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File #: 0019-26    Version: 2 Name: Request Council authorization to accept grant funds of $161,050.22 from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for the continuation of the Litter Abatement Grant Funding Program in Fayette County for Calendar Year 2026.
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 1/5/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 1/22/2026 Final action: 1/22/2026
Enactment date: 1/22/2026 Enactment #: R-020-2026
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept Grant funds in the amount of $161,050.22 from the Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet for the continuation of the Litter Abatement Grant Funding Program in Fayette County for Calendar Year 2026, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]
Attachments: 1. 26- Blue Sheet Memo 2026 Litter Grant, 2. BA 14055, 3. 2026 Litter Abatement Check GA 26046579, 4. 2026 City Litter Abatement Grant Cover Letter, 5. File 0019-26 Litter Abatement Grant 4906-2036-6727 v.1.pdf
Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept Grant funds in the amount of $161,050.22 from the Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet for the continuation of the Litter Abatement Grant Funding Program in Fayette County for Calendar Year 2026, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

Summary
Authorization to accept Grant funds of $161,050.22 from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for the continuation of the Litter Abatement Grant Funding Program in Fayette County for Calendar Year 2026. Budget amendment in process. (L0019-26)(Carey/Albright)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Cravens, 1/5/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Budget amendment is in process.
Account Number: 3400-313201-3097-71299
This Fiscal Year Impact: $ 161,050.22
Annual Impact: $0
Project: KY_PRIDE_2026
Activity: STA_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2026
Current Balance: Budget amendment is in process.
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, accept grant funds in the amount of $161,050.22 from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for the continuation of the Litter Abatement Grant Funding Program in Fayette County for the Calendar Year 2026. The acceptance of the grant funds does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of a local match.
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 capit...

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