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

Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to close unnamed alley between Patton St and eastern terminus O-108-2018 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Patton Street and the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 6-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to close Forest Avenue O-107-2018 — An Ordinance to close Forest Avenue between the eastern edge of Twelfth Street right-of-way and the southwestern edge of World's Fair Park Drive right-of-way, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trevor Hill, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 11-A-14-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Steven W. Hall 11-x — A Resolution granting a pension of $236.14 per month to Steven W. Hall, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Phillip Wayne Bell 11-w — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,291.61 per month to Phillip Wayne Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to David B. Rausch 11-v — A Resolution granting a pension of $8,867.01 per month to David B. Rausch, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to David D. Massey 11-u — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,030.93 per month to David D. Massey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Joseph B. Toole 11-t — A Resolution granting a pension of $629.20 per month to Joseph B. Toole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Grant pension to Kenneth J. Parrott 11-s — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,396.61 per month to Kenneth J. Parrott, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Approve amended Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Room Service liquor license 11-r — A Resolution approving the issuance of an amended Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Room Service relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City, due to a recent change in state law.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Ordinance to change zoning classification on E. Morelia Avenue 10-a — An Ordinance to change the zoning classification of property located on the southeast side of E. Morelia Avenue, southwest side of Harvey Street from R-2 (General Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to C-3 (General Commercial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Jerry Bridges, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by MPC. (MPC denied 12-1) (MPC File No. 4-B-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 7-0-0-2
Withdrawn
Jul 31, 2018
Approve minutes of July 17, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Amend agreement with Knox County for surplus lawn mowing equipment lease R-251-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-16-0316 with Knox County, Tennessee, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional two-year term for the lease of surplus lawn mowing equipment.(Requested by Public Service Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments R-250-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School R-249-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School, in the Lonsdale neighborhood, from Knox County. (Requested by Department of Law) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Acquire property for Northwest Greenway Connector Project R-248-2018 — 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 twelve tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Authorize agreement for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project R-247-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $102,623.00, for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Amend contract for New City Impound Building Project R-246-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0161 with Thomas Caldwell, Architect for the New City Impound Building Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,800.00 for a new contract total of $42,400.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019. (Requested by Fleet Services and Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept proposal for employee and dependent life/AD&D insurance R-245-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Minnesota Life Insurance Company, to provide employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual premium not to exceed $125,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Accept proposal for employee long-term disability insurance R-244-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., to provide employee long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual estimated cost of $170,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-243-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $110,000.00 in General Funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Day Resource Center, Bush Family Refuge and the Volunteer Ministry Center Dental Clinic.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Honor memory of Lynn Redmon and express condolences R-242-2018 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Lynn Redmon and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Confirm appointment of Richard Allen Foster to Downtown Design Review Board R-241-2018 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Richard Allen Foster to the Downtown Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Dennis P. Beckley 11-q — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,049.70 per month to Dennis P. Beckley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Carl D. Green 11-p — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,208.65 per month to Carl D. Green, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Karen M. Pappas 11-o — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,144.70 per month to Karen M. Pappas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Grant pension to Paul A. Harrell 11-n — A Resolution granting a pension of $198.70 per month (defined benefit only) to Paul A. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #307 wine license renewal 11-m — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #307 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #399 wine license renewal 11-l — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #399 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for University Liquor license renewal 11-k — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquor 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 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
Rezone property on Ferd Hickey Road from Agricultural to Planned Residential District 9-a — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 3, 2018
Approve minutes of June 19, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from A-1 to I-3 district. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located on the northeast side of Knott Road, southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northwest side of S. Middlebrook Pike, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-S-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from R-2 to O-2 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-R-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Laurel Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC18, Fort Sanders Neighborhood) to Office for property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-F-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Laurel Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU CC18, Fort Sanders Neighborhood) to Office for property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-I-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-4 to C-3 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of North Broadway, north side of Silver Place, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Jim Odle for Firaz Z. Tumazeh, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-P-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to I-2 district. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located on the north side of Chilhowee Avenue, east of Jessamine Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Park Street Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-M-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property from A-1 to RP-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property from A-1 to RP-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from R-3/NC-1 to C-1/NC-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Riyans LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 4-J-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Thirteenth St property. An Ordinance approving the request of Riyans LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Thirteenth St property. An Ordinance approving the request of Riyans LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-H-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-1/IH-1 to R-1A/IH-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, B.J. Murrian, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-E-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Johnston St property. An Ordinance approving the request of B.J. Murrian for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood for property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-C-18-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Johnston St property. An Ordinance approving the request of B.J. Murrian for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood for property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-C-18-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to C-2 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-C-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Washington Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC4, Magnolia Gateways Mixed Use) to Mixed Use - Urban Corridor for property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-B-18-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Washington Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC4, Magnolia Gateways Mixed Use) to Mixed Use-Urban Corridor for property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-B-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to C-4 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, subject to one condition, Mike Frazier, Applicant. (MPC approved 7-6) (MPC File No. 1-A-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan land use. An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC3, SOMAG Mixed Use) to General Commercial for property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-J-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan land use map. An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend the West City Sector Plan by amending the proposed land use map. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-F-18-SP) (Second and Sixth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan land use map. An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend to the North City Sector Plan by amending the proposed land use map. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-E-18-SP) (Fourth and Fifth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the northeast boundary line of parcel 094 N L 028 and Eighteenth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-A-18-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $10,000 for Talahi Park maintenance. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Talahi Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $20,000 for Everly Brothers Park development. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward the development of the Everly Brothers Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans. An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-447, 2-450, 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to levy taxes for fiscal year 2018-2019. 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, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. (Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance making annual appropriations for fiscal year 2018-2019. 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, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for Fire Station #4 renovation. R-182-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for design, scope of services, and assistance with the negotiations for a professional architectural services contract for the renovation of Fire Station #4 located at 2300 Linden Avenue for an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve agreement with Community Tectonics for Cal Johnson Center renovations. R-181-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. for professional design services and planning services for the renovations to the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $47,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve grant application for NRPA/Disney Play Spaces. R-180-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from National Recreation and Parks Association/Disney Play Spaces in the amount of $30,000.00 with a City match of $30,000.00 including in-kind services and local sponsorship.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Dept.) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve grant for Knoxville Area Transit passenger amenities purchase. R-179-2018 — 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 $268,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $67,000.00, to purchase and install transit passenger amenities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve grant application for Knoxville Area Transit mid-life bus overhauls. R-178-2018 — 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 $200,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $50,000.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve grant application for Knoxville Area Transit bus purchase. R-177-2018 — 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 $91,040.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance (Interim Funding Round for 2018) with an additional City match of up to $22,760.00, to purchase one neighborhood service bus.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve license agreement for Windstream fiber optic network. R-176-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with Windstream Communications, LLC, its affiliates and subsidiaries, including but not limited to Windstream KDL, LLC and Earthlink Carrier, LLC, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rights-of-way for telecommunication services, subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations.(Requested by Information Technology) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Authorize License Agreement for I-275 Business Park Access Greenway. R-175-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to install and operate a greenway as part of the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Authorize agreement with TDOT for traffic signal modification. R-174-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170064 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Bluff Road and North Peters Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project. R-173-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0187 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $41,559.00 for a new contract total of $226,059.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk Project. R-172-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve Commercial Recreation Easement with TVA for Volunteer Landing Park. R-171-2018 — A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Tennessee Valley Authority for a Commercial Recreation Easement for TVA Tract No. XTFL-139RE, which includes Volunteer Landing Park and the adjacent recreational facilities for a period of thirty years. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $10,000 for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue fundraiser. O-60-2018 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn. (Requested by Administration) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appoint Ursula Bailey and reappoint Brian Simmons to Airport Authority. R-170-2018 — A Resolution approving the appointment of Ursula Bailey and the reappointment of Brian Simmons to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Confirm reappointment of Michael P. Riley to Visit Knoxville Board. R-169-2018 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael P. Riley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory Committee. R-168-2018 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $1,600 for Alliance for Better Nonprofits. O-59-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alliance for Better Nonprofits to be utilized toward their mission of serving upper East Tennessee nonprofits.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $1,600 for Knoxville Children's Theatre lighting equipment. O-58-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward lighting equipment for the technical design program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Campen) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wines & Spirits license renewal. R-167-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's Wines & 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)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Trader Joe's #663 wine license renewal. R-166-2018 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Trader Joe's #663 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve minutes of April 24, 2018 meeting. approve the minutes of the April 24, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Appropriate funds for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Authorize agreement for conservation of Mayor portraits R-165-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00. Parks & community
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 24, 2018
Set in lieu of tax payments for KUB electric and gas systems R-164-2018 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Contract with Questica, Inc. for budget software R-163-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Questica, Inc. to provide the City with software which will enable the City to develop and maintain the City budget in a collaborative and secure environment for an amount not to exceed $202,727.00. Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Authorize agreement for KAT Summit Hill Transit Stop Project R-162-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the KAT Summit Hill Transit Stop Project for an amount not to exceed $213,828.50. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Authorize agreement for Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project R-161-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $1,770,305.15. Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Appreciate Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park entrance R-160-2018 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its generous donation of up to $330,000.00 to design and construct an enhanced entranceway to Fort Dickerson Park at Augusta Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Rezone property on Hinton Avenue from I-2 to O-1 O-57-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Johnny Lewis EM Jellinek Center, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Rezone property on Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-4 O-56-2018 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Adopt the 2018 One Year Plan from Metropolitan Planning Commission O-55-2018 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2018 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Amend Knoxville City Code regarding beer permits O-54-2018 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Reappoint Jody Mullins to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-159-2018 — A Resolution reappointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Grant pension to Terry L. Griffitt R-158-2018 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,390.82 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry L. Griffitt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #655 wine license renewal R-157-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #655 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #674 wine license renewal R-156-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #674 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #676 wine license renewal R-155-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #676 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #677 wine license renewal R-154-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #677 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #678 wine license renewal R-153-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #678 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #682 wine license renewal R-152-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #682 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #685 wine license renewal R-151-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #685 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #687 wine license renewal R-150-2018 — Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #687 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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90.3%

Unanimity rate — 6374 of 7056 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6374
  • split444
  • failed91
  • deferred343
  • withdrawn75

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