Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department)

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On July 21, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award” 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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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 figure in this motion

$675,000

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Minutes of the 21 July 2026 meeting — page 8

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