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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Work Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2026 3:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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0534-26 11Table of Motions, Council Work Session, June 9, 2026SummaryTable of Motions, Council Work Session, June 9, 2026   Not available Not available
0543-26 11Capital List 6/16/26Agenda ItemCouncil Capital Projects, June 16, 2026   Not available Not available
0538-26 12Summary: Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee, May 12, 2026SummarySummary: Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee, May 12, 2026   Not available Not available
0545-26 13Summary (partial): Social Services and Public Safety Committee, June 9, 2026SummarySummary (partial): Social Services and Public Safety Committee, June 9, 2026   Not available Not available
0535-26 14Presentation: Project Update: Execution and Activation, New Government CenterPresentationPresentation: Project Update: Execution and Activation, New Government Center   Not available Not available
0536-26 15Presentation: The NestPresentationPresentation: The Nest   Not available Not available
0537-26 16Proclamation: Mayoral ProclamationPresentationProclamation: Mayoral Proclamation   Not available Not available
0477-26 11WQ Purchase of Goodwill Rear Parking LotAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute an Agreement of Sale, and any other necessary documents, and to accept deed for property located at 130 West New Circle Road, which is adjacent to the 8.43-acre tract owned by LFUCG which is being redeveloped to serve as the Division of Water Quality headquarters. At a cost of $400,000. Funds are budgeted. (L0477-26)(Martin/Ford)   Not available Not available
0493-26 12FY2027 Economic Development Partner PSA – Jubilee JobsAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a Purchase of Services Agreement (PSA) with economic development partner agency Jubilee Jobs to enhance and connect individuals with the WORK-Lexington program for a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, as approved by the Lexington Economic Development Investment Board on May 5, 2026. At a cost of $62,718.42 for FY27. Funds are included in the FY27 budget. (L0493-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)   Not available Not available
0495-26 1327-0001- FY 27 PositionsAgenda ItemAuthorization to amend the classified civil service authorized strength by creating one (1) position of Recreation Manager (Grade 520N) and one (1) Recreation Specialist Sr. (Grade 516N) in the Division of Parks and Recreation, as approved in the FY 2027 budget process, to become effective July 1, 2026. (L0495-26) (George/Hamilton)   Not available Not available
0496-26 1426-0048- ATB Salary IncreasesAgenda ItemAuthorization to increase the salaries of all eligible classified and unclassified employees included in the unified pay plan (including employees who would otherwise be ineligible due to grade max restriction) by 2%. This action also amends the unified pay plan’s salary scales by adjusting the scales by 1% and amends section 23-28 of the Code of Ordinances by increasing the existing step structure of Police Chief and Fire Chief by 2% and adjusting the incumbents’ salaries accordingly. Finally, this action increases salaries of the following positions by 2%: Council Administrator (1), Law Clerk P/T (3), Friend of the Court (1), Family Court Services Specialist (5), Police and Fire Pension Benefits Specialist (2), and School Crossing Guards. All actions are effective June 29, 2026. (L0496-26) (George/Hamilton)   Not available Not available
0497-26 15MOA with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Military Affairs, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Urban Search and Rescue ProgramAgenda ItemAuthorization to establish a Memorandum of Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Military Affairs, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Urban Search and Rescue Program whereby participating agencies will provide urban search and rescue services pursuant to House Bill 157. Effective from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. No budgetary impact. (L0497-26)(Wells/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0500-26 16Overtime Athletics at Black & Williams CenterAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute an agreement with Overtime Athletics to provide youth sports programming at the Black & Williams Neighborhood Center for seven weeks beginning on June 16, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $800.00. Funds are budgeted for FY27. (L0500-26)(Sanders/Lanter)   Not available Not available
0501-26 17Overtime Athletics at Tates Creek Community CenterAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute an agreement with Overtime Athletics to provide youth sports programming at the Tates Creek Community Center for seven weeks beginning on June 16, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $800.00. Funds are budgeted for FY27. (L0501-26)(Sanders/Lanter)   Not available Not available
0502-26 28Request Council authorization to submit an application, and to accept if offered a U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Pipeline Emergency Response Grant in an amount to not exceed $95,000. There is nAgenda ItemAuthorization to submit an application, and to accept if offered, for a U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Pipeline Emergency Response Grant in an amount to not exceed $95,000 to improve response to accidents and incidents involving pipelines that transfer hazardous substances such as petroleum products thereby decreasing harm to the public and the environment. There is no local match required. (L0502-26)(Wells/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0503-26 29Request Council authorization to approve LeadsOnline as a sole source provider to ensure continued compatibility with the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) that supports the current operating equipment for the Division of Police.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve LeadsOnline as a sole source provider to ensure continued compatibility with the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) that supports the current operating equipment for the Division of Police through June 30, 2031. ClearCase is a cartridge case triage solution for NIBIN. At a cost of $101,634 for FY27. Budget amendments in process. (L0503-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0504-26 210Request Council authorization to submit a project proposal, and if invited, an application for a grant award, for the purpose of seeking and accepting funding to construct a new fire station that will enhance the fire and emergency response coverage for tAgenda ItemAuthorization to submit a project proposal, and if invited, an application for a grant award, for the purpose of seeking and accepting funding to construct a new fire station that will enhance the fire and emergency response coverage for the community, including improved service response to Bluegrass Station. The proposal and application seek grant funding for a project cost not to exceed $12 million, which includes a 30% local match for the construction of a new fire station. A budget amendment will be forthcoming if a grant award is offered. (L0504-26)(Wells/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0505-26 111OHPI - First Amendment to RFP 6-2025 AgreementsAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a First Amendment to Purchase Service Agreements with Arbor Youth Services, Inc., Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc., and GreenHouse17, Inc. to extend the period of performance on one-time funding provided to address identified gaps and barriers to reducing homelessness through October 31, 2026, at no additional cost. (L0505-26)(Herron/Lanter)   Not available Not available
0509-26 112IT Training bluesheetAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute Purchase Services Agreement (PSA) with the Kable Academy, pursuant to RFP No. 24-2026, to provide an Information Technology Short-Term Training Program from June 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. At a cost of $50,000 for FY27. Funds are included in the FY27 budget. (L0509-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)   Not available Not available
0510-26 113Procurement Regulations RevisionAgenda ItemAuthorization to amend the LFUCG Procurement Regulations to increase the amount of an expenditure for which the government is not required to legally advertise for bids from $40,000 to $50,000, to increase the lowest dollar threshold amount from $2,500 to $5,000 and to make changes consistent with the actual current operations of the government; and approving, adopting and restating the regulations to be effective as amended on July 1, 2026. (L0510-26)(Slatin/Hensley)   Not available Not available
0511-26 214Request Council authorization to execute an amendment to the Purchase of Service Agreement with Urban League of Lexington Fayette County Inc.Agenda ItemAuthorization to execute an amendment to the Purchase of Service Agreement with Urban League of Lexington Fayette County Inc. (Reso. 434-2025). The amendment extends the agreement for salary support for an office assistant and maintenance individual through June 30, 2027 and has no additional budgetary impact. (L0511-26)(Reynolds/Lanter)   Not available Not available
0512-26 115KY Apex MOAAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Ky. Science and Technology Corporation for their Kentucky APEX Accelerator for services aimed at assisting the public in navigating government contracting opportunities, at a cost not to exceed $8,400. Funds are included in the FY27 budget. (L0512-26)(Slatin/Hensley)   Not available Not available
0514-26 216Authorization to submit an application and accept if offered a Kentucky Emergency Management, Search and Rescue Aid Program grant award in the amount of $14,760.00 for FY 2027. Funding will be utilized to purchase rescue equipment for the Division of FireAgenda ItemAuthorization to submit an application and accept if offered a Kentucky Emergency Management, Search and Rescue Aid Program grant award in the amount of $14,760.00 for FY 2027. Funding will be utilized to purchase rescue equipment for the Division of Fire, Special Operations Command, for use in rescue operations. There is no local match required. (L0514-26)(Wells/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0520-26 117Blue Sheet Memo Small Farm ChangesAgenda ItemAuthorization to amend Article III of Chapter 27 and Section 27-5 of the Code of Ordinances to revise the minimum eligibility criteria for the Small Farm Conservation Easement Program and amending Section 27-6 to update and expand application submission requirements for participation in the program, as recommended by the Rural Land Management Board. No budgetary impact. (L0520-26)(Denney/Horn)   Not available Not available
0521-26 118Intrado Life & Safety ECaTS annual renewalAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve the annual renewal of ECaTS web-based queries of 911 statistics from Intrado Life & Safety Solutions, a sole source provider, for FY27 period of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027. At a cost of $6,838.68. Funds are included the FY27 budget. (L0521-26)(Patton/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0522-26 119FY2027 Economic Development Partner PSA – Commerce LexingtonAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a Purchase of Services Agreement (PSA) with economic development partner agency Commerce Lexington, pursuant to RFP 35-2024. On May 5, 2026, the Lexington Economic Development Investment Board approved contracting with Commerce Lexington for a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to assist LFUCG with New Business Development and Existing Business Retention and Expansion. At a cost of $209,061.41. Funds are included in the FY27 budget. (L0522-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)   Not available Not available
0523-26 120Workforce and Economic Development Grant (Workforce Partners)Agenda ItemAuthorization to execute Purchase Services Agreements with the Kable Academy ($50,000), The Child Care Council of Kentucky ($50,000), Building Institute of Central Kentucky ($50,000), Liminal Consulting ($50,000), Stable Recovery ($50,000), Jubilee Jobs of Lexington ($50,000), Lexington Rescue Mission ($50,000) and IEC of the Bluegrass ($50,000) to provide training and workforce development services for the government pursuant RFP #15-2026. The total amount is $400,000 and funds are included in the FY27 budget. (L0523-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)   Not available Not available
0524-26 221Request Council authorization to accept an award for the Fire Training Incentive Grant in an amount up to $3,892,752.00 for FY 2027 from the Commission on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards, and Education for Training Incentives for Firefighters.Agenda ItemAuthorization to accept an award for the Fire Training Incentive Grant in an amount up to $3,892,752.00 for FY 2027 from the Commission on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards, and Education for Training Incentives for Firefighters. Fire Training Incentive funds are used to provide eligible firefighters with supplemental pay for participation in training programs. No local match required. FY27 budget amendment in process. (L0524-26)(Wells/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0525-26 122UK Elizabeth St. ChangesAgenda ItemAuthorization to change street names and/or individual numbers of addresses within the 3rd Council District: 797-807 Press Ave to 797 Elizabeth St. and 710 Press Ave to 710 Elizabeth St. and 720 Press Ave to 720 Elizabeth St. No budgetary impact. (L0525-26)(Patton/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0526-26 223Request Council authorization to accept an award for the Police Training Incentive Grant in an amount up to $4,018,122 for FY 2027 from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet under the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund.Agenda ItemAuthorization to accept an award for the Police Training Incentive Grant in an amount up to $4,018,122 for FY 2027 from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet under the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund. Police Training Incentive funds are used to provide eligible police officers with supplemental pay for participation in training programs. FY27 budget amendment in process. (L0526-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0527-26 124MOU Friends Towards Freedom PlazaAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Triangle Foundation, Inc. and Friends Towards Freedom, Inc. (FTFI) in association with plans to construct a public plaza directly adjacent to the recently commissioned statue, “Towards Freedom” in honor of renowned abolitionists and Lexington natives, Lewis and Harriet Hayden. No budgetary impact. (L0527-26)(Conrad/Ford)   Not available Not available