Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program

An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

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On May 12, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Karyn Adams

Topics: Parks & community

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Karyn Adams District 1 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 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figure in this motion

$21,513.29

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 6 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 12 May 2026 meeting — page 4

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