1) The urban county council may allocate neighborhood development funds (NDF), on recommendation of any member, to incorporated non-profit organizations for any lawful public purpose in the best interest of and for the use and benefit of the community.
2) A council member may choose to donate NDF funds as a single allocation directly from their NDF balance, or solicit the entire council for donations via a group request also known as a "pass around."
3) Monthly NDF process timeline: NDF funds will be approved by council at the last work session of the month. NDF requests shall be submitted to the council administrator ten (10) days prior to the last work session of the month.
4) The following entities are eligible to receive NDF allocations if they are incorporated non-profit organizations, in good standing with the Secretary of State:
a. Neighborhood associations;
b. Parent-teacher organizations;
c. Public purpose civic organizations;
d. Urban County Government operating divisions for special projects;
e. Other incorporated non-profit public purpose groups.
5) The following entities are not eligible to receive direct NDF allocations:
a. Fayette County school system;
b. Established religious organizations (general "public purpose" uses may be considered in consultation with the department of law);
c. Any for-profit organization.
6) No council member shall make an NDF contribution, or vote on resolutions related to NDF allocations, within 30 days prior to any election in which they are on the ballot.
7) In an election year, any council member leaving office, or facing opposition may utilize up to fifty percent (50%) of their overall budget, including NDF funds. The remaining fifty percent (50%) will be replenished after the election for use by the successful candidate.
(Res. No. 599-2023, § 2, 11-2-23)