Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a Grant from the Ky. Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety for participation in the Traffic Safety Program, which Grant funds are in the amount of $231,310 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 accept Federal funds of $231,310 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety for participation in the Traffic Safety Program for FY 2027, to reduce fatalities on Kentucky Rd.ways, minimize injuries to individuals and property, and to educate the Officers and the public. No local match is required. Budget amendment forthcoming. (L0191-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 2/26/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: FY2027 Budget Amendment will be forthcoming if awarded funds.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $231,310.00
Annual Impact: $0
Project: TRAFSAFTY_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 Grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety for participation in the traffic safety Program which Grant funds are in the amount of $231,310.00, 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 ...
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