Legislation Details

File #: 0559-26    Version: 1 Name: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENTS (MOAS) FOR TECH INTERNSHIP PILOT PROGRAM
Type: Resolution Status: First Reading
File created: 6/15/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 7/1/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: A Resolution approving the use of a standardized Memorandum of Agreement with qualified employers interested in participating in the Tech Internship Pilot Program, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with any employer which is authorized to enter into an Agreement with the same material terms, provided that the total cost of the Program does not exceed $90,000. [Mayor's Office, Atkins]
Attachments: 1. Blue Sheet Tech Internship Pilot Program, 2. Exhibit A Approval Form, 3. Exhibit B Reporting Form, 4. Exhibit C Application, 5. FINAL MOA w update, 6. RESO 0559-26 Tech Intern Pilot Program 4911-4793-2601 v.1.pdf
Title
A Resolution approving the use of a standardized Memorandum of Agreement with qualified employers interested in participating in the Tech Internship Pilot Program, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with any employer which is authorized to enter into an Agreement with the same material terms, provided that the total cost of the Program does not exceed $90,000. [Mayor's Office, Atkins]
Summary
Authorization to execute Memorandums of Agreements (MOAs) between LFUCG and qualifying employers for the Tech Internship Pilot Program at a total Program cost not to exceed $90,000.00. This pilot Program is designed to help grow tech employment in Lexington-Fayette County by implementing a recommendation from the 2025 TEConomy Partners study. Funding will be for partial wage reimbursements to qualifying employers hosting tech-based internships at Lexington-Fayette County worksites. Funds are Budgeted. (L0559-26) (Rogers/Atkins)

Budgetary Implications [select]: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: { Yes, Completed by [Tiffany Holskey, 6/15/2026]}
Risk Management: {Select Yes/No, Completed by [Official, Date]}
Fully Budgeted [select]: Yes
Account Number: 1144-136101-0001-71299
This Fiscal Year Impact: $90,000
Annual Impact: NA
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: $90,000 Fy 2026 (funds will roll to FY 27)
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the use of a standardized Memorandum of Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with qualified employers interested in participating in the Tech Internship Pilot Program be and hereby is approved, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with any employer which is authorized to enter into an Agreement with the same material terms,...

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