Title
A Resolution authorizing the Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, in collaboration with LexArts, to provide EcoArt grant funds for the Livestream EcoArt Project at Jacobson Park, in an amount not to exceed $36,000. [Div. of Environmental Services, Plueger]
Summary
Authorization to provide a grant of $36,000 to LexArts for installation and completion of Livestream Project for the EcoART Program for permanent installation of the project at Jacobsen Park. The goals of the EcoART program are to generate increased awareness of environmental issues important to Lexington, educate citizens about water quality and conservation, and promote a healthy and sustainable quality of life. Funds are fully budgeted. (L0551-15)(Plueger/Holmes)
Budgetary Implications [select]: Yes
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Fully Budgeted [select]: Yes
Account Number: 1115-313201-3095-78112
This Fiscal Year Impact: $36,000
Annual Impact: $
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Budget Reference:
Current Balance: $150,000.00
Body
WHEREAS, the Urban County Government’s EcoART program promotes environmental education and outreach; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works has budgeted funds to conduct the EcoART program; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works previously selected LexArts to solicit, review, and select suitable projects for funding through the EcoART program; and
WHEREAS, the LiveStream EcoART Project at Jacobson Park was previously selected to receive EcoART grant funds; and
WHEREAS, an additional $36,000 in EcoART grant funds has been requested to complete the LiveStream EcoART Project at Jacobson Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works be and hereby is authorized to provide grant funds for the LiveStream EcoArts Project at Jacobson Park, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.
Section 2 - That an amount, not to exceed the sum of $36,000, be and hereby is approved for payment from account # 1115 - 313201 - 78112.
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL