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City Council · May 13, 2025

R-127-2025

Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

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On May 13, 2025, “Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming” failed before the City of Knoxville, TN City Council by a vote of 3–6.

Split Failed Failed 3-6-0-0

Motion to postpone the resolution for two weeks

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Public safety · Contracts & purchasing

The vote as recorded

Aye · 3

Charles Thomas District 5 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Seema Singh District 3

No · 6

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

The figures in this motion

  • $519,750

  • $826,800

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 13 May 2025 meeting — page 6

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