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File #: 0079-26    Version: 1 Name: NDF List 1/27/26
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 1/21/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Enactment date: 2/12/2026 Enactment #: R-036-2026
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($750.00); Green Acres, Hollow Creek and Breckenridge Neighborhood Association, LLC ($750.00); Institute 193, Incorporated ($2,000.00); Studio Players, Inc. ($1,500.00); Meadowcreek Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($449.78); Western Pennsylvania Search And Rescue Development Center Bluegrass Div. Inc. ($1,500.00); EmpowerHER Academy of Lexington Incorporated ($1,000.00); Project Ricochet Incorporated ($1,000.00); Charleston Gardens Homeowners Association, Inc. ($2,650.00); LFUCG Div. of Parks and Recreation ($270.00); Little Red Blessing Food Box Co. ($1,150.00); Lexington Rescue Mission, Inc. ($1,450.00); Lexington Ballet Co., Inc. ($1,500.00); and Douglass Baseball Boosters Inc. ($750.00), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Cou...
Attachments: 1. NDF List 1.27.26, 2. RESO 0079-26 NDF (1-27-26) 4897-0661-7994 v.1.pdf, 3. R-036-2026

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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($750.00); Green Acres, Hollow Creek and Breckenridge Neighborhood Association, LLC ($750.00); Institute 193, Incorporated ($2,000.00); Studio Players, Inc. ($1,500.00); Meadowcreek Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($449.78); Western Pennsylvania Search And Rescue Development Center Bluegrass Div. Inc. ($1,500.00); EmpowerHER Academy of Lexington Incorporated ($1,000.00); Project Ricochet Incorporated ($1,000.00); Charleston Gardens Homeowners Association, Inc. ($2,650.00); LFUCG Div. of Parks and Recreation ($270.00); Little Red Blessing Food Box Co. ($1,150.00); Lexington Rescue Mission, Inc. ($1,450.00); Lexington Ballet Co., Inc. ($1,500.00); and Douglass Baseball Boosters Inc. ($750.00), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

 

Summary

Organization:

William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association

Robert Hodge

PO Box 54988

Lexington, KY

Purpose:

For expenses related to their Christmas luncheon including plates, cups, napkins, decorations, food, etc.

Amount:

 $                    750.00

 

 

Organization:

Green Acres, Hollow Creek, Breckinridge Neighborhood Association

Ron Berry

PO Box 11084

Lexington, KY 40555

Purpose:

For expenses related to their Christmas luncheon including plates, cups, napkins, decorations, food, etc.

Amount:

 $                    750.00

 

 

Organization:

Institute 193, Inc.

Reba Mariarty

PO Box 193

Lexington, KY 40588

Purpose:

To support the production of merchandise for annual fundraising campaign and stewardship

Amount:

 $                 2,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Studio Players, Inc.

Steve Meadows

PO Box 54737

Lexington, KY 40555

Purpose:

For hearing assistance system repair and upgrade

Amount:

 $                 1,500.00

 

 

Organization:

Meadow Creek Neighborhood Association

Terri Cheak

PO Box 23612

Lexington, KY 40523

Purpose:

For their 1st annual neighborhood block party

Amount:

 $                    449.78

 

 

Organization:

Western Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Development Center - Bluegrass Division

Mindy Maxey

1405 Frey Rd. Top Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Purpose:

For hats, blankets, gloves, hand warmers, socks, bottled water and non-perishable food items for blessing bags to be given to community members facing food and housing insecurity

Amount:

 $                 1,500.00

 

 

Organization:

EmpowerHer Academy of Lexington

Lanisha Hostler

PO Box 11092

Lexington, KY

Purpose:

To assist with expenses related to the end of the year luncheon in May 2026

Amount:

 $                 1,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Project Ricochet

161 N. Mill St.

Lexington, KY 40515

Dr. Abeni El-Amin

Purpose:

To assist with expenses realted to the 2026 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference

Amount:

 $                 1,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Charleston Gardens HOA

PO Box 23925

Lexington, KY 40523

Mark Lauersdorf

Purpose:

For the removal of 5 hazardous trees located on HOA property

Amount:

 $                 2,650.00

 

 

Organization:

LFUCG - Parks and Recreation

1101-707603-7235-46720-831

Lexington, KY

Lily Robertson

Purpose:

For back-payment for showmobile rental supporting Edythe J. Hayes PTSA's annual Hayes Craze Back-to-School event

Amount:

 $                    270.00

 

 

Organization:

Little Red Blessing Food Box

1239 Alexandria Dr.

Lexington, KY 40504

Cynthia Buckner

Purpose:

To help maintain the free food boxes in several neighborhoods

Amount:

 $                 1,150.00

 

 

Organization:

Lexington Rescue Mission

PO Box 1050

Lexington, KY 40588

Valarie McKinney

Purpose:

For their annual Walk for Warmth event

Amount:

 $                 1,450.00

 

 

Organization:

Lexington Ballet Company

838 E. High St.

Lexington, KY 40502

Kevin Jenkins

Purpose:

For support of the Smart Share Community Outreach Program, an educational Program for teens in Lexington and across Central Kentucky

Amount:

 $                 1,500.00

 

 

Organization:

Douglass Baseball Boosters

PO Box 54444

Lexington, KY 40515

Mary Beth Wright

Purpose:

For assistance with purchasing baseball uniforms and gear for team members that are unable to cover the cost

Amount:

 $                    750.00

 

 

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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 William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association, Inc., Green Acres, Hollow Creek And Breckenridge Neighborhood Association, LLC, Institute 193, Incorporated, Studio Players, Inc., Meadowcreek Neighborhood Association, Inc., Western Pennsylvania Search And Rescue Development Center Bluegrass Division Inc., EmpowerHer Academy Of Lexington Incorporated, Project Ricochet Incorporated, Charleston Gardens Homeowners Association, Inc., LFUCG Division Of Parks And Recreation, Little Red Blessing Food Box Co., Lexington Rescue Mission, Inc., Lexington Ballet Company, Inc., and Douglass Baseball Boosters 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 William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($750.00); Green Acres, Hollow Creek And Breckenridge Neighborhood Association, LLC ($750.00); Institute 193, Incorporated ($2,000.00); Studio Players, Inc. ($1,500.00); Meadowcreek Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($449.78); Western Pennsylvania Search And Rescue Development Center Bluegrass Division Inc. ($1,500.00); EmpowerHer Academy Of Lexington Incorporated ($1,000.00); Project Ricochet Incorporated ($1,000.00); Charleston Gardens Homeowners Association, Inc. ($2,650.00); LFUCG Division Of Parks And Recreation ($270.00); Little Red Blessing Food Box Co. ($1,150.00); Lexington Rescue Mission, Inc. ($1,450.00); Lexington Ballet Company, Inc. ($1,500.00); and Douglass Baseball Boosters Inc. ($750.00) 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:                                           

 

____________________________

                                                                                                                                                   MAYOR

 

ATTEST:                                                                                                         

 

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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

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