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

Filtered · year 2022
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption outreach programs R-173-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to incubate and oversee the implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs for the City of Knoxville in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Adopted 5-1-0-3
Split
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.5M DOJ grant for violence prevention initiatives R-172-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to support community based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize lease agreement with Knox County for Helen Ross McNabb Center services R-171-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County to lease property located at 1515 St. Mary's Street to the Helen Ross McNabb Center in order to offer urgent care and mental health services for the community.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 5-0-1-3
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with Visit Knoxville for destination marketing and event services R-170-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. d/b/a Visit Knoxville for the provision of destination marketing and event management services for an initial term of five years.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Recognize LGBTQ+ Pride and History Months in Knoxville R-169-2022 — A Resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ pride and LGBTQ+ history months and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning individuals fighting to live freely as their authentic selves in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker, McKenzie, and Singh) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program and FY 2023 budget O-79-2022 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 5-1-0-3
Split
Jun 14, 2022
Rezone Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave from INST/RN-2 to RN-6 O-78-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve one-year plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave O-77-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022
Approve sector plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave O-76-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Jun 14, 2022 Approve rezoning property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road 9-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022 Approve one-year plan amendment for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road 9-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022 Rezone property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road from RN-1 to RN-5 9-c — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Motion to defer:Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous Consent
Jun 14, 2022
Approve minutes from May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone Knoxville College properties from INST/RN-2 to RN-6 4-R-22-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Knoxville College properties 4-D-22-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Knoxville College properties 4-J-22-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone Bruhin Road properties from RN-1 to RN-5 4-A-22-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Bruhin Road properties 4-A-22-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for Bruhin Road properties 4-A-22-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Approve and adopt FY 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program 5-A-22-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Emergency ordinance to amend FY 2021/2022 budgets O-75-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Festival on the 4th video/sound equipment R-168-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tournament Event Logistics, LLC to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City's Festival on the 4th event, in an amount not to exceed $27,850.00.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Festival on the 4th staging equipment R-167-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip & Lighting, Inc. to provide the staging equipment, lights, and labor for the City's Festival on the 4th event, in an amount not to exceed $29,907.00.(Requested by Special Events) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Lakeshore Park mowing and turf maintenance R-166-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylor's Lawn Service to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $96,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for police climate assessment services R-165-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with 21CP Solutions for performance of a climate assessment of the Knoxville Police Department for an amount not to exceed $40,250.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Accept donation for police climate assessment consultant R-164-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the East Tennessee Foundation for the donation of $40,250.00 to be used to hire a consultant, 21CP Solutions, LLC, to perform a climate assessment of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize grant application for police de-escalation training R-163-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation, implicit bias and duty to intervene training for Knoxville Police Department Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize extension of Victims of Crime Act grant R-162-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $162,098.00, with no required local match, for a new total grant amount of $494,825.00 for FY 2021, FY 2022, and FY 2023.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit R-161-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $702,031.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $175,508.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve submission of 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan R-160-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve submission of the 2022-2023 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, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for creek clean-up and maintenance services R-159-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Environmental Remediation Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide creek clean-up and maintenance services for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for creek clean-up and maintenance services R-158-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HBTH, Inc. d/b/a Bio Solutions Tennessee in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide creek clean-up and maintenance services for the 2022 Creek Clean-Up Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements design services R-157-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $57,766.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize acquisition of property for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II R-156-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within ten tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Authorize agreement for employee benefits consulting services R-155-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for consultant and brokerage services for all employee health, life, and wellness-related benefits and programs for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost not to exceed of $150,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Honor memory of Jack Sharp R-154-2022 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Jack Sharp and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning for 4912 Rutledge Pike from I-G to I-H O-74-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, from I-G (General Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-X-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 4912 Rutledge Pike O-73-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike O-72-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-M-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone property at 945 and 0 Dameron Ave from RN-2 to RN-4 O-71-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 945 and 0 Dameron Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Matthew Jordan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-W-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 0 South Northshore Drive from O to RN-6 O-70-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 South Northshore Drive from O (Office) to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DKLEVY PLLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 South Northshore Drive O-69-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 0 South Northshore Drive O-68-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-I-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 O-67-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua D. Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 165 South Concord Street from OS to INST O-66-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 165 South Concord Street from OS (Parks and Open Space) to INST (Institutional), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-O-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 165 South Concord St O-65-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 165 South Concord St O-64-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any other special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Rezone property at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG to RN-2 O-63-2022 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Change zoning at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 to AG O-62-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Carter Miller, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Close Lakeland Drive providing easement and executing quitclaim deeds O-61-2022 — An Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive between the southern line of Cherokee Boulevard and the south terminus of Lakeland Drive, subject to providing a 15 foot wide easement for pedestrian access to the park and other easements specified, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Close sliver of Amherst Road right-of-way and execute quitclaim deeds O-60-2022 — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Amherst Road right-of-way between the western and eastern lot lines of Parcel 106DA001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jerry Bodie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve reappointment of Charles Harr to Airport Authority R-153-2022 — A Resolution approving the reappointment of Charles Harr to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Grant pension to Jeffrey J. McCarter R-152-2022 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,215.77 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Jeffrey J. McCarter, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 31, 2022
Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the May 17, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 4912 Rutledge Pike from I-G to I-H 12-u — An Ordinance to change the base zoning for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, from I-G (General Industrial) to I-H (Heavy Industrial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-X-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend East City Sector Plan for 4912 Rutledge Pike 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of Tennessee Auto Salvage and Recycling, Inc. for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 4912 Rutledge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-M-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to rezone property on Dameron Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 12-r — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 945 and 0 Dameron Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Matthew Jordan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-W-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 0 S Northshore Drive from O to RN-6 12-n — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 South Northshore Drive from O (Office) to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DKLEVY PPLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 0 S Northshore Drive 12-m — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend West City Sector Plan for 0 S Northshore Drive 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of DKLEVY, PLLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 South Northshore Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-I-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 12-k — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2425 Anita Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua D. Wright, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning at 165 S Concord St from OS to INST 12-j — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 165 South Concord Street from OS (Parks and Open Space) to INST (Institutional), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-O-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan for 165 S Concord St 12-i — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend Central City Sector Plan for 165 S Concord St 12-h — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Civic/Institutional for property located at 165 South Concord Street, leaving any other special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to rezone property on Bakertown Road from AG to RN-2 12-g — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2312 Bakertown Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to AG at Sevierville Pike 12-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Carter Miller, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive, subject to easements 12-b — An Ordinance to close Lakeland Drive between the southern line of Cherokee Boulevard and the south terminus of Lakeland Drive, subject to providing a 15 foot wide easement for pedestrian access to the park and other easements specified, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to close sliver of Amherst Road right-of-way 12-a — An Ordinance to close a sliver of the Amherst Road right-of-way between the western and eastern lot lines of Parcel 106DA001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jerry Bodie, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution to apply for FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging R-151-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $4,367,823.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Low or No Emission Grant Assistance (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $1,091,956.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging equipment for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $5,459,779.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution to apply for FTA grant for KAT bus charging equipment R-150-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339(c)) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 to purchase electric bus charging equipment and installation for Knoxville Area Transit for a total project amount of $6,250,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement for 2022 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-149-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,293,870.00 for the 2022 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing agreement for Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program R-148-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tennessee Guardrail, Inc. for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Resolution authorizing amendment to streetlight maintenance agreement R-147-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the as-needed maintenance and repair of the City's streetlights and high masts, increasing the annual amount by $180,000.00 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $1,380,000.00, and renewing the term of the agreement to June 20, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $4,800 to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. O-59-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans O-58-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted —
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans O-58-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Motion to amend:Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
May 17, 2022
Ordinance to levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2022-2023 O-57-2022 — 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance making annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 O-56-2022 — 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 17, 2022
Ordinance amending Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-55-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted —
May 17, 2022
Ordinance amending Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 O-55-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted —
May 17, 2022
Resolution confirming reappointment to Downtown Design Review Board R-146-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Skinner, Josh Wright, and Joey Natour to the Downtown Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Rezone property on Mississippi Ave and Knoxville College Dr to RN-6 12-q — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan, Mississippi Ave and Knoxville College Dr 12-p — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend Central City Sector Plan, Mississippi Ave and Knoxville College Dr 12-o — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Postpone Ordinances 12-o, p, q for two weeks postpone Ordinances 12-o, p, and q for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Rezone property on Bruhin Road from RN-1 to RN-5 12-f — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend One Year Plan, various addresses on Bruhin Road 12-e — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Ordinance: Amend North City Sector Plan, various addresses on Bruhin Road 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 17, 2022
Postpone Ordinances 12-d, e, f for two weeks postpone Ordinances 12-d,e, and f for two weeks
Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 17, 2022
Approve minutes of prior meeting approve the minutes of the May 3, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Appropriate $4,800 for Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. mentorship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. to support its mentorship to underserved youth in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Amend classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 7-0-2-0
May 3, 2022
Amend classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to amend:Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
May 3, 2022
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 21/22 into FY 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 3, 2022
Execute agreement with Waste Connections for trash and recycling hauling R-145-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. (WCI) for the hauling and disposal of trash and recycling from dumpsters and roll-offs located at City facilities and drop-off recycling centers for an estimated annual amount of $410,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for missing individuals program R-144-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept "The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities" grant award of $150,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to protect our vulnerable citizens.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Forensic Unit R-143-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2022 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $700,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 3, 2022
Accept additional TDOT grant funding for I-275 Business Park Access Improvements R-142-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept additional TDOT grant funding in the amount of $79,592.00 with a City match of $15,918.40 for the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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

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