Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2026 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department)

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On September 29, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Debbie Helsley

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 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

Absent · 1

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figure in this motion

$300,000

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The clerk’s minutes note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 29 September 2026 meeting — page 11

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