Authorize agreement with Covenant Counseling for victim services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Covenant Counseling to provide individual and group counseling services for victims of gun violence and their families, as well as community violence intervention service providers for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

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On June 24, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement with Covenant Counseling for victim services” by a vote of 6–0.

Adopted 6-0-2-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 1

Charles Thomas District 5

Aye · 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

Abstain · 2

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Seema Singh District 3

The figure in this motion

$60,000

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

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Minutes of the 24 June 2025 meeting — page 10

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