Accepting and approving the following donations for the following Depts. and Divs.: (a) Div. of Parks and Recreation - accepting a donation from Lewis Hunchman: taxidermy quail display consisting of 16 quail of varying sizes for the division’s Natural Areas to diversify species within natural areas displays (estimated value of $200,000); (b) Div. of Family Services - accepting a donation from Bluegrass Families First: $1,000 for families at the Family Care Center who need financial assistance with mental health services; and, (c) Mayor’s Office - accepting a donation from Galls: $15,000 to match the funding for “Be the Change” scholarships provided in partnership with FCPS to offer grants to high school seniors of color, committed to attending a Kentucky college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.

Committee

Chief Administrative Officer

Requested by

Chief Administrative Officer

Introduced

August 15, 2024

On agenda

August 22, 2024

Passed

August 22, 2024

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