Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations.

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On September 15, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank” by a vote of 7–0.

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Nathan Honeycutt · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Topics: Roads & infrastructure · Contracts & purchasing

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The vote as recorded

Absent · 2

Karyn Adams District 1 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

Aye · 7

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

The figures in this motion

$480,000
$120,000
$600,000

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 15 September 2026 meeting — page 9

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