Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a federal award, if offered, from the Ky. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet in the amount of $100,526 under the Victim Assistance Formula Grant funded by the Victims of Crime Act, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant for hiring a Victims Services Supervisor, no local match is required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to accept federal award, if offered, from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet in the amount of $100,526 under the Victim Assistance Formula Grant funded by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the Division of Police to add a victim services supervisor position to the existing staff of victim advocates. No local match is required. (L0275-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 3/25/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: A Budget amendment will be completed if awarded.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $100,526
Annual Impact: $0
Project: VOCA_2027
Activity: FED_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 accept a federal award, if offered, from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet in the amount of $100,526.00 under the Victim Assistance Formula Grant funded by the Victims of Crime Act, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant, for hiring a Victims Services Supervisor, 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 hereb...
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