Title
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to apply for and accept a State Homeland Security Grant from the Ky. Office of Homeland Security, if awarded, which is estimated to total $226,976.48 in State funding, to purchase Radiation Detection Equipment and a new boat for the Lexington Fire Dept., the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds; authorizing the Mayor to execute any Agreements or amendments related to the Grant award; and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Management, Wells]
Summary
Authorization to apply and accept the following Grant, if awarded, from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) FY 25 and FY 26 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). The Grant will be used for the Fire Department to purchase Radiation Detection Equipment and a new boat to support search and rescue, and dive operations in the amount of $ 226,976.48. No Grant match required. (L0660-26)(Wells/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by Tiffany Holskey, 7/28/2026
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: A Budget amendment will be completed if funding is awarded.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $226,976.48
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: FY 2025 & FY 2026
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 to execute and submit an application to the the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which is estimated to total $226,976.48 in State funds, for the ...
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