Award up to $140,000 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to 11 organizations

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to support programming to 11 community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

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On February 17, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Award up to $140,000 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to 11 organizations” by a vote of 8–1.

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 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

No · 1

Doug Lloyd District 3

The figure in this motion

$140,000

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Public forum

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

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 17 February 2026 meeting — page 5

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