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. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, 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 $56,750, for the 2026 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Grant for a Gun Liaison Program, no local match is required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to submit a Grant Application, and accept award if offered, to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for the 2026 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Grant in the amount of $56,750. Funds will be used for a gun liaison Program for targeted enforcement and surveillance on guns, drugs, gangs and other violent crimes in prioritized areas. No matching funds required. (L0240-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Sanner, 3/16/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: FY2027 Budget Amendment will be forthcoming.
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This Fiscal Year Impact: $56,750
Annual Impact: $0
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Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: Will do BA if awarded
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 Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, 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 $56,750.00, for the 2026 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Grant to for a gun liaison Program, no local match is required...
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