Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, 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 $47,500 in Federal funds to purchase carbon monoxide detectors, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $2,500 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
Summary
Authorization to submit an application and accept, if offered, to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant to fund the purchase of carbon monoxide detectors. The award is up to $47,500, requiring a 5% match of no more than $2,500. (L0449-26)(Wells/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Cravens, 5/22/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted : A Budget amendment will be completed if approved.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: If the Grant is approved, Federal funds of up to $47,500 will be awarded, requiring a 5% match of no more than $2,500.
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: FY2027
Current Balance:
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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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Fir...
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