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Every recorded decision

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

Jun 10, 2025
Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Issue Certificate of Compliance for Holston Package Store R-150-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to F & S, LLC dba Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-149-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,546.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for services R-148-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the annual amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Execute agreement with KBGA for operational support R-147-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA), for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide operational budgetary support. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Authorize air rights easement for utilities R-145-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an air rights easement agreement to allow certain utility features to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between 2439 E Magnolia Avenue and 2436 E Fifth Avenue. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Sell surplus City property on Moody Avenue R-144-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to sell surplus City real property located on Moody Avenue to Michael Seemer for $4,444.44. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Honor memory of Brenda Palmer R-143-2025 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Brenda Palmer and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Appropriate $1,500 to One Knoxville Collective for soccer program O-55-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Appropriate $1,500 to YOKE for summer youth camps O-54-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Confirm reappointment and appointment to Planning Commission R-142-2025 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination to reappoint Marité Peréz and appoint Margaret Butler, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for One Knoxville Collective East Knoxville Soccer Academy An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for YOKE Summer Adventure Camps An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize First Lease Amendment with Boghani Properties, LLC R-140-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Lease Amendment between the City and Boghani Properties, LLC to update the leased unit numbers and execute the lease extensions through December 31, 2050. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize sublease agreement with The Art and Culture Alliance R-139-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new sublease agreement between the City and The Art and Culture Alliance for the use of the commercial spaces at the Emporium Building located at 100 S. Gay Street. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize license agreement with Downtown Knoxville Alliance for "Newts in Knoxville" R-138-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City and Downtown Knoxville Alliance for the installation and maintenance of small, bronze figures on specific locations on public property downtown for the long-term installation of the "Newts in Knoxville" scavenger hunt. (Requested by Operations) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize Easement Agreement for Emporium Building encroachment R-136-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of The Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street to encroach into adjacent public rights-of-way. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend Smith Seckman Reid contract for pipe rehabilitation R-135-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in- Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,800.00 for a new contract total of $136,080.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with RK&K for North Cherry Street Stormwater R-134-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $168,840.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Consor Engineers for Baum Drive Stormwater R-133-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $161,815.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Mary Vestal Park R-132-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Outdoor Knoxville Reroof R-131-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Outdoor Knoxville Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $151,300.00 (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-130-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional design services for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $49,820.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment R-129-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir educational musical event O-52-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball O-51-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia Ave, 611 E Depot Ave to DK-W O-50-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N to I-MU O-49-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 4602 Millertown Pike from O to RN-4 O-48-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend One Year Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-47-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential O-46-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 0 & 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 to C-G-1 O-45-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 6907 Central Avenue Pike C-G-1 to C-H-1 O-44-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU O-43-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Rezone 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 O-42-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN- 4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards O-40-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-39-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Ordinance to levy taxes for General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations O-38-2025 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Withdraw Ordinance 12-ae ITEMS WITHDRAWN Ordinance 12-ae was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 1908 Grand Avenue to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 4602 Millertown Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 0 and 6714 Keck Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 6907 Central Ave Pike to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Ave to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Execute contract for processing recyclable materials R-128-2025 — A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Knoxville and Westrock Converting, LLC for the processing and marketing of recyclable materials collected through household single stream recycling and City drop-off center recycling containers, for an estimated cost of $252,000 annually. (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Execute quitclaim deed for Homemakers Program property R-126-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Tiffany Foster and Reed Matthew Foster for one parcel of property located at 2100 Washington Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JX-010, within the limits of the City of Knoxville, pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $100,000. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Execute Change Order No. 2 for City/County Building Renovations R-125-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. C-24-0234 with GCE Construction in an amount not to exceed $4,771.75, related to the City/County Building 6th Floor Renovations, for a new total contract amount not to not to exceed of $921,721.75. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend contract for Augusta Quarry Amenities Phase II Project R-124-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $141,506.61 for a new total contract amount of $3,767,296.99. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon for staff augmentation R-123-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend contract for Island Home Avenue parking lot improvements R-122-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide design and construction phase services for improvements to an existing gravel parking lot located along Island Home Avenue under James White Parkway, increasing the contract amount by $49,100.00 for a new contract total of $140,100.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Execute agreement with LJA Engineering for CIPP IV Phase 2 Project R-121-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the CIPP IV Phase 2 Project in an amount not to exceed $113,200.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Acquire property for Broadway Streetscapes Project R-120-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Broadway Streetscapes Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 8 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $1,072,600.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Close unimproved Cafego Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-36-2025 — An Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue within City Block 26876, running from Hackman Street to its dead end at Maynard Glenn Fields Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-119-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jonathan Haskell and appointment of Brian Brooks and Valuri Reid to the Poliice Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Approve minutes of previous council meeting Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Close unimproved Cafego Avenue An Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue within City Block 26876, running from Hackman Street to its dead end at Maynard Glenn Fields Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-118-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Apply for and accept "Organic Management" Grant R-117-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the ”Organic Management” Grant and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), to further grow The Knoxville Compost Project by continuing to divert municipal food waste from the landfill to reduce greenhouse gases and to produce compost to grow food in urban farms, community gardens, and residential backyards. (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize agreement with Lee Company for Cal Johnson Rec Center HVAC R-116-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for the supply and installation of two HVAC units as well as the removal and disposal of the existing units at Cal Johnson Recreation Center, located at 507 S. Hall of Fame Drive, for an amount not to exceed $58,615.00 (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds R-115-2025 — A Resolution amending R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to six entities to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board, in order to modify allocations to four of the entities, including the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, and the Office of Housing Stability (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend agreement for CoC Planning Grant Funds R-114-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an amendment to an agreement accepting Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant Funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowing HUD to divert grant funds directly to the Knoxville Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) as a CoC Replacement Recipient. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Elmington Capital Group R-113-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Elmington Capital Group, or an affiliate thereof (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1585 Coleman Road, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 107GE010 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Award $1M from HOME ARP to Lumen Flats for 18 affordable units R-112-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP) to Lumen Flats Knoxville, LLC for the development of 18 affordable housing units to be located at 1585 Coleman Road, contingent upon approval of the 2022 HOME ARP Allocation Plan Amendment by both City Council and HUD. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development R-111-2025 — A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Edgewood APTS LLC R-110-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Edgewood APTS LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 070IJ001 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Award $360,000 to Edgewood Apts., LLC for 15 affordable units R-109-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Edgewood Apts., LLC for the development of 15 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2501 Edgewood Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Parkview APTS, LLC R-108-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Parkview APTS, LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2226 Parkview Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 082OM013 (“Property”), and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Award $210,000 to Parkview Apts., LLC for 10 affordable housing units R-107-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Parkview Apts., LLC, for the development of 10 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2226 Parkview Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Appreciate United Way donation for Affordable Rental Development R-106-2025 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $570,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Rental Development Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize Easement Agreement for 400 State Street development R-105-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the development at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend agreement for UT area traffic signal improvements R-104-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in the University of Tennessee area to extend the date of completion and reflect an increase in available federal funding. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize agreement with Rogers Group for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project R-103-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,994,000.00 for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike repair design R-102-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Authorize agreement with Southern Constructors for 17th St Bridge repair R-101-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $377,239.00 to provide construction services to repair the Seventeenth Street Bridge. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Postpone resolution authorizing contract extension with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Motion to defer:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Recognize April 27 - May 3, 2025 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week R-100-2025 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville recognizing April 27 - May 3, 2025, as National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Change zoning for Atchley St properties from I-G to I-MU O-34-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-I-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Atchley St properties O-33-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Daniel Levy for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential, Mixed Use Special District, Potential Addition to the South Waterfront District, to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend zoning code C-N district setbacks O-32-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Table 5-1: Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend minimum interior side, corner side, and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-23-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Close alley off Waverly Street O-30-2025 — An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley off the eastern side of Waverly Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Appropriate $1,500 to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services O-29-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services in support of the Gennisi Community Baby Shower to provide healthy eating resources and initiatives for youth and young mothers in attendance. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Appropriate $1,500 to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24 O-28-2025 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation in support of Camp 24, a community football camp and character development event in honor of Zaevion Dobson. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Withdraw Ordinance 9-i Ordinance 9-i was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Motion to withdraw:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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