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Janet Testerman’s votes on Public safety

100 recorded votes: 91 aye · 2 no · 4 abstain · 3 absent

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Dec 12, 2023
Apply for grant for Advocate for Overdose Families R-411-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $300,000.00 over three years, with no required local match, from Knox County Grants and Community Development to be used for salaries/benefits, supplies, equipment, and training costs associated with hiring and retaining an Advocate for Overdose Families.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to enter Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-394-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals within the City of Knoxville and Knox County for an amount not to exceed $3,004,829 over a four year period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Abstain Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease animal control equipment R-393-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease animal control equipment and vehicles for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Abstain Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease facility R-392-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease part of the facility located at 913 East Fifth Avenue for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Abstain Adopted 6-1-1-1
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-391-2023 — 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 two annual training conferences, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an 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.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
Enact six-month moratorium on Personal Delivery Devices O-150-2023 — An emergency Ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium upon Personal Delivery Devices, prohibiting them from operating or being distributed for use in public rights-of-way or on public property owned by the City of Knoxville through April 30, 2024.(Requested by Administration) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Messer Construction for Real Time Information Center R-347-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to modify the scope of work for the Real Time Information Center at the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $24,874.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,460,574.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize Mayor to accept $2,000,000 grant from TN Opioid Abatement Council R-346-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy, prevention, and combatting overdose deaths.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 3, 2023
Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee compliance O-147-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-2-0
Sep 19, 2023
Authorize subrecipient agreement with Alcoa PD for training and canine R-319-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Alcoa 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 Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to pay for forensic firearms training and to purchase a dual-purpose trained canine that will be used to detect and deter violent crime offenses.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Authorize application and acceptance of DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-318-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $632,355.00, 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Contract with Off Duty Management for police officer scheduling R-309-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract with Off Duty Management to provide scheduling of police officers for off-duty employment at no cost to the City.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Turn Up Knox for violence interruption programs R-279-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Turn Up Knox to provide violence interruption street outreach programs in the City of Knoxville, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 25, 2023
Agreement with H. Bruce Guyton for Professional Standards Services for Police Department R-251-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with H. Bruce Guyton in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00 per month to provide Professional Standards Services for the City of Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Apply for grant for School Resource Officer Program R-250-2023 — 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 $750,000.00 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 Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with Knox County R-249-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $154,782.00 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Apply for and accept grant for law enforcement recruitment and retention R-248-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Finance in an amount up to $200,000.00, with no required matching funds, to be used for law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform for violence reduction R-219-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to provide technical assistance and training for Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City and community partners, in an amount not to exceed $307,050.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept a $65,000 YWCA grant for domestic violence firearms laws implementation. R-215-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $65,000.00, with no required local match, from the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, as a sub-award of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative, to support addressing the challenges with implementing domestic violence firearms laws, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department and Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept $10,000 grant from The Hartford for fire safety education materials. R-209-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from The Hartford in the amount of $10,000.00 which will be used for the purchase of educational materials to teach Knoxville's children about fire safety and prevention.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response. R-200-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, such as a 911-dispatched alternative response program, and setting a date for a public hearing on the issue of alternative response.(Requested by Councilmember Parker) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Abstain Adopted 7-0-2-0
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution supporting mental health partnerships, long-term psychiatric hospitalization, and alternative response service funding. R-199-2023 — A Resolution supporting the pursuit of partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral health needs in Knoxville including a local long-term psychiatric hospitalization unit(s) with the intention of serving low income and uninsured individuals and the provision of matching funds to support the development of a business and service delivery plan for alternative response services.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, Singh, Thomas, and Smith) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Ordinance granting authority to municipal enforcement officers to tow and impound vehicles on public property. O-97-2023 — An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 4 sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 to regulate underage sales, remedial plans, and appeals. O-96-2023 — An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Authorize KPD participation in National Public Safety Partnership R-150-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Knoxville Police Department to participate in the National Public Safety Partnership established by the U. S. Department of Justice.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Apply for $500K Coverdell Grant for Police Forensic Unit R-149-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant award of $500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of the Police Department’s Forensic Unit to pay for salaries, computers, forensic equipment, training, and supplies.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Apply for $2M DOJ grant for violence intervention/prevention R-141-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, to support community-based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
Authorize Mayor to accept donation of firefighter boots and facepieces from First Responder Institute R-104-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the First Responder Institute for donating used firefighter boots and HT Full Facepieces to the Knoxville Fire Department for an approximate value of $12,125.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year R-93-2023 — 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness R-92-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities for Police Department staff.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Apply for and accept grant from TN Highway Safety Office for traffic safety enforcement R-91-2023 — 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 $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase traffic safety equipment and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to conduct high visibility and traffic calming operations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Apply for and accept grant from TN Highway Safety Office for traffic safety education R-90-2023 — 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 $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 21, 2023
Execute agreement with 21CP Solutions for KPD assessment and strategic planning R-89-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Phase II professional services agreement with 21CP Solutions for a department assessment and strategic planning for the Knoxville Police Department for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 7, 2023
Authorize Mayor to apply for Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-78-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $51,000.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 7, 2023
Apply for and accept FEMA grant for Fire Department health and safety equipment R-40-2023 — 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 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $390,319.00 for health and safety equipment needs of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing application for Appalachia HIDTA grant for officer overtime pay R-19-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $134,500.00, 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 10, 2023
Resolution authorizing amendment to contract with Axon Enterprise for body cameras R-18-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend contract C-20-0295 with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to provide sixty-six additional body cameras and related equipment for the Knoxville Police Department at an additional cost not to exceed $280,783.80.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for violent crime intervention programs R-354-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award of $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to be used for all costs associated with the collaborative enforcement of violent crime intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 15, 2022
Apply for and accept grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns R-353-2022 — 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2022
Revise inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks O-143-2022 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.396M grant for Violent Crime Intervention programs R-338-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $1,396,448.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, to be used for costs associated Violent Crime Intervention programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Nov 1, 2022
Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses R-337-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Permit Police and Fire Chiefs to award items to separating public safety employees O-130-2022 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-724 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Police and Fire Chiefs, in their discretion, to award certain items to public safety employees separating from employment with the City after ten years of service.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force R-279-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $500,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Accept state funds for Emergency Operations Center R-271-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request and accept funds from the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for furnishing and equipping the new Emergency Operations Center in the Public Safety Complex.(Requested by Emergency Management) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for youth violence prevention R-270-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support implementation of youth violence prevention strategies for middle and high school aged youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-235-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $144,082.00 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 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to contract with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption outreach programs R-173-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to incubate and oversee the implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs for the City of Knoxville in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Absent * Adopted 5-1-0-3
Split
Jun 14, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.5M DOJ grant for violence prevention initiatives R-172-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to support community based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Absent Adopted 6-0-0-3
Unanimous
Apr 19, 2022
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness programs R-120-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $175,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety education programs R-106-2022 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 22, 2022
Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety equipment and enforcement R-105-2022 — 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 $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/ LIDAR and other traffic safety related equipment and supplies and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to provide high visibility and traffic calming enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2022
Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption programs. R-59-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to plan and provide recommendations for the development and implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2022
Authorize agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley for mental health services to Knoxville Police Department R-33-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley, LPC-MHSP, to provide part-time mental health and wellness assistance to members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $35,800.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 11, 2022
Apply for/accept HIDTA grant for officer overtime R-15-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $143,000.00, 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.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jan 11, 2022
Agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training R-14-2022 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigator training and website maintenance, pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $79,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2021
Apply for and accept Rail Trespass Enforcement grant R-376-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Consolidated Rail Trespass Enforcement grant award of $120,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration to cover the cost of overtime associated with the enforcement of railroad trespassing laws.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-1-1
Nov 16, 2021
Agreement with Lexis Nexis for law enforcement search engine R-375-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions to provide a law enforcement and public records search engine to promote public safety, for an amount not to exceed $41,000.00 annually, with a 3% annual increase.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 19, 2021
Endorse Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Knoxville R-330-2021 — A Resolution endorsing a Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Knoxville streets and endorsing engagement of a working group of partners to develop a Vision Zero Action Plan that advances this goal through engineering, education, and enforcement.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas, Rider, Smith, Fugate, Singh,Testerman and Vice Mayor McKenzie) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 21, 2021
Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for "Learn Not To Burn" program R-304-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $10,113.75 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) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force R-299-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $469,392.00 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
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
MOU with Knox County for 2020 Homeland Security Grant for KPD Mobile Video Unit R-298-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $27,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Unit for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for EMA equip/software R-297-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $24,000.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security grant for certain equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant for KFD search/rescue equip R-296-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $24,000.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase search and rescue equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 7, 2021
Apply for HazMat equipment grant from TN Emergency Management Agency R-295-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to provide funding for HazMat equipment in an amount not to exceed $21,702.44 and if such application is approved, to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Co-Response Team program. R-276-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. to continue and expand the Knoxville Co-Response Team program, in an amount not to exceed $380,000.00 per year.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 10, 2021
Authorize agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training. R-275-2021 — 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 and to maintain the ICAC Task Force website, pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $69,328.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply jointly with Knox County for Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-227-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $149,527.00 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 the grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for KPD Crisis Intervention Team R-226-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $250,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for the expansion of the KPD Crisis Intervention Team to better respond to individuals in crisis in the community.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept U.S. DOJ grant for de-escalation training R-225-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used for technology, instruction and equipment for de-escalation training for Knoxville Police Department officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Apply for and accept 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-224-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $142,948.00, with no required local match, for funding to upgrade the Knoxville Police Department's crime analysis capabilities, equipment, and necessary task force overtime as it relates to reducing violent crimes, gun-related offenses, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers O-56-2021 — An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Apr 20, 2021
Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention R-118-2021 — A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for older driver education and outreach R-113-2021 — 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 $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for an event coordinator, technician training, safety education programs, supplies and overtime costs related to an education and outreach program for older drivers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for community traffic safety education R-112-2021 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $10,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for enhanced community traffic safety education programs, the printing of outreach materials and to cover the costs of overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for seat belt and child seat safety programs R-111-2021 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $65,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for the presentation of seat belt and child seat check points and education programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for teen driver safety education programs R-110-2021 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide for new and continuing educational programs to increase teen driver safety awareness and promote good decision making.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for safety enforcement and bike/pedestrian campaigns R-109-2021 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required local match, to provide enhanced safety enforcement and to purchase supplies for use in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for drunk driving education and enforcement R-108-2021 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, to purchase drunk driving educational equipment and to fund overtime for sustained alcohol and impaired driving enforcement and safety education programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for radar equipment and traffic enforcement R-107-2021 — 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 $140,800.00, with no required local match, to purchase radar equipment and to provide overtime funding for traffic enforcement focusing on impaired, distracted or aggressive driving.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 6, 2021
Authorize grant application for high visibility enforcement funding R-106-2021 — 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 Highway Safety Office in the amount of $5,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime costs for a program focused on high visibility enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 9, 2021
Apply for and accept Kevin and Avonte Program grant R-84-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept "The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities" grant award of $150,000.00 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to protect our vulnerable citizens.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant R-60-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a five-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $1,200,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no local 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) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant R-59-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to combat serious and violent crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant R-18-2021 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $161,500.00, 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.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 15, 2020
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DoJ grant for drug collection equipment R-366-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $100,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for purchase of drug collection and destruction equipment.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: restrict beer sale/consumption hours by jurisdiction O-169-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4-32 of the Knoxville City Code to provide that the hours for sale and consumption of beer on premises may be restricted further by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 17, 2020
Emergency Ordinance: clarify beer permittee compliance with state/local orders O-168-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-73(c) of the Knoxville City Code to clarify that beer permittees must comply with applicable regulations of the State of Tennessee and any other regulatory authority, including executive orders of the Governor, the Tennessee Pledge, and any orders, resolutions or regulations issued by the Knox County Board of Health, the Knox County Health Director, or the Knox County Health Officer.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 3, 2020
Authorize agreement with Knox County for School Violence Prevention Program R-315-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County for participation in the School Violence Prevention Program as part of the COPS 2020 Stop School Violence Grant to enhance the safety of Knox County students through ongoing training, school site safety improvements and technological upgrades in an amount not to exceed $464,624.00, which includes a 25% match from Knox County.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Oct 20, 2020
Apply for and accept grant from State Farm for Teen Driving Program R-301-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $30,000.00, with no required local match, from State Farm Insurance Company to benefit the Knoxville Police Department's Teen Driving Program, T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Action, Confidence, Knowledge).(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for Police Officer Wellness Program R-277-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for Walmart Foundation grants for Safety Programs. R-264-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Apply for 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. R-263-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with no local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Apply for and accept 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant R-231-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $138,069.00 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 the grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
Aug 11, 2020
Apply for and accept 2020 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant R-230-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2020 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit staff training and equipment to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize agreement for ICAC training and website maintenance R-229-2020 — 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 and maintenance of the ICAC Task Force website pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $60,600.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program R-222-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: No Motion to amend:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2020
Authorize agreement with Axon for KPD in-car and body camera system R-221-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Knoxville Police Department with a Comprehensive In-Car and Body Camera Video Capture and Cloud Based Management System for 350 officers for a five year term at a cost not to exceed $4,923,125.70.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution authorizing MOU with Knox County to accept Homeland Security Grant for HazMat R-202-2020 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $22,908.00 as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase HazMat Equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department) Public safety
Janet Testerman’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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