Agenda - View Meetings (All)

I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (5:00 P.M.):

A. Devotional

B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

C. Amendments to the Agenda

D. Education Consent Calendar

1.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Online Subscription Agreement with The DBQ Project for a license to access DBQ's proprietary online educational Social Studies materials at a cost of $71,741.25 for the term of July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027.
(Schools)

2.

R-26-7-202

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with BC Technologies Company DBA FinalForms for the provision of an Athletic Registration platform at a cost of $10,000.00 for year 1; $13,475.00 for year 2; $23,100.00 for year 3; and an increased cost of 2-3% for years 4 and 5.
(Schools)

3.

R-26-7-203

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Praters Flooring for replacement of Farragut High School's stage flooring at a cost of $69,800.00.
(Schools)

4.

R-26-7-204

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (general purpose school fund) in the amount of $75,000.00 for School Safety Department equipment replacement.
(Schools)

5.

R-26-7-205

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consolidated Grant Application and receipt of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Title I-A, Title I-D, Title I-N, Title II-A, Title III, and Title IV in the amount of $24,882,417.06.
(Schools)

6.

R-26-7-206

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consolidated Grant Application and receipt of funds from the Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2027 IDEA Part B in the amount of $15,313,227.00 and IDEA Preschool in the amount of $474,332.00.
(Schools)

7.

R-26-7-207

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Summer Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,570,075.08.
(Schools)

8.

R-26-7-208

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant in the amount of $1,102,186.34.
(Schools)

9.

R-26-7-209

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with SSP International for the receipt of grant funding up to $70,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2027 and up to $36,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2028 designated to teacher stipends related to a field test for a new chemistry curriculum aligned with NCR's Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards.
(Schools)

10.

R-26-7-210

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Lawson Family Foundation for the term of April 14, 2026 through April 13, 2027 and receipt of grant funding in the amount of $7,000.00 for Knox County Schools' Project SEARCH Program at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy.
(Schools)

11.

R-26-7-211

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $21,447.01.
(Schools)

E. General Government Consent Calendar

12.

R-26-7-110

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing _______________ to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2032) (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Candidate interviews will be conducted at the Optional Agenda Review Meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room)
(Engineering and Public Works)

13.

R-26-7-111

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) accepting the resignation of Charley Bible as a Director on The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox (IDB) and the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the County of Knox (Health & Ed. Board) and appointing ____________ to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Bible on the IDB and Health & Ed. Board, which term expires July 15, 2028 and 2) appointing _____________, _____________, ______________ and _______________ to serve as Directors of the IDB and Health & Ed. Board for terms expiring July 15, 2032. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Candidate interviews will be conducted at the Optional Agenda Review Meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room)
(The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox)

14.

R-26-7-112

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing _______________ and _______________ to the Knox County Audit Committee to serve terms expiring August 31, 2030. (At least one of these appointees must have internal audit experience, with a preference for that experience being in government) (Candidate interviews will be conducted at the Optional Agenda Review Meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room)
(Commissioner Oster)

15.

R-26-7-212

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $430,500.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for general library services and library materials. (No application or local match required)
(Library)

16.

R-26-7-301

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Restaurant Equipment Maintenance Company (REMCO) for the provision of kitchen equipment maintenance and repair.
(Sheriff)

17.

R-26-7-302

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Lash Fund Grant in the amount of $2,000.00 from the University of Tennessee Medical Center to purchase Stop the Bleed Training Kits.
(Sheriff)

18.

R-26-7-401

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Supplement Number 3 in the amount of $45,000.00 to the existing professional services contract with LDA Engineering for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on Bakertown Road.
(Engineering and Public Works)

19.

R-26-7-402

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Supplement 2 to the agreement with JMT for professional engineering right-of-way services for the Clinton Highway and West Beaver Creek Drive Intersection Improvements in the amount of $41,350.00.
(Engineering and Public Works)

20.

R-26-7-403

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the State Industrial Access process involving the realignment of Thorn Grove Pike and the widening of Midway Road. (Contract has a total estimated value of $10,250,000.00 with Knox County's portion being $250,000.00)
(Engineering and Public Works)

21.

R-26-7-404

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a permanent Utility Easement for the First Utility District Concord Marina Waterline Extension. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from May to June at Request of Sponsor)
(Engineering and Public Works)

22.

R-26-7-405

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. in the amount of $127,500.00 for a traffic impact assessment review, customized GIS traffic tool, and update to the Access Control Manual.
(Engineering and Public Works)

23.

R-26-7-406

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Southeast Excavation, LLC, and APAC-Atlantic, Inc., for the provision of Operated Equipment Services.
(Engineering and Public Works)

24.

R-26-7-501

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with The Olson Group, Ltd. for the provision of professional services for workshops, training, and enhancement of the Regional Family Assistance Center (FAC) Plan funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (RCPG).
(Community Development)

25.

R-26-7-502

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) Memorandums of Understanding to promote fire and rescue emergency resources with Karns Fire Department, Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, and Knox County Rescue.
(Community Development)

26.

R-26-7-601

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services, which Amendment reallocates state funding to federal funding with no change to the total grant amount of $4,149,000.00 or the term ending on June 30, 2027. (No application or local match required)
(Health Department)

27.

R-26-7-602

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Modification Number 2 to the Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the acceptance of funding in the amount of $123,386.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program. (No application or local match required)
(Health Department)

28.

R-26-7-701

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to grant KUB the necessary easements on one tract for underground and above-ground utilities at 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike (Forks of the River Park) at a cost of $55,216.00. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from May to June at Request of Sponsor)

(Parks and Recreation)

29.

R-26-7-801

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Permanent Access & Utility Easement Agreement with the West Knox Utility District for property located at 0 Hardwicke Drive, CLT 119EC-001.00, for construction and maintenance of a waterline.
(Procurement)

30.

R-26-7-802

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for property located at 2455 Sutherland Avenue, CLT Map 094P, Parcel D24.
(Procurement)

31.

R-26-7-803

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Novation Agreement among The Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville (PBA), BarberMcMurry Architects LLC, and Knox County to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the Countywide Maintenance Facility Project located at 2742 Hancock Street.
(Procurement)

32.

R-26-7-804

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Second Amendment to Contract No. 12-058 with Helen Ross McNabb for Professional Childcare Services and Facility Maintenance on the John Tarleton Campus, including the Elevate Recovery High School, to allow for possible continuing extensions through 2052.
(Procurement)

33.

R-26-7-805

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for a Disclosure Studio - ACFR Software for the Annual Financial Report.
(Finance)

34.

R-26-7-806

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($275,000,000) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee.
(County Mayor and Finance)

35.

R-26-7-807

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $275,000,000, in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds.
(County Mayor and Finance)

36.

R-26-7-901

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive Payments in Lieu of Taxes in connection with a project proposed by DWF John Sevier, LLC and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305.
(County Mayor)

37.

R-26-7-902

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 24-198 with Partners Interpreting for Sign Language/Interpreter Services to provide for captioning services to be added to the Contract.
(Risk Management)

38.

R-26-7-903

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating the Knox County Bridge to Safety Program and the Knoxville Family Justice Center to receive the Victims Assistance Assessment monies with funds to be split equally between the two programs in FY 26-27 and FY 27-28 and the Bridge to Safety Program to receive all funds generated by the assessment beginning in FY 28-29 and thereafter. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from February to April and April to June at Request of Sponsor)
(Commissioner Oster)

39.

R-26-7-904

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennesseee, establishing a Pedestrian Beverage Zone Pilot Program and designating Belltown Commons as the initial Pedestrian Beverage Zone.
(Commissioner Hill)

40.

R-26-7-905

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting a Comprehensive Review of the Knox County Sheriff's Office Advanced Research & Communications Center (ARC), associated Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR/LPR) Technology, and related policies prior to operational implementation.
(Commissioner Thompson)

41.

R-26-7-906

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving updates to Knox County Information Technology security management and acceptable use policies. (DEFERRED FROM JUNE BY MAJORITY VOTE OF COMMISSION)
(Information Technology)

42.

R-26-7-907

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Baldwin Group for the provision of employee health-related Insurance Brokerage and Consulting Services.
(Benefits)

43.

R-26-7-908

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an update to the Knox County Code of Ethics.
(Ethics Committee and Commissioner Frazier)

44.

R-26-7-909

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an update to the Knox County Ethics Committee Rules of Procedure.
(Ethics Committee and Commissioner Frazier)

45.

R-26-7-910

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Richard Mayberry for serving as a Law Clerk to the Chancellors of Chancery Court for Knox County, Tennessee from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $115,500.00.
(Clerk and Master)

46.

R-26-7-911

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section N, "Agenda," Subsection 1, to allow the Chair of Commission the ability to change the submission deadline when the meeting date changes.
(Rules Committee)

47.

R-26-7-912

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section N, "Agenda," Subsection 2, to exclude Honorary Resolutions from the language submission deadline.
(Rules Committee)

48.

R-26-7-913

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, "Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Presentations, Discussion Items, Ordinances, and Resolutions," to clarify the definition and proper usage of Discussion Items.
(Rules Committee)

49.

R-26-7-914

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI, Section E, "Honorary Resolutions, Proclamations, Presentations, Discussion Items, Ordinances, and Resolutions," to include a definition of Other Business.
(Rules Committee)

50.

R-26-7-915

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section O, "Public Forum," to clarify the permissible scope of questions by Commissioners and Knox County staff to individuals addressing the Commission.
(Rules Committee)

F. Honorary Resolutions

G. Presentations

H. Public Forum - Agenda Items Only

I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

J. Drives and Roads

51.

RLA-18545

Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads:
A) Boston Ivy Lane located in Vining Mill Unit III, District 6.
B) Spring Oak Lane located in Harvey Woods Phase 2, District 5.
C) Red Mulberry Drive located in The Foundry, District 6.
D) Silver Cedar Lane located in The Foundry, District 6.
E) Crescent Oaks Lane located in Oaks Pointe Phase 2, District 5.
F) Brownlow Newman Lane, located west of Kodak Road, District 8.
(Engineering and Public Works)

K. Line Item Transfers

52.

RLA-18626

Line Item Transfers — Total amount of $462,376.88.
(Finance)

L. Budget Amendments

53.

RLA-18627
Withdraw

Budget Amendments. (WITHDRAW AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR)
(Finance)

M. Notary Public Applications

N. Spread of Record

54.

RLA-18615

Spread of Record the Grant Application to the Tennessee State Library and Archives submitted by the Knox County Public Library.
(Library)

55.

RLA-18630

Spread of Record the grant application to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development for funding submitted by Knox County Grants and Community Development.
(Community Development)

56.

RLA-18631

Spread of Record the grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding submitted by Knox County Grants and Community Development for the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(Community Development)

57.

RLA-18669
To Be Added

Spread of Record the Employee Handbook of the East Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center. (TO BE ADDED)
(Juvenile Court Judge)

O. General Government Resolutions (non-consent)

58.

R-26-7-808
Defer to August

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a transfer of approximately 3.1 acres located at 11020 Solway School Road, Knoxville, TN 37931, and known as the Fairview Technology Center, to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox. (DEFER TO AUGUST AT REQUEST OF SPONSOR) (Previously Deferred from June to July by Majority Vote of Commission)
(Finance)

P. Ordinances on First Reading

59.

O-26-7-101
1st Reading

2/3 Vote

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, repealing Section 58-1 of the Knox County Code regarding Vehicle Registration Fees. (Ord. No. O-03-5-101, adopted 6-23-03; Ord. No. O-04-5-101(A), adopted 6-28-04; Ord. No. 09-2-101, adopted 3-23-09; Ord. No. O-19-8-101, adopted 9-23-19; and Ord. No. O-19-9-101, adopted 10-28-19) (FIRST READING) (DEFERRED FROM MARCH BY MAJORITY VOTE OF COMMISSION) (Previously Deferred from August 2025 to March 2026; Motion was approved in June to Defer to July)(REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE)
(Commissioner Jay and County Mayor)

60.

O-26-7-102
1st Reading

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 53, "Real Property," to add a new Article II entitled "Housing," for the purpose of prohibiting housing market manipulation by large institutional investors; restricting the purchase of single-family homes for rental purposes by certain business entities; establishing enforcement mechanisms; and for other purposes. (Knox County Code, Chapter 53, establishing Article II, previously reserved) (FIRST READING) (DEFERRED FROM MAY BY MAJORITY VOTE OF COMMISSION)
(Commissioner Rawls)

61.

O-26-7-103
1st Reading

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, Section 2-548, "Adoption of Consolidated Budget, Tax Rates, and Appropriations Resolution; Effect of Failure to Adopt," to require the Budget to be adopted in Two Readings. (Ord. No. O-90-9-122, adopted 9-10-90) (FIRST READING)
(Commissioner Jackson)

Q. Ordinances on Second Reading

R. Public Forum - Open Topics

S. Other Business

T. Adjournment