Title
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 Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, 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 $179,625 in Federal funds, for training and equipment for the Div. of Police, no local match is required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Summary
Authorization to submit a Grant Application and accept award, if offered for a total of $179,625.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in FY 2026. The funds would be used for training and equipment for the Police Department. No matching funds are required. (L0848-25)(Weathers/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by David Barberie, 9/2/2025
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: A Budget amendment will be completed if awarded.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $179,625.00
Annual Impact: $0
Project: JUST_ASST_2026
Activity: FED_GRANT
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 a Grant Application, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, 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 $179,625.00 in Federal funds, for training and equipment for the Division of...
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