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File #: 1141-25    Version: 1 Name: NDF List 12/2/25
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 11/25/2025 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 12/4/2025 Final action: 12/4/2025
Enactment date: 12/4/2025 Enactment #: R-607-2025
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with Volunteers of America Mid-States, Inc. ($500); LFUCG - Partners for Youth ($800); the Salvation Army ($1,000); Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($500); Bluegrass Families First, Inc. ($1,100); Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence Inc ($2,000); Ky. Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Inc. ($950); and Black Church Coalition of the Bluegrass, Inc. ($2,150), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]
Attachments: 1. NDF List 12.2.25, 2. RESO 1141-25 NDF (12-02-2025) 4932-6520-2044 v.1.pdf, 3. R-607-2025

Title

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with Volunteers of America Mid-States, Inc. ($500); LFUCG - Partners for Youth ($800); the Salvation Army ($1,000); Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($500); Bluegrass Families First, Inc. ($1,100); Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence Inc ($2,000); Ky. Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Inc. ($950); and Black Church Coalition of the Bluegrass, Inc. ($2,150), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

 

 

Summary

Organization:

Volunteers of America Mid-States

Anne Vandervort

2473 Fortune Drive Ste. 110

Lexington, KY 40509

Purpose:

To offer lunch for the Week of Valor event at Veterans Unity point located at Kenwick Community Center

Amount:

 $                    500.00

 

 

Organization:

LFUCG - Partners for Youth

Shanreka Shackelford

1101-133005-0001-75101

Lexington, KY

Purpose:

To the Be An Elf project initiative to fill a gap for youth ineligible for existing holiday gift programs

Amount:

 $                    800.00

 

 

Organization:

Salvation Army

Brennen Henderson

736 W. Main St.

Lexington, KY 40390

Purpose:

To support families in need served in Fayette County

Amount:

 $                 1,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association

Tom Hagerman

135 Louisiana Avenue

Lexington, KY 40502

Purpose:

For leaf collection services

Amount:

 $                    500.00

 

 

Organization:

Bluegrass Families First, Inc.

Travis Young

PO Box 1663

Lexington, KY 40588

Purpose:

For the presentation of the Annual Jean Sabharwal Award

Amount:

 $                 1,100.00

 

 

Organization:

Sisters and Supporters Working Against Gun Violence

Tonya Lindsey

PO Box 11204

Lexington, KY 40574

Purpose:

For holiday gift boxes and food boxes to support families impacted by gun violence

Amount:

 $                 2,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

Steve Gahafer

605 Havana Ct.

Lexington, KY 40511

Purpose:

For the laying of wreaths on Veterans graves at the Lexington National Cemetery during the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony

Amount:

 $                    950.00

 

 

Organization:

Black Church Coalition of the Bluegrass

PO Box 12209

Lexington, KY 40581

Jylan Ross

Purpose:

For their mission to provide crisis support and human services to community members including financial assistance, food distribution, and employment and educational support for long-term stability

Amount:

 $                 2,150.00

 

 

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 agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with Volunteers of America Mid-States, Inc., LFUCG - Partners For Youth, The Salvation Army, Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc., Bluegrass Families First, Inc., Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence Inc, Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Inc., and Black Church Coalition of the Bluegrass, Inc., for the Office of the Urban County Council.

                     Section 2 - That an amount, not to exceed the sum stated, be and hereby is approved for payment or transfer to Volunteers of America Mid-States, Inc. ($500.00); LFUCG - Partners For Youth ($800.00); The Salvation Army ($1,000.00); Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($500.00); Bluegrass Families First, Inc. ($1,100.00); Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence Inc ($2,000.00); Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Inc. ($950.00); and Black Church Coalition of the Bluegrass, Inc. ($2,150.00), from account #1105-121002-91715, from various Council Districts, pursuant to the terms of the Agreements.

Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.

PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:                                           

 

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                                                                                                                                                   MAYOR

 

ATTEST:                                                                                                         

 

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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

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