# City Council R 265 261110

Knoxville City Council meeting, November 11, 2026. Council approved a FY 2026–27 budget amendment discussed as including a one-time $4.869 million draw on the general fund’s unassigned balance. In discussion of the energy-savings work, the sustainability director said LED upgrades and five solar arrays would help close two percentage points of the city’s remaining five-point gap toward its goal of reducing carbon emissions 50% from a 2005 baseline; officials described the utility savings as recurring. Council separately approved an energy-savings performance contract with Train US Incorporated, capped at $4,383,414, with guaranteed utility savings and a requirement that the contractor make up a shortfall. Council also approved a stop-loss insurance proposal from Blue Ray for the city’s self-insured medical and prescription drug plans, at an estimated annual premium of $1.1 million; the Downtown Knoxville Alliance’s FY 2026–27 budget, which includes $148,000 for security and $10,000 for mounted-patrol maintenance; and an award of up to $50,000 to Kelvin Scott, doing business as Kelvin Scott Violins, for historic-property restoration and reuse. A separate contract action included $640,000 for an implementation schedule and additional support services, but the transcript does not clearly identify the agreement or its revised total cap.

The council also considered zoning appeals and other ordinances. Public forum speakers focused on homelessness, warming-center capacity, disability services, and support for people living outdoors; the mayor’s announcements also encouraged participation in the city’s long-range planning process. The transcript records approvals for the procurement and budget items noted above; it does not identify a vendor-selection competition or bid approval.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council R 265 261110](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UM1Kw3SRgs) - Knoxville Community Media