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Brenda Palmer’s votes on Public safety

26 recorded votes: 24 aye · 1 no · 1 absent

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Meeting Agenda item Brenda Palmer’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-247-2017 — 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 $66,932.00. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 1, 2017
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-246-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,561.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to DOJ OJJDP for forensic analyst position R-197-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $200,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Forensic Capacity Hiring Program for Wounded Veterans, for continued funding of a forensic analyst position in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to Target Foundation for KPD Literacy Initiative R-196-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000.00, with no required local match, from the Target Foundation to purchase incentives for youth participating in the KPD Literacy Initiative. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 20, 2017
Authorize grant application to DOJ COPS for KPD sworn strength increase R-195-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $452,283.00, with a required local match in the amount of $150,761.00, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to increase the authorized sworn strength of the Knoxville Police Department from 416 to 420 officers. Public safety Item history →
Aye 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. Public safety Item history →
Absent * Adopted 7-0-0-2
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) Public safety Item history →
No Deferred 5-4-0-0
Split Deferred
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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye 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) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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