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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2023

90.5%

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Dec 16, 2023
Election of Vice-Mayor
Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
Dec 12, 2023
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 23/24 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to enter Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-394-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals within the City of Knoxville and Knox County for an amount not to exceed $3,004,829 over a four year period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease animal control equipment R-393-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease animal control equipment and vehicles for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease facility R-392-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease part of the facility located at 913 East Fifth Avenue for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Amend City Code Chapters 2 and 15 regarding antidiscrimination ordinances O-152-2023 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Articles I, II, VIII, and X and Chapter 15, Article II of the Knoxville City Code relating to the administration and enforcement of the City's antidiscrimination ordinances and program.(Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 14, 2023
Amend City Code regarding administration of antidiscrimination ordinances An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Articles I, II, VIII, and X and Chapter 15, Article II of the Knoxville City Code relating to the administration and enforcement of the City's antidiscrimination ordinances and program.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 14, 2023
Request Planning consider amending short term rental permits in residential zones A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible amendment of short term rental permits to include rental properties located within residentially zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith and Singh)
Failed 1-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Messer Construction for Real Time Information Center R-347-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to modify the scope of work for the Real Time Information Center at the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $24,874.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,460,574.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize Mayor to accept $2,000,000 grant from TN Opioid Abatement Council R-346-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy, prevention, and combatting overdose deaths.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 19, 2023
Authorize agreement leasing New Hope Community Center to Emerald Youth Foundation R-320-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement leasing the New Hope Community Center to the Emerald Youth Foundation for a base term of five years with two one-year renewal options.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 19, 2023
Approve appeal of BZA denial for variances at 2230 Laurel Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a variances to (1) reduce of the corner side setback from 12 feet to 5 feet (2) reduce the sum of interior side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet, (3) reduce the minimum lot width for a four-townhouse development from 80 feet to 50 feet as required by Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for RN-5 zoned property located at 2230 Laurel Ave, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108CA001. (BZA File No. 8-I-23-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Sep 5, 2023
Change zoning of 0 and 237 Chickamauga Ave from RN-2 to RN-3 12-d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 237 Chickamauga Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Damon Falconnier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-E-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 8-1-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 5, 2023
Authorize agreement for South Waterfront Bridge design services R-304-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide preliminary engineering design services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $475,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Sep 5, 2023
Accept $20M from State for South Waterfront Bridge R-303-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept $20,000,000.00 from the State of Tennessee for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 22, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs R-279-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2023
Request Knox County Delegation advocate for expanded mental healthcare services in Knoxville R-275-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the members of the Knox County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly advocate for expanded mental health care services in Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Singh, Thomas, Rider, McKenzie, Smith, and Fugate) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution approving appeal by Roderick Ledbetter to overturn Planning Commission decision for Taco Bell special use application. R-198-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Roderick Ledbetter, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Robert Sullivan on behalf of Taco Bell of America, LLC, for property located at 5613 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 4-D-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 8-5) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution approving appeal by John Holmes of BZA denial for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue. A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a request for six variances at 2230 Laurel Avenue in the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 1st Council District, Parcel ID: 108 CA 001 (File No. 5-A-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jun 13, 2023
Ordinance to approve Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program. O-95-2023 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2023
Ordinance to approve Capital Improvements Program and Budget for FY 2024-2029 An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 30, 2023
Ordinance amending City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-71-2023 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 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 Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 30, 2023
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds O-69-2023 — 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 22/23 into FY 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 16, 2023
Amend City Code Ch 2 regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 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 7-1-0-1
Split
May 2, 2023
Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2023-2024 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 22/23 into FY 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 4, 2023
Change zoning of properties on Francis, Old Amherst, and Helmbolt Roads from AG to RN-2 O-56-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 and 1817 Francis Road, 0 Old Amherst Road, and 0 Helmbolt Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Huber Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-R-21-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Mar 21, 2023
Change zoning at Francis Road, Old Amherst Road, Helmbolt Road from AG to RN-2 10-R-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 and 1817 Francis Road, 0 Old Amherst Road, and 0 Helmbolt Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Huber Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-R-21-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 21, 2023
Change zoning at Francis Road, Old Amherst Road, Helmbolt Road from AG to RN-2 10-R-21-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 and 1817 Francis Road, 0 Old Amherst Road, and 0 Helmbolt Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Huber Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-R-21-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 21, 2023
Amend contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex R-94-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to increase the scope of work to include the office space construction of the Real Time Information Center at the New Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $1,022,700.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,435,700.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Mar 21, 2023
Execute agreement with 21CP Solutions for KPD assessment and strategic planning R-89-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Phase II professional services agreement with 21CP Solutions for a department assessment and strategic planning for the Knoxville Police Department for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 7, 2023
Approve appeal to increase fence height at 7601 Bennington Dr. R-66-2023 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Thomas and ReNeé Pelicano of the denial to increase the permitted height of a solid fence from five feet behind the front building line forward to the corner side lot line from 42 inches to 72 inches, per Article 10.3.L.1.a, and the plan submitted to increase permitted height of fence at 7601 Bennington Dr. in the RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District, BZA File No. 1-D-23-VA(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Mar 7, 2023
Ordinance to amend budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23 O-46-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 22/23 O-XX-XXXX — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Apply for RAISE grant for South Waterfront Bridge R-55-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the Federal Department of Transportation in the amount of $25,000,000.00 with a local, community match of $6,250,000.00 for construction of the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2023
Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements O-19-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie) Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2023
Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements O-19-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie) Item history →
Failed 4-4-1-0
Split Failed
Jan 24, 2023
Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements O-19-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie) Item history →
Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jan 10, 2023
Ordinance to amend city code for minimum animal care and keeping requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie)
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 10, 2023
Ordinance to amend city code for minimum animal care and keeping requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmember Testerman and Animal Control Board)
Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 10, 2023
Ordinance to amend city code for minimum animal care and keeping requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmember Testerman and Animal Control Board)
Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for grant writing services R-14-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide grant writing services for the South Waterfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing PILOT agreement with Core Knoxville Cumberland, LLC for various properties R-12-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Core Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, or an affiliate thereof (“Developer”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at the following locations: 1900 block of Cumberland Avenue (the block bound by Cumberland Avenue, White Avenue, Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street), 2001 Cumberland Avenue, 1912 Cumberland Avenue, 2000 Cumberland Avenue, 1801 Cumberland Avenue, 1807 Cumberland Avenue, 1815 Cumberland Avenue, 1826 White Avenue, and 1800 White Avenue (Parcel IDs: 108CD040, 108CD041, 108CD042, 108CD043, 108CD044, 108CD038, 108CD039, 108CD006, 108CD007, 108CD005, 108CD004, 108CD001, 108CD045, 108CD003, 108CD002, 108CC023, 108CH005, 108CH004, 108CD016, 108CD034, 108CD032, 108CD031, 108CD014) (collectively, the “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 Economic Development) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split

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