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Accepting and approving the following donations for the following depts. and divs.:
a. Parks and Recreation - accepting a donation from the Friends of McConnell Springs: an ADA-compliant interactive kiosk for self-led nature education. This replaces the no-longer working kiosk that was donated by the friends group decades ago (estimated value $3,100).
b. Environmental Services - accepting a donation from four entities totaling $4,600 to assist with the implementation of the 2026 Reforest the Bluegrass event. The donations include $1,500 from Kentucky American Water, $1,400 from John’s Bluegrass Racing, $1,500 from Wild Birds Unlimited, and $200 from Wild Ones Native Plants. (Budget Amendment No. 14184)
c. Aging and Disability Services - accepting a donation from the Friends of Lexington Senior Centers: GoodMaps-Wayfinding technology for the Lexington Senior Center on Life Lane that enables anyone, including individuals with low/no vision, limited English speakers and non-readers, the ability to find their way regardless of their routing preference (estimated value $7,500).