Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 3, 2018.