Apply for up to $300,000 state grant for fire department rescue equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance in an amount up to $300,000.00 to purchase personal protective equipment, trauma medical kits, and essential rescue equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department Special Operations and Technical Rescue teams as part of the State's Rescue Squad Grant Program. (Requested by Fire Department)

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On February 17, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for up to $300,000 state grant for fire department rescue equipment” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution (consent calendar item)

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Nathan Honeycutt

Topics: Public safety

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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

$300,000

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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 7

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