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Tommy Smith’s votes on Public safety · in 2024

26 recorded votes: 24 aye · 2 absent

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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

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