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Gina Oster’s votes on Public safety

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 2 no · 1 abstain

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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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: Abstain 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
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye 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
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye 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
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye 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
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer: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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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
Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: 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 Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Consent
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-11-103 to delay transition of Juvenile Service Center control. O-25-11-103 — Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Ordinance O-25-6-102 in Reference to Knox County Code Section 18-141 to Delay the Transition of Operation and Control of the East Tennessee Regional Service Center (A/K/A The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center) to the Knox County Sheriff by Six (6) Months (Amending Ordinance O-25-6-102, Adopted June 23, 2025) - O-25-11-103 - (First Reading) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract. R-25-11-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs in the Amount of $1,567,732.00 to Develop, Construct and/or Rehabilitate the Infrastructure Needed to Combat Violent Crime for the Period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 (No Local Match Required) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve Letter of Agreement for Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund grant. R-25-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the Amount of $58,847.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the Provision of the Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund (No Local Match Required) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2025
Approve FY2026 Statewide School Resource Officer Grant Program contract. R-25-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the Amount of $2,250,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2026 Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve MOA with ATF for overtime reimbursement. R-25-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Knox County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $20,500.00 for reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with the ATF Task Force. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2025
Approve grant contract for Immigration Enforcement Services. R-25-10-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $102,482.00 between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Knox County Sheriff's Office for Immigration Enforcement Services. (No local match required) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2025
Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-25-9-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve MOU funding agreement with Firehouse Subs for Fire Prevention Bureau vehicle. R-25-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $41,324.00 BY FORM OF A GRANT AWARD FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TITLE TO KNOX COUNTY OF A 2025 POLARIS RANGER CREW XD 1500 FOR THE USE OF KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR THE BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Methamphetamine Investigation. R-25-8-302 — 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 METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025
Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — 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 HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: No Substitute motion to amend:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-6-102: Repeal and adopt new sections for Juvenile Detention Center. O-25-6-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 (SECTIONS 18-141 THROUGH 18-143) OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 18-142 TO PLACE THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER UNDER THE SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY AND TO CREATE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-107, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 29, 1991. (FIRST READING) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court in Knox County Juvenile Court. R-25-6-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,000.00 ($195,000.00 PER YEAR FOR FY26, FY27 AND FY28) WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EVIDENCE-BASED SAFE BABY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve MOUs for fire and rescue emergency resources. R-25-6-502 — 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,177.40; SEymour VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,585.80, AND KNOX COUNTY RESCUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,236.80. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract for continued operation of Knox Recovery Court & Veterans Treatment Court. R-25-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN 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, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Mar 31, 2025
Honor Rural Metro Fire Dept members for responding to propane truck fire R-25-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING RURAL METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINEER DAVID DRAGAN AND FIREFIGHTER HUNTER MITCHELL OF ENGINE 233 AND CAPTAIN ANDREW FIZZANO AND FIREFIGHTER THOMAS KEARLEY OF ENGINE 234 FOR THEIR HEROIC BRAVERY AND COMMENDABLE SERVICE TO KNOX COUNTY IN RESPONDING TO THE RECENT PROPANE TRUCK FIRE ON EAST EMORY ROAD Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant contract with TEMA for Homeland Security equipment and training R-25-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR $373,050.00 IN PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN KNOX COUNTY AND THE FIFTEEN (15) SURROUNDING COUNTIES OF TENNESSEE HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT 2 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Othram, Inc. for Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing Services. R-25-2-911 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OTHRAM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FORENSIC GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING SERVICES. (THIS CONTRACT IS FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT AND WILL NOT REQUIRE EXTRA FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve donation of K9 bullet and stab protective vests. R-25-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION OF FOURTEEN (14) K9 BULLET AND STAB PROTECTIVE VESTS WORTH OVER $14,000.00 FROM THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION VESTED INTEREST IN K9S, INC. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve TJX Law Enforcement Grant for binoculars for Organized Retail Crime Unit. R-25-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING STABILIZING BINOCULARS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME UNIT. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Donald S. Keeble, M.D. for Medical Director services. R-25-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD S. KEEBLE, M.D. IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,650.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS TO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with YWCA for Victim Advocate Services R-25-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley for the provision of Victim Advocate Services in the amount of $96,624.00 for the first year of the contract Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Amend Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules on discharge eligibility R-25-1-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations, 6.1.3.f. Eligibility Requirements, to include Uncharacterized Discharges as an acceptable discharge pending a waiver through POST Commission and/or TN Corrections Institutes Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve obligation document with US Marshals Service for overtime reimbursement R-25-1-302 — 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 $18,000.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 24, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve CY 2025 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office R-25-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2025 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $114,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-24-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,264.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve OCDETF FY 2025 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-24-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2025 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve grant contract for FY2025 SRO program R-24-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY2025 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Honor Officer Tucker Blakely with memorial and bridge naming R-24-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Recognize October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day. R-24-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day in Knox County. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve agreement for acute mental health care services. R-24-10-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.00 to provide various activities related to acute mental health care to individuals in crisis. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program). Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve grant contract for police traffic services. R-24-10-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $115,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to provide police traffic services as part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Plan for the period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. (No local match required). Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve DOJ grant for genetic genealogy testing for cold cases R-24-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,000.00 TO BE USED FOR GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING TO HELP IDENTIFY UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS/COLD CASES Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 3 MOUs to promote fire and rescue emergency resources. R-24-8-507 — 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 ($277,034.63); SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ($122,827.74), AND KNOX COUNTY RESCUE ($205,137.63) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 4 MOUs to enhance fire and rescue emergency services. R-24-8-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE THE OPERATION OF FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES WITH KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU ($66,016.91); KNOX COUNTY RESCUE ($68,025.79); RURAL METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT ($970,000.00); AND SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ($349,935.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED UNDER STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with TN Dept of Health for Arbovirus testing of mosquito samples. R-24-8-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ARBOVIRUS TESTING OF MOSQUITO SAMPLES FOR WEST NILE VIRUS, ST. LOUIS ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS, AND FLANDERS VIRUS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025 WITH THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONTRACT TO NOT EXCEED $3,500.00 Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve DOJ/OJP/BJA grant agreements for Probation Partnership Program. R-24-8-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH METRO DRUG COALITION, INC. ($133,000.00) AND JUSTICE SYSTEM PARTNERS ($102,000.00) IN 2023 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (OJP) BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT KNOX COUNTY PROBATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO COMBAT OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve 21 agreements in Opioid Settlement Funds for remediation strategies. R-24-8-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TWENTY-ONE (21) AGREEMENTS IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS PROGRAM ABATEMENT AND SUBDIVISION FUNDS FOR VARIOUS REMEDIATION STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AS FOLLOWS: METRO DRUG COALITION ($20,000.00); BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE ($66,667.00); EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. ($125,000.00); COVENANT HEALTH ($183,333.33); CHILDHELP, INC. ($166,667.00); LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($100,000.00); RENEW CLINIC ($108,333.00); FREE MEDICAL CLINIC OF AMERICA ($49,000.00); BIP KNOXVILLE DBA HEALING THE HOME ($48,538.00); SHORA FOUNDATION ($8,333.00); HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER, INC. ($300,000.00); A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE ($8,840.00); HARMONY FAMILY CENTER, INC. ($20,300.00); POSITIVELY LIVING ($159,821.00); BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY ($166,667.00); HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER, INC. ($366,667.00); METRO DRUG COALITION ($46,667.00); NEW DIRECTION HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, INC. ($10,000.00) KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($117,113.00); KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY ($250,000.00); AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($49,553.00) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve OCDETF Overtime Reimbursement Agreement. R-24-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the FY2024 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Overtime Reimbursement Agreement for the reimbursement of up to $5,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve TEMA grant for first responder equipment and training. R-24-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $440,250.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide equipment and training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen (15) surrounding counties of Tennessee Homeland Security District 2. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subcontractor agreement with MI Public Health Institute for training. R-24-3-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subcontractor Agreement with the Michigan Public Health Institute for the acceptance of funds in the amount of $28,725.00 for the Knox County Health Department Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to provide training for medical and social services staff to better support families who experience infant death (no local match required) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subaward agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for offender rehab. R-24-3-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subaward Agreement with the Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) to support the rehabilitation of adult offenders by providing office space, referrals, and access to inmates currently incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility with KLF providing the amount of $45,000.00 per year (not to exceed $90,000.00) for facility utilization and access to inmate clientele Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve obligation document with US Marshals for overtime reimbursement. R-24-3-303 — 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 $18,500.00 in overtime expenses for the period of October 13, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Tri-State Inmate Transport for prisoner transport. R-24-3-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Tri-State Inmate Transport, LLC for the provision of prisoner transport services Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of DOJ BJA Opioid/Stimulant/Substance Use Program award. R-24-2-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND SUBSTANCE USE SITE-BASED PROGRAM AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,000.00 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve contract with ProntoTrak, Inc. for Sheriff's Office case management/monitoring. R-24-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PRONTOTRAK, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CASE MANAGEMENT, ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve trade of Ford Explorer for Remotec Bomb Robot from Monroe County. R-24-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE TRADE OF ONE (1) 2019 FORD EXPLORER (VALUE OF $15,000) FOR A REMOTEC BOMB ROBOT (VALUE FROM DOD $50,000) FROM THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve agreement with City of Knoxville for Sheriff's Office camera equipment. R-24-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE CAMERA EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 WITH FUNDS FROM THE VIOLENT CRIME INTERVENTION FUND (VCIF) GRANT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Ordinance first reading: repeal EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board sections. O-24-1-101 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 22-126, 22-127, 22-128, 22-129, AND 22-130 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-02-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 12, 2002) - O-24-1-101 - (FIRST READING): Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Officer Assistance Fund and K9 Program. R-24-1-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICER ASSISTANCE FUND AND THE K9 PROGRAM Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve grant contract for FY2024 Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program. R-24-1-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY 2024 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve 2024 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-24-1-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CY 2024 APPALACHIA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $104,500.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve contract with Dr. Sharon Burnside for mental health care for incarcerated population. R-24-1-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DR. SHARON BURNSIDE IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $89,440.00 TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF A LICENSE PSYCHIATRIST AND ASSUME THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE INCARCERATED POPULATION AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Second Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-31 O-23-11-102 — ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (SECOND READING) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
First Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-62(b) O-23-12-102 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-62(B) TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) (FIRST READING) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules for grievances R-23-12-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS IN RULE 9.5 TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center R-23-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-751 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCORPORATE A PRICING SCHEDULE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Ordinance amending animal control officer definition for third-party enforcement. O-23-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (FIRST READING) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve EMS Ambulance Service Contract with Rural Metro of TN. R-23-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. - R-23-11-602: Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Nov 20, 2023
Approve defined services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-23-11-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO BE DELEGATED AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW. - R-23-11-305: Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve state supplement grant contract for juvenile probation officer salary. R-23-11-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR STATE SUPPLEMENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 ($9,000.00 PER YEAR) TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF ONE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. R-23-11-306 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. R-23-11-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. R-23-11-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). R-23-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). R-23-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. R-23-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-23-10-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,752.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-23-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,930.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 Public School Security Grant R-23-10-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405,031.18 Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules for driver's license requirement. R-23-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE CORRECTIONS AND PATROL OFFICERS TO HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Authorize acceptance of CDC funds for Overdose Data to Action program. R-23-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,320,505.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF THE OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 TO AUGUST 31, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Honor Criminal Court Clerk's Office for Innovator Award R-23-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT CLERK’S OFFICE FOR RECEIVING THE INNOVATOR AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR ITS DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT PROGRAM. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve grant contract with State for new Regional Forensic Center R-23-8-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000,000.00 TO BUILD A NEW KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2023 JAG Award R-23-8-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $45,246.00 AS KNOX COUNTY’S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY23 Overtime Agreement (Operation Buss Down) R-23-8-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIMES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FISCAL YEAR 2023 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION BUSS DOWN) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve overtime reimbursement agreements with TBI and Dangerous Drugs Task Force R-23-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve HazMat grant for fire training R-23-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF $16,760.50 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT FOR FIRE TRAINING TO BENEFIT PERSONNEL WITHIN KNOX COUNTY. (IN KIND MATCH PROVIDED THROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TIME). Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract for Knox County Mental Health Court Program. R-23-6-907 — 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 an amount not to exceed $236,000.00 for the continued service of the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve agreement for transitional house services for recovery courts. R-23-6-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Professional Services with Friends of Knox County Recovery Court, Inc. to provide transitional house services to participants in the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for Fiscal Year 2023 Public safety
Gina Oster’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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