Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $47,608.00, with no required matching funds, to be used to purchase equipment and supplies used in programs designed to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent and gun crimes. (Requested by Police Department)

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On March 17, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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 · 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

$47,608

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The clerk’s minutes note 4 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 17 March 2026 meeting

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