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Non-Profit Budget Requests
Franklin County Fiscal Court is beginning the budget process for the 2024-25 fiscal year. As we consider funding requests, we must be assured of the public purpose of the funds and the financial accountability of the agencies to which tax dollars are appropriated. Active non-profit status with the Commonwealth will be verified. In addition, the following information must be included with your request.
THE 5th ANNUAL EASTER AT LAKEVIEW PARK ANNOUNCED
The Franklin County Fiscal Court continues its partnership with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for the 5th Annual Easter at Lakeview Park, 1 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The title sponsor, Traditional Bank, returns for the fifth year, and another sponsor,...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The United Way of the Bluegrass Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Super Saturday event is coming up on March 9th. During Super Saturday, households earning $62,000 or less annually can receive free tax prep from 8 am-4 pm at the Lexington Senior Center.
NATIONAL FFA WEEK 2024
Judge Mueller proclaimed February 17-24, 2024, as Future Farmers of America Week in Franklin County. This organization was founded in 1928. According to their website, “FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership,...
SPRING ’24 HHW EVENT
The spring 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event coming April 27th. Event will be held at the Frankfort Recycling Center, 309 Rouse Avenue (off Holmes Street) from 8 AM to Noon. This event is open to all Franklin County residents (City and County). Please do...
STEEL WORK STARTS AT ROAD DEPARTMENT
It's an exciting day at the Franklin County Road Department as the first pieces of steel go up in the air. This milestone represents the beginning of the framing phase for the vehicle storage building. This structure is situated in the southern portion of the property...
Team Kentucky Saves Lives Blood Drive
Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear will be hosting a blood drive in the State Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Education Center on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, to help address the national emergency blood shortage and save lives. Please sign up below if you...
WORK PROGRESSES AT THE ROAD DEPARTMENT
Construction work continues at the Franklin County Road Department. Today, workers were mostly focusing on framing for concrete to be poured at the new salt barn structure. Work also continued on the vehicle storage building. The electrical subcontractor was also...
VIVACIOUS VERMICOMPOSTERS
Franklin County KY Solid Waste Coordinator, Ally Hall, visited two different Franklin County Schools classrooms last week to help local students learn about recycling. On Thursday, she visited Mrs. Webb’s Agriculture classes at Bondurant Middle School. Then on Friday,...
NORTON EXPANDS ITS FRANKLIN COUNTY OPERATIONS
This morning Norton Healthcare held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their brand-new facility in Frankfort. It is located at 202 Limestone Dr Suite 1A near the Ollies. The renovations cost approximately 12 million dollars and will house Norton’s Frankfort Pediatric...