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

Jan 17, 2017
Appropriate $400 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities for Baby Roadrunner Football Organization celebration Ordinance No. O-1-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Baby Roadrunner Football Organization to be utilized toward their end of the year celebration.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 17, 2017
Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variances for sign reconstruction BZA File No. 9-C-16-VA — A Resolution approving an appeal by Arthur Seymour, Jr. of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny variances related to reconstruction of a ground sign in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 2932 Alcoa Highway.
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Approve minutes from December 20, 2016 meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $5,000 from Parks & Rec fund to Central High School Athletic Foundation An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Design & Construction for SWTF compactor/drain ($239K) R-550-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to apply for/accept $960K ICAC grant from TN OCJP (4 yrs) R-549-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2016-2017 R-548-2016 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to enter TN License Agreement for gateway sign project R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor amend C-13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon for Suttree Landing Park ($186,697.28) R-546-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Dunn & Metz for Sevier Ave. appraisal services ($26,000) R-545-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. ROW services ($181,562) R-544-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. project ($34,950 increase) R-543-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Design & Construction for Ray Mears Blvd. Sidewalk ($146,189.25) R-542-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract McKinnon Construction for Gleason Dr. Sidewalk ($89,122.50) R-541-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for Wilkerson Rd. Bridge ($323,809) R-540-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Acquire property for Grainger Ave. Bridge Project for up to $7,000 R-539-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to acquire property at 4909 Western Ave. ($45K) for pedestrian bridge R-538-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appreciate KFD donation of $16,857 for 'Learn Not To Burn' program R-537-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize quitclaim deed to Althea Pope for 2000 Seminole Ave. property ($1,000) R-536-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities for Columbus Home project ($10K additional) R-535-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $5,000 from Parks & Rec fund to Central High School Athletic Foundation An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Design & Construction for SWTF compactor/drain ($239K) R-550-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to apply for/accept $960K ICAC grant from TN OCJP (4 yrs) R-549-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Approve CBID annual budget for FY 2016-2017 R-548-2016 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to enter TN License Agreement for gateway sign project R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor amend C-13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon for Suttree Landing Park ($186,697.28) R-546-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Dunn & Metz for Sevier Ave. appraisal services ($26,000) R-545-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. ROW services ($181,562) R-544-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. project ($34,950 increase) R-543-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Design & Construction for Ray Mears Blvd. Sidewalk ($146,189.25) R-542-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with McKinnon Construction for Gleason Dr. Sidewalk ($89,122.50) R-541-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for Wilkerson Rd. Bridge ($323,809) R-540-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Acquire property for Grainger Ave. Bridge Project for up to $7,000 R-539-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Acquire 4909 Western Ave. property for $45K for Western Ave. Pedestrian Bridge R-538-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Accept $16,857 donation from Fire Fighters Assoc. for 'Learn Not To Burn' program R-537-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Quitclaim deed to Althea Pope for 2000 Seminole Ave. ($1,000 contract sales price) R-536-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities for Columbus Home project ($10K additional) R-535-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $5,000 from Parks & Rec fund to Central High School Athletic Foundation An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Design & Construction for SWTF compactor/drain ($239K) R-550-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to apply for/accept $960K ICAC grant from TN OCJP (4 yrs) R-549-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2016-2017 R-548-2016 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor amend C-13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon for Suttree Landing Park ($186,697.28) R-546-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Dunn & Metz for Sevier Ave. appraisal services ($26,000) R-545-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. ROW services ($181,562) R-544-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. project, increase $34,950 to $342,045 R-543-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Design & Construction for Ray Mears Blvd. Sidewalk ($146,189.25) R-542-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with McKinnon Construction for Gleason Dr. Sidewalk ($89,122.50) R-541-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for Wilkerson Rd. Bridge ($323,809) R-540-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Acquire property for Grainger Ave. Bridge Project for up to $7,000 R-539-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to acquire property at 4909 Western Ave. for $45K for pedestrian bridge R-538-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Accept $16,857 donation from Fire Fighters Assoc. for 'Learn Not To Burn' program R-537-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize quitclaim deed to Althea Pope for 2000 Seminole Ave. property ($1,000) R-536-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities for Columbus Home project funding shortfall R-535-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $5,000 from Parks & Rec fund to Central High School Athletic Foundation An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Design & Construction for SWTF compactor/drain R-550-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $960K ICAC grant from TN OCJP R-549-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2016-2017 R-548-2016 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Enter license agreement with TN for gateway sign project at Rutledge Pike/I-40 R-547-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor amend C-13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon for Suttree Landing Park R-546-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Dunn & Metz for Sevier Ave. appraisal services R-545-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. ROW acquisition R-544-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Ave. project, increase $34,950 R-543-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Design & Construction for Ray Mears Blvd. Sidewalk R-542-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with McKinnon Construction for Gleason Dr. Sidewalk R-541-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for Wilkerson Rd. Bridge R-540-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Acquire property for Grainger Ave. Bridge Project for up to $7,000 R-539-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to acquire property at 4909 Western Ave for $45,000 for pedestrian bridge R-538-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Accept $16,857 donation from Fire Fighters Assoc. for 'Learn Not To Burn' R-537-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Althea Pope for 2000 Seminole Ave. R-536-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Authorize Mayor to amend C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities for $10,000 more C-16-0433 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Support KCAC designation as direct recipient of $775,819 FY16 FTA 5307 funds R-534-2016 — A Resolution supporting Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Transit's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area’s designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and KCAC to execute any and all documents necessary for KCAC to file a grant application for $775,819.00 for Fiscal Year 2016 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Support ETHRA designation as direct recipient of $73,120 FY16 FTA 5339 funds R-533-2016 — A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Funds (5339 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $73,120.00 of Fiscal Year 2016 5339 funds.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Support ETHRA designation as direct recipient of $276,858 FY16 FTA 5307 funds R-532-2016 — A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $276,858.00 of Fiscal Year 2016 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Annex territory on Sherrill Blvd. and revise Ward 47 boundary R-531-2016 — A Resolution to effect annexation of certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as a certain tract of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee fronting along the northern right-of-way line of Sherrill Boulevard, west of its intersection with Park 40 North Boulevard and Christian Academy Boulevard (2-11-16.AX), and incorporate this property into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 47 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Honor memory of Avon Rollins, Sr. and express condolences to family R-530-2016 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Avon Rollins, Sr. 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
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Parks & Rec fund to Baby Roadrunner's Football O-213-2016 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Rezone property on E. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to RP-1, subject to condition O-212-2016 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Rezone property on Sevier Heights Rd. from R-1 to C-3, subject to condition O-211-2016 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Approve One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial O-210-2016 — An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Approve South City Sector Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial O-209-2016 — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Close unnamed alley from 22nd St to S. 21st St, subject to conditions O-208-2016 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Close unnamed alley from 22nd St to S. 21st St, subject to conditions O-208-2016 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Close unnamed alley from NE corner parcel 108CC032 to railroad right-of-way O-207-2016 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Release utility easements for 261 W. Springdale Ave. to Feroleto Steel Co. O-206-2016 — An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Repeal Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 4: Downtown Residential Parking Permit O-205-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend City Code Ch 13, Art I-VI per new wheeled garbage/recycling containers O-204-2016 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15, 13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 13-78, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13- 195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City households.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Amend City Code Ch 21, Art II, Secs 21-32 & 21-36 for transit governance O-203-2016 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement responsibilities to KTA and KAT.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $25,000 from Mayor's budget to McClung Museum for artifact An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Mayor's operating budget and donating same to the McClung Museum for the acquisition of a significant archeological artifact.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Move Ordinance 12-a up on the agenda Motion to: move up Ordinance 12-a in the agenda
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Confirm Tracy Polite-Johnson, Anna Lee Toon, Kenneth B. Townsend to City Tree Board R-529-2016 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tracy Polite-Johnson, Anna Lee Toon and Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Confirm Sandra Booher, Chris Crouch, Walter L. Williams to KTA Board R-528-2016 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sandra Booher, Chris Crouch and Walter L. Williams to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Re-elect Mark Heinz, elect Kelsey T. Finch to IDB for Downtown Cinema R-527-2016 — A Resolution re-electing Mark Heinz and electing Kelsey T. Finch to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Re-elect Mark Heinz, elect Kelsey T. Finch to Industrial Development Board R-526-2016 — A Resolution re-electing Mark Heinz and electing Kelsey T. Finch to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $1,500 from Community Improvement Fund to CAC Office on Aging O-202-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Office on Aging to be utilized toward the John T. O'Conner Center's enhancement of theater productions and the O'Conner Band.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown.) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $100 from Community Improvement Fund to Crutcher Youth Center O-201-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $100 from Community Improvement Fund to Old Grey Cemetery Assoc. O-200-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Grey Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Appropriate $450 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville Opera Company O-199-2016 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe and Saunders) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Grant $600.16 monthly pension to David W. Proffitt R-525-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $600.16 per month to David W. Proffitt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016
Grant $1,023.54 monthly pension to Sharon M. Todd, survivor of Raymon L. Todd R-524-2016 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,023.54 per month to Sharon M. Todd, survivor of Raymon L. Todd, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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

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