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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 2022

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

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Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan related to Alcoa Highway Corridor Study An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial, Office, Medium Density Residential / Office, and Right-of-Way to Mixed Use – Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for properties listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by City Council on July 26, 2022 (City Ordinance O-98-2022). (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend South County Sector Plan related to Alcoa Highway Corridor Study An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a text amendment and a map amendment to the South County Sector Plan from General Commercial, Office, Medium Density Residential / Office, and Right-of-Way to Mixed Use – Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for properties listed on Exhibit A, pursuant to the adoption of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Study by City Council on July 26, 2022 (City Ordinance O-98-2022). (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for WG Holdings TN, LLC at 0 Tennessee Ave An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Tennessee Avenue from OP (Office Park) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, WG Holdings TN, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for Benjamin C. Mullins An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road from AG (Agricultural) and OP (Office Park) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-I-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan for Benjamin C. Mullins An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Civic and Institutional and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-E-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Benjamin C. Mullins An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 9956 Dutchtown Road and 950 Mabry Hood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-F-22- SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for Rivers Edge II, LLC at 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 (South Waterfront) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Rivers Edge II, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 10-M-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan for Rivers Edge II, LLC at 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Rivers Edge II, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-G-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend South City Sector Plan for Rivers Edge II, LLC at 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of the Rivers Edge II, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-H-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change base zoning for 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Hillwood Drive from SW-2 (South Waterfront) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-F-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend One Year Plan for 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from South Waterfront Mixed Use District 1 to South Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-B-22-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend South City Sector Plan for 0 Hillwood Drive An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, South Waterfront to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Hillwood Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-C-22-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Change street name from Mimosa Ave to Kerbela Ave An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Mimosa Avenue located between Sherrod Road and Chapman Highway to Kerbela Avenue, Carl Eshbaugh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-22-SNC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close Walden Drive and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Walden Drive between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 121 BD 031, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Anderson on behalf of Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-22-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed, unbuilt alley adjacent to parcels 070 JE 003 and 070 JE 002 between Buffat Mill Road and Fountain Park Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jonathan Whitehead and Kimberly Roberts, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close McCalla Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-168-2022 — An Ordinance to close McCalla Avenue between its southwest intersection with Pelham Road and its northern terminus at Rutledge Pike, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart, on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close McCalla Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-168-2022 — An Ordinance to close McCalla Avenue between its southwest intersection with Pelham Road and its northern terminus at Rutledge Pike, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart, on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close Pelham Road and execute quitclaim deeds O-167-2022 — An Ordinance to close Pelham Road from its intersection with McCalla Avenue to the southwestern corner of parcel 071 IA 020, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Close Pelham Road and execute quitclaim deeds O-167-2022 — An Ordinance to close Pelham Road from its intersection with McCalla Avenue to the southwestern corner of parcel 071 IA 020, subject to 4 conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Chris Burkhart on behalf of Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend Zoning Code to add R&D as special use in C-G districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1, to add Research and Development as a special use in the C-G (General Commercial) Zoning Districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $50,000 to Trees Knoxville for urban forestry master plan An Ordinance, appropriating $50,000.00 from the budget of the Public Service Department to Trees Knoxville to complete an urban forestry master plan to assist the City and its partners in facilitating and developing a long-range, easy-to-use resource and support tool to protect and increase tree coverage in Knoxville, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Apply for and accept National League of Cities grant for economic opportunity R-375-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00, with no City match required, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement for governmental relations services with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. R-373-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Lancaster Drive Sidewalks R-372-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $1,558,420.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes R-371-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,603,134.40 with a City match of $400,783.60 to provide additional funding for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Amend contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC R-370-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC for on-call construction services, increasing the contract cap by $115,900.50 for a new contract annual cap of $215,900.50 and exercising the first renewal option.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for student apprenticeship program O-166-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for youth STEM programs O-165-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 for youth seasonal clothing and holiday gifts O-164-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Tree Board R-369-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Sylvia McLaurin and Elaine Reed to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-368-2022 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dustin Durham, Vince Fusco, Nancy Nabors, and Joel Simmons to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Appropriate $6,000 from Community Improvement Fund for community agencies O-162-2022 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve consent item approve the consent item
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 13, 2022
Approve minutes from November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the November 29, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for apprenticeship program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for STEM programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $5,000 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Youth Action Board An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend City Code regarding vehicle impoundment lot procedures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend agreement with Knoxville Landfills DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal R-367-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Knoxville Landfills, LLC DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from our solid waste transfer facility for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Amend Resolution R-336-2022 regarding funding source for Gleason Partners R-366-2022 — A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-336-2022, which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable rental housing units for very low-income households to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive, in order to reflect that the correct funding source is the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund.(Requested by Law Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Agree with Samsara, Inc. for Fleet Services vehicle tracking R-365-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an initial term through June 30, 2024 with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $121,415.32 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Contract with Locality Media (First Due) for Fire Dept. Records Mgmt. System R-364-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Locality Media, Inc. d/b/a First Due to provide a remotely hosted Records Management System for the Knoxville Fire Department at a total cost not to exceed $148,000.00 for the first year of the term and a base price of $132,000.00 for each subscription year thereafter.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Execute agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline for Fort Dickerson Park Project R-363-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline, LLC in an amount not to exceed $481,559.50 for the Fort Dickerson Park Site Utilities Project.(Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Accept BlueCross BlueShield proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-362-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $934,476.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Apply for NEH grant for African American Equity Restoration Taskforce R-361-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Cultural and Community Resilience National Endowment for the Humanities in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with no local match required for the safeguarding of cultural resources and fostering cultural resilience on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Award $10,500 in Neighborhood Small Grants R-360-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $10,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by four neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Honor memory of Mae Moody R-359-2022 — A Resolution honoring the memory of Mae Moody, and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's Fall Festival O-161-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $2,000 to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC O-160-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 to My Daughters Journey, Inc. O-159-2022 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross 11-k — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward 11-j — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022 Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward 11-j — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 29, 2022 Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross 11-k — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 29, 2022
Withdraw Ordinance 12-e: donation to UT Div. of Diversity and Engagement 12-e — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the University of Tennessee Division of Diversity and Engagement to co-sponsor "Healthy for the Holidays", an event providing mental health education, conversation, and resources to Knoxville youth and families.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 29, 2022
Approve minutes of November 15, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $3,000 for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Appropriate $2,900 for My Daughters Journey, Inc. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve contract with BidNET for contract management system R-355-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with International Database Corp. d/b/a BidNET, to provide the City with a cloud-based contract management system for a total cost over five years not to exceed $265,974.18.(Requested by Purchasing Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns R-353-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve play structure agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC R-352-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation, LLC for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Baker Creek Preserve Adventure Playground for an amount not to exceed $640,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Extend Antares Golf Management agreement for golf courses R-350-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a one year extension to agreement C-08-0141 with Antares Golf Management, Inc. to provide golf management services at Whittle Springs Golf Course and Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, for an annual amount not to exceed $177,546.12.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve air rights easement for Knox Student Property, LLC R-349-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement with Knox Student Property, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 200 block of E. Blount Avenue to span the public right-of-way of Kay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services for casualty claims R-348-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to manage casualty claims for an estimated cost of $300,000.00 per year.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Accept donation from RezilientKidz for Raising Highly Capable Kids Program R-347-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to RezilientKidz for its donation of materials and training for the Raising Highly Capable Kids Program to be shared with local youth serving organizations who wish to use the program.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend McCarty Holsaple McCarty contract for Public Safety Complex design services R-346-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract C-19-0283 with McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. to provide additional professional architectural design services with regard to replacement of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, increasing the contract by $100,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,723,617.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend Messer Construction contract for Public Safety Complex brick repair R-345-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Contract Number C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company modifying the scope of work to include the repair of the brick veneer on the Professional Office Building located in the new Public Safety Complex at 900 East Oak Hill Avenue, extending the completion date for the project and increasing the contract price by $4,900,000.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $52,413,000.00.(Requested by Administration) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to C-G-1 O-158-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive O-157-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive O-156-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 0 Pelham Road to I-G O-155-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road O-154-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road O-153-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to RN-4 O-152-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road O-151-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road O-150-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 1101 University Avenue to C-N O-149-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1101 University Avenue O-148-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue O-147-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Change base zoning for 3411 Garden Drive to RN-4 O-146-2022 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive O-145-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive O-144-2022 — An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Revise inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks O-143-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2022/2023 O-142-2022 — An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Elect Cynthia Gibson to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners R-343-2022 — A Resolution electing Cynthia Gibson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Dennis Owen to City Pension Board R-342-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Owen to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Janet Testerman to Animal Control Board R-341-2022 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Janet Testerman to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Approve reappointment/appointment to Neighborhood Advisory Council R-340-2022 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointment of Jack Sherrod and appointment of John Cadotte, James Tomerlin, Sydney Poker and Brad Guilford to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Eric Johnson, Jody Mullins, Morgan Wilson, and Millie Ward for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022 Approve compliance certificate for liquor store license for HOM Properties LLC R-339-2022 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 15, 2022
Approve minutes of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive from Office to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 to I-G District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 to C-N District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous

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