Execute subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid for housing services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low-income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

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On July 22, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Execute subgrantee agreement with Legal Aid for housing services” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Topics: Intergovernmental & resolutions · Budget & taxes

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Charles Thomas District 5 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 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

Absent · 1

Seema Singh District 3

The figure in this motion

$50,000

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Public forum

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

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Minutes of the 22 July 2025 meeting — page 12

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