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Larsen Jay’s votes on Public safety

86 recorded votes: 82 aye · 4 no

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Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-23-6-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $316,250.00 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve Extension II to Defined Services Contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center. R-23-6-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Extension II to the Defined Services Contract among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for services related to the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN EMA for first responder equipment/training. R-23-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for $416,250.00 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 surrounding counties of TN Homeland Security District 2 (no local match required) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve independent contractor agreements for forensic pathology services. R-23-5-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH HAWES FORENSIC CONSULTING, PLC AND DR. WILLIAM OLIVER TO PROVIDE FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation of Flir Camera System from Teledyne Flir. R-23-5-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM TELEDYNE FLIR SYSTEMS, LTD. FOR A FLIR CAMERA SYSTEM VALUED AT $600,000.00 TO BE USED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AVIATION UNIT Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with U.S. Corrections for prisoner transport. R-23-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH U.S. CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICES Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept funds for HIV prevention and surveillance services R-23-4-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,626.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2023, CONTINGENT UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples R-23-4-601 — 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 THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 WITH THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONTRACT TO NOT EXCEED $3,500.00 Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TEMA grant contract for EMA equipment R-23-4-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract R-23-4-301 — 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 $835,032.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant R-23-4-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,134.00 Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules: change minimum age for Corrections Officers. R-23-2-905 — 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 provide for a change to the minimum age requirement for Corrections Officers from 19 to 18 years of age: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-3-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Court. R-23-2-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court, which amendment provides for an increase to the maximum liability of the State in the amount of $27,500.00 to offset the increased costs associated with inflation: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court. R-23-2-901 — 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 of $52,495.00 for the provision of initial funding for a Knox County Mental Health Court. (No local match required): Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation. R-23-2-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $455,839.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required): Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-23-2-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2023 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve vehicle trade between Sheriff's Office and Rescue Agency R-23-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a vehicle trade between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knox County Rescue Agency Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-1-0
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Rules R-22-12-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Rules and Regulations Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Establish Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan R-22-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to establish an updated Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan, devise rules and regulations, and to provide for a Safety Director and the implementation of such Program Plan Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY23 Overtime Agreement (Operation Iced-T) R-22-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2023 Overtime Agreement (Operation Iced-T) for the reimbursement of up to $15,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve COPS School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-22-12-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a United States Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program Grant in the amount of $493,677.00 with required matching funds in the amount of $164,559.40 Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Mental Health Services R-22-12-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Expanded Mental Health Services up to $1,835,000.00 per year for the term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY2023 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill) R-22-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2023 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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY2023 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-22-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2023 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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-22-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $100,226.50 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, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023. (No local match required) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with State of TN for misdemeanor court-ordered evaluations. R-22-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING RATES FOR PAYMENT BY KNOX COUNTY TO THE STATE FOR COURT ORDERED EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT FOR DEFENDANTS CHARGED ONLY WITH MISDEMEANORS CRIMES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-801: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 10-0-1-0
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Failed 10-0-1-0
Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for DOE funding for EMA equipment. R-22-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response. (No local match required). Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-103 amending Sheriff's Office Merit System (First Reading). O-22-6-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled "Grievances which may be addressed by the Merit System Board". (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21; and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-102 adopting County Sheriff's Civil Service Law (First Reading). O-22-6-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with State law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Failed 2-4-4-1
Split Failed
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-101 amending penalties for alcohol sales to minors (First Reading). O-22-6-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-8 of the Knox County Code regarding penalties for sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. (Ord. No. O-09-3-107, adopted 4-27-09; Ord. No. O-09-8-101, adopted 9-28-09; and Ord. No. O-10-1-101, adopted 2-22-10) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for body-worn cameras. R-22-6-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Central Technologies, Inc. for the provision of body-worn cameras at a cost of $205,293.75 for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Posthumously honor Richard Harms for 33 years of service as a firefighter. R-22-5-107 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, POSTHUMOUSLY HONORING RICHARD HARMS FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A FIREFIGHTER - R-22-5-107: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Honor Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Bradshaw as GMR Star of Life. R-22-5-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KNOXVILLE FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC ERIC BRADSHAW FOR BEING NAMED ONE OF 33 GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE (GMR) STARS OF LIFE – R-22-5-103: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Recognize May 15-21, 2022 as Emergency Medical Services Week. R-22-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING MAY 15-21, 2022 AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN KNOX COUNTY – R-22-5-101: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court. R-22-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000.00 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, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-901: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Ordinance on first reading - Sheriff's Civil Service Law. O-22-4-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et. seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90, Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21): O-22-4-101 on first reading Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ninth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro. R-22-3-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Ninth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a temporary fifth response time exemption to begin December 1, 2021 and continue through the date on which the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services determination that a Public Health Emergency exists as a result of COVID-19 ends, or until April 30, 2022, whichever comes first. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for Regional Forensic Center. R-22-3-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health in an amount not to exceed $930,666.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to provide Medical Examiner Investigations, Postmortem Examinations and Consultations. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOUs with fire/rescue depts. for SLFR funding. R-22-3-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department allocating State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) funding in support of fire/rescue emergency services. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for hazardous materials training funds. R-22-3-501 — 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 $9,600.00 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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve contract with Black Creek for jail security system upgrade R-22-1-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BLACK CREEK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR A JAIL SECURITY CONTROL AND CCTV SYSTEM UPGRADE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,613,090.00 (FUNDED IN CAPITAL PLAN) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve CY 2022 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement. R-21-12-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2022 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 15, 2021
Accept OJP grant award for Juvenile Indigent Defense R-21-11-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $392,453.00 from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office for the purpose of Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY22 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill) R-21-11-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2022 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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY22 Overtime Agreement (Missing Package) R-21-11-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2022 Overtime Agreement (Missing Package) for the reimbursement of up to $15,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Accept donation from Lowe's for Flock cameras R-21-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from Lowe’s for the purchase of Flock cameras. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY22 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-21-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2022 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) for reimbursement of up to $25,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Establish Knox County Interagency Domestic Abuse Death Review Team R-21-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A KNOX COUNTY INTERAGENCY DOMESTIC ABUSE DEATH REVIEW TEAM PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 36-3-624: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Establish Knox County Interagency Domestic Abuse Death Review Team R-21-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A KNOX COUNTY INTERAGENCY DOMESTIC ABUSE DEATH REVIEW TEAM PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 36-3-624: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-21-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,128.70 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, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve MOUs with Karns FD, Knox County Rescue, Seymour FD for emergency services. R-21-9-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) TWELVE (12) MONTH MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT, KNOX COUNTY RESCUE, AND SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept $20,000 donation for Mobile Field Force Unit PPE. R-21-9-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR THE MOBILE FIELD FORCE UNIT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve OCDETF agreement addendum to purchase equipment. R-21-8-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FY21 ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,960.00: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve lease amendment for Sheriff's Office CAPP program space. R-21-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT #9 TO THE LEASE WITH SAMUEL J. FURROW FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 1800 NORTH CHERRY STREET FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON PROGRAM (CAPP), WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE LEASE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, WITH THE MONTHLY RENTAL AMOUNT REMAINING AT $4,245.00: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY21 Overtime Agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-21-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2021 OVERTIME AGREEMENT - MISSING PACKAGE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for misdemeanor evaluations. R-21-7-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanor crimes for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Fire and Life Safety Education Employees Agreement. R-21-7-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Fire and Life Safety Education Employees Agreement with Rural/Metro Corporation to continue funding fire and life safety education positions. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve lease addendum for Sheriff's Office at Downtown Island Airport. R-21-7-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Addendum Number Four to the Lease and Operating Agreement with the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority to lease and obtain certain premises, facilities, rights and privileges at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which addendum extends the term of the lease for a period of two (2) years to and including June 30, 2023. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY21 Overtime Agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-21-7-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Fiscal Year 2021 Overtime Agreement for the reimbursement of up to $10,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-21-6-911 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $255,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required). Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Accept NRA Foundation grant for Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy R-21-4-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NRA FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200.00 TO BE USED TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE HAD BY PARTICIPANTS OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CITIZENS ACADEMY: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve Homeland Security Grant for first responder equipment/training. R-21-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $389,778.00 FOR FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE SIXTEEN (16) COUNTIES COMPRISING TENNESSEE HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT 2, INCLUDING KNOX COUNTY (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve construction of Video Courtroom Facility and contract R-21-2-303 — A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A VIDEO COURTROOM FACILITY AT 5001 MALONEYVILLE ROAD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1.5 MILLION AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHELTON GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR SAID PURPOSE. (TO BE FUNDED THROUGH AN ESTIMATION AND APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 22, 2021
Approve contract with ICSolutions for inmate communication services R-21-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INMATE CALLING SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A ICSOLUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve overtime reimbursement agreements for drug investigations R-21-2-301 — 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 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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Establish the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee R-21-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve MOUs for fire/rescue services with three departments R-21-1-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) six (6) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue services was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office R-21-1-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the 2021 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $54,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept aviation electronics tool kit from DoD for Sheriff's Office R-21-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of one (1) aviation electronics tool kit with an original acquisition price of $17,061.47 from the Department of Defense 10-33 Surplus Property Program for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve ordinance prohibiting smoking on county playgrounds O-20-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 27, Article I, Sections 27-1 and 27-9 of the Knox County Code to prohibit smoking on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds. (Ord. No. O-10-4-102, adopted 5-24-10) O-20-11-101 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Commissioner Hill moved to approve on second reading O-20-11-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 27, Article I, Sections 27-1 and 27-9 of the Knox County Code to prohibit smoking on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds. (Ord. No. O-10- 4-102, adopted 5-24-10) on second reading. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Approve COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant participation R-20-12-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with the City of Knoxville for Knox County's participation in a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2020 Stop School Violence Grant in the amount of $464,624.00 which includes a local match of $116,156.00 to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to R-20-12-206 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with the City of Knoxville for Knox County's participation in a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2020 Stop School Violence Grant in the amount of $464,624.00 which includes a local match of $116,156.00 to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 21, 2020
Accept Safe Schools Grant award R-20-12-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Safe Schools Grant award for 2020- 2021 from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,522,165.25 with required matching funds in the amount of $476,700.00 that will be provided by in-kind services from the Knox County's Sheriff's Office and Knoxville Police Department was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve R-20-12-204 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Safe Schools Grant award for 2020-2021 from the Tennessee Department of Education in the amount of $1,522,165.25 with required matching funds in the amount of $476,700.00 that will be provided by in-kind services from the Knox County's Sheriff's Office and Knoxville Police Department. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Approve CDC COVID-19 vaccination program provider agreement R-20-11-606 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement for the Knox County Health Department to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Accept surplus forklift for Knox County Sheriff's Office R-20-11-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of one (1) forklift with an original acquisition price of $33,000.00 from the Department of Defense 10-33 Surplus Property Program for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Accept $5,042.49 award for armored vests R-20-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the 2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $5,042.49 for armored vests Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Accept $10,000 donation for Knox County Sheriff's Office R-20-11-301 — 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 to be used for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 26, 2020
Approve first reading of ordinance to require public forum at Board of Health meetings. O-20-10-101 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to require public forum at meetings of the Knox County Board of Health (amending Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Sep 28, 2020
Approve agreement for Forensic Center to provide postmortem services to Blount Memorial Hospital. R-20-9-807 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Blount Memorial Hospital whereby the Knox County Regional Forensic Center provides Postmortem Professional Services for Blount Memorial Hospital Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve grant for Opioid Abuse COAP Overdose Fatality Review Team Program. R-20-9-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $79,550.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the provision of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program (COAP) Overdose Fatality Review Team program (no local match required) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve amendment to contract with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. R-20-9-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Knox County Contract 19-630 with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. for additional planning, training and exercise support for Tennessee Homeland Security District 2’s Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for "Officer Down" fund. R-20-9-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $25,000.00 from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for the “Officer Down” fund to assist officers of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office who have been injured in the line of duty Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Safety for police traffic services. R-20-9-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 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, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021(NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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