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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation
DRIVING EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH ENHANCED COMMUNICATION
Volume 17. Issue 3 July-September 2020
THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AUSTIN HOMES
UNDERWAY By Jim Hatfield
Imoving
f you have driven past the former Austin Homes site lately, you have likely seen a great deal of earth-
equipment and concrete pipe as well as A LOT of mud. Construction on the redevelopment of
the 22-acre site located in East Knoxville is officially underway!
This past May, KCDC hired East
Tennessee Turf and Landscaping
to complete the installation and
construction of all new infrastructure
at Austin Homes. The scope of
their work includes two new roads,
including a new boulevard with
a landscaped median running
from Harriet Tubman Street to
S. Bell Street, as well as all new
underground utilities. East Tennessee
Turf will also be re-grading the entire
site in an effort to improve some
of the topographical challenges
that are currently present. The site
infrastructure work is expected to
continue through the end of summer
2021.
Also taking place simultaneously with
the infrastructure is the construction
of the first phase of new residential
units. Construction of the first phase,
Aerial image of the Austin Homes site as of July 3, 2020
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Benefits Beat By Wendy Hamon
Year End Reminders
It’s time to review your Annual Leave
Balance.
D ecember is fast approaching. Accrued Annual
Leave can be carried over from year to year but
only up to the maximum of 240 hours. Every year
at the end of the second pay period in December,
Annual Leave in excess of 240 hours is converted to
Sick Leave.
To avoid this, the balance must be 240 or less as of
12/18/2020. Leave must be taken on or prior to 12/18
to reduce your balance. Having time ‘scheduled off’
after 12/18 will not reduce your balance.
In addition to using Annual Leave, in early November employees
have the opportunity to sell Annual Leave (KCDC Dollars) for cash** or to fund their Medical Flexible Spending Account
(FSA), Limited Flexible Spending Account, or Health Savings Account (HSA). The maximum amount an employee may sell
is up to ½ of their annual accrual not to exceed the Annual Leave balance the employee has at that time.
yy With up to 3 years of service you can sell 40 hours
yy With 4 to 7 years of service you can sell 60 hours
yy With 8 to 25 years of service you can sell 80 hours
yy Beyond 25 years of service you can sell 100 hours
**This option does increase your taxable income. Payout will be made on 11/27/2020 payroll check.
It’s time to check your Dependent Care, Medical, or Limited FSA Balances
2020 FSA money can be spent on expenses incurred in 2020. Unclaimed 2020 Dependent Care FSA funds will be
lost. Unclaimed 2020 Medical or Limited FSA funds up to $500 will roll to or create a 2021 Medical or Limited FSA
account. Unclaimed 2020 Medical or Limited FSA funds over $500 will be lost. Check your balance online at https://fba.
wealthcareportal.com/Page/Home or call Flexible Benefits Administrators directly at 800-437-3539.
To claim Dependent Care, Medical, or Limited FSA funds for 2020 after 12/31/2020, you must submit a manual claim
electronically or through the mail. The Benefits Card will only pay using current year funds. Manual FSA Claims for 2020
expenses may be submitted up to March 31, 2021. You must have documentation showing the expense was incurred in
2020. Maybe it’s time to get your eyes checked or get that dental work you’ve been putting off!
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Slow-cooked keto pork roast with creamy gravy
Let time do the cooking instead of you! Slow-roasted meat gets all the love in this recipe. Succulent garlic, savory rosemary,
and even the humble bay leaf, create a mélange of flavors that melt in your mouth. And the pan drippings create the base
for an out-of-this-world cream gravy. Serves 6.
Amount per serving: Net Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 51g | Fiber: 1g | kCal 589
Ingredients
yy Creamy gravy yy 5 black peppercorns yy 1 tbsp paprika powder
-- 1½ cups heavy whipping yy 2½ cups water yy ½ tsp ground black pepper
cream
yy 2 tsp dried thyme or dried
-- juices from the roast rosemary
yy 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork roast yy 2 garlic cloves
yy ½ tbsp salt yy 1½ oz. fresh ginger
yy 1 bay leaf yy 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to a low heat: 1 200°F (100°C). 7. Rub the meat with the garlic/herb mixture.
2. Place the meat in a deep baking dish and season 8. Return the meat to the baking dish, and roast for about
with salt. Add water to cover 1/3 of the meat. Add bay 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
leaf,peppercorns, and thyme. Place the baking dish in the
9. Cut the meat into thin slices and serve with the creamy
oven for 7–8 hours, covered with aluminum foil. gravy and side dishes of your choice. To Make
3. If you’re using a slow cooker, do the same thing in step 2 but
Gravy
only add 1 cup of water. Cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours
on high. 1. Strain the reserved pan juices to remove any solids.
Boil and reduce to about half the volume, about 1
4. Remove the meat from the baking dish, and reserve the pan
cup.
juices in a separate pan.
2. Pour into a pot with the whipping cream and bring
5. Turn the oven up to 450°F (220°C).
to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about
6. Grate or finely chop garlic and ginger in a small bowl. Add 20 minutes or to your preferred consistency.
oil, herbs and pepper and stir well to combine
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6 vol.17 no. 3 july-sept
Name: Tammy Francis Name: Rachel Walker
Date of Hire: 7/6/2020 Date of Hire: 8/5/2020
Title: Custodian Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Cagle Terrace. Location: Different departments as
needed
Name: Kallie Smith Name: Christy Chambly
Date of Hire: 8/3/2020 Date of Hire: 8/6/2020
Title: Administrative Assistant Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Different departments as Location: Different departments as
needed needed
Name: Joshua Barbour Name: Tanji Damewood
Date of Hire: 8/3/2020 Date of Hire: 8/31/2020
Title: Administrative Assistant Title: Asset Manager
Location: Five Points Location: Five Points
Name: Christine Clegg
Date of Hire: 9/8/2020
Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Accounting, Main Office
Happy Retirement
JoAnn Butler began her career with KCDC as a part time Resident Worker at Western Heights in May of
1993. In 1999 she became a full time Custodian with Section 8 at the Family Investment Center, now called
the Family Justice Center. JoAnn retired in August from Cagle Terrace with over 20 years of service.
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The Redevelopment of Austin Homes Underway from
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known as Bell Street Flats, began in August
2020 and is expected to last 16 months with the
first block of units being complete by June 2021.
This first phase will include 105 new residential
units across nine buildings. The units will be
a mix of project based rental assisted units
(PBRA/RAD replacement units), low income
housing tax credit units (LIHTC) and market-rate
workforce housing. J.A. Fielden Construction of
Knoxville is serving as the general contractor on
the project.
KCDC has recently begun preliminary design on
the second phase of residential development
at Austin Homes. KCDC expects to continue on
design and feasibility through the end of 2020
and looks to start construction some time in the
first half of 2021. This second phase at Austin Rendering of Bell Street Flats (Phase 1) looking east down Burge Dr.
Homes will be located on the south portion of
the site, along Summit Hill Drive, and will contain around 180 units of new, affordable housing.
You can expect to hear more about phase 2 and other future developments at Austin Homes over the next several months.
Save the Date:
• October 1: Flu Shots, • November 13: KCDC
Biometrics Recheck Dollars Deadline
• October 5: Annual • November 18-19: Annual
Enrollment Begins Biometrics for 2021
• October 16: Annual • November 27: KCDC
Enrollment Deadline Dollars paid out
• November 2: KCDC Dollars • December 18: 240 Annual
available Leave Cut off
The Inside TRACK — A Newsletter by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation
Editor— Wendy Hamon s Assistant Editor— Denise Roper s Production—Eric Bellamy
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