Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Community Safety and Empowerment)

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On August 22, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs” by a vote of 7–1.

Split Adopted 7-1-0-1

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

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 · 1

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Absent · 1

Seema Singh District 3

The figure in this motion

$450,000

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The clerk’s minutes note 4 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 22 August 2023 meeting — page 14

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