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Angela Russell’s votes on Public safety · in 2026

18 recorded votes: 13 aye · 2 no · 3 abstain

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Meeting Agenda item Angela Russell’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Jul 27, 2026
Approve MOUs for fire and rescue emergency resources with Karns, Seymour, and Knox County Rescue 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 Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026
Accept $3,078 K9 donation R-26-6-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $3,078.00 from the Three Degrees MMC Chapter 20 for the benefit of the K9 division was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026
Approve TBI/DTDF overtime reimbursement R-26-6-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Overtime Reimbursement Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force for the use of Law Enforcement under the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program for the reimbursement of up to $22,155.25 per officer in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office - R-26-6-304: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026
Accept $10,000 K9 kennel donation R-26-6-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for the renovation of the K9 kennels was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026
Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement R-26-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2026 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $120,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office - R-26-6-301: Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 22, 2026
Approve School Safety contract R-26-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contract Number 26-268 related to School Safety was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Right to self-defense on county property O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property” (establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Public safety Item history →
Aye Failed 5-4-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
May 18, 2026
Approve VOCA grant contract for Victim Witness Coordinator R-26-5-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for the purpose of funding a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Witness Coordinator Position for the Knox County District Attorney’s Office for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (requires a match of $13,000.00 to be provided by the State of Tennessee) Public safety Item history →
Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court R-26-5-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $330,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the continued operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 (no local match required) Public safety Item history →
Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth for drug/alcohol testing R-26-5-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth in the amount of $150,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) using Fiscal Year 2027 excess fees from the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services for Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Services, including General Sessions Criminal Division (Division I - Division V) and Criminal Court Division I - Division III); Knox County Specialized Court, including Knox County Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans’ Treatment Courts; and Knox County Probation Services Public safety Item history →
Abstain Adopted 10-0-1-0
May 18, 2026
Approve construction contract for Sheriff's Office Tactical Driving Course R-26-5-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with D.R. Phillips, LLC in the amount of $361,710.36 for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Driving Course - Phase 1 Public safety Item history →
No Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Create Knox County Code Sec. 2-885 re: Right to Self-Defense (First Reading). O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property". (Establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) (First Reading) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 27, 2026
Designate Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund for Bridge to Safety Program. R-26-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating the Knox County Sheriff's Victims Assistance Fund to receive the Victims Assistance Assessment monies to support the Knox County Bridge To Safety Program. Public safety Item history →
No Deferred 6-5-0-0
Split Deferred
Apr 27, 2026
Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court Program. R-26-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the amount not to exceed $236,000.00 for the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No Local Match Required). Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 27, 2026
Approve Opioid Settlement fund agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center. R-26-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for the Opioid Settlement Program Abatement Funds for Remediation Strategies Addressing Opioid Substance Misuse with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the Amount of $250,000.00. (No Local Match Required). Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Accept TJX Law Enforcement Grant for surveillance equipment. R-26-3-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 23, 2026
Approve Homeland Security Task Force overtime cost reimbursement agreement. R-26-3-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE OVERTIME COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 PER INVESTIGATION IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2026 Approve software subscription for employee performance tracking R-26-2-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Software as a Service Agreement with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions for a 12-month subscription to Guardian Tracking-Employee Performance Management Software, Maintenance, and Implementation at a cost of $10,518.72 Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve agreement with Knoxville Track Club for track meets R-26-2-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Knoxville Track Club for the provision of services for elementary track meets for a term of five (5) years at an annual cost up to $5,000.00 Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve college/career planning software for Ridgedale School R-26-2-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a K12 Terms of Service Agreement with SCOIR, Inc. for the provision of a college and career planning management system at Ridgedale School for the term of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 at a cost of $284.32 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve playground equipment contracts with five vendors R-26-2-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Contracts with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., Carolina Recreation and Design, Great Southern Recreation, Playground Solutions Corporation, and Playworld Preferred, Inc. for the provision of Playground Equipment Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Transfer Fulton High School land parcel for city sidewalk project R-26-2-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting from the Knox County Board of Education a small parcel of surplus property on the Fulton High School Campus and approving a Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville for the small parcel and temporary easements on the Fulton High School Campus to facilitate the City of Knoxville's Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept state literacy materials grant R-26-2-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education 5-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Literacy Materials Implementation Support Grant in the total amount of $2,400,000.00 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept two state school improvement grants R-26-2-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 6 in the amount of $1,168,728.00 and a State School Improvement Grant (SSIG) 3 in the amount of $866,760.00 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept school improvement grant for five schools R-26-2-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) 25 Grant in the total amount of $300,000.00 for Mooreland Heights Elementary School and Cedar Bluff, Gresham, Holston and South-Doyle Middle Schools Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Increase TEMA public assistance grant amount R-26-2-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for a Public Assistance Grant, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $68,290.76 for a total amount of $1,602,321.50 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept grant funds and donations for schools R-26-2-210 — 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 $146,532.76 Schools Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve overtime reimbursement agreement with US Marshals R-26-2-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Obligation Document with the United States Marshals Service for the reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in assisting the Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with reimbursement of up to $17,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 27, 2025 to September 30, 2026 Public safety Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve 10-year lease for Sheriff's West Precinct office R-26-2-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement for a period of ten (10) years between Corporate Square, L.P. and the Knox County Sheriff's Office for West Precinct office space located at 9000 Executive Park Drive with an annual base rent of $20,430.00 for the first year and increasing slightly each year thereafter Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve MOU for road resurfacing reimbursement R-26-2-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with First Utility District (FUD) to provide reimbursement to Knox County for the resurfacing of approximately 3140' of George Williams Road Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve rail crossing improvement contract with TDOT R-26-2-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Project Contract (CRR070592) with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements to two rail crossings located at Westcott Blvd. and Crossland Road Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Acquire right-of-way for traffic signal on Bakertown Road R-26-2-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisition of a corner clip from Tract 4 on the southeast corner of the intersection of Schaad Road and Bakertown Road for the installation of a traffic signal pole as part of the Bakertown Road Widening and Realignment project Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Acquire easements for Johnson Road widening R-26-2-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, construction, and permanent drainage easement acquisitions on four (4) tracts for the Johnson Road widening project Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve engineering design contract for Northshore project R-26-2-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an engineering design contract in the amount of $565,745.00 with Ensafe Inc. for the Northshore Improvements Project between the Concord roundabout and the Choto roundabout Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve wetland mitigation monitoring contract R-26-2-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a professional services contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $124,200.00 to provide stream and wetland mitigation monitoring for Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Phases I and II Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve donation center collection services contract R-26-2-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ATS Operating, LLC d/b/a America's Thrift Stores to provide Attended Donation Center Collection Services Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept TDOT litter grant funding R-26-2-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount not to exceed $171,400.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve construction contract for George Light Road widening R-26-2-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. in the amount of $244,033.60 for widening of George Light Road along the entirety of the Mesana property frontage and south to Beaver Glade Lane Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Reduce ARP funds budget with utility district agreement R-26-2-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District to decrease the total budget by $56,858.87 in Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds Budget & taxes Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve fire inspection services MOU with Farragut R-26-2-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Farragut to provide fire inspection, plans review, and public education services when requested Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept CHANT health program grant R-26-2-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $1,291,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match or application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Increase public health workforce grant funding R-26-2-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of recruiting, retaining and training the Public Health Workforce, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $70,000.00 for a total amount of $1,298,600.00. (No local match or application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Increase tuberculosis control grant funding R-26-2-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Services, which Amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $5,000.00 for a total amount of $811,200.00. (No local match or application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept grant for healthy food and physical activity programs R-26-2-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change for Healthy Food Environments and Safe and Accessible Spaces for Physical Activity Services, for the period beginning February 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. (No local match and no application required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Accept NRPA grant funds for youth sports programming R-26-2-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 and $89,580.00 as an in-kind donation for the provision of youth sports activities and programming. (No local match required) Parks & community Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Approve KUB utility easement for Operation Hero's Hill R-26-2-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility easement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility services needed as part of the Operation Hero's Hill Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Feb 25, 2026 Renew Munis software service agreement R-26-2-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to renew existing Munis software for operational and security purposes for Knox County employees at a total cost of $1,873,641.09 Contracts & purchasing Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent

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