Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application seeking $109,350 in Federal funds to the Ky. Office of Homeland Security, under the Law Enforcement Protection Program, for the Div. of Police, to purchase rifle kits for all sworn officers, authorizing the Mayor to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, authorizing the Mayor to accept this award, if offered, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds, and further authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to submit an application to Kentucky Office of Homeland Security requesting Federal funds in the amount of $109,350 for FY2025 from the Law Enforcement Protection Program to purchase patrol rifle kits for all sworn Officers. No matching funds are required. (L0220-25) (Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 2/18/2025
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Budget amendment will be completed if awarded funds.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $109,350
Annual Impact: $0
Project: STHO_LEPP_2026
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2026
Current Balance:
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, seeking $109,350.00 in Federal funds to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security under the Law Enforcement Protection Program, for the Division of Police, to purchase patrol rifle kits for all sworn Officers, and authorizing the Mayor to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant application.
Section 2 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to accept this Grant, if awarded, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds.
Section 3 - That subject to the provisions of Section 7-48 of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances, the Mayor is hereby authorized, in her discretion as Chief Executive Officer of the Urban County Government, to transfer the unencumbered balance of any operating or capital account appropriation to another operating or capital account appropriation within the Grant Budget previously established for this Grant.
Section 4 - 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
220-25:MRS:4937-4638-4673, v. 1