Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program.

An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $4,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to various qualified organizations for events for youth as part of the Empower Knox Event Grants program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

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On June 9, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Appropriate funds for Empower Knox Event Grants program.” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the ordinance.

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Topics: Budget & taxes

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Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Absent · 1

Nathan Honeycutt District 2

The figure in this motion

$4,500

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The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 9 June 2026 meeting — page 5

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