Authorize grant application to DOJ COPS for KPD sworn strength increase

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $452,283.00, with a required local match in the amount of $150,761.00, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to increase the authorized sworn strength of the Knoxville Police Department from 416 to 420 officers.

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On June 20, 2017, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize grant application to DOJ COPS for KPD sworn strength increase” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 1

Nick Pavlis District 1

Aye · 8

Duane Grieve District 2 Brenda Palmer District 3 Nick Della Volpe District 4 Mark Campen District 5 Daniel T. Brown District 6 George C. Wallace At-Large Seat A Marshall Stair At-Large Seat B Finbarr Saunders At-Large Seat C

The figures in this motion

$452,283
$150,761

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 20 June 2017 meeting — page 13

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