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Authorizes the Mayor to execute documents to apply for and accept the 2026 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant in the amount of $300,000.00. $300,000

Grant accepted · U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance · Sep 29, 2026
Authorizes the Mayor to execute documents to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $200,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to support law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. $200,000

Grant accepted · U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services · Aug 18, 2026
Authorizes application for and acceptance of funding of $10,000.00 to purchase equipment and provide care for the Knoxville Police Department’s Mounted Unit. $10,000

Grant accepted · Downtown Knoxville Alliance · Aug 4, 2026
Authorizes application for and acceptance of funding of $31,069.84 to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. $31,069.84

Grant accepted · Downtown Knoxville Alliance · Aug 4, 2026
Authorize the Mayor to execute documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program. $450,000

Grant accepted · State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security · Jul 21, 2026
Authorize the Mayor to execute documents to apply for and accept FY2026 Discretionary Community Projects Grant/Byrne Discretionary Grant award, in the amount of $675,000.00, with no required local match. $675,000

Grant accepted · U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention · Jul 21, 2026
Authorized the Mayor to execute documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $8,000.00.

Grant accepted · U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs · Nov 25, 2025
Authorizes application for and acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to purchase body-worn cameras and associated equipment. $1,000,000

Grant accepted · U.S. Department of Justice · Oct 28, 2025
Authorizes application for and acceptance of a grant award of $2,900,000.00 for costs associated with violent crime intervention programs. $2,900,000

Grant accepted · State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs · Oct 28, 2025
Authorizes application for and acceptance of a FY25 Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00. $2,000,000

Grant accepted · U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance · Oct 28, 2025
Authorizes application for and acceptance of the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant award of $4,941,358.00. $4,941,358

Grant accepted · State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs · Oct 28, 2025
The Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. $85,050

Contract awarded · Public Consulting Group, LLC · Sep 2, 2025
The Mayor is authorized to accept a donation of $23,950.00 from the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program. $23,950

Grant accepted · Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association · Sep 2, 2025
A Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County was authorized to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle for the Knoxville Police Department. $29,000

Grant accepted · Knox County · Aug 5, 2025
The Mayor was authorized to apply for and accept a grant award not to exceed $525,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the School Resource Officer Program. $525,000

Grant accepted · State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security · Jul 22, 2025
The Mayor was authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $19,000.00 in grant funds to purchase a Laser Methane Detector for the Knoxville Fire Department. $19,000

Grant accepted · Knox County · Jul 8, 2025
The Mayor was authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant to maintain emergency response capabilities. $21,000

Grant accepted · State of Tennessee, Department of Military · Jul 8, 2025
The Mayor is authorized to execute documents to extend the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee for an additional amount of $150,546.00. $150,546

Grant accepted · State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs · Jun 10, 2025
The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for an annual amount of $25,000.00 for essential services. $25,000

Appropriation · Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. · Jun 10, 2025
Authorize the Mayor to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in the amount of $53,136.00. $53,136

Grant accepted · Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs · Apr 1, 2025
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel and training pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department) $100,000

Contract awarded · Tennessee Bureau of Investigation · Mar 18, 2025
Applying for and accepting grant funding from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) in the amount of $300,000 to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. $300,000

Grant accepted · Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) · Mar 18, 2025
Applying for and accepting a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000 to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. $35,000

Grant accepted · Tennessee Highway Safety Office · Mar 18, 2025

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Mar 28, 2017	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Victims of Crime Act grant R-113-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $195,000.00, with a required local match of $48,750.00, for a total grant of $243,750.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sexual Assault Center R-112-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $25,000.00 for essential services of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Justice Assistance Grant R-111-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $300,000.00 from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the Community Crime Reduction Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Firearms Training Seminars R-110-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Forensic Firearms Training Seminars, Inc. for training of a police officer as a certified Firearms and Toolmark Examiner, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017	Authorize Mayor to execute contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center R-108-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a tri-party Defined Services Contract with Knox County, Tennessee and the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for the creation of a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, with the City to provide funding for the first year of the agreement in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, plus a one-time contribution of $200,000.00 for building renovation.(Requested by Law Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017	Amend City Code regarding financial responsibility for impounded vehicles O-36-2017 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-101 to require evidence of financial responsibility for vehicles released and driven from the City's impoundment lot. Item history →	Adopted	7-0-0-2	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $960K ICAC grant from TN OCJP R-549-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2016	Accept $16,857 donation from Fire Fighters Assoc. for 'Learn Not To Burn' R-537-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 8, 2016	Amend City Code re: distance requirements for beer permits and churches. O-189-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-66(a) of the Knoxville City Code relative to distance requirements for on-premise beer permits and church buildings.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Wallace and Saunders) Item history →	Deferred	5-4-0-0	Split Deferred
Aug 2, 2016	Authorize agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training. R-389-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $50,678.00(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 2, 2016	Authorize MOU with Knox County to accept grant for Bomb Suit. R-388-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $26,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2015 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Bomb Suit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 5, 2016	Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant. R-351-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $20,263.00 as a subrecipient of the 2015 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase two sensors and one radiation detector for the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 24, 2016	Resolution authorizing agreement with Volunteer Landing Marina for boat slip rental. R-282-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Landing Marina for a boat slip rental in order to provide the fire department with quicker response times to water related emergencies on Fort Loudoun Lake for an annual amount not to exceed $8,700.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016	Amend agreement with Positively Living, Inc. for CDBG funding R-84-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with Positively Living, Inc. to provide an additional $90,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the rehabilitation of its existing building to add five additional units of permanent supportive housing.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Execute quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for property at 320 S. Castle St. R-85-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Iqbal Bhimani for one parcel of property located at 320 S. Castle Street, Parcel ID No: 082-EP-033, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $12,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Agreement with A. Morton Thomas & Assoc. for Fort Sanders/Tyson Park study R-86-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $163,650.00 to provide a preliminary engineering study evaluating bicycle and pedestrian connection options between the Fort Sanders neighborhood and Tyson Park.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Agreement with Design & Construction Services for KAT Kirkwood project R-87-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $127,368.00 for the KAT Kirkwood Bus Stop Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Accept donation from Aslan Foundation for Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson R-88-2016 — A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its commitment of design documents, construction oversight and up to $800,000 for a Gateway Park at Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the entranceway and adjoining public space, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept Let's Play Improvement Grants R-89-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept three Let's Play Improvement Grants from Dr. Pepper Snapple and Kaboom! to be used to construct three play systems at three separate parks within the City to support children's health through hands-on free play and learning.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Amend agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine training facility R-90-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect to increase the contract price by $12,800.00 to provide additional services for development and design of the Police Department's canine training facility.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept DOJ grant for response to OVW crimes R-91-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $450,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Grant Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept ICAC grant for technological assistance R-92-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2016-2017 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $240,000.00, from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Amend contract with K-KC Community Action Committee for Energy Makeover R-93-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract No. C-16-0102 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in support of the Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover Program, increasing the contract amount payable to the City by $143,760.00 for a new contract total of $213,760.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	—	Consent
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept ICAC grant for technological assistance R-92-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2016-2017 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $240,000.00, from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Mar 1, 2016	Apply for and accept DOJ grant for response to OVW crimes R-91-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $450,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Grant Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016	Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Justice for Families Program R-14-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $600,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Justice for Families Program, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016	Apply for and accept FEMA AFG grant for fire station sprinklers R-13-2016 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for reimbursement in the amount of $1,350,000 of eligible expenses for the outfitting of fire stations with sprinkler systems.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jan 5, 2016	Amend City Code Section 17-392 to increase safety belt penalty O-5-2016 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 8, 2015	MOU with Marathon Petroleum for fire protection equipment storage R-384-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Marathon Petroleum Company, LP to store specialized fire protection equipment at the Knoxville Fire Department so that the Fire Department may utilize the equipment for training and emergency response purposes throughout its jurisdiction.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015	Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for Project Safe Neighborhoods evaluation R-349-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for professional services for a Project Safe Neighborhoods Zone process and outcome evaluation for a total three-year contract amount not to exceed $67,788.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 13, 2015	Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for KPD security fence R-331-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $238,054.61 for the installation of a security fence for the perimeter of the Knoxville Police Department Public Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-1-0-0	Split
Sep 15, 2015	Authorize grant application/acceptance for UT seatbelt research funding R-305-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Governor's Highway Safety Office in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purpose of funding overtime pay for officers to assist the University of Tennessee in night time seatbelt use research.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center R-281-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015	Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-280-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 27, 2014	Apply for and accept Edward Byrne Grant. R-183-2014 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for an Edward Byrne Grant award of $175,442.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 15, 2014	Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 17 regarding headlights. O-64-2014 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VII, Section 17-379 of the Knoxville City Code relating to headlights on motor vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 12, 2013	Amend code re: underage beer sales due dates and fines O-215-2013 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-78(c) of the Knoxville City Code relative to due dates of remedial plans and fines for underage beer sales.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Sep 17, 2013	Authorize agreement for ICAC training with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police R-320-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 28, 2013	Apply for $400K grant for law enforcement critical situation training. R-177-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $400,000, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to enter into a contract to provide training for law enforcement officers to provide aid in critical situations, evaluate the effectiveness of the training, and purchase the needed equipment for officers receiving training.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 28, 2013	Apply for $150K grant for KPD officer safety and wellness EAP. R-176-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $150,000, with no required local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, through the Community Policing Development Grants Program to research, develop, identify, and implement effective practices for an Employee Assistance Program for the Knoxville Police Department, related to officer safety and wellness.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 28, 2013	Apply for $240K grant for Family Justice Center model education. R-175-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $240,000 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of a contractor and/or staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 28, 2013	Authorize agreement for additional police services at Townview Towers. R-174-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with Wood Properties, Inc., as receiver for Eleven Hundred, LLC to provide additional police services at Townview Towers Apartments.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013	Resolution to apply for $100k grant for DUI patrol overtime. R-154-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Governor's Highway Safety Office in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013	Resolution to apply for $35k grant for aggressive driving patrols. R-153-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Governor's Highway Safety Office, in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purpose of funding for overtime pay for additional patrols to identify individuals committing aggressive driving violations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013	Resolution to apply for $175k grant for forensic unit capacity. R-152-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $175,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program to increase the forensic unit's capacity and reduce the backlog of firearms and latent print examinations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013	Resolution authorizing trade of seized weapons for handguns. R-151-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to trade seized weapons titled in the name of the Knoxville Police Department to Elmer Arms South, LLC, for 200 Sig Sauer .45 caliber handguns and certain other weapons.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012	Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for KPD East District offices. R-368-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with J.S. Ridenour, LLC to lease space to be used for the offices of the Police Department's East District.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012	Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for KPD storage and Safety Education Unit. R-367-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to lease space to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's East District and to house the Safety Education Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 13, 2012	Authorize Chief of Police to deactivate and suspend Police Reserve Force. O-199-2012 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-673 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Chief of Police to deactivate and suspend the Knoxville Police Reserve Force, in his discretion.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 7, 2012	Authorize agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect for canine facility. R-219-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Thomas Caldwell Architect, in an amount not to exceed $78,900.00 to provide architectural design and engineering services for a new canine training and boarding facility for the Police Department.(Requested by Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	8-0-0-1	Unanimous
May 29, 2012	Accept 2012 Justice Assistance Grant for anti-bullying program R-148-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, 2012 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $240,000.00 which includes a required 25% local match from the City of Knoxville in the amount of $60,000.00 to be used to develop and implement an anti-bullying and social media educational program for middle school students.(Requested by Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 29, 2012	Accept Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Grant R-147-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant award in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice for planning and implementation of a neighborhood revitalization plan for the Ft. Sanders community.(Requested by Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 15, 2012	Apply for and accept grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-134-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,509.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 15, 2012	Accept Homeland Security Grant for Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle R-133-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $46,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase an Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle.(Requested by Police Department) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 15, 2012	Accept Homeland Security Grant for Mobile Command Post equipment R-131-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $37,479.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the Mobile Command Post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous

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