Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program in FY 2027 to purchase an interview and interrogation course, 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 $300,000 in Federal funds, no local match is required and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to apply for and accept a federal Grant award, if offered, for a total of $300,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program in FY 2027 to purchase an interview and interrogation course. No matching funds are required. (L0286-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 4/06/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: If awarded, a FY27 Budget amendment will be completed.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $300,000.00
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2027
Current Balance:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN
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 the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program in FY 2027 to purchase an interview and interrogation course, 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 $300,000.00 in Federal funds, no local match is required.
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
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