Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (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 grant for School Resource Officer Program” 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

$450,000

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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 9

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