Apply for $3,125,000 federal BUILD grant for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program in the amount of $3,125,000.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

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On February 17, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for $3,125,000 federal BUILD grant for Knoxville Area Transit” 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: Roads & infrastructure

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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

$3,125,000

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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 8

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