Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

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On July 7, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

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Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Topics: Roads & infrastructure

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 2

Karyn Adams District 1 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Aye · 7

Nathan Honeycutt District 2 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

The figures in this motion

$1,346,193
$134,619

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The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 7 July 2026 meeting — page 11

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