Apply for and accept FEMA grant for Fire Department health and safety equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding via the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $390,319.00 for health and safety equipment needs of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

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On February 7, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept FEMA grant for Fire Department health and safety equipment” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Topics: Public safety · Contracts & purchasing

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The vote as recorded

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

The figure in this motion

$390,319

Firefighters Grant

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The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 7 February 2023 meeting — page 6

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