Apply for FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to increase public safety, reduce blight, enhance economic development infrastructure, and reduce crime in downtown business and commercial areas. (Requested by Operations)

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On October 28, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Topics: Public safety

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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 Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4

Absent · 2

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Gwen McKenzie District 6

The figure in this motion

$4,941,358

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Public forum

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

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Minutes of the 28 October 2025 meeting — page 9

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