Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to combat serious and violent crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On February 23, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Topics: Public safety

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Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

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$1,000,000

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The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 23 February 2021 meeting — page 15

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