Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant

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 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department)

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On July 21, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant” 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

$606,071.42
$30,303.58

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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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