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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit various Grant Applications to the Ky. Transportation Cabinet, to provide any additional information requested in connection with these Grant Applications, and to accept these Grants if these Grants are awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $1,089,320 (($525,000 - FHWA Planning), ($108,000 - Federal Transit Administration Section 5303), ($456,320 - Surface Transportation Block Grant (SLX)) in Federal funds and $65,625 in Commonwealth of Ky. funds for FY 2026 transportation planning activities under the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $206,705 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
Summary
Authorization to submit applications for funding in the amount of $1,089,320 in Federal funds and $65,625 in state funds, and accept awards for FY 2026 Transportation Planning Activities for the federally-mandated transportation planning process for the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. A local match of $206,705 is required. Subject to the availability of sufficient funds in FY 2026. (L0219-25) (Duncan/Horn)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by William Razor, 2/21/2025
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: FY 2026 BA will be completed if Grant funding is approved.
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This Fiscal Year Impact: $1,361,650
Annual Impact: $0
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Activity:
Budget Reference: 2026
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 various Grant Applications, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference...
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