Apply for and accept grant for law enforcement recruitment and retention

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Finance in an amount up to $200,000.00, with no required matching funds, to be used for law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On July 25, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept grant for law enforcement recruitment and retention” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Public safety

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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

$200,000

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Public forum

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

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Minutes of the 25 July 2023 meeting — page 14

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