Legislation Details

File #: 0276-26    Version: 2 Name: Request Council authorization to submit a grant application, and accept award if offered, to the Kentucky 911 Service Board in the amount of $253,714 for the purchase of hardware, media servers, project management, installation services, and shipping of t
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 3/31/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Enactment date: 4/16/2026 Enactment #: R-135-2026
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky. 911 Service Board, 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 $253,714 to purchase items of the Solacom Guardian System, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $28,190 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Enhanced 911, Patton]
Attachments: 1. 26 -Blue Sheet Memo Solacom, 2. Grant Application - Assurance Signature needed, 3. 276-26 911 grant 4917-1510-6719 v.1.pdf, 4. R-135-2026
Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky. 911 Service Board, 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 $253,714 to purchase items of the Solacom Guardian System, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $28,190 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Enhanced 911, Patton]
Summary
Authorization to submit a Grant Application, and accept award if offered, to the Kentucky 911 Service Board in the amount of $253,714 for the purchase of hardware, media servers, project management, installation services, and shipping of the Solacom Guardian system for the Division of Enhanced 911. Matching funds in the amount of $28,190 are required. (L0276-26)(Patton/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 3/31/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: A Budget amendment will be initiated if awarded.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $281,904
Annual Impact: $0
Project: STHOCMRS_2027
Activity: STA_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2027
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 the Kentucky 911 Service Board, 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 $253,714.00, to purchase items of the Solacom Guardian System, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County G...

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