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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2017

90.5%

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Dec 19, 2017
Appropriate funds from Save our Sons to YWCA for Project Reach internships An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $12,769.32 from the Save our Sons fund to the YWCA to support two Project Reach service-learning internships.(Requested by Community Relations)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Amend City Code re interest and penalty on delinquent taxes An Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 24, Article I, Section 24-3, "Interest and Penalty on Delinquent Taxes."(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize amendment to agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. R-436-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. to address the City exceeding the 5% enrollment in backdoor garbage collection, private drives and narrow streets not being referenced in the current contract, and excessive amounts of waste in the Fort Sanders area during special events at the University of Tennessee for an additional annual amount not to exceed $101,088.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize agreement with Knoxville Landfills, LLC for waste disposal R-435-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Knoxville Landfills, LLC to provide waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from the City's Solid Waste Transfer Facility.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize amendment to agreement with Baseline Sports Construction R-434-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Document No. C-17-0369, an Agreement with Baseline Sports Construction, LLC., for additional work regarding the Kyle Testerman Tennis Courts Enhancement Project for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize agreement with C.M. Henley Co. for Fire Station #18 repairs R-433-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.M. Henley Company, LLC d/b/a Rackley Company East TN for the Fire Station #18 Fascia Repair and Painting Project at a cost not to exceed $42,435.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize lease agreement with Hill Avenue Partners for Fire Dept. office space R-432-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hill Avenue Partners, LLC to lease office space at CityScape (formerly known as Regency Business Park) for a term of three years to be used for administrative offices of the Knoxville Fire Department for a rental amount of $94,753.68 per year and a common area maintenance fee of $18,081.00 per year for a total annual contract price of $112,835.12.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize agreement with Rogers Petroleum for bulk fuels R-431-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Rogers Petroleum, Inc. for the provision of bulk fuels for vehicles and equipment managed by the Fleet Services Department and Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of six months at an estimated cost per term of $1,653,895.00.(Requested by Department of Finance) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Amend contract with Anderson Lumber for Sanitary Laundry building R-430-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract C-17-0336 with Anderson Lumber Company, Inc. to increase the scope of work on the Sanitary Laundry building to remove windows and panels that are not properly anchored resulting in an additional cost of $49,361.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $613,512.00 and to extend the term of the contract an additional thirty days.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Amend contract with CDM Smith for Old City Streetscape Improvements R-429-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-14-0059 with CDM Smith, Inc. for design modifications to the Old City Streetscape Improvement Project along W. Jackson Avenue, increasing the contract amount by $71,900.00 for a new contract amount of $350,300.00 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize agreement with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project R-428-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project for an amount not to exceed $184,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize agreement with Twin K Construction for intersection improvements R-427-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Twin K Construction, Inc. for the Merchant Drive/Clinton Highway Intersection Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $3,365,000.01.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute letter to TDOT regarding ADA Transition Plan R-426-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter to the Tennessee Department of Transportation outlining the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.(Requested by Community Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Award $300,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to Helen Ross McNabb Center R-425-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to award $300,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of ten affordable housing units for homeless veterans, to be located at 3720 Middlebrook Pike.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Award $180,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to Restoration House R-424-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Restoration House of East Tennessee, Inc. to award $180,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of twelve affordable housing units for low-income, single- mother households, to be located at 2205 Village Place Way.(Requested by Community Development Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Apply for and accept US Conference of Mayors Grant for Neighborhoods to Nature R-423-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2018 United States Conference of Mayors Grant for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs in the amount of $120,000.00, with no local match required, to fund the Neighborhoods to Nature Program.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Authorize agreement with Fred D. Thompson, Jr. for governmental relations services R-422-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Rezone property on Moss Grove Blvd from PC-1 to C-6 O-286-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Moss Grove Boulevard, south of Kingston Pike, from PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, subject to one condition, Tim Dwyer, Leesman Engineering, Applicant (MPC approved 14-1) (MPC File No. 10-J-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Close unnamed alley from W. Emerald Ave to W. Oldham Ave O-285-2017 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from West Emerald Avenue to West Oldham Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, North Knoxville Baptist Church, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 11-A-17-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Confirm appointment of Jason E. Legg to Public Building Authority Board R-421-2017 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jason E. Legg to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Confirm reappointment of Linda Gay Blanc to City Pension Board R-420-2017 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Linda Gay Blanc to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Confirm appointments to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-419-2017 — A Resolution confirming the appointments of Sheryl Ely and Chad Weth to the Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Confirm reappointments and appointments to Knoxville Tree Board R-418-2017 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Dale Madden, Craig Walker and Thomas Welborn and the appointments of Jenny Arthur, Andrew Caylor and Daniel Steinhoff to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Elect Adrienne Simpson-Brown to Knoxville Utilities Board R-417-2017 — A Resolution electing Adrienne Simpson-Brown to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Animal Control Board R-416-2017 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Sarah Glass, Ronnie Nease, Karen Pappas and Dr. Marcy Souza to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Confirm reappointment of Michael C. Thomas to Better Building Board R-415-2017 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael C. Thomas to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Approve appointment of Audit Committee members R-414-2017 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the members of City Council's Audit Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors liquor license renewal R-413-2017 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Alcoa Highway Liquors, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2017
Approval of minutes from previous meetings Tuesday, December 05, 2017 Saturday, December 16, 2017
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2017
Elect City Council Representative to KTA Election of City Council Representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2017
Elect Beer Board Chair Election of Beer Board Chair
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2017
Elect Vice-Mayor Election of Vice-Mayor
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-E-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Broadway, southwest of Rennoc Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-E-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-I-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Old Broadway, southwest side of N. Broadway, northwest of Tazewell Pike, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Deanna Alexi and Chris Pollock, Applicants. (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-I-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Industrial district 10-K-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to 2 conditions, Pro-Mark, Inc, Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-K-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend One Year Plan to Light Industrial 10-E-17-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Pro-Mark, Inc. for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-E-17-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend North City Sector Plan to Light Industrial 10-E-17-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Pro-Mark, Inc. for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-E-17-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-B-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) and O-3 (Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC, Applicant (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend One Year Plan to General Commercial 10-B-17-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend West City Sector Plan to General Commercial 10-B-17-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Close unnamed alley 10-A-17-AC — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from W. Glenwood Avenue to Harvey Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bob Whetsel, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-17-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Close portion of Campbell Avenue 10-B-17-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Campbell Avenue from S. Kentucky Street to the eastern terminus at First Creek, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Utilities Board, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Close portion of Hannah Avenue 10-A-17-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue from Heins Street to the northwest terminus at I-40 right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, A.G. Heins Company Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-17-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Extend time for compliance for alley closure An Ordinance to extend the time for compliance with conditions for closure of a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, Starboard Properties Four, LLC, Applicant, as approved by O-208-2016. (File No. 10-A-16-AC)(Requested by Law Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to Retail and Office Park district 10-A-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District, DDC Dowell Springs, LLC, Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial 10-A-17-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of DDC Dowell Springs LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-A-17-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial 10-A-17-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of DDC Dowell Springs LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-A-17-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-F-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Old Callahan Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-F-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to General Commercial district 10-F-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Old Callahan Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-F-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Nov 7, 2017
Add article to establish regulations for Short Term Rentals An Ordinance to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units. (MPC approved 11-2) (File No. 5-C-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property with Historic Overlay and Design Guidelines Exhibit: 9-L-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property from multiple zoning districts to multiple zoning districts with H-1 (Historic Overlay) and Design Guidelines, property bounded generally by or located on East Glenwood Avenue from I-40 to Spruce Street; Washington Avenue from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Chestnut Street; Jefferson, Woodbine, and E. Fifth Avenue; and from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Cherry Street. MPC, Applicant (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC File No. 9-L-17-RZ) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Amend and adopt Historic Design Guidelines for Edgewood-Park City District An Ordinance amending and adopting the Historic Design Guidelines for the existing Edgewood-Park City Historic District Zoning Overlay. (MPC approved 10-3) (File No. 9-A-17-OA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Adopt East Knox Community Plan An Ordinance adopting the East Knox Community Plan which amends the 2010 East County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. MPC, Applicant, (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-A-17-CP) (Fourth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Amend code regarding wreckers and fees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 26, Article IV of the Knoxville City Code, regarding wreckers, to reflect a new charge for unlocking vehicles, to add a section regarding fees that may be charged for stolen vehicles towed to a wrecker company's lot, and to remove obsolete language. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Appropriate $25,000 to Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department's general fund and donating same to the Helen Ross McNabb Center for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Appropriate $32,000 to Lakeshore Park for improvements An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $32,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the non-profit Lakeshore Park organization to be utilized toward the continuing improvements to park buildings, grounds and public amenities.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Authorize grant application for KAT bus lifts R-381-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $225,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for IMPROVE Act Grant Assistance for fiscal year 2018, with a City match of up to $75,000.00 to purchase and install three (3) replacement in-ground bus lifts. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate payments in lieu of taxes R-380-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from 200 Jennings, LLC & Tyson Court LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 200 Jennings Avenue (CLT 094DP001) and 814 Tyson Street (CLT 094DP002) and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Authorize purchase of property for Blount Ave Streetscapes Project R-379-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase property at 2001 Chapman Highway for $6,525.00 from Margaret Wayland and Mary Mitchell Goodman as part of the Blount Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Authorize agreement for appraisal services for Sevier Ave Improvements R-378-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pipkin & Associates, LLC for an amount not to exceed $38,500.00 to provide appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Authorize agreement for awnings to encroach into right-of-way R-377-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC to allow awnings on its proposed retail center and student housing project to encroach into the public right-of-way of Twenty-Second Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Authorize agreement for 2018 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-376-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ronald Franks Construction Company, LLC for an amount not to exceed $575,218.50 for the 2018 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Request MPC to consider zoning change near Midway Rd & I-40 A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the properties in proximity to Midway Road and Interstate 40 from C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial District to a Planned Development District, and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Nick Della Volpe)
Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property to Commercial/Floodway districts MPC File No. 10-H-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property from R-2 (General Residential), A-1 (General Agricultural) & F-1 (Floodway) Districts to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) & F-1 (Floodway) Districts, property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, north of Callahan Drive, Gary Koontz, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of MPC. (MPC File No. 10-H-17-RZ) (MPC denied 7-5) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 7, 2017
Approve appeal to amend One Year Plan to Commercial/Floodway MPC File No. 10-D-17-PA — An Ordinance approving an appeal by Gary Koontz to amend the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential & Floodway to General Commercial & Floodway, property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, north of Callahan Drive, Gary Koontz, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of MPC. (MPC File No. 10-D-17-PA) (MPC denied 7-5) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 7, 2017
Confirm Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee R-375-2017 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to the Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Law Department) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Appropriate and donate $1,000 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets event O-234-2017 — 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 Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Appropriate and donate $1,300 to Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for sign O-233-2017 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation to be utilized toward installation of a stone entrance sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 7, 2017
Reorder ordinances on agenda Motion to: consider Ordinance 12-w after Ordinance 12-e
Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 24th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2017
Resolution selecting second place candidate in Fourth Councilmanic District R-308-2017 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville selecting the second place candidate in the Fourth Councilmanic District (Requested by Vice-Mayor Grieve) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2017
Select second place candidate for 4th Councilmanic district Selection of the second place candidate in the 4th Councilmanic district pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-8-111 and contingent upon the Knox County Election Commission certifying the results of the August 29, 2017 primary in the 4th Councilmanic district at the Knox County Election Commission meeting on or about September 15, 2017.
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2017
Select second place candidate for 4th Councilmanic district Selection of the second place candidate in the 4th Councilmanic district pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-8-111 and contingent upon the Knox County Election Commission certifying the results of the August 29, 2017 primary in the 4th Councilmanic district at the Knox County Election Commission meeting on or about September 15, 2017.
Adopted —
Sep 6, 2017
Decide voting procedure for primary tie in 4th Councilmanic district Decision on procedure for conducting a vote pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-8-111 as it pertains to the primary of August 29, 2017 in the 4th Councilmanic district.
Adopted —
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,000.00 to Legacy Parks Foundation for 2017 Legacy Luncheon An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2017 Legacy Luncheon.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $1,750.00 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $7,500.00 to East Tennessee PBS for Vietnam War events An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to East Tennessee PBS toward events surrounding The Vietnam War: The East Tennessee Story.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Appropriate $2,500.00 to United Way for "Give a Day Knoxville" An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to United Way of Greater Knoxville to sponsor "Give a Day Knoxville", a community wide volunteer initiative during the week of September 2 through September 8.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Amend Ordinance O-575-97 to adjust Councilmember salaries to $2,000/month An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. O-575-97 so as to adjust the salary of Councilmembers to $2,000.00 per month, effective the third Saturday of December, 2019.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for World's Fair Park Dr R-251-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 701 World's Fair Park Drive, Parcel ID No. 094 LB 002, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Orange Knoxville Cumberland for Cumberland Ave R-250-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Smith and Hammaker for Summit Hill Dr R-249-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Smith and Hammaker Enterprises, LLC or its affiliates payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property located at 901 E. Summit Hill Drive, Parcel ID No. 095 AJ 003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for McCalla Ave R-248-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP payments in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes with respect to property located at 1150 McCalla Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095AJ003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-247-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $66,932.00. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-246-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,561.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields R-245-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike to extend the term of the lease for an additional five months, through September 30, 2017, at a cost of $4,400.00 per month. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Temple, Inc. for school zone beacons R-244-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Temple, Inc. to update the City's school zone flashing beacon system for an amount not to exceed $320,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC R-243-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC permitting a water quality unit to encroach into the public right-of-way along S. Central Street as part of the Marble Alley Lofts Development. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with TN Valley Ag & Industrial Fair, Inc. R-242-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Walter P. Taylor Homes site R-241-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase III Part I Site Preparation and Demolition at the Walter P. Taylor Homes site, along McConnell Street, Kenner Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, as part of the Five Points Revitalization Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,719,226.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth R-240-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for property R-239-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for one parcel of property located at 2007 Jefferson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JX-034, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $30,000.00. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Ordinance to establish regulations for short term rental units An Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units.
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 1, 2017
Reconsider postponement of Short Term Rentals ordinance A Resolution reconsidering the postponement to October 24, 2017 of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article entitled "Short term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units (File No. 5-C-17-OA) in order to allow sufficient time to allow the proposed Ordinance to be considered at MPC and by City Council before the end of the year.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Honor memory of William "Bill" Warwick R-237-2017 — A Resolution honoring the memory of William "Bill" Warwick and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Rezone property on Mynderse Ave from I-3 to I-2 for JHS Limited Partnership O-165-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Mynderse Avenue, north of Western Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing), JHS Limited Partnership, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Rezone property on Deane Hill Dr from O-1 to C-3 for Dominion Development Group O-164-2017 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to C-3 (General Commercial), Dominion Development Group Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan for Dominion Development Group O-163-2017 — An Ordinance approving an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, Dominion Development Group Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Close portion of E. Magnolia Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds to Mackey Brownlee O-162-2017 — An Ordinance to close a portion of E. Magnolia Avenue between Hall of Fame Drive and the northeast corner of parcel 095 AM 00401, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mackey Brownlee, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Steven W Abbott Jr O-161-2017 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northern edge of Western Avenue right-of-way to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Steven W Abbott Jr, Applicant. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous

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