City of Knoxville, TN City Council — Votes — Tommy Smith

Meeting	Agenda item	Tommy Smith’s vote	Disposition	Tally	Badges
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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent	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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	9-0-0-0	Unanimous
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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	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	Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye	Adopted	8-0-0-1	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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Absent

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

9-0-0-0

Unanimous

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

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

Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye

Adopted

8-0-0-1

Unanimous

Tommy Smith’s votes on Public safety