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File #: 0151-26    Version: 1 Name: NDF List 2/24/26
Type: Resolution Status: Second Reading
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 3/12/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with Fayette Alliance, Inc. ($1,500); Community Inspired Lexington Inc. ($6,000); Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc. ($650); Lexington Community Porch LLC ($1,000); Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. ($500); Young Men's Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($500); Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA Inc. ($950); Marafiki Center, Inc. ($2,600); Ky. Lions Eye Foundation, Inc. ($1,200); Lexington Children's Museum, Inc. ($1,750); Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc. ($900); Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation ($900); and A Caring Place, Inc. ($1,150), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]
Attachments: 1. NDF List 2.24.26, 2. RESO 0151-26 NDF (02-20-2026) 4907-8212-4944 v.1.pdf

Title

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with Fayette Alliance, Inc. ($1,500); Community Inspired Lexington Inc. ($6,000); Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc. ($650); Lexington Community Porch LLC ($1,000); Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. ($500); Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($500); Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA Inc. ($950); Marafiki Center, Inc. ($2,600); Ky. Lions Eye Foundation, Inc. ($1,200); Lexington Children’s Museum, Inc. ($1,750); Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc. ($900); Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation ($900); and A Caring Place, Inc. ($1,150), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

 

Summary

Organization:

Fayette Alliance

Jared Sexton

169 N. Limestone, Ste 1B

Lexington, KY 40507

Purpose:

For sponsorship of Grow Smart Academy

Amount:

 $                 1,500.00

 

 

Organization:

Community Inspired Lexington

Rebecca Webb

348 East Main Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Purpose:

For Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break to provide lunch for up to 700 kids daily

Amount:

 $                 6,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance

Jack Taylor

2117 Saint Mathilda Drive

Lexington, KY 40502

Purpose:

For the printing of the spring neighborhood newsletter

Amount:

 $                    650.00

 

 

Organization:

Lexington Community Porch

Veroqua Moore

466 Ash St.

Lexington, KY 40508

Purpose:

For support of multiple programs that assist unhoused/homeless individuals with food, clothing, and essentials

Amount:

 $                 1,000.00

 

 

Organization:

Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation

Joanna Weaver

1316 Versailles Rd.

Lexington, KY 40504

Purpose:

For the 2026 auction fundraiser

Amount:

 $                    500.00

 

 

Organization:

YMCA of Central KY

Jessica Berry

381 W. Loudon Ave.

Lexington, KY 40508

Purpose:

For expenses related to STEM Black History celebration at the YMCA

Amount:

 $                    500.00

 

 

Organization:

Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA

Kelly Bartley

1865 Wickland Drive

Lexington, KY 40505

Purpose:

To sponsor a community event for students and  families during spring 2026 to foster connection between northside and spanish immersion communities

Amount:

 $                    950.00

 

 

Organization:

Marafiki Center

857 Sparta Ct. Ste. A

Lexington, KY 40504

Elisha Mutayongwa

Purpose:

To host a free festival for over 600 attendees for Swahili Day

Amount:

 $                 2,600.00

 

 

Organization:

Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation

301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Louisville, KY 40202

Jennifer Spurling

Purpose:

To support the 15th annual Mr. and Mrs. Basketball awards ceremony

Amount:

 $                 1,200.00

 

 

Organization:

Lexington Childrens Museum

440 West Short St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Colby Ernest

Purpose:

To support the annual Triple Crown Advisors night for the Museum

Amount:

 $                 1,750.00

 

 

Organization:

Lexington Leadership Foundation c/o Look Good Feel Good

422 Codell Drive

Lexington, KY 40509

Troy Black

Purpose:

To assist with expenses related to their March 27, 2026 event

Amount:

 $                    900.00

 

 

Organization:

Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center

300 E.Third Street

Lexington, KY 40508

Christian Adair

Purpose:

To assist with expenses related to programming to celebrate Black History Month

Amount:

 $                    900.00

 

 

Organization:

A Caring Place

PO Box 23871

Lexington, KY 40517

Alex Chadwell

Purpose:

For their meal program that works to support older adults and people with disabilities

Amount:

 $                 1,150.00

 

 

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 Fayette Alliance, Inc., Community Inspired Lexington Inc., Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc., Lexington Community Porch LLC, Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc., Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Kentucky, Inc., Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA Inc., Marafiki Center, Inc., Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, Inc., Lexington Children’s Museum, Inc., Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc., Lyric Theatre And Cultural Arts Center Corporation, and A Caring Place, 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 WITH Fayette Alliance, Inc. ($1,500.00); Community Inspired Lexington Inc. ($6,000.00); Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc. ($650.00); Lexington Community Porch LLC ($1,000.00); Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. ($500.00); Young Men’s Christian Association Of Central Kentucky, Inc. ($500.00); Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA Inc. ($950.00); Marafiki Center, Inc. ($2,600.00); Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, Inc. ($1,200.00); Lexington Children’s Museum, Inc. ($1,750.00); Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc. ($900.00); Lyric Theatre And Cultural Arts Center Corporation ($900.00); and A Caring Place, Inc. ($1,150.00), 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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