Accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 with a required 25% local match not to exceed $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00, to be used for equipment, supplies, travel and training for school violence prevention in Knox County Schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

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On May 28, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Accept School Violence Prevention Program 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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The vote as recorded

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

$375,000
$125,000
$500,000

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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 28 May 2024 meeting — page 16

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