Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the United States Dept. of Health and Human Services, which Grant funds are in the amount of $469,884 Federal funds, under the first Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Program, are for the creation of a project to help reduce Opioid Overdose Fatalities, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Dept. of Social Services, Ford]
Summary
Authorization to accept federal award in the amount of $469,884 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Program which will be used to reduce the number of overdose fatalities by facilitating access to naloxone through first responders and members of other key community sectors. Budget Amendments are in process. (L1094-18) (Ford)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
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Fully Budgeted: BA 9594 and 9495 are in process.
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This Fiscal Year Impact: $469,884
Annual Impact: $
Project: SAMHSA_2019
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2019
Current Balance:
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to accept a grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which Grant funds are in the amount of $469,884.00 Federal funds, under the First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Program, are for the creation of a project to help reduce Opioid Overdose Fatalities, and the acceptance of which does not obligate the Lexington-Faye...
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