Authorizes application for and acceptance of the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00.

Amount: $4,941,358
Counterparty: State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Decided: Adopted 7–0

The decision behind this record

R-294-2025 · A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to increase public safety, reduce blight, enhance economic development infrastructure, and reduce crime in downtown business and commercial areas. (Requested by Operations)

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Source: official minutes (PDF) for the October 28, 2025 meeting. Reviewed by a human before publishing.