Shelter.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Execute Medical Facility Easement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital R-240-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Medical Facility Easement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital for construction and maintenance of an underground oxygen line along the edge of Clinch Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Amend Jones Brothers Contractors contract for Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge R-239-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0012 with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for the Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,100.56 for a new contract total of $1,217,654.70 and extending the date of completion to August 6, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Renew Travelers insurance policy for City of Knoxville R-238-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to renew a policy with Travelers for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $381,090.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to William D. Hopper, Knoxville General Government employee R-237-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,450.30 per month to William D. Hopper, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to Richard K. Buhl, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-236-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,665.05 per month to Richard K. Buhl, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to David L. Bost, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-235-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,884.85 per month to David L. Bost, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to Michael E. Hayes, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-234-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.95 per month to Michael E. Hayes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to Robert M. Pickett, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-233-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,126.91 per month to Robert M. Pickett, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, Knoxville Fire Department employee R-232-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,434.30 per month to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to Jordan G. Henderson, Knoxville Police Department employee R-231-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,879.01 per month to Jordan G. Henderson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Grant pension to Vanessa Mayes, Knoxville Police Department employee R-230-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,990.43 per month to Vanessa Mayes, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
Jul 13, 2021
Approve minutes of the July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Interlocal agreement with KUB for low-income internet program funding R-229-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the purpose of providing funding for KUB's community low-income internet program to pay for broadband internet service for eligible low-income households receiving broadband internet service from KUB and located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-2-0
Jun 29, 2021
Authorize KUB to provide broadband services R-228-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide broadband services to the fullest extent permitted by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 52, Part 6, and otherwise applicable law.(Requested by Law Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Jun 29, 2021
Apply jointly with Knox County for Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-227-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $149,527.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for KPD Crisis Intervention Team R-226-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for the expansion of the KPD Crisis Intervention Team to better respond to individuals in crisis in the community.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for de-escalation training R-225-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation training for Knoxville Police Department officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-224-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $142,948.00, with no required local match, for funding to upgrade the Knoxville Police Department's crime analysis capabilities, equipment, and necessary task force overtime as it relates to reducing violent crimes, gun-related offenses, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Express appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine R-223-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Tennessee RiverLine for its work towards its vision for a continuous system of paddling, hiking and biking experiences along the Tennessee River's 652-mile reach from Knoxville, Tennessee to Paducah, Kentucky.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial R-222-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for the outdoor restroom facilities located at numerous parks within the city limits for an amount not to exceed $54,834.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with National Building Service for recreation center janitorial R-221-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Building Service for janitorial services for various City recreation centers, for an annual cost not to exceed $147,960.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Manage $1.1M donation from GEM Community Development Group R-220-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with Emerald Youth Foundation to provide management of the $1,100,000.00 donation from GEM Community Development Group that will provide improvements to Claude Walker Park and Ballfields.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Accept donation of Fountain City Park from Lions Club R-219-2021 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Fountain City Lions Club for the donation of Fountain City Park, approximately 7.94 acres including the Fountain City Lake and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept ARP grant for transit system operating expenses R-218-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $15,090,625.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept FTA grant for transit system operating expenses R-217-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $1,432,610.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach workers R-216-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide the services of two outreach workers to deliver direct outreach and engagement to unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness with a particular focus on reaching and serving unsheltered persons in an area around the intersection of Broadway and Magnolia Avenue, for a total annual contract price not to exceed $157,798.00.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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90.5%

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6399
  • split443
  • failed91
  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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