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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. Department of Homeland Security, 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 $25,000 in Federal funds under the 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, to purchase smoke alarms, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $1,250 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Management, Wells]
Summary
Authorization to submit an application, and accept if offered, to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Fire Prevention and Safety requesting federal funding in the amount of $25,000 to purchase smoke alarms for community installation in Lexington-Fayette County. Match in the amount of $1,250 is required and requested in FY26 Budget year. (L0261-25)(Wells/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
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Law: N/A
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: A Budget amendment will be completed if approved.
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This Fiscal Year Impact: $26,250
Annual Impact: $0
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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, 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 $25,000.00 in Federal funds, under the 2025 As...
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