Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept an award of $200,000 in Federal funds from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), under the Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant Program (LEMHWA) for FY 2026 through FY 2028, for the expansion of the Wellness Unit in the Div. of Police, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget for this Grant. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to accept award of Federal funds in the amount of $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant Program (LEMHWA). Funds are for the two-year period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. No matching funds are required. (L1027-25)(Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by William Razor, 10/15/2025
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Budget amendment is in process.
Account Number: 3140-505501-5511-XXXXX
This Fiscal Year Impact: $200,000
Annual Impact: $0
Project: LPD_LEMHWA_2025
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2025
Current Balance: BA 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 to accept an award of $200,000.00 in Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), under the Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act Grant Program (LEMHWA) for FY 2026 through FY 2028, for the expansion of the Wellness Unit in the Division of Police, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Gove...
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