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El Consejo de la Ciudad-Condado de Lexington aprobó el presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027 por 546 millones de dólares, que mantiene la propuesta original de la alcaldesa Linda Gorton e incluye más de 2 millones de dólares adicionales en inversiones dirigidas a seguridad pública, accesibilidad, parques y servicios comunitarios. El presupuesto, que entra en vigor el 1 de julio, destaca inversiones en reparación de calles con 13 millones de dólares, un nuevo fondo de 200 mil dólares para reparación de baches, 1 millón adicional para preparación ante condiciones invernales, y 400 mil dólares para ayudar a residentes a reparar aceras inseguras. Las divisiones de seguridad pública recibieron casi 300 millones de dólares totales, incluyendo 1.5 millones para equipamiento del Cuerpo de Bomberos y 2.6 millones para nueva tecnología policial.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Urban County Council gave final approval to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Monday, endorsing a plan that largely mirrors Mayor Linda Gorton’s original $546 million proposal while adding over $2 million in targeted investments across public safety, accessibility, parks and community services.
The budget, which takes effect July 1, reflects weeks of deliberation following the mayor’s April 14 proposal. Council members worked in small “link” committees to review various budget sections and develop recommendations for the full council.
“Today, the Council has approved a responsible, responsive, and balanced budget,” said Council Member James Brown, chair of the Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee. “While this year’s budget required careful consideration and difficult decisions, we remained committed to maintaining the services our residents rely on while continuing to make strategic investments in Lexington’s future.”
The council’s amendments targeted several key areas. The budget includes $13 million for street paving and maintenance, along with a new $200,000 pothole repair fund. An additional $1 million supports winter weather preparedness as the city addresses criticism over its response to earlier severe winter conditions. Coupled with existing allocations, Lexington will have $5.1 million to battle snow and ice.
Parks received $7.5 million for capital projects and $1.26 million for basic maintenance. A nature trail at Coldstream Park is among planned improvements.
The budget allocates $400,000 to help residents repair unsafe sidewalks and avoid fines, part of broader Americans with Disabilities Act compliance efforts. Community safety investments include funding for the Police Activities League and mental health support for public safety professionals. Building security enhancements at the Government Center and strengthening the Citizen’s Advocate office also received additional funding.
Public safety divisions received nearly $300 million total, including $1.5 million to replace heavy equipment for the Lexington Fire Department and $2.6 million for new police technology. Community housing initiatives received $5 million for the Affordable Housing Fund, $2.2 million for winter warming operations and $1.66 million for homelessness prevention and intervention.
The city’s nearly $1 billion total budget, including restricted funds, supports both core operations and priority-driven initiatives designed to improve residents’ quality of life.
This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from LFUCG General News, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/lexingtons-urban-county-council-approves-fy27-budget.
