Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in FY 2027, to provide any additional information requested with this Grant Application and to accept the award if offered of $130,393 in Federal funds, for training and equipment for the Div. of Police, no local match is required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to submit a Grant Application and accept award, if offered, for a total of $130,393.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in FY 2027 for training and equipment for the Lexington Police Department. No matching funds are required. (L0793-26) (Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 9/04/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: If awarded, a Budget amendment will be forthcoming.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $ 130,393.00
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: FY 2027
Current Balance: If awarded BA will be done
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 execute and submit a Grant Application, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to the U.S. Department of Justice, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $130,393.00 in Federal funds, under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in FY 2027 for training and equipment for the Division of Police, no local ...
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