Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning potential debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. (Requested by Finance Department)

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On January 6, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor” 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: Contracts & purchasing

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

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 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figure in this motion

$375,000

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

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Minutes of the 6 January 2026 meeting — page 9

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