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Debbie Helsley’s votes on Public safety

77 recorded votes: 76 aye · 1 no

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Sep 29, 2026
Approve application for Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant R-272-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2026 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children conference grant R-261-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating one annual training conference, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Apply for DOJ grant for law enforcement recruitment initiative R-236-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award, in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support the development, implementation, and expansion of an innovative law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for Mounted Unit R-220-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, to purchase equipment and provide care for the Knoxville Police Department’s Mounted Unit. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 4, 2026
Apply for Downtown Knoxville Alliance funding for cameras R-218-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept funding from the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, in the amount of $31,069.84, with no required match, to purchase cameras for the Downtown/Market Square area. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-204-2026 — 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 Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Resource Officers at six Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to apply for and accept Byrne Discretionary Grant award R-203-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documentation necessary 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, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support the Tennessee ICAC Task Force, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, and software for the enhancement of Child Exploitation Investigation Support. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to accept potential DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant R-202-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an amount not exceed $606,071.42 with a 5% City in-kind match of $30,303.58 to support Community Risk Reduction Programming, administered by the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2026
Resolution to accept potential FEMA AFG grant for Fire Department R-201-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept, if awarded, a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in an amount not to exceed $499,000.00 with a required City match of $49,900.00 in order to enhance KFD’S emergency response capabilities as well as other eligible projects as approved by FEMA. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Authorize application for FY2026 Office for Victims of Crimes grant R-177-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2026 Office for Victims of Crimes grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, to support the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
May 26, 2026
Accept HIDTA grant for Police Department overtime R-146-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $109,000.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Accept grant for Fire Department PPE R-145-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Thompson Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Apply for grant for public safety innovation R-124-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $50,000.00, with no required local match, from the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to address forward-thinking innovation in public safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Apply for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-123-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $156,082.00 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 Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations R-98-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs R-97-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime R-96-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant R-95-2026 — 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) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-94-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for gun violence prevention equipment R-83-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $47,608.00, with no required matching funds, to be used to purchase equipment and supplies used in programs designed to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent and gun crimes. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Fund Helen Ross McNabb Center therapy services for high-risk individuals R-74-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to provide individual and group therapy to individuals identified as being at high risk for involvement in community-based violence and enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching, for an annual amount not to exceed $121,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026
Fund C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries violence-prevention case management services R-73-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries to provide individual case management, wraparound social services and emergency relocation support to individuals at high-risk for being involved in community-based violence for an annual amount not to exceed $186,100.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-1-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026 Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Feb 17, 2026
Apply for up to $300,000 state grant for fire department rescue equipment R-53-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance in an amount up to $300,000.00 to purchase personal protective equipment, trauma medical kits, and essential rescue equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department Special Operations and Technical Rescue teams as part of the State's Rescue Squad Grant Program. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $23,950 in Youth Violence Prevention Week microgrants to eight organizations R-48-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,950.00 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to support programming to eight community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $140,000 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to 11 organizations R-47-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to support programming to 11 community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 6, 2026
Apply for and accept grant from DOJ for ICAC Task Force R-9-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $631,577.00, 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. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for grant to purchase body-worn cameras R-297-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required local match, to be used to purchase body-worn cameras and associated training, supplies, and equipment for Knoxville law enforcement officers. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for grant for violent crime intervention programs R-296-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,900,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated with violent crime intervention programs. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for FY25 Community Violence Intervention Grant R-295-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Office of Justice Programs Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative grant in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used to combat violent crime and to improve police and community relations. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Apply for FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant 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) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan R-254-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor 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. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association R-253-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 2, 2025
Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction O-112-2025 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 5, 2025
MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for Police vehicle R-228-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $29,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Side-by-Side Utility vehicle to be used by the Knoxville Police Department. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Jul 22, 2025
Apply for and accept grant for School Resource Officer Program R-211-2025 — 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 Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $525,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for School Research Officers at seven Knox County Schools. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Opioid Interruption Grant R-168-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Opioid and Drug Market Interruption from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Officer Recruitment Grant R-167-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Officer Recruitment, Hiring and Retention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant VCP R-166-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Violent Crime Prevention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training R-165-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers and regional Law Enforcement Agencies. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant R-162-2025 — 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) to provide funding via the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) in the amount of up to $525,924.75 with a five percent (5%) City Match of up to $27,680.25 to support a Community Risk Reduction Programming and Public Education Initiative led by the Knoxville Fire Department. Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Health Alliance for VI R-155-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention to provide training and technical assistance to the University of Tennessee Medical Center and City of Knoxville Office of Community Safety in the development and implementation of hospital linked violence intervention programs for an amount not to exceed $31,050.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-2-1
Jun 24, 2025
Authorize agreement with Covenant Counseling for victim services R-154-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Covenant Counseling to provide individual and group counseling services for victims of gun violence and their families, as well as community violence intervention service providers for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-2-1
Jun 10, 2025
Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise O-53-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement R-137-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2025
Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment R-129-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming R-127-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 29, 2025
Recognize April 27 - May 3, 2025 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week R-100-2025 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville recognizing April 27 - May 3, 2025, as National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force travel and training R-87-2025 — 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) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Accept $300,000 grant for Traffic Enforcement, Safety, and Community Programs R-86-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept grant funding from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) in the amount of $300,000, with no required matching funds, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. The funding will pay for equipment, supplies and overtime for KPD Officers conducting enforcement, and for Officers and Technicians who oversee programs such as Child Passenger Safety, Teen Driving, and Older Driver safety. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Apply for and accept $35,000 grant for pedestrian safety campaigns R-85-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Apply for cybersecurity grant from DHS R-348-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a subrecipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $137,500.00 pursuant to the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City's network from unauthorized access.(Requested by Information Technology) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Apply for TN DOH grant for EMS equipment for Fire Department R-345-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Health's "Essential Equipment Purchases for Licensed Ambulance Services in Tennessee" Grant Program in an amount up to $150,000.00 to purchase equipment and tools needed to enhance the capabilities of the Knoxville Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Apply for AFG grant for Fire Department fitness equipment R-344-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funding pursuant to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $256,938.00 with a City match of ten (10) percent, which will be used to purchase fitness equipment needed for the Fire Suppression Division of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Adopt 2024 International Fire Code, effective January 1, 2025 O-145-2024 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendices B, C, D and O, with amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2025.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
Authorize Municipal Enforcement Officers to tow and impound vehicles O-144-2024 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to Municipal Enforcement Officers employed by the Public Building Authority to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City Code on public property.(Requested by Administration) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Apply for State grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns overtime funding. R-288-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Apply for DOJ funding for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. R-287-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $562,071.00, 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.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 15, 2024
Authorize agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs. R-279-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 11-m — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $136,946.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 1, 2024
Authorize agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for child trauma services funded by KPD 11-l — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 from the Police Department's annual budget to support services and assist the needs of children who have experienced complex trauma through abuse, neglect, psychological harm and exposure to crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Approve trade of KPD handguns for new ones with payment R-201-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate a trade of certain Knoxville Police Department handguns and firearms for new professional handguns, and a payment of $280.00, with Accurate Tactical/Accurate Law Enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 23, 2024
Authorize MOU with Knox County for KPD Mobile Camera Trailer grant R-200-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $32,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept State grant for School Resource Officer Program R-183-2024 — 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 Department of Safety and Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for school resource officers at six Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Crime Gun Intelligence Center grant for KPD Forensic Unit R-182-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2024 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 11, 2024
Amend Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force training R-162-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (Document No. C-23-0254) to increase the funding amount by $20,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for FY 23/24, to be used for costs associated with the two annual training conferences and to provide additional professional training for ICAC Task Force affiliates; and to further amend the Agreement so as to exercise the first option to extend the terms for one additional year, under the same conditions, including the original funding amount of $130,000.00 for this first extension period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-146-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 with a required 25% local match not to exceed $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00, to be used for equipment, supplies, travel and training for school violence prevention in Knox County Schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 28, 2024
Apply for and accept Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant R-145-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award of $44,000.00 over a two year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $88,000.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year. R-64-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,546.00, with no required local match.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Authorize application for and acceptance of AFG grant for Fire Department fitness equipment. R-61-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funding pursuant to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in the amount of $201,682.00, with a City match of ten (10) percent, which will be used to purchase fitness equipment needed for the Fire Suppression Division of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Authorization for Mayor to contract with Larry Patty as Police Wellness Coordinator R-37-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Larry M. "Mike" Patty to serve as the Knoxville Police Department's Wellness Coordinator for an initial term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 over the two-year period of the Agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant R-26-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the USAO Eastern Tennessee Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $48,015.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant safety equipment R-25-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $27,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2022 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase safety equipment for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute subrecipient agreement with Maryville for crime intervention R-24-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the City of Maryville, on behalf of the Maryville Police Department, to award an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs under the terms of the Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to be used fund upgrades to their Training Center, including the purchase of equipment, as part of their violent crime intervention strategies.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator training R-23-2024 — 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 for 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 $60,000.00, with an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one year periods, upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA grant R-22-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $115,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant R-18-2024 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $23,365.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase Radio Headset Accessories and Positive Pressure Ventilators for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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