Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County for participation in the School Violence Prevention Program as part of the COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades in an amount not to exceed $464,624.00, which includes a 25% match from Knox County.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On November 3, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program” by a vote of 7–2.

Split Adopted 7-2-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Topics: Public safety · Intergovernmental & resolutions

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 7

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

No · 2

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Seema Singh District 3

The figure in this motion

$464,624

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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 3 November 2020 meeting — page 12

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