Could Affordable Housing Fund benefit from proposed sales tax increase?

By Mike Steely

Senior Writer

steelym@knoxfocus.com

If the sales tax increase referendum passes in the November election, the city is considering designating about $10 million of the additional revenue, or 22%, to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund. The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is asking the city council to approve the possible additional funds when it meets on Tuesday.

The council will also consider accepting a proposal from HealthEquity to oversee the city’s Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account Administration for an annual $76,650. The council may approve applying for $250,000 from the state for a Transportation Planning Grant with a $25,000 local match; the fundin

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