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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2023

90.5%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7072 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Mar 21, 2023
Confirm appointment of Mark Dukes to Civil Service Merit Board R-81-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mark Dukes to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fort Sanders Liquor license R-79-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SAMEERA 3 LLC d/b/a Fort Sanders Liquor 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) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 21, 2023 Grant pension to Barry A. Austin R-80-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,248.58 per month to Barry A. Austin, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 21, 2023
Approve minutes of the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to change zoning of 308 South Gay Street d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 308 South Gay Street from DK-H (Downtown Knoxville District, Historic Core Subdistrict) to DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict), Seth Schweitzer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to update stormwater management and site development standards b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, to update and modernize stormwater management and site development standards.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to amend flood damage and prevention code a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, Flood Damage and Prevention, to better reflect the impact of dam-controlled rivers.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-78-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $51,000.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to rent storage space for KPD R-77-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents required by Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to continue the rental of space at 2422 Mineral Spring Road on a monthly basis for up to six months, to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's Management Service Bureau in housing KPD property, for an amount not to exceed $3,540.00 per month.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse R-76-2023 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 6 conditions, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 2-A-23-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse R-76-2023 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 6 conditions, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 2-A-23-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Execute agreement with Progression Electric for street lighting maintenance R-74-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Execute agreement with Edison Electric for street lighting maintenance R-73-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $1,280,000.00 for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Enter Easement Agreement for utility room encroachment at 203 S Gay Street R-72-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with Hatcher Hill Investment Group CC LLC to allow proposed utility room doors to encroach into the public right-of-way at 203 S Gay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Award grants from Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program R-71-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $31,148.00 in grants from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 11 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant R-70-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant in an amount up to $50,000.00, with no local match required, to support certain initiatives of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to enter Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University R-69-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for a portion of the former St. Mary's Hospital site that will be a public park in the future.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to transfer property for Lincoln Memorial University Tower entrance R-68-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer a section of property along the west side of the Lincoln Memorial University Tower in order to establish a main entrance to the tower at the former St. Mary's Hospital site.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to transfer property in St. Mary's Redevelopment Area R-67-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer three parcels of real property in the St. Mary's Redevelopment Area to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program O-50-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League's Sneaker Ball O-49-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach's Emerging Leaders program O-48-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Appropriate funds for TKJ Foundation's Camp 24 O-47-2023 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 7, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate Parks & Rec funds for Challenge Grant Program XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate $5,785 to Knoxville Area Urban League Event XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate $7,500 to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24 XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appropriate $7,500 to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach XXXX-XXXX — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Apply for Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-65-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Local 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 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Agreement with TBI for ICAC training and website maintenance R-64-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator training and website maintenance pursuant to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for up to two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Enter agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force training R-63-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in coordinating two annual training conferences and maintaining the Task Force website, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not exceed $60,000.00, with the option to renew the agreement for up to three additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute license agreement with LMK Communications LLC (Segra) R-62-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with LMK Communications LLC, d/b/a Segra 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, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations.(Requested by Information Technology) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute Easement Agreement for Round Up Restaurant encroachment R-61-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Maha and Sam Tobea to allow the existing features of the Round Up Restaurant at 3643 Sevierville Pike to encroach into the public right-of-way for Sevierville Pike.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute agreement for Kingston Pike CEI services R-60-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project in an amount not to exceed $232,075.54.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute agreement for 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-59-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,199,597.50 for the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project R-58-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $166,808.90 for a new contract total of $3,294,108.00 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2023 Resurfacing Phase I R-57-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,238,777.00 for the 2023 Resurfacing Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Acquire property for Burlington Streetscapes Project R-56-2023 — 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 negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 18 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00 as part of the Burlington Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize PILOT negotiation with Dominion Riverside LLC R-54-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Dominion Riverside LLC, or affiliates thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, Parcel ID of 095 JB 002, Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305.(Requested by Economic Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Award Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants R-53-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $28,205.56 in Spring Break Opportunity Youth Micro Grants Program grants to provide support programming for youth and young adults to 10 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend license agreement for State Street Parking Garage R-52-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Public Building Authority to execute a second amendment to a license agreement with Dover Development Corporation for use of parking spaces in the State Street Parking Garage by the Hyatt Place Hotel located at 530 S. Gay Street.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Honor memory of Bill Pittman R-51-2023 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Bill Pittman, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend zoning code: Remove planned district designation at 428 E Scott Ave O-45-2023 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 428 East Scott Avenue, Amy Sherrill, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-23-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Change base zoning for 0 Cross Park Drive to C-H-2 O-44-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, as noted in Exhibit A, from O (Office) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Green River Holdings / Scott Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-N-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for 0 Cross Park Drive O-43-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Green River Holdings / Scott Smith for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Community Commercial for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Cross Park Drive O-42-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Green River Holdings / Scott Smith for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Community Commercial for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Change base zoning for 2337 Money Place to RN-2 O-41-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2337 Money Place from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-O-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for 2337 Money Place O-40-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2337 Money Place. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2337 Money Place O-39-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2337 Money Place. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-23-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Change base zoning for 1542 New York Ave to I-H O-38-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1542 New York Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, CMC Steel US, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-Q-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for 1542 New York Ave O-37-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of CMC Steel US, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Heavy Industrial for a portion of the property located at 1542 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1542 New York Ave O-36-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of CMC Steel US, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Heavy Industrial for a portion of the property located at 1542 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Change base zoning for Linden Ave properties to RN-5 O-35-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mario Ross, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-J-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for Linden Ave properties O-34-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mario Ross for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend East City Sector Plan for Linden Ave properties O-33-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mario Ross for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Change base zoning for 910 Zoe Way to RN-1 O-32-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 910 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Deidra Messinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for 910 Zoe Way O-31-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Deidra Messinger for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 910 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 910 Zoe Way O-30-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Deidra Messinger for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 910 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Appoint Ramsey Cohen to Public Property Naming Committee R-50-2023 — A Resolution appointing Ramsey Cohen to serve as the Second District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Confirm Better Building Board appointments R-49-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Patricia Henao Mesa and appointment of Casey Cordy to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Confirm public arts committee appointments R-48-2023 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Andrea Bailey and Kathryn Greer and the appointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Confirm Jared Worsham to Design Review Board R-47-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jared Worsham to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Grant pension to Kenno E. Carlos R-46-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,050.53 per month to Kenno E. Carlos, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Grant pension to Dollie R. Porter R-45-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $234.37 per month to Dollie R. Porter, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend R-252-2021 to grant pension to Gerald L. Gibbs R-44-2023 — A Resolution amending Resolution No. R-252-2021 to correct a typographical error and granting a pension of $3,641.94 per month to Gerald L. Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve consent items approve the consent items
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve minutes of February 7, 2023 regular meeting approve the minutes of the February 7, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 428 E Scott Ave 1-A-23-SU — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 428 East Scott Avenue, Amy Sherrill, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-23-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Change base zoning for 0 Cross Park Drive to C-H-2 1-N-23-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, as noted in Exhibit A, from O (Office) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Green River Holdings / Scott Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-N-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 0 Cross Park Drive 1-D-23-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Green River Holdings / Scott Smith for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Community Commercial for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan amendment for 0 Cross Park Drive 1-E-23-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Green River Holdings / Scott Smith for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Community Commercial for a portion of the property located at 0 Cross Park Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Change base zoning for 2337 Money Place from C-N to RN-2 1-O-23-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2337 Money Place from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-O-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2337 Money Place 1-E-23-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2337 Money Place. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for 2337 Money Place 1-F-23-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of DeShonda and Antonio Mitchell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2337 Money Place. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-F-23-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Change base zoning for Linden Ave properties from RN-4 to RN-5 1-J-23-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mario Ross, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-J-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for Linden Ave properties 1-C-23-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Mario Ross for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for Linden Ave properties 1-C-23-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Mario Ross for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 3418, 3424, and 3434 Linden Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Change base zoning for 910 Zoe Way from OP to RN-1 1-B-23-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 910 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Deidra Messinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 910 Zoe Way 1-B-23-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Deidra Messinger for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 910 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 910 Zoe Way 1-B-23-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Deidra Messinger for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Office to Low Density Residential for property located at 910 Zoe Way, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Accept TVA grant for vehicle fleet electrification consulting services R-43-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority of consulting services to support electrification of the City's vehicle fleet.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for maintenance services with KMF III Services LLC R-42-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services LLC to provide maintenance services to seven scattered sites for a total contract price not to exceed $77,985.44.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for solid waste consulting services with MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants, LLC R-41-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MidAtlantic Solid Waste Consultants, LLC in an amount not to exceed $52,200.00 to provide solid waste and recycling consulting services for downtown residents and businesses.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Apply for and accept FEMA grant for Fire Department health and safety equipment R-40-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding via the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $390,319.00 for health and safety equipment needs of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Terminate utility easement at 124 S. Concord Street R-39-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to join with KUB in terminating a 1929 utility easement for improvements not constructed at 124 S. Concord Street, as requested by the property owner.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. R-38-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance with Progression Electric, LLC R-37-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Authorize agreement for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance with Davis H. Elliot Construction R-36-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Confirm appointments to Mayor's Council on Disability Issues R-35-2023 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Logan Black, Nancy Carter, Christopher Mathison and Paul Robertson to the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues for the remainder of the current fiscal year.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Michael J. Spahn R-28-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,752.26 per month (defined benefit only) to Michael J. Spahn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Victoria V. Dalton R-29-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,878.94 per month to Victoria V. Dalton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Bradley R. Anders R-30-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,529.92 per month to Bradley R. Anders, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Mark A. Taylor R-31-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,902.99 per month to Mark A. Taylor, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Michele M. Goldsberry R-32-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,104.66 per month to Michele M. Goldsberry, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Teddy L. Dyer R-33-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,882.29 per month to Teddy L. Dyer, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023 Grant pension to Victor B. Rodgers R-34-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,859.80 per month to Victor B. Rodgers, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 7, 2023
Approve minutes of the January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approve the minutes of the January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for CDBG-CV funds for emergency shelter R-27-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in CDBG-CV funds for Public Services (Emergency Shelter Services) as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to approve amendments to 2019-2020 Housing and Neighborhood Development plan R-26-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve substantial amendments to the 2019-2020 Annual Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Set In Lieu of Tax Payments for Knoxville Utilities Board systems for FY 2022 R-25-2023 — A Resolution setting the In Lieu of Tax Payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Approve Coulter & Justus to provide audit services for Knoxville Utilities Board R-24-2023 — A Resolution approving the selection of the accounting firm of Coulter & Justus to provide audit services to the Knoxville Utilities Board for a two-year term beginning with audits to be performed in 2023, as required by the Legislative Act creating the Knoxville Utilities Board.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for Bloomberg grant for bicycle infrastructure R-23-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, and, if awarded, accept a Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with no City match to construct a bicycle connection between the Cottrell Greenway and the Sevier Avenue and Island Home Avenue intersection.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend Gresham Smith contract for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II design R-22-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide additional design services for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $608,000.00 and extending the completion date.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project R-21-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 33 tracts of real property as part of the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project R-20-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 11 tracts of real property as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Rezone portion of 2990 Rifle Range Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 Residential O-29-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of the property located at 2990 Rifle Range Drive as shown in Exhibit B, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Café International, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-K-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2023
Rezone property at 2909 Brooks Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 Residential O-28-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2909 Brooks Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Antonio Hutchinson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 12-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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