Apply for and accept National League of Cities grant for economic opportunity

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $30,000.00, with no City match required, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)

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On December 13, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept National League of Cities grant for economic opportunity” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Topics: Budget & taxes

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Aye · 8

Charles Thomas District 5 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

Absent · 1

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

The figure in this motion

$30,000

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The clerk’s minutes note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 13 December 2022 meeting — page 9

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