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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 2021

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
Dec 18, 2021
Elect City Council Rep to KTA Election of City Council Representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA)
Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Dec 18, 2021
Elect Vice-Mayor Election of Vice-Mayor
Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Amend zoning map to add planned development designation 11-A-21-PD — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the planned development designation for properties located at 205 Patton Street (a portion of), 0 Patton Street, 400 East Jackson Avenue, 0 East Jackson Avenue, 651 Willow Avenue, 501 Willow Avenue, and 650 Willow Avenue as replatted, Doug Kirchhofer / RR Land LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-A-21-PD) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Close portion of right-of-way adjacent to First Creek 11-D-21-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the western intersection with Willow Avenue and parcel 095HC010 and a point approximately 458 feet northeast between the property lines of parcels 095HC012 and 095HC00201, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-D-21-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Close portion of Willow Avenue 11-C-21-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Willow Avenue between Patton Street and Florida Street, subject to 2 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-21-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Close portion of Patton Street 11-B-21-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between E Jackson Avenue and Willow Avenue, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-21-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Close portion of Campbell Avenue 11-A-21-AC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Campbell Avenue between Patton Street and South Hall of Fame Drive, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-21-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Permit and regulate shareable personal micromobility vehicles O-160-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration) Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 14, 2021
Permit and regulate shareable personal micromobility vehicles O-160-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration) Surveillance & privacy technology Item history →
Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Nov 30, 2021
Establish permit and regulations for micromobility vehicles An Ordinance to amend Chapters 16, 17, and 20 of the Knoxville City Code in order to establish a permit and associated regulations for shareable personal micromobility vehicles and systems.(Requested by Administration)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 16, 2021
Execute interlocal agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-366-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal project agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Economic & Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 5-1-2-1
Split
Nov 16, 2021
Authorize agreement with United Way for COVID-19 recovery grants R-364-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to provide an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to administer a grant program to support local non-profits that are providing direct services to help Knoxville residents respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Rezone property at 0 Kingwood Road to RN-4 7-A-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Van Smith Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A- 21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Kingwood Road 7-A-21-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend North City Sector Plan for 0 Kingwood Road 7-A-21-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-2) (File No. 7- A-21-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Nov 2, 2021
Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets O-127-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 19, 2021
Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Oct 5, 2021
Resolution: Approve Preliminary Plan for multi-use stadium/mixed-use development R-324-2021 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for a multi-use stadium/mixed-use planned development for property located at 601 E Jackson Avenue, 0 E Jackson Avenue [3 properties], 501 E Jackson Avenue, 205 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street [2 properties], 400 E Jackson Avenue, 651 Willow Avenue, 501 Willow Avenue, 650 Willow Avenue, 107 Randolph Street, 702 E Jackson Avenue and 401 Georgia Street, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional, design, and use standards, subject to 8 conditions, Doug Kirchhofer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-21-PD) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 7, 2021
Approve amendment to Southwest County Sector Plan for 9608 Westland Drive 7-B-21-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Dean Preston Smith for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for a portion of the property located at 9608 Westland Drive, leaving any existing special purpose and overlay land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (File No. 7-B-21-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Acquire property at 523 E. Oklahoma Ave R-284-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 523 E. Oklahoma Avenue (Parcel ID No. 081-LC-016), believed to be owned by Carol K. Porier, at an estimated cost of $144,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Amend City Code to allow volunteers to serve beer at major events O-107-2021 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 24, 2021
Confirm Mayor's initial appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee R-280-2021 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's initial appointments to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Ordinance allowing volunteers to serve beer at major events. amending Article II of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow certain permittees to utilize volunteers to serve beer at major events.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Co-Response Team program. R-276-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to continue and expand the Knoxville Co-Response Team program, in an amount not to exceed $380,000.00 per year.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 27, 2021
Create African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appoint members R-255-2021 — A Resolution creating the African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appointing its members.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 29, 2021
Approve FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program O-88-2021 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 29, 2021
Postpone Resolutions 11-ab and 11-ac to August 10, 2021 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolutions 11-ab and 11-ac to the August 10, 2021 meeting
Failed 2-6-1-0
Split Failed
Jun 15, 2021
Approve and adopt FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program File No. 5-A-21-OB — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Acquire property at 421 Oakcrest Road Resolution No. R-192-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 421 Oakcrest Road (Parcel ID No. 068-DJ-009), believed to be owned by Mary Norene Bogart, Emma Frances Bogart and Lois Virginia Bogart, at an estimated cost of $68,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Approve PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC at 912 S Gay St Resolution No. R-176-2021 — A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax ("PILOT") transaction with BNA Associates, LLC with respect to certain property located at 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Economic and Community Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 18, 2021
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 O-58-2021 — 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, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize submission of 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD R-142-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to transfer property on Hannah Avenue to Emerald Charter Schools R-141-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property located on Hannah Avenue at Carrick Street to Emerald Charter Schools.(Requested by Finance Department) Schools Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project R-138-2021 — 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 twelve tracts of real property as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project for a total amount not to exceed $575,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to rezone property at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 District O-57-2021 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District 12-d — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers O-56-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention R-118-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment R-116-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Rezone 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 2-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Rezone 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 2-E-21-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 23, 2021
Ordinance: Waterfront Drive improvements 9-d — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 9, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-70-2021 — A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 8300 E Walker Springs Lane from Office Park to Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Appeal of rezoning denial for 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance approving an appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC of Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) for property located at 8002 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split

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