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Every recorded decision

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

Nov 7, 2017
Confirm Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee R-375-2017 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to the Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments
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
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
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 24th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2017
Resolution selecting second place candidate in Fourth Councilmanic District R-308-2017 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville selecting the second place candidate in the Fourth Councilmanic District (Requested by Vice-Mayor Grieve) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2017
Select second place candidate for 4th Councilmanic district Selection of the second place candidate in the 4th Councilmanic district pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-8-111 and contingent upon the Knox County Election Commission certifying the results of the August 29, 2017 primary in the 4th Councilmanic district at the Knox County Election Commission meeting on or about September 15, 2017.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,000.00 to Legacy Parks Foundation for 2017 Legacy Luncheon 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 2017 Legacy Luncheon.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,750.00 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $7,500.00 to East Tennessee PBS for Vietnam War events An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to East Tennessee PBS toward events surrounding The Vietnam War: The East Tennessee Story.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $2,500.00 to United Way for "Give a Day Knoxville" An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to United Way of Greater Knoxville to sponsor "Give a Day Knoxville", a community wide volunteer initiative during the week of September 2 through September 8.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Amend Ordinance O-575-97 to adjust Councilmember salaries to $2,000/month An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. O-575-97 so as to adjust the salary of Councilmembers to $2,000.00 per month, effective the third Saturday of December, 2019.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for World's Fair Park Dr R-251-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 701 World's Fair Park Drive, Parcel ID No. 094 LB 002, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Orange Knoxville Cumberland for Cumberland Ave R-250-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Smith and Hammaker for Summit Hill Dr R-249-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Smith and Hammaker Enterprises, LLC or its affiliates payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property located at 901 E. Summit Hill Drive, Parcel ID No. 095 AJ 003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for McCalla Ave R-248-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP payments in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes with respect to property located at 1150 McCalla Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095AJ003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-247-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $66,932.00. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-246-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,561.00, 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. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields R-245-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike to extend the term of the lease for an additional five months, through September 30, 2017, at a cost of $4,400.00 per month. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Temple, Inc. for school zone beacons R-244-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Temple, Inc. to update the City's school zone flashing beacon system for an amount not to exceed $320,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC R-243-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC permitting a water quality unit to encroach into the public right-of-way along S. Central Street as part of the Marble Alley Lofts Development. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with TN Valley Ag & Industrial Fair, Inc. R-242-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Walter P. Taylor Homes site R-241-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase III Part I Site Preparation and Demolition at the Walter P. Taylor Homes site, along McConnell Street, Kenner Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, as part of the Five Points Revitalization Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,719,226.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth R-240-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for property R-239-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for one parcel of property located at 2007 Jefferson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JX-034, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $30,000.00. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Reconsider postponement of Short Term Rentals ordinance A Resolution reconsidering the postponement to October 24, 2017 of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article entitled "Short term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units (File No. 5-C-17-OA) in order to allow sufficient time to allow the proposed Ordinance to be considered at MPC and by City Council before the end of the year.
Motion to reconsider:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Honor memory of William "Bill" Warwick R-237-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of William "Bill" Warwick and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Rezone property on Mynderse Ave from I-3 to I-2 for JHS Limited Partnership O-165-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Mynderse Avenue, north of Western Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing), JHS Limited Partnership, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Rezone property on Deane Hill Dr from O-1 to C-3 for Dominion Development Group O-164-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to C-3 (General Commercial), Dominion Development Group Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan for Dominion Development Group O-163-2017 — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, Dominion Development Group Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Close portion of E. Magnolia Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds to Mackey Brownlee O-162-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of E. Magnolia Avenue between Hall of Fame Drive and the northeast corner of parcel 095 AM 00401, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mackey Brownlee, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Steven W Abbott Jr O-161-2017 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northern edge of Western Avenue right-of-way to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Steven W Abbott Jr, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
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
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Amend City Code, create Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management O-158-2017 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Divisions 2 and 3 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organizational structure of the executive branch of City government, and to create the Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Confirm appointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to Development Corp Board R-236-2017 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Development Corporation of Knox County. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $250.00 to Knoxville Symphony Society for school performances O-156-2017 — 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 Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville Schools. Schools
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
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
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Grant pension of $3,069.26/month to Sunday C. Gaddis R-235-2017 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,069.26 per month to Sunday C. Gaddis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Grant pension of $958.77/month to Dale L. Davis R-234-2017 — A Resolution granting a pension of $958.77 per month to Dale L. Davis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Bob's Liquor & Wine license renewal R-233-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Bob's Liquor & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve minutes from July 18, 2017 regular meeting APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 18TH, 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Ordinance appropriating $1,400 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame Dinner 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2 regarding executive branch structure An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Divisions 2 and 3 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organizational structure of the executive branch of City government, and to create the Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution amending agreement with PBA for Riverwalk parking garage management R-232-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Agreement C-06-0058 with the Public Building Authority to add the Riverwalk parking garage and parking lot located at 2011 Kay Street to the list of parking garages that PBA manages, operates and maintains on behalf of the City.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution authorizing agreement with Batteries Plus Bulbs for battery recycling R-231-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Batteries Plus Bulbs for recycling of batteries collected at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution authorizing agreement with SEI, Inc. for security services R-230-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEI, Inc. to provide security services for recreation centers for a contract price not to exceed $77,900.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events at the rate of $17.50 per hour for a total contract price not to exceed $81,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution authorizing agreement with EC&T for asbestos abatement services R-229-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Environmental Consulting & Testing, LLC, to provide administration and abatement services for the proper abatement of the existing asbestos-containing curtain at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium, in an amount not to exceed $26,836.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing 1644 for Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series II-2017 R-228-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty Million and no/100 Dollars ($40,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series II-2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing R-25-88 for Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series X-2017 R-227-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series X-2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing 2075 for Water System Revenue Bonds, Series GG-2017 R-226-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty Million and no/100 Dollars ($20,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series GG-2017.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution supplementing R-129-90 for Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B R-225-2017 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Five Million and no/100 Dollars ($25,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B.(Requested by Department of Finance) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution authorizing agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG funding R-224-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide $139,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution authorizing agreement with K-KC CAC for CDBG funding for home repair R-223-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $568,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution authorizing agreement with ET Community Design Center for CDBG funding R-222-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide $46,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution honoring memory of Rex L. Davis R-220-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Rex L. Davis and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution honoring memory of Deputy Police Chief Rudy G. Bradley, Sr. R-219-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Deputy Police Chief Rudy G. Bradley, Sr. and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution confirming reappointment to Wrecker Services Commission R-218-2017 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Keith Shields, Kimberly Henry, Lynn Clemons, Sr., and Debbie Billings to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution confirming appointment of Tim Hill to Downtown Design Review Board R-217-2017 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tim Hill to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution confirming nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-216-2017 — A Resolution to confirm nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Warehouse Liquors, Inc. license renewal R-215-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Warehouse Liquors, Inc. 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 and Accountability)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Adobe Package Store license renewal R-214-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Adobe Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Toddy's Liquor Store license renewal R-213-2017 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Toddy's Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 18, 2017
Approve minutes of the July 6, 2017 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 6, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Amend classification and compensation plan for general government employees O-136-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plan for general government employees. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to DOJ OJJDP for forensic analyst position R-197-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $200,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Forensic Capacity Hiring Program for Wounded Veterans, for continued funding of a forensic analyst position in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to Target Foundation for KPD Literacy Initiative R-196-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000.00, with no required local match, from the Target Foundation to purchase incentives for youth participating in the KPD Literacy Initiative. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to DOJ COPS for KPD sworn strength increase R-195-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $452,283.00, with a required local match in the amount of $150,761.00, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to increase the authorized sworn strength of the Knoxville Police Department from 416 to 420 officers. Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to TDOT for KAT fiscal year 2018 assistance R-194-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,208,100.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2018 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award. Roads & infrastructure
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
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
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Declare intent to reimburse expenditures up to $18.2M R-191-2017 — A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Knoxville to reimburse itself for certain expenditures in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Eighteen Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($18,200,000) with the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by the City. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Siemens Industry for LED streetlight conversion R-190-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $9,548,215.00 for the conversion of the City's streetlights to LED technology. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for S. Castle St. Sidewalk Project R-189-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the South Castle Street Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $87,628.25. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for drainage proj. R-188-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the 2017 Neighborhood Drainage Project for an amount not to exceed $743,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-187-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $60,000.00 for the provision of services to persons who are homeless and who utilize the Day Resource Center. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize agreement with Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools Initiative R-186-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Great Schools Partnership to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Schools
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Honor memory of Margaret Ross Gaiter R-185-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Margaret Ross Gaiter and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on Papermill Dr from C-3 to C-4 District O-135-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Papermill Drive, northeast of N. Weisgarber Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, James C. Tomiczek, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on Dayton St from R-1A to R-2 District O-134-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Dayton Street, south of Western Avenue, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, West Lonsdale Baptist Church, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Rezone property on World's Fair Park Dr from I-3 to C-2 District O-133-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of World's Fair Park Drive, southwest side of Oak Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, Brian Hann, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $4,050 from Save Our Sons fund to Vine Middle School for STEM Camp O-132-2017 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,050.00 from the Save Our Sons fund and donating same to Vine Middle School to be utilized toward student registration fees for STEM Camp from June 12-15, 2017. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Amend Capital and Operating budgets for FY 16/17 and transfer funds O-131-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital and Operating budgets both as approved by Ordinance No. O-66-2016 for Fiscal Year 16/17 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approve reappointment of Julia A. Bentley to Knoxville Airport Authority R-184-2017 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Julia A. Bentley to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $1000 from Community Improvement fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-130-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the Talahi Park Restoration project. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc. O-129-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward costs of producing and mailing the quarterly newsletter. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-128-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward construction of a new trail. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $1000 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-127-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of The Bearden Council for the Christmas in Everly Brothers Park project. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Legacy Parks Foundation O-126-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward educational materials. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to Historic Fourth & Gill O-125-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the neighborhood historic sign project. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $250 from Community Improvement fund to Free Medical Clinic of America O-124-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $250 from Community Improvement fund to K-KC CAC for Beardsley Farm Camp O-123-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to be utilized toward Beardsley Farm Camp. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $700 from Community Improvement fund to Socially Equal Energy Dev. O-122-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development to be utilized toward the Career Readiness/Energy Corps Program. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $300 from Community Improvement fund to Great Smoky Mountain Council BSA O-121-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 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 program and registration costs. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Island Home Park O-120-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Island Home Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward ongoing projects at the entrances to the neighborhood. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for West Hills Assoc. O-119-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of West Hills Community Association to be utilized toward the costs of producing the annual newsletter. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Fountain City Town Hall O-118-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fountain City Town Hall to be utilized toward the purchase of a small train. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Approp. $375 from Community Improvement fund to Girl Talk, Inc. O-117-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing school-based programs. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement fund to Beck Cultural Exchange Center O-116-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward updating display technology and materials for the Legacy of Voices Exhibition. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Appropriate $375 from Community Improvement fund to Crutcher Memorial Youth Center O-115-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the Inter-Generational Technical Skills program. Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Grant pension of $607.11/month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr. R-183-2017 — Resolution granting a pension of $607.11 per month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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  • deferred342
  • withdrawn75

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