Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding via the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) in the amount of up to $525,924.75 with a five percent (5%) City Match of up to $27,680.25 to support a Community Risk Reduction Programming and Public Education Initiative led by the Knoxville Fire Department.

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On June 24, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 1

Charles Thomas District 5

Aye · 8

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

The figures in this motion

$525,924.75
$27,680.25

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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 13

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