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File #: 0757-15    Version: 1 Name: Council authorization to accept award of $200,000 in FY 2016 grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Fayette County Courthouse Property
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 6/3/2015 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 7/2/2015 Final action: 7/2/2015
Enactment date: 7/2/2015 Enactment #: R-400-2015
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Grant funds are in the amount of $200,000 Federal funds, are for the remediation of environmental concerns identified at the Old Fayette County Courthouse, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government for the expenditure of $40,000 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs/Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Gooding/Holmes]
Attachments: 1. Bluesheet Memo - Accept.pdf, 2. Budget Amendment.pdf, 3. RESOLUTION - 400-2015
Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Grant funds are in the amount of $200,000 Federal funds, are for the remediation of environmental concerns identified at the Old Fayette County Courthouse, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government for the expenditure of $40,000 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs/Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Gooding/Holmes]
Summary
Authorization to accept award of $200,000 in FY 2016 grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Fayette County Courthouse Property. The funds will be used to address environmental concerns, including asbestos, lead paint, mold, and guano. A budget amendment is in process for FY16. (L0757-15)(Gooding/Holmes)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review: No
Fully Budgeted: Budget Amendment for FY16 in Process
Account Number: 3170-313201-3093-XXXXX
This Fiscal Year Impact: $240,000
Annual Impact: $
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: Budget Amendment for FY16 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, be and hereby is authorized and directed to accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Grant funds are in the amount of $200,000.00 Federal funds, are for the remediation of environmental concerns identified at the Old Fayette County Courthouse, and the acceptance of which obligates the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for the expenditure of $40,000.00 as a local match.
Section 2 - That subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 22-79, the Mayor is hereby authorized, in his discretion as Chief Ex...

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