Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department)

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On March 31, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 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

Absent · 1

Nathan Honeycutt District 2

The figure in this motion

$1,600,000

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 31 March 2026 meeting — page 12

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