Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept an award of $1,300,000 in Federal funds for a three year period, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program, in order to reduce the number of overdose fatalities, for the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
Summary
Authorization to accept $1,300,000 in federal funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program to reduce the number of overdose fatalities by facilitating access to substance abuse treatment services for those who have recently experienced a non-fatal overdose. No match is required. (L1112-23) (Wells/Armstrong)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: N/A
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: Budget amendment is in process.
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $1,300,000
Annual Impact: $0
Project: COSSUP_2024
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2024
Current Balance: BA 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 an award of $1,300,000.00 in Federal funds for a three year period from the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program, in order to reduce the number of overdose fatalities, for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of funds.
Section 2 - That subject to the provisions of Section 7-48 of th...
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