Apply for and accept Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award of $44,000.00 over a two year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $88,000.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On May 28, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for and accept Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Topics: Public safety

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Aye · 8

Charles Thomas District 5 Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B 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

Absent · 1

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

The figures in this motion

$44,000
$88,000

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Public forum

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

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Minutes of the 28 May 2024 meeting — page 15

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