Safe Haven Baby Box

At a glance

• What: Knights of Columbus donation of $21,600 for the cost and installation of Lexington's second Safe Haven Baby Box, at Fire Station 24.
• Where it stands: Donation accepted unanimously on September 10, 2026.

Action

• August 27, 2026: Mayor Gorton thanked the Knights of Columbus at a presentation; Chief Wells said the division was proud to accept it; two Knights officers thanked the city for its cooperation.
• September 10: the donation (Budget Amendment 14430) was approved on Vice Mayor Wu's motion, seconded by Council Member Hale; unanimous.

Sources

• Council meeting minutes, September 10, 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BY4afNoANIVtPG5onDBEktmlh1tily71/view
• Council meeting minutes, August 27, 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pzA-nonzcDRYRTGG_6Nd8SisNRBpkz3c/view

Log

2026-09-10 - Urban County Council

Donation approved unanimously.

2026-08-27 - Urban County Council

Presentation by the Knights of Columbus.