Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department)

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On July 21, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

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Moved by Nathan Honeycutt · seconded by Denzel Grant

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Absent · 1

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

The figures in this motion

$499,000
$49,900

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The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 21 July 2026 meeting — page 8

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