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An amendment to the Project Ordinance with regard to a Joint Fire and Police Public Safety Center Project by ORDINANCE 049-2026
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Presenter: City Manager Johnnie Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Kimber Hurlocker
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Summary:
The City of Lexington has been awarded $3,500,000 under the FY2026 Economic Development Initiative (EDI) - Community Project Funding (CPF). This CPF award is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds will be used for the land acquisition, planning, and construction design of the new Public Safety Center. The City plans to develop a Public Safety Center consisting of one consolidated building to accommodate Police and Fire Department operations and support the City’s public safety services, the project is currently in the pre-planning phase. The total future project cost, including the design and construction of the complete facility, has not been finalized. The design, construction budget, project schedule, and additional funding requirements will be determined as planning progresses.
Related Ordinance
- Resolution 2026-020 adopted June 22, 2026 - Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of FY2026 Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Grant - Joint Fire and Police Public Safety Grant Project.
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Recommendation:
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Consider adopting ORDINANCE 049-2026 to amend grant project ordinance for the FY2026 Economic Development Initiative (EDI) - Community Project Grant - Public Safety Center Project, providing the budgetary authority to expend the grant award.
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