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City Council · July 25, 2023

R-249-2023

Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with Knox County

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $154,782.00 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 the 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 25, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with Knox County” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve

Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Topics: Public safety

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

  • $154,782

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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 15

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