Apply for FY25 Community Violence Intervention Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used to combat violent crime and to improve police and community relations. (Requested by Police Department)

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On October 28, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for FY25 Community Violence Intervention 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

$2,000,000

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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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