Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter/Services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $85,351.73 in Community Development Block Grant funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through the Joy D. Baker Center and Bridge of Hope Emergency Shelter.

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On August 5, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter/Services” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Part of Homelessness & shelters

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Seema Singh

Topics: Budget & taxes

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 7

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4

Absent · 2

Tommy Smith District 1 Gwen McKenzie District 6

The figure in this motion

$85,351.73

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 5 August 2025 meeting — page 8

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