Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kenya Ballard to serve as a Survivor Liaison, to act as the point of contact for those seeking gun violence survivor support from ONE Lexington, and from referral sources, and to liaise with appropriate ONE Lexington staff in determining the status of application process and payments, at a cost not to exceed $20,000. [Mayor's Office, Carama]
Summary
Authorization to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kenya Ballard for Survivor Liaison services, for those seeking gun violence survivor supports from ONE Lexington and from referral sources; and to liaise with appropriate ONE Lexington staff in determining the status of application process and payments. The term of the Agreement is July 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This Agreement is not to exceed $20,000. Funds are Budgeted. (L0665-26)(Carama/Scott)
Budgetary Implications [select]: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: { Select Yes, Completed by [William Razor, 8/5/2026]}
Risk Management: {Select Yes/No, Completed by [Official, Date]}
Fully Budgeted [select]: Yes
Account Number: 1101-133006-1321-71299
This Fiscal Year Impact: $20,000.00
Annual Impact: $N/A
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: $33,816.84
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 an Professional Services Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with Kenya Ballard to serve as Survivor Liaison, to act as the point of contact for those seeking gun violence survivor support from ONE Lexington and from referral sources, and to liaise with appropriate ONE Lexington staff in determining the status of application process and payments.
Section 2 - That an amount, not to exceed the of $20,000.00, be and hereby is approved for payment to Kenya Ballard from account 1101-133006-71299, pursuant to the terms of the Professional Services Agreement.
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
0665-26:WR:4901-3124-3719, v. 1