Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Grant funds are in the amount of $200,000 Federal funds, are for the remediation of environmental concerns identified at the Old Fayette County Courthouse, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government for the expenditure of $40,000 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs/Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Gooding/Holmes]
Summary
Authorization to accept award of $200,000 in FY 2016 grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Fayette County Courthouse Property. The funds will be used to address environmental concerns, including asbestos, lead paint, mold, and guano. A budget amendment is in process for FY16. (L0757-15)(Gooding/Holmes)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review: No
Fully Budgeted: Budget Amendment for FY16 in Process
Account Number: 3170-313201-3093-XXXXX
This Fiscal Year Impact: $240,000
Annual Impact: $
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: Budget Amendment for FY16 in Process
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 accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Grant funds are in the amount of $200,000.00 Federal funds, are for the remediation of environmental concerns identified at the Old Fayette County Courthouse, and the acceptance of which obligates the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for the expenditure of $40,000.00 as a local match.
Section 2 - That subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 22-79, the Mayor is hereby authorized, in his discretion as Chief Executive Officer of the Urban County Government, to transfer the unencumbered balance of any operating or capital account ap-propriation to another operating or capital account appropriation within the Grant budget previously established for this Grant.
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