City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — year 2021

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 14, 2021	Authorize grant application for $150k for Emergency Management Agency R-404-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2022.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021	Authorize PILOT for Terminus Real Estate, Inc. at 305 W. Vine Ave. R-403-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Terminus Real Estate, Inc. with respect to certain real property located at 305 West Vine Avenue, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021	Authorize PILOT for Transom Partners, LLC at 101 E. Fourth Ave. R-402-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Transom Partners, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 101 E. Fourth Avenue, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 14, 2021	Grant pension to Gerry E. Kirk R-395-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.34 per month to Gerry E. Kirk, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021	Grant pension to Roger A. Rainey R-396-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,250.20 per month to Roger A. Rainey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021	Grant pension to Robert A. Reagan R-397-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,006.28 per month to Robert A. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021	Grant pension to Scott D. Owens R-398-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,561.76 per month to Scott D. Owens, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Dec 14, 2021	Appropriate $13,242 from Community Improvement Fund for donations O-156-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $13,242.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Nov 30, 2021	Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Head Start/Infrastructure R-394-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Head Start and General Infrastructure and Construction, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Amend agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for CDBG-CV funds R-392-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21- 0277 with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an additional amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for housing assistance and housing case management, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00, as part of the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Amend subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for ESG-CV R-391-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional amount not to exceed $79,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,540.00, as part of the City’s response to COVID- 19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Amend subgrantee agreement with Comm. Action Committee for ESG-CV funds R-390-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fourth Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C- 21-0107, to increase the funding by an amount not to exceed $820,075.00 in U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,141,166.00, to increase the number of families and senior citizens served from 160 to 235, and to extend the term of the Agreement through August 30, 2022, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for ARPA funds R-381-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to organize and implement a Sequential Intercept Model mapping exercise among multi-jurisdictional partners, including community-based services, to help citizens respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Appropriate $3k to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for youth programs O-132-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to continue its educational programs designed to impact youth ages 11- 18.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 30, 2021	Appropriate $4k to Girls, Inc. for Artists Alley program O-131-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girls, Inc. to support the Artists Alley program supporting racial equity and peace through art.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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
Sep 21, 2021	Ordinance to appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for the Life Prep Academy O-120-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to support the Life Prep Academy, a program that prepares girls for successful futures.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021	Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021	Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 7, 2021	Award $2M from Affordable Rental Fund to The Ammons for housing units R-301-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Ammons at Asheville Highway, LP to award $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 80 affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 4625 Asheville Highway.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021	Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to Yoke Youth O-116-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Yoke Youth to host a 10-week program focusing on parent initiatives that improve youth development outcomes.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021	Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to The Shora Foundation O-115-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide resources, educational and economic development programs for youth and entrepreneurs.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021	Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee R-262-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021	Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League R-261-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021	Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center R-260-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021	Authorize agreement for Mobile Meals facility expansion R-259-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 in Community Block Grant ("CDBG") and CDBG-Coronavirus funds to be used for construction of an expansion of the Mobile Meals facility to include a new packing room, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 27, 2021	Appropriate funds for UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books O-96-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 13, 2021	Subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for supportive programming R-244-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of case management and supportive programming to 10 eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Jul 13, 2021	Amend subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for homelessness support R-243-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C-21-0107, to increase the funding by an additional $60,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.00 and to increase the number served from 70 to 100 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	—
Jul 13, 2021	Apply for and accept CARES Act funding for homelessness services R-242-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept CARES Act supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding in the amount of $699,984.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match, to implement eligible activities addressing homelessness.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	—
Jul 13, 2021	Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-241-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $99,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Foyer Low Barrier Shelter.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	—
Jun 29, 2021	Accept ARPA funds of $42,453,411.00 R-210-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to accept funds from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $42,453,411.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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	Apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation Resolution No. R-196-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $13,772.50 with a City match of $13,772.50.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center services Resolution No. R-194-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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	Acquire property at 2100 Washington Ave Resolution No. R-191-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2100 Washington Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-JX-010), believed to be owned by Frank E. Hodge, at an estimated cost of $11,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Family Investment Foundation for housing stability Resolution No. R-190-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,640.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for housing stability services for households impacted by COVID-19 and living at Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Cagle Terrace and Love Towers, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth transitional housing Resolution No. R-189-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $370,689.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for transitional housing for transition-age youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth street outreach Resolution No. R-188-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $260,750.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services to youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to YWCA Knoxville for emergency shelter/services Resolution No. R-187-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $98,471.00 in City Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for emergency shelter/services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Subgrant to Volunteer Ministry Center for Emergency Shelter/Services Resolution No. R-186-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $143,500.00 in HUD ESG, ESG-CV, and City Homeless General Funds for Emergency Shelter/Services at the Day Resource Center and the Dental Clinic, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Fund Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter at Joy D. Baker Center Resolution No. R-185-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in City Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-1-0
Jun 15, 2021	Award grants for Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program Resolution No. R-175-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $199,979.47 in grants from the Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program to provide support and programming for young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21 Ordinance No. O-73-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, 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) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $1,000 for Friends of Literacy, Inc. Ordinance No. O-72-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the Literacy To Go Packets.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $2,000 for Sustainable Future Center Ordinance No. O-71-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Permaculture Research Institute doing business as Sustainable Future Center to be utilized toward an outdoor classroom and community space.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $2,000 for South Knoxville Elementary School Ordinance No. O-70-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to South Knoxville Elementary School to be utilized toward a Bike Blender Pro.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $500 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Ordinance No. O-69-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward internet costs.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $850 for Central High School tennis ball machine Ordinance No. O-68-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School to be utilized toward the purchase of a tennis ball machine.(Requested by Couniclmember Thomas) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $1,176.13 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Ordinance No. O-67-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,176.13 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fairmont-Emoriland Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an Arlington Garden sign.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021	Appropriate $2,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs, Montgomery Village Club Ordinance No. O-66-2021 — A Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward gaming equipment and recreational tools for the Montgomery Village Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 18, 2021	Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Foyer restrooms R-155-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0278 with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional $58,342.00 in ESG-CV funds for rehabilitation/construction of the public restroom facilities at The Foyer and to extend the term of the Agreement to allow time for completion of this work, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 18, 2021	Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing funds R-154-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $585,700.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for rapid re-housing services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 18, 2021	Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with CAC for Rapid Re-Housing services R-153-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21-0106 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement and to provide an additional $396,508.08 in ESG-CV funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $516,508.08 for Rapid Re-Housing services to 350 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	8-0-1-0
May 18, 2021	Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code to establish the Affordable Housing Fund O-61-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and IV of the Knoxville City Code to establish the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 18, 2021	Ordinance to levy property tax for General Fund & Debt Service Fund for FY 2021-2022 O-59-2021 — 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, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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 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 →	Failed	—	Failed
Apr 20, 2021	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for Housing Assistance R-124-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant/Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021	Appropriate $5,000 to Word of Life Ministries for COVID-19 community outreach O-49-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Word of Life Ministries to assist in its efforts to continue community outreach to underserved, unemployed individuals and communities impacted by COVID-19.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021	Appropriate $10,398.10 for Challenge Grant Award Program O-47-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $10,398.10 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021	Appropriate $2,500 to Chance House of East Tennessee O-46-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Families in Recovery Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021	Appropriate $2,500 to Boy Scouts of America for Beyond the Corner program O-45-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America Inc., to be utilized toward the Beyond the Corner program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Thomas) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021	Ordinance: Challenge Grant donations 12-a — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $10,398.10 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 23, 2021	Ordinance to amend budgets for FY 20/21 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Amend agreement with Community Action Committee for housing assistance R-83-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0254 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2022 and to provide additional funds not to exceed $123,028.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, for a new contract amount not to exceed $386,895.00.(Requested by Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A R-82-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Two Hundred Forty-One Million and no/100 Dollars ($241,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021 R-81-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty-One Million Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($41,500,000.00) of Water System Revenue refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Issue Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series AA-2021 R-80-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty-Nine Million Five Hundred thousand and no/100 Dollars ($49,500,000.00) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series AA-2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021 R-79-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighty-Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($87,500,000.00) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Set in lieu of tax payments for KUB electric and gas systems R-78-2021 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021	Appropriate and donate $4,800 to World United Ministries O-41-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to World United Ministries to be utilized toward its Safe Haven Gym Program and Love Your Neighbor Day.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021	Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21 O-40-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021	Approve annual budget of Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2020-2021 R-51-2021 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $5,000 to Sleeves for Needs for homeless support 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sleeves for Needs to be utilized toward providing shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene products to individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Flying Anvil Theatre for rent support 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Flying Anvil Theatre to be utilized toward rent support.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Amendment to contract with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for $80,000 in COVID-19 housing funds R-48-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20- 0255 with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide additional funds not to exceed $80,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Covid19 funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19, for a new contract amount of $280,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021	Resolution for $25,000 in CDBG funds to Mobile Meals for COVID-19 response R-47-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for Mobile Meals, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $463.90/month to Jewell D. Chambers R-45-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $463.90 per month to Jewell D. Chambers, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,745.47/month to Dennis R. Bible R-30-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,745.47 per month to Dennis R. Bible, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $4,170.17/month to Jeffrey L. Conard R-31-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.17 per month to Jeffrey L. Conard, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,524.67/month to Daniel J. Corcoran R-32-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,524.67 per month to Daniel J. Corcoran, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,959.94/month to Keith C Debow R-33-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,959.94 per month to Keith C Debow, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $4,828.13/month to Mark A. Fortner R-34-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,828.13 per month to Mark A. Fortner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $1,963.87/month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin R-35-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,963.87 per month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $4,786.03/month to Sean J. Hejna R-36-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,786.03 per month to Sean J. Hejna, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,773.97/month to Timothy W. Huddleston R-37-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,773.97 per month to Timothy W. Huddleston, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,954.28/month to David H. Jenkins R-38-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,954.28 per month to David H. Jenkins, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,459.21/month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr. R-39-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,459.21 per month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $4,043.14/month to Bryan J. Malone R-40-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,043.14 per month to Bryan J. Malone, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $4,040.77/month to Benny E. Mitchell R-41-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,040.77 per month to Benny E. Mitchell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $4,551.90/month to James R. Patton R-42-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,551.90 per month to James R. Patton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,956.55/month to Robert G. Russell, Jr. R-43-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,956.55 per month to Robert G. Russell, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,636.61/month to Scott E. Sheppard R-44-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,636.61 per month to Scott E. Sheppard, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Granting a pension of $3,774.73/month to William S. Still R-29-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,774.73 per month to William S. Still, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,544 for software license renewal for Design Center O-15-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,544.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward annual license renewal for Vectorworks and Sketchup Pro software.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Knoxville History Project virtual education O-16-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville History Project to be utilized toward a virtual education series.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021	Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,250 for an electric sign for Chilhowee Intermediate School O-17-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward an electric school sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jan 26, 2021	Award $480,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC R-24-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC for the development of 16 affordable housing units, 15 of which will serve qualified low income households, and 1 of which will serve a live-in manager, to be located at 211 Jessamine St.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	7-0-2-0
Jan 26, 2021	Appropriate $1,500 from Sustainability budget to fund Active Knox speaker series O-13-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021	Appropriate funds from Office of Sustainability to Knoxville-Knox County Planning for speaker series c. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

Dec 14, 2021

Authorize grant application for $150k for Emergency Management Agency R-404-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for Federal fiscal year 2022.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 14, 2021

Authorize PILOT for Terminus Real Estate, Inc. at 305 W. Vine Ave. R-403-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Terminus Real Estate, Inc. with respect to certain real property located at 305 West Vine Avenue, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 14, 2021

Authorize PILOT for Transom Partners, LLC at 101 E. Fourth Ave. R-402-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Transom Partners, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 101 E. Fourth Avenue, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 14, 2021

Grant pension to Gerry E. Kirk R-395-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.34 per month to Gerry E. Kirk, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 14, 2021

Grant pension to Roger A. Rainey R-396-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,250.20 per month to Roger A. Rainey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 14, 2021

Grant pension to Robert A. Reagan R-397-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,006.28 per month to Robert A. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 14, 2021

Grant pension to Scott D. Owens R-398-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,561.76 per month to Scott D. Owens, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Dec 14, 2021

Appropriate $13,242 from Community Improvement Fund for donations O-156-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $13,242.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Nov 30, 2021

Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Head Start/Infrastructure R-394-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Head Start and General Infrastructure and Construction, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Amend agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for CDBG-CV funds R-392-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21- 0277 with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an additional amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for housing assistance and housing case management, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00, as part of the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Amend subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for ESG-CV R-391-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional amount not to exceed $79,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,540.00, as part of the City’s response to COVID- 19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Amend subgrantee agreement with Comm. Action Committee for ESG-CV funds R-390-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fourth Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C- 21-0107, to increase the funding by an amount not to exceed $820,075.00 in U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,141,166.00, to increase the number of families and senior citizens served from 160 to 235, and to extend the term of the Agreement through August 30, 2022, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for ARPA funds R-381-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to organize and implement a Sequential Intercept Model mapping exercise among multi-jurisdictional partners, including community-based services, to help citizens respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Appropriate $3k to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for youth programs O-132-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to continue its educational programs designed to impact youth ages 11- 18.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 30, 2021

Appropriate $4k to Girls, Inc. for Artists Alley program O-131-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girls, Inc. to support the Artists Alley program supporting racial equity and peace through art.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

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

Sep 21, 2021

Ordinance to appropriate funds to Girl Talk, Inc. for the Life Prep Academy O-120-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to support the Life Prep Academy, a program that prepares girls for successful futures.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 21, 2021

Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Sep 21, 2021

Emergency Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Community Improvement Fund to community agencies O-119-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,421.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set for forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 7, 2021

Award $2M from Affordable Rental Fund to The Ammons for housing units R-301-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Ammons at Asheville Highway, LP to award $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 80 affordable housing units for low-income households, to be located at 4625 Asheville Highway.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 7, 2021

Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to Yoke Youth O-116-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Yoke Youth to host a 10-week program focusing on parent initiatives that improve youth development outcomes.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 7, 2021

Appropriate $1000 from Community Empowerment to The Shora Foundation O-115-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide resources, educational and economic development programs for youth and entrepreneurs.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

7-0-0-2

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2021

Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee R-262-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2021

Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League R-261-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2021

Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center R-260-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2021

Authorize agreement for Mobile Meals facility expansion R-259-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 in Community Block Grant ("CDBG") and CDBG-Coronavirus funds to be used for construction of an expansion of the Mobile Meals facility to include a new packing room, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 27, 2021

Appropriate funds for UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books O-96-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 13, 2021

Subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for supportive programming R-244-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of case management and supportive programming to 10 eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Jul 13, 2021

Amend subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for homelessness support R-243-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C-21-0107, to increase the funding by an additional $60,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.00 and to increase the number served from 70 to 100 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

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Jul 13, 2021

Apply for and accept CARES Act funding for homelessness services R-242-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept CARES Act supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding in the amount of $699,984.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match, to implement eligible activities addressing homelessness.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

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Jul 13, 2021

Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services R-241-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $99,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Foyer Low Barrier Shelter.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

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Jun 29, 2021

Accept ARPA funds of $42,453,411.00 R-210-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to accept funds from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $42,453,411.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

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

Apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation Resolution No. R-196-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division, to provide funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $13,772.50 with a City match of $13,772.50.(Requested by Public Service Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center services Resolution No. R-194-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

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

Acquire property at 2100 Washington Ave Resolution No. R-191-2021 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2100 Washington Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-JX-010), believed to be owned by Frank E. Hodge, at an estimated cost of $11,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Subgrant to Family Investment Foundation for housing stability Resolution No. R-190-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Family Investment Foundation, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $125,640.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for housing stability services for households impacted by COVID-19 and living at Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Cagle Terrace and Love Towers, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth transitional housing Resolution No. R-189-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $370,689.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding to be used for transitional housing for transition-age youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Subgrant to Helen Ross McNabb Center for youth street outreach Resolution No. R-188-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $260,750.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for Street Outreach services to youth in Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Subgrant to YWCA Knoxville for emergency shelter/services Resolution No. R-187-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $98,471.00 in City Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for emergency shelter/services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Subgrant to Volunteer Ministry Center for Emergency Shelter/Services Resolution No. R-186-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $143,500.00 in HUD ESG, ESG-CV, and City Homeless General Funds for Emergency Shelter/Services at the Day Resource Center and the Dental Clinic, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Fund Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter at Joy D. Baker Center Resolution No. R-185-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in City Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-1-0

Jun 15, 2021

Award grants for Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program Resolution No. R-175-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $199,979.47 in grants from the Summer Youth Violence Prevention Small Grants Program to provide support and programming for young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21 Ordinance No. O-73-2021 — An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, 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) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $1,000 for Friends of Literacy, Inc. Ordinance No. O-72-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the Literacy To Go Packets.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $2,000 for Sustainable Future Center Ordinance No. O-71-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Permaculture Research Institute doing business as Sustainable Future Center to be utilized toward an outdoor classroom and community space.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $2,000 for South Knoxville Elementary School Ordinance No. O-70-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to South Knoxville Elementary School to be utilized toward a Bike Blender Pro.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $500 for Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association Ordinance No. O-69-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward internet costs.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $850 for Central High School tennis ball machine Ordinance No. O-68-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School to be utilized toward the purchase of a tennis ball machine.(Requested by Couniclmember Thomas) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $1,176.13 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Ordinance No. O-67-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,176.13 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fairmont-Emoriland Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an Arlington Garden sign.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jun 15, 2021

Appropriate $2,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs, Montgomery Village Club Ordinance No. O-66-2021 — A Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward gaming equipment and recreational tools for the Montgomery Village Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 18, 2021

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Foyer restrooms R-155-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0278 with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional $58,342.00 in ESG-CV funds for rehabilitation/construction of the public restroom facilities at The Foyer and to extend the term of the Agreement to allow time for completion of this work, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 18, 2021

Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing funds R-154-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $585,700.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for rapid re-housing services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 18, 2021

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with CAC for Rapid Re-Housing services R-153-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21-0106 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement and to provide an additional $396,508.08 in ESG-CV funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $516,508.08 for Rapid Re-Housing services to 350 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

8-0-1-0

May 18, 2021

Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code to establish the Affordable Housing Fund O-61-2021 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and IV of the Knoxville City Code to establish the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 18, 2021

Ordinance to levy property tax for General Fund & Debt Service Fund for FY 2021-2022 O-59-2021 — 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, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

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 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 →

Failed

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Failed

Apr 20, 2021

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries for Housing Assistance R-124-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant/Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds for Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 20, 2021

Appropriate $5,000 to Word of Life Ministries for COVID-19 community outreach O-49-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Word of Life Ministries to assist in its efforts to continue community outreach to underserved, unemployed individuals and communities impacted by COVID-19.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 6, 2021

Appropriate $10,398.10 for Challenge Grant Award Program O-47-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $10,398.10 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 6, 2021

Appropriate $2,500 to Chance House of East Tennessee O-46-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Families in Recovery Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Apr 6, 2021

Appropriate $2,500 to Boy Scouts of America for Beyond the Corner program O-45-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America Inc., to be utilized toward the Beyond the Corner program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Thomas) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 23, 2021

Ordinance: Challenge Grant donations 12-a — An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $10,398.10 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 23, 2021

Ordinance to amend budgets for FY 20/21 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Amend agreement with Community Action Committee for housing assistance R-83-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0254 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2022 and to provide additional funds not to exceed $123,028.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, for a new contract amount not to exceed $386,895.00.(Requested by Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A R-82-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Two Hundred Forty-One Million and no/100 Dollars ($241,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021 R-81-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty-One Million Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($41,500,000.00) of Water System Revenue refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Issue Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series AA-2021 R-80-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty-Nine Million Five Hundred thousand and no/100 Dollars ($49,500,000.00) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series AA-2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021 R-79-2021 — A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighty-Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($87,500,000.00) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Set in lieu of tax payments for KUB electric and gas systems R-78-2021 — A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Mar 9, 2021

Appropriate and donate $4,800 to World United Ministries O-41-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to World United Ministries to be utilized toward its Safe Haven Gym Program and Love Your Neighbor Day.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 23, 2021

Emergency Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21 O-40-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 23, 2021

Approve annual budget of Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2020-2021 R-51-2021 — A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.(Requested by Administration) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 23, 2021

Emergency ordinance appropriating $5,000 to Sleeves for Needs for homeless support 12-c — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sleeves for Needs to be utilized toward providing shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene products to individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Feb 23, 2021

Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Flying Anvil Theatre for rent support 12-d — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Flying Anvil Theatre to be utilized toward rent support.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Amendment to contract with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for $80,000 in COVID-19 housing funds R-48-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20- 0255 with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide additional funds not to exceed $80,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Covid19 funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19, for a new contract amount of $280,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 9, 2021

Resolution for $25,000 in CDBG funds to Mobile Meals for COVID-19 response R-47-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for Mobile Meals, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $463.90/month to Jewell D. Chambers R-45-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $463.90 per month to Jewell D. Chambers, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,745.47/month to Dennis R. Bible R-30-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,745.47 per month to Dennis R. Bible, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $4,170.17/month to Jeffrey L. Conard R-31-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.17 per month to Jeffrey L. Conard, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,524.67/month to Daniel J. Corcoran R-32-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,524.67 per month to Daniel J. Corcoran, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,959.94/month to Keith C Debow R-33-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,959.94 per month to Keith C Debow, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $4,828.13/month to Mark A. Fortner R-34-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,828.13 per month to Mark A. Fortner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $1,963.87/month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin R-35-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,963.87 per month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $4,786.03/month to Sean J. Hejna R-36-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,786.03 per month to Sean J. Hejna, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,773.97/month to Timothy W. Huddleston R-37-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,773.97 per month to Timothy W. Huddleston, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,954.28/month to David H. Jenkins R-38-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,954.28 per month to David H. Jenkins, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,459.21/month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr. R-39-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,459.21 per month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $4,043.14/month to Bryan J. Malone R-40-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,043.14 per month to Bryan J. Malone, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $4,040.77/month to Benny E. Mitchell R-41-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,040.77 per month to Benny E. Mitchell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $4,551.90/month to James R. Patton R-42-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,551.90 per month to James R. Patton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,956.55/month to Robert G. Russell, Jr. R-43-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,956.55 per month to Robert G. Russell, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,636.61/month to Scott E. Sheppard R-44-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,636.61 per month to Scott E. Sheppard, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Granting a pension of $3,774.73/month to William S. Still R-29-2021 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,774.73 per month to William S. Still, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,544 for software license renewal for Design Center O-15-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,544.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward annual license renewal for Vectorworks and Sketchup Pro software.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Knoxville History Project virtual education O-16-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville History Project to be utilized toward a virtual education series.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Feb 9, 2021

Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,250 for an electric sign for Chilhowee Intermediate School O-17-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward an electric school sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Testerman, and Parker) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jan 26, 2021

Award $480,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC R-24-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC for the development of 16 affordable housing units, 15 of which will serve qualified low income households, and 1 of which will serve a live-in manager, to be located at 211 Jessamine St.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

7-0-2-0

Jan 26, 2021

Appropriate $1,500 from Sustainability budget to fund Active Knox speaker series O-13-2021 — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jan 12, 2021

Appropriate funds from Office of Sustainability to Knoxville-Knox County Planning for speaker series c. — An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision