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

Filtered · topic Intergovernmental & resolutions · year 2020 Sign in to follow

90.5%

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Dec 15, 2020
Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions harming African Americans R-367-2020 — A Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions hurting African Americans and to address equity restoration.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions harming African Americans R-367-2020 — A Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions hurting African Americans and to address equity restoration.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville" R-353-2020 — A Resolution of the City of Knoxville authorizing the creation of "The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee."(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 15, 2020
Congratulate Vice President Elect Kamala Harris R-351-2020 — A Resolution congratulating Vice President Elect Kamala Harris.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Thomas, Singh and Rider) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Dec 1, 2020
Approve lease with E-911 for former Women's Pavilion. R-328-2020 — A Resolution approving a lease between the City and Knoxville/Knox County E-911 (E-911) to lease 18,000 square feet of the former Women's Pavilion located at 1630 Huron Street, one of the buildings in the new Knoxville Public Safety Complex for a term of not less than thirty years.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Approve ESG funding proposals under CARES Act R-318-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act as a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ray's Market & Deli Wine License R-316-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ray's Market & Deli relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 3, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Northshore Marathon Wine License R-302-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Northshore Marathon relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Alan K. Shields R-303-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,351.20 per month to Alan K. Shields, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Chris A. Johnson R-304-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,550.14 per month to Chris A. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Ginger H. Huskey R-305-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,971.80 per month to Ginger H. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Grant pension to Linda S. Nations R-306-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,655.69 per month to Linda S. Nations, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $2,550 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for Go Green program O-158-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward the Go Green box take home environmental activity program.(Requested by Councilmember Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,200 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Thanksgiving Baskets O-159-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as Fiscal Agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Nov 3, 2020 Appropriate $3,550 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative O-160-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by 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
Oct 20, 2020
Apply for grant funding from Tennessee Department of Transportation R-298-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,462,800.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2021 urban transit assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments R-287-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution thanking Knox County Board of Health and Health Department for COVID-19 service R-279-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm R-267-2020 — A Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm and to express the Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution honoring the life and memory of Judge Pamela L. Reeves R-266-2020 — A Resolution honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and expressing sincere condolences to her loved ones upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System R-245-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for EM Agency 2019 Homeland Security Grant R-240-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $25,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax, data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post and for Incident Management software for the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative R-239-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with KCDC for Five Points Revitalization Project Phase IV R-238-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Reinstate, extend, and amend Document No. C19-0294, an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase IV of the Five Points Revitalization Project, to reinstate the agreement, extend its term through June 30, 2021 and amend the funding amount to increase the funding by $226,434.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,535,770.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Building Our Youth Pilot Program R-237-2020 — 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 Community Development Block Grant funding for the Building Our Youth Pilot Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention R-236-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $50,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the Youth WINS Homelessness Prevention Program.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Foundation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund R-235-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Foundation for the administration, operation, and management of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in an amount not to exceed $323,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize agreement for East Tennessee 2-1-1 system operation R-227-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee for the operation and maintenance of the East Tennessee 2-1-1 system through the City of Knoxville's 3-1-1 call center for a total contract price not to exceed $72,000.00.(Requested by Requested by 311) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Endorse executive action by Mayor and KUB for public utility policies and procedures R-208-2020 — A Resolution endorsing executive action by the Mayor and the Knoxville Utilities Board to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and community engagement in public utility policies and procedures.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Endorse executive action by Mayor and KUB for public utility policies and procedures R-208-2020 — A Resolution endorsing executive action by the Mayor and the Knoxville Utilities Board to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and community engagement in public utility policies and procedures.(Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Request Governor Lee consider posthumous pardon of Maurice Franklin Mays R-207-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Bill Lee consider the posthumous pardon of Knoxvillian Maurice Franklin Mays.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Request Governor Lee consider posthumous pardon of Maurice Franklin Mays R-207-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Bill Lee consider the posthumous pardon of Knoxvillian Maurice Franklin Mays.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA/FEMA grant for COVID-19 reimbursement R-197-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 pandemic response.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Wine License for The Market R-183-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Jeffrey W. Dunn, Knoxville Police Department employee R-184-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,808.48 per month to Jeffrey W. Dunn, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to William M. Graves, Knoxville General Government employee R-185-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,542.85 per month to William M. Graves, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Robin D. Shelton, Knoxville General Government employee R-186-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $2,953.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Robin D. Shelton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Wallace E. Armstrong, Knoxville Police Department employee R-187-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $3,560.20 per month to Wallace E. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Grant pension to Yolanda L. Crowe, Knoxville General Government employee R-188-2020 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,174.02 per month (defined benefit only) to Yolanda L. Crowe, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund for Next Step Initiative O-104-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Improvement Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Rider) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Historic Westwood repairs O-105-2020 — 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 Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward Historic Westwood porch repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020 Appropriate $2,994 from Community Improvement Fund for James White's Fort O-106-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,994.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward updating and adding signage.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman) Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jun 2, 2020
Resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force, and violence R-166-2020 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville condemning racism, excessive use of force and violence.(Requested by Vice-Mayor McKenzie) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Call on U.S. Congress to appropriate funds for the United States Postal Service R-154-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to support the appropriation of $25 billion and sufficient additional funds over time to sustain the United States Postal Service.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 5-1-3-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19 R-141-2020 — A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 19, 2020
Resolution requesting Governor Lee and delegation to consider Medicaid expansion for Tennessee R-140-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Lee and the members of the Knoxville Legislative Delegation consider a path forward and take the necessary steps to accept Medicaid expansion for Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Smith, McKenzie, Roberto, Thomas and Parker) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 7, 2020
Approve Certificate of Compliance for World Market Wine License R-103-2020 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to World Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Support robust engagement and participation in the 2020 U.S. Census. R-85-2020 — p. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville supporting robust engagement with and participation in the 2020 U. S. Census to assure an accurate and complete count. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Transfer real property to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-74-2020 — e. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting. R-71-2020 — a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting. R-71-2020 — a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Authorize Mayor to file and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County EMA operating expenses R-63-2020 — 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 2020. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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