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City Council · August 4, 2026

R-219-2026

Apply for DOJ grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs. (Requested by Police Department)

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On August 4, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for DOJ grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Public safety

The figure in this motion

  • $250,000

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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 4 August 2026 meeting — page 11

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