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Knox County Commission

Gina Oster, 3rd District, Madam Chair
Kim Frazier, At-Large Seat 11, Vice-Chair

Damon Rawls, 1st District
Courtney Durrett, 2nd District
Shane Jackson, 4th District
Angela Russell, 5th District
Terry Hill, 6th District
Rhonda F. Lee, Esq., 7th District
Adam Thompson, 8th District
W. Andy Fox, Esq., 9th District
Larsen Jay, At-Large Seat 11

400 West Main Street
Suite 603, City-County Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37902

tel (865) 215-2534
fax (865) 215-2038
commission@knoxcounty.org

PRELIMINARY AGENDA FOR REVIEW

THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION SHALL REVIEW ITEMS FOR THE JULY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO DETERMINE THE CONSENT AGENDA.

MADAM CHAIR WILL POST TO THE COMMISSION FORUM ALL ITEMS CONSIDERED TO BE NON-CONSENT. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHALL POST ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS THEY WANT PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 12:00 NOON. ANY ITEMS NOT POSTED ON THE FORUM WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA MEETING ON MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026.

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

R-26-7-201

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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

L. Budget Amendments

53.

Withdraw

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

Withdraw

M. Notary Public Applications

N. Spread of Record

54.

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

55.

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.

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.

To Be Added

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

To Be Added

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)

Defer to August

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)

1st Reading

2/3 Vote

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)

1st Reading

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)

1st Reading

Q. Ordinances on Second Reading

R. Public Forum - Open Topics

S. Other Business

T. Adjournment

RLA-18558

R-26-7-201

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

Fiscal Note

RLA-18559

R-26-7-202

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

Fiscal Note

RLA-18560

R-26-7-203

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

Fiscal Note

RLA-18561

R-26-7-204

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Detail

Fiscal Note

RLA-18562

R-26-7-205

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Detail

Fiscal Note

RLA-18563

R-26-7-206

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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)

Attachments

Resolution

IDEA Part B Application

IDEA Preschool Application

Fiscal Note

RLA-18564

R-26-7-207

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Detail

Fiscal Note

RLA-18565

R-26-7-208

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Detail

Fiscal Note

RLA-18566

R-26-7-209

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Memorandum of Understanding

Fiscal Note

RLA-18567

R-26-7-210

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

Fiscal Note

RLA-18568

R-26-7-211

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

TERRI COATNEY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Department:

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Grant/Donation Listing

1-Copper Ridge Elementary School PTO Donation

2-College Board Grants

3-Knoxville Museum of Art Grant

RLA-18477

R-26-7-110

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Public Notice

RLA-18476

R-26-7-111

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER PARTNERSHIP

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Resignation Letter - C. Bible

BIOs (Joe Ledford, Brad Salsbury, Daniel Gass, R. Loy Waldrop, Jr.)

BIOs (Debbie Billings, David Landes, Dennis Upton)

RLA-18625

R-26-7-112

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Resumes

Public Notice

RLA-18610

R-26-7-212

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jan Miller, LIBRARY SYSTEM

Department:

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

2027 General Library Services Grant Contract

RLA-18614

R-26-7-301

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Allison Rogers, SHERIFF

Department:

SHERIFF

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance & Repair

RLA-18616

R-26-7-302

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Allison Rogers, SHERIFF

Department:

SHERIFF

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

UT Med Center Grant

RLA-18617

R-26-7-401

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Ben Friend, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Supplement #3

RLA-18621

R-26-7-402

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Ben Friend, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Supplement #2

RLA-18623

R-26-7-403

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Ben Friend, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Contract

RLA-18395

R-26-7-404

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jim Snowden, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

RLA-18629

R-26-7-405

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jim Snowden, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

RLA-18639

R-26-7-406

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Chris Sivyer, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Contract APAC-Atlantic

Contract Southeast Excavation, LLC.

RLA-18634

R-26-7-501

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Hannah Hinkle, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Department:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Olson Group, Ltd. Contractor Agreement (RCPG)

RLA-18637

R-26-7-502

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Hannah Hinkle, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Department:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Karns FY27 MOU DRAFT

KCR FY27 MOU DRAFT

Seymour FY27 MOU DRAFT

RLA-18597

R-26-7-601

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Melinda Goodman, HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Department:

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Grant for Family Planning Services A2

RLA-18599

R-26-7-602

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Melinda Goodman, HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Department:

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Notice of Award for AMP PM2.5

RLA-18415

R-26-7-701

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

(Parks and Recreation)

Attachments

Resolution

Utility Easement

RLA-18618

R-26-7-801

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Tonya Wade, PROCUREMENT

Department:

PROCUREMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

KNOX COUNTY 1151C001.00 ESMNT AGREEMENT (003) Revised

25267-WKUD-Knox County-Bridgewater

RLA-18622

R-26-7-802

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Tonya Wade, PROCUREMENT

Department:

PROCUREMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Sutherland Ave, 2455 - Exhibit A Easement

Mcnabb Easement

RLA-18635

R-26-7-803

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Tonya Wade, PROCUREMENT

Department:

PROCUREMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

PBA Novation Agreement

RLA-18636

R-26-7-804

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Tonya Wade, PROCUREMENT

Department:

PROCUREMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Contract Amendment

Elevate Recovery High School Information

RLA-18604

R-26-7-805

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Contract

RLA-18619

R-26-7-806

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Chris Caldwell, FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Department:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

RLA-18620

R-26-7-807

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Chris Caldwell, FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Department:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

RLA-18638

R-26-7-901

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

COUNTY MAYOR

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

RLA-18570

R-26-7-902

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

Risk Management

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Contract Amendment

RLA-18111

R-26-7-903

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

RLA-18613

R-26-7-904

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibits A & B to Resolution

Draft Resolution

Information

RLA-18640

R-26-7-905

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

RLA-18535

R-26-7-906

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Christen Kardatzke, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Department:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

KCIT - ISMP

KCIT - AUP

RLA-18598

R-26-7-907

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Danielle Davis, BENEFITS

Department:

BENEFITS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Contract

RLA-18628

R-26-7-908

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

LAW DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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)

Attachments

Resolution

Updated Code of Ethics

Updated Code of Ethics - Markup

Current Code of Ethics

RLA-18633

R-26-7-909

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

LAW DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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)

Attachments

Resolution

Updated Rules of Procedure

Updated Rules of Procedure - Markup

Current Rules of Procedure

RLA-18632

R-26-7-910

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

LAW DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Agreement

RLA-18605

R-26-7-911

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

RLA-18606

R-26-7-912

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

RLA-18607

R-26-7-913

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

RLA-18608

R-26-7-914

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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)

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

RLA-18609

R-26-7-915

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jill Rosberg, LAW DEPARTMENT

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

RLA-18545

51.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Sandi Prichard, ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Department:

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Vining Mill Unit III

Harvey Woods Ph 2

The Foundry

Oaks Pointe Ph 2

Brownlow Newman Lane Memo

RLA-18626

52.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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

Attachments

Line Items

RLA-18627

53.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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

Attachments

No file(s) attached.

RLA-18615

54.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Jan Miller, LIBRARY SYSTEM

Department:

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

YES

Funded in Current Budget:

YES

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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

Attachments

LSTA Grant Application

RLA-18630

55.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Hannah Hinkle, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Department:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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)

Attachments

Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant Application and Attachments

RLA-18631

56.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Hannah Hinkle, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Department:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Application and Attachments

RLA-18669

57.

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

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

Attachments

Employee Handbook

RLA-18524

R-26-7-808

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Chris Caldwell, FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Department:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Draft Resolution

Lease Agreement

RLA-17592

O-26-7-101

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Ordinance

Fiscal Note

Presentation

RLA-18409

O-26-7-102

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Ordinance

Fiscal Note

RLA-18624

O-26-7-103

COMMISSION (PRELIMINARY AGENDA)

Meeting Date:

07/16/2026

Requested By:

Drucilla Stills, COUNTY COMMISSION

Department:

COUNTY COMMISSION

Requires Expenditure of Funds:

Funded in Current Budget:

Appropriation Required:

CAPTION

Attachments

Ordinance

Fiscal Note