Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to Walmart, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $25,000, to remove financial barriers for youth and families by covering Program related expenses, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to submit applications for a Grant from Walmart for $25,000, and to accept if offered, for the Division of Police to help remove financial barriers for youth and families by covering registration fees, uniforms, clothing, sports equipment, field trips, snacks, and other Program-related expenses. No matching funds are required. (L0592-26) (Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 6/22/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Budget Amendment forthcoming.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $25,000
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity: OTH_GRANT
Budget Reference: FY2027
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, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to Walmart, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $25,000.00, to remove financial barriers for youth and families by covering Program related expenses.
Section 2 - 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 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
0592-26:MRS:4921-1529-7464, v. 1