Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $144,082.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On July 26, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant” by a vote of 7–2.

Split Adopted 7-2-0-0

RESULT: APPROVED

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Topics: Public safety

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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

$144,082

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

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Minutes of the 26 July 2022 meeting — page 19

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