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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Jan 14, 2020
Amend contract with Preen Construction for Cal Johnson Recreation Center Renovations R-9-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0279 with Preen Construction, LLC for the Cal Johnson Recreation Center Renovations Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,902.54 for a new contract total of $534,738.72 and extending the date of completion to February 7, 2020.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. R-8-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for professional construction engineering and inspection services as part of the South Waterfront Public Improvement Project known as City South Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $197,150.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to contract with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. R-7-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor enter into a Contract with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for professional civil engineering design and field surveying services related to the right-of-way drainage improvements project associated with the Sevier Avenue Corridor for an amount not to exceed $48,850.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. R-6-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $548,655.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for Wilson Ave Sidewalk Project R-5-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Wilson Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $1,062,397.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Amend contract with The Crowley Company for digital conversion of records R-4-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0334 with The Crowley Company to complete digital conversion of records currently archived in the Technical Services Office of the Engineering Department, increasing the contract amount by $15,984.58 for a new contract total of $90,234.58.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute easement agreement with Blueprint Group, LLC R-3-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Blueprint Group, LLC to allow building elements at 835 North Central Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way of North Central Street and Pruett Place.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Rezone property at 0 Dick Lonas Road from A-1 to O O-2-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Dick Lonas Road, Parcel ID 106 D A 00809 from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to O (Office) District, HCV Realty Investment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-B-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Change street name of Ginn Drive to Ginn Farm Drive O-1-2020 — An Ordinance to change the street name of Ginn Drive between Alcoa Highway and the dead-end of Ginn Drive at Maloney Road Park, southwest of Alcoa Highway, to Ginn Farm Drive, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (PC File No. 9-C-19-SNC) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Grant pension to Debbie H. Jackson R-2-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,821.88 per month to Debbie H. Jackson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Grant pension to Savannah L. Ayub R-1-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,903.48 per month to Savannah L. Ayub, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Approve minutes of December 21, 2019 special meeting approve the minutes of the December 21, 2019 Special Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 14, 2020
Approve minutes of December 17, 2019 regular meeting approve the minutes of the December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone properties to OS-2 (Park and Open Space) District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1510 Taylor Road, Parcel ID 109 KF 014; 1516 Taylor Road, Parcel ID 109 KF 002; 3908 Cruze Road, Parcel ID 109 KF 01401; and 0 East Redbud Road, Parcel ID 109 NC 001 from RP-1 (Planned Residential) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to OS-2 (Park and Open Space) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-B- 19-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 1613 Hutchinson Ave to RP-1 / IH-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1613 Hutchinson Avenue, Parcel ID 81 DD 056 from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District at a density up to 8 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-C-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 4814 Old Kingston Pike to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4814 Old Kingston Pike, Parcel ID 107 N D 003.00 from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Jonathan Miller, Jonathan Miller Architecture & Design, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-F-19-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 0 Old Weisgarber Road to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Old Weisgarber Road, Parcel ID 106 D A 00807 from O-3 (Office Park) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-L-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, Parcel ID 106 D A 00915 from O-3 (Office Park) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-M-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to close alley between Baldwin and Henry Avenues. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Baldwin Avenue and Henry Avenue, located between City Blocks 25375 and 25422, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wei Zheng, Applicant. (PC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-19-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance granting discretion to Animal Control Board on animal race ban. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-9, to grant discretion to the Animal Control Board to waive the ban on animal races in certain instances.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to transfer ownership of solar panels to city. R-305-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Termination Agreement and Bill of Sale with FLS Solar 60, LLC to transfer ownership of solar photovoltaic panels and related assets to the City for a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for Industrial Development Board payment in lieu of taxes. R-304-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Dowell Springs Behavioral Health LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at Dowell Springs Boulevard, Parcel ID Nos. 106 DA 00807 and 106 DA 00915 and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for landscaping on North Central Street Corridor. R-303-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to install landscaping along the North Central Street Corridor from Depot Avenue to Woodland Avenue for an amount not to exceed $217,000.00(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant. R-300-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $497,287.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to accept 2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. R-299-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $40,000.00, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit staff training and equipment to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. R-298-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $152,568.00 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 such a grant award. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution authorizing purchase of property at 640 Blackstock Ave. R-297-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to purchase property located at 640 Blackstock Avenue for $350,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution amending contract for Woodland Ave Multimodal Project. R-296-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $10,500.00 for a new contract total of $273,900.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution requesting study of body worn cameras for police. R-295-2019 — A Resolution most respectfully requesting the Knoxville Police Department to explore the cost of acquiring and maintaining body worn cameras to be used by those members of the police department who respond to E-911 calls and investigate alleged crimes. (Requested by Councilmembers Stair, Campen, Singh, Welch, Rider, Roberto and McKenzie) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance amending salary of the Judge of the Municipal Court. O-125-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Division 1, Section 8-26, setting and fixing the salary of the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Wallace and Campen and Vice Mayor Saunders) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East Knoxville neighborhood supper. O-124-2019 — 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Town Hall East, Inc. Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an East Knoxville neighborhood gathering supper. (Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, McKenzie, and Stair) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Approve minutes of the August 27, 2019 Regular Meeting. approve the minutes of the August 27, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Annex land on Crystal Lake Drive & approve Plan of Services R-235-2019 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Crystal Lake Drive approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Woodland Drive and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Annex land at Montlake Dr/Lynbrulee Lane & approve Plan of Services R-234-2019 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at the southern and eastern intersection of Montlake Drive and Lynbrulee Lane and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Apply for and accept Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant R-233-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant, with a required local match of 50%, for a total grant amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for fifteen Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Greenway Project R-232-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $362,375.00 for design of Phase II of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Authorize Mayor to convey property to Aplos Home, LLC R-231-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Aplos Home, LLC for two parcels of property located at 3738 and 3740 Speedway Circle, Parcel ID Nos. 082-DD-030 and 081-DD-031, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Amend code Chapter 5 for chicken permit procedures O-98-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-107, to reduce administrative costs and procedures for domesticated chicken permits.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Amend code Chapter 12 for flooding regulations O-97-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Grant pension of $4,349.33/month to James K. Arnold R-230-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,349.33 per month to James K. Arnold, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Grant pension of $606.82/month to Steve C. Webster R-229-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $606.82 per month to Steve C. Webster, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve liquor store license compliance certificate for Merchants Wine & Spirits R-228-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $15,781 for Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $15,781.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve FY 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2020 - 2025 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Budget. (MPC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-19-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Amend City Code for orderly site development permits An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article II, Sections 22.5-20 and 22.5-34, to improve the orderly issuance of site development permits.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Annex land on Cogdill Rd and approve Plan of Services R-187-2019 — A Resolution proposing to annex a tract of land abutting the western right-of-way of Cogdill Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Annex land on Crystal Lake Dr and approve Plan of Services R-186-2019 — A Resolution proposing to annex a tract of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Crystal Lake Drive approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Woodland Drive and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Annex land at Montlake Dr and Lynbrulee Ln and approve Plan of Services R-185-2019 — A Resolution proposing to annex a tract of land located at the southern and eastern intersection of Montlake Drive and Lynbrulee Lane and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
IDB to negotiate PILOT with Knoxville Supreme Court for residential complex R-184-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to a portion of the real property located at 719 Locust Street to be redeveloped for a multi-family residential complex (Parcel ID 094MC01501), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
IDB to negotiate PILOT with Knoxville Supreme Court for hospitality facility R-183-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to a portion of the real property located at 719 Locust Street to be redeveloped for a hospitality facility (Parcel ID No. 094MC01501), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Accept $45,500 from Knox County for KPD equipment R-182-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $23,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2017 Homeland Security Grant and $22,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2018 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a chemical detector and a long range hailing and warning device for the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Apply for and accept $20,000 grant from US Conference of Mayors R-181-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Better Cities for Pets Grant. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Contract with Westnet Inc. for KFD alerting/dispatch system R-180-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Westnet, Inc. to provide the Knoxville Fire Department with a new fire station alerting and dispatch notification system for an amount not to exceed $1,194,540.34.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Accept $39,017 from Knox County for KFD HazMat equipment R-179-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Knoxville Fire Department with Knox County to accept $39,017.00 as a subrecipient of the 2017 and 2018 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase HazMat protective equipment, gas detectors and a mobile repeater.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Extend lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park R-178-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease amendment with Legacy Parks Foundation to extend the lease of premises adjacent to Bicentennial Park for a period of six months in order to allow the parties to negotiate a new lease.(Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve agreement with Charles Blalock & Sons for park infrastructure R-177-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,317,355.40 for the construction of the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Amend Volkert Inc. contract for Merchant Dr/Clinton Hwy intersection R-176-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0058 with Volkert, Inc. for the Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $61,433.74 for a new contract total of $367,457.24 and extending the date of completion to June 28, 2019. (Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Apply for and accept $150,000 grant for KEMA budget R-175-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2019. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Accept $37,500 from Knox County for KEMA mobile command post R-174-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $37,500.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a subrecipient of the 2018 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax and data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post for KEMA.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Convey property at 2400 Washington Ave to Lloyd Edward Owens R-173-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Lloyd Edward Owens for one parcel of property located at 2400 Washington Avenue, Parcel ID No: 082-JR-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $10,000.00. (Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Submit 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for housing/community dev. R-172-2019 — A Resolution authorizing submission of the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to the five-year consolidated plan for housing and community development to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Act grant programs.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $10,000 to Harmony Family Center for Freedom Schools O-79-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Save Our Sons Budget and donating same to the Harmony Family Center as fiscal agent for East Tennessee Freedom Schools to host summer enrichment programs for Knox County students.(Requested by Office of Community Relations) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $1,750 to Youth Outreach for STEM training camp O-78-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to provide transportation for East Knoxville youth to participate in a training camp at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (Requested by Office of Community Relations) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $1,011.94 to Vine Middle School for microscopes/kits O-77-2019 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,011.94 from the Community Relations Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Vine Middle School to provide six student binocular stereo microscopes and two Drosophila kits.(Requested by Office of Community Relations) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Rezone property on Highland Ave from R-3 to R-3/H-1 O-76-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on north side of Highland Avenue, east of Nineteenth Street and west of Eighteenth Street from R-3 (High Density Residential) District to R-3 (High Density Residential)/ H-1 (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Todd Morgan, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 4-N-19-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Rezone property on State St from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 O-75-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of State Street, north of Summit Hill Drive from C-3 (General Commercial)/ D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Christopher King, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 4-L-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Rezone property on Holston Dr from O-1 to C-3 O-74-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Holston Drive, south of Asheville Highway from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Eastwood, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 4-H-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Holston Dr property O-73-2019 — An Ordinance approving the request of Eastwood, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, EC-2 for property located on the south side of Holston Drive, south of Asheville Highway. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-19-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Amend East City Sector Plan for Holston Dr property O-72-2019 — An Ordinance approving the request of Eastwood, LLC for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, EC-2 for property located on the south side of Holston Drive, south of Asheville Highway. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-19-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Rezone property on Forest Ave from I-2 to C-1 O-71-2019 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Forest Avenue, east side of 22nd Street and north of Highland Avenue from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Sheazad Jiwani, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 4-A-19-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Forest Ave property O-70-2019 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sheazad Jiwani for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District, Fort Sanders Neighborhood Special District 16 (MU-CC16) to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Forest Avenue, east side of 22nd Street and north of Highland Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-19-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Forest Ave property O-69-2019 — An Ordinance approving the request of Sheazad Jiwani for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Fort Sanders Neighborhood Special District 16 (MU-CC16) to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Forest Avenue, east side of 22nd Street and north of Highland Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Close portion of an unnamed alley O-68-2019 — An ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the southern right-of-way of Phillips Avenue to the northern right-of-way of a 10-foot-wide alley running through City Block 26046, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-19-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Close portion of Todd Helton Drive O-67-2019 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Todd Helton Drive between the west line of Pat Head Summit Street and south line of Volunteer Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Close portion of Volunteer Boulevard O-66-2019 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Volunteer Boulevard between the west line of Todd Helton Drive and the south line of West Cumberland Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-18-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Adjust Classification and Compensation Plans for employees O-65-2019 — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-455, 2-456, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government, Police, and Fire Employees.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Levy taxes for FY 2020 General Fund and Debt Service O-64-2019 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve annual appropriations for FY 2020 O-63-2019 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve appointment to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority R-171-2019 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Ursula Bailey to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Confirm appointments to Downtown Design Review Board R-170-2019 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Skinner, Josh Wright, and Joey Natour to the Downtown Design Review Board(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $300 for Knoxville-Knox County Homeless Coalition 12-f — 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 Knoxville-Knox County Homeless Coalition to be utilized toward a homeless service provider training event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $990 for Candoro Arts & Heritage Center 12-e — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $990.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Candoro Arts & Heritage Center to be utilized toward the annual Vestival Festival event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Stair) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $1,000 for Boy Scouts of America 12-d — 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 Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. to be utilized toward the 2019 Friends of Scouting campaign. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Grant pension to Vickey Lee Harris, Jr. 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,943.35 per month to Vickey Lee Harris, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Grant pension to Michael S. Dickenson 11-r — A Resolution granting a pension of $540.04 per month (defined benefit only) to Michael S. Dickenson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Grant pension to Mark D. Rigsby 11-q — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,328.11 per month to Mark D. Rigsby, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve minutes of May 7, 2019 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the May 7, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve minutes of May 14, 2019 Special Meeting approve the minutes of the May 14, 2019 Special Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Rezone property SW of Olive St from R-1 to R-2 District 3-H-19-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located southwest of Olive Street, east of McConnell Street, and south of Kenner Avenue from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 3-H-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Rezone parcels west of I-275 from C-3 to I-3 District 3-C-19-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone multiple parcels west of I-275, and east of Elm Street between Teddy Avenue and Bernard Avenue from C-3 (General Commercial) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (MPC file No. 3-C-19-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Rezone property on Neubert Springs Rd from R-1 to R-1A District 3-B-19-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Neubert Springs Road and southwest of Oliver Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Tomas A. Garcia, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 3-B-19-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Rezone property at Central St/Pruett Pl from C-3 to C-3/H-1 District 2-B-19-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at the west side of Central Street and the south side of Pruett Place from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial)/ H-1 (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Faris Eid, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 2-B-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Adopt the 2019 One Year Plan prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2019 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-19-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Amend City Code to authorize adoption of official city seal and logo An Ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the Knoxville City Code to add an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to formally adopt any seal, insignia, coat of arms, emblem, sign, logo or other visual image for use by the City and its departments, boards and agencies.(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Agreement with All Occasions, LLC for special event rental equipment R-122-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions, LLC for the provision of rental equipment for approximately 12 special events to be held by the City, at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Apply for and accept $50,000 grant for DUI/drug enforcement overtime pay R-121-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Apply for and accept $12,000 grant for motorcycle safety enforcement R-120-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $12,000, with no required local match, to provide enhanced motorcycle safety enforcement during strategic weekends through the summer months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Agreement with TDOT for Asheville Hwy, E Magnolia Ave, Rutledge Pike interchange study R-119-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to conduct a study of the Asheville Highway, East Magnolia Avenue, and Rutledge Pike interchange for a total cost of $250,000.00 with TDOT funding $200,000.00 and the City funding $50,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 9, 2019
Amend contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for North Central Street Streetscapes Project R-118-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0144 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the North Central Street Streetscapes Project, increasing the contract amount by $258,424.04 for a new contract total of $5,215,021.48 and extending the completion date to May 25, 2019.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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90.6%

Unanimity rate — 6396 of 7057 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6396
  • split444
  • failed91
  • deferred342
  • withdrawn75

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