Legislation Details

File #: 0902-26    Version: 2 Name: Request Council authorization to accept federal award in the amount of $799,997 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/9/2026 In control: Grants and Special Programs
On agenda: 10/20/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Authorization to accept a federal award in the amount of $799,997 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act Grant which will be used to implement the Lexington CARES (Community Action for Recovery, Education and Safety) project. Budget amendment in process. (L0902-26)(Combs Marks/Allen-Bryant)
Attachments: 1. Blue Sheet - SAMHSA FR CARA FY 27, 2. NOA
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Authorization to accept a federal award in the amount of $799,997 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act Grant which will be used to implement the Lexington CARES (Community Action for Recovery, Education and Safety) project. Budget amendment in process. (L0902-26)(Combs Marks/Allen-Bryant)

Summary

Authorization to accept a federal award in the amount of $799,997 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act Grant which will be used to implement the Lexington CARES (Community Action for Recovery, Education and Safety) project. Budget amendment in process. (L0902-26)(Combs Marks/Allen-Bryant)

Budgetary Implications: Yes

Advance Document Review:

Law: Yes, Completed by Tiffany Holskey, 9/25/2026

Risk Management:  N/A

Fully Budgeted: Budget Amendment is in process.

Account Number:                     

This Fiscal Year Impact:                     $799,997 has been awarded for Year 1.

$ 3,199,988 is awarded for the four-year period from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2030.

Annual Impact:                      $0

Project:

Activity: FED_GRANT

Budget Reference: FY 2027

Current Balance: BA in process

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