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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/4/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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1158-25 1 Minutes of the November 20, 2025 Council MeetingMinutesMinutes of the November 20, 2025 Council Meeting   Not available Not available
1103-25 1 Proclamation - Lafayette Band - State ChampionsPresentationLafayette Band - State Champions   Not available Not available
1118-25 11.Urban Services - Dist 1OrdinanceAn Ordinance expanding and extending the Full Urban Services District #1 for the Urban County Government for the provision of street lighting, street cleaning, and garbage and refuse collection, to include the area defined as certain properties on the following streets: Belhurst Way; Belleville Park; Blackford Parkway; Blue Sky Parkway; Buttermilk Rd.; Carnation Dr.; Cravat Pass; Denton Trail; Geneva Place; Halford Place; Meadowlark Rd.; Ontario Place; Polo Club Blvd.; Rabbit Warren Flat; Seneca Lake Rd.; Shady Cove; Ward Dr.; Berry Ridge Circle; and Lamont Dr. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Albright]   Not available Not available
1119-25 12.Urban Services - Dist 3OrdinanceAn Ordinance expanding and extending Partial Urban Services District #3 for the Urban County Government for the provision of garbage and refuse collection, to include the area defined as certain properties on the following streets: Bourbon Walk; Branham Park; and Weston Park. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Albright]   Not available Not available
1120-25 13.Urban Services - Dist 4OrdinanceAn Ordinance expanding and extending Partial Urban Services District #4 for the Urban County Government for the provision of street lighting, to include the area defined as certain properties on Stedman Dr. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Albright]   Not available Not available
1121-25 14.Urban Services - Dist 5OrdinanceAn Ordinance expanding and extending Partial Urban Services District #5 for the Urban County Government for the provision of street lighting and garbage and refuse collection, to include the area defined as certain properties on Redberry Circle. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Albright]   Not available Not available
1154-25 15.Budget Amendment Sch. 0020OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures, and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, FY 2026 Schedule No. 20. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
1133-25 16.26-0027- Park Maintenance SupervisorOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing twelve (12) classified positions of Park Maintenance Supervisor, Grade 517N, and creating twelve (12) classified positions of Park Maintenance Supervisor, Grade 518N, and transferring the incumbents, all in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective the first pay period following passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
1156-25 17.BA Homeless task force walk onOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to provide funds towards future expenditures recommended by the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No 0019. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
1113-25 11.Bid Recommendation for Bid#100-2025 Merrick Trunk Sewer ProjectResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Tribute Acquisition Co., in the amount of $10,762,511, for the Merrick Trunk Sewer Project, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Tribute Acquisition Co., related to the bid. (5 Bids, Low) [Martin]   Not available Not available
1148-25 12.Permanent Personnel Actions 12.2.25ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointment of: Jeremiah Asberry, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $24.435 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective November 5, 2025; and ratifying the Permanent Sworn Appointment of: Ryan Wells, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, $42.126 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective October 28, 2025. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
1064-25 13.Loan-A-Box Bin RefurbishingResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Containerpros, LLC., for dumpster bin refurbishment at a cost not to exceed $12,822.74. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]   Not available Not available
1080-25 14.Wellness Coordinator Contract 2025ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the University of Ky., for an athletic trainer at a cost not to exceed $100,000. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Not available Not available
1081-25 15.APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON CORPORATION d/b/a DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON PARTNERSHIP TO CONDUCT A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND OVERVIEWResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Downtown Lexington Corporation d/b/a Downtown Lexington Partnership to provide funding to conduct a Downtown Development Strategic Analysis and Overview for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, at an additional cost not to exceed $15,000 in FY 2026. [Office of the Mayor, Atkins]   Not available Not available
1084-25 16.Change Order to Tetra Tech contract for the Haley Pike Landfill Leachate Treatment System Improvements ProjectResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for the Haley Pike Landfill Leachate Treatment System Improvements Project, for the Div. of Environmental Services, increasing the Contract price by the sum of $177,600.00 from $743,000.50 to $920,600.50 in FY 2026. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Not available Not available
1097-25 17.KIA Revised Loan ApplicationResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a revised application to the Ky. Infrastructure Authority (KIA), and to provide any additional information requested in connection with the application, for a low interest state revolving fund loan in the amount of $20,000,000 in order to provide funding for the North Elkhorn Wet Weather Storage Tank Consent Decree Remedial Measures Project. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
1105-25 28.Request Council authorization for the Mayor to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement, awarded pursuant to RFQ No. 34-2025, with Gresham Smith to develop the Main and Vine Streetscape Plantings & Amenities Redesign Plan at a cost of $116,750.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Gresham Smith, for Main and Vine Streetscape plan at a cost not to exceed $116,750. [Mayor's Office, Peacher]   Not available Not available
1106-25 29.Request Council authorization to accept additional grant funds from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services under the Kentucky Community Crisis Co-Response Grant Program in the amount of $125,0ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Ky. Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Ky. Dept. for Medicaid Services in the amount of $125,000 under the Ky. Community Crisis Co-Response Grant Program to expand the Community Paramedicine Crisis Response Program, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $12,500 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Not available Not available
1109-25 110.UK Research Foundation AddendumResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Addendum to the Evaluation Services Agreement with University of Ky. Research Foundation, for evaluator for the Community Paramedicine Program. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Not available Not available
1110-25 111.Amendment to Agreement with New Life Day Center, Inc.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with New Life Day Center, Inc., for the operation of the litter pickup services with Panhandler Participation Program, increasing the Contract price by the sum of $60,000, from $150,000 to $210,000 annually. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Not available Not available
1111-25 212.Legal Aide of the Bluegrass 3rd Amendment to Sub Recipient AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Third Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Ky. Legal Aid Society, Inc., dba Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (“Legal Aid”), reallocating an additional $95,305.99 in Federal funds to Legal Aid for housing stability service. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]   Not available Not available
1112-25 213.Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Blue Grass Community Foundation for the Be The Change Scholarship fund for Fiscal Year 2026, at a cost not to exceed $65,625. Funds are budgeted. (L1112-25)(Carama/Scott)ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Blue Grass Community Foundation, Inc., for the Be The Change Scholarship fund for FY 2026, at a cost not to exceed $65,625. [Office of the Mayor, Carama]   Not available Not available
1115-25 114.Naming Rights Agreement with Fifth Third for Pavilion at Henry A. Tandy Centennial ParkResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Naming Rights Agreement with Fifth Third Bank, N.A., providing the naming rights of the Pavilion at Henry A. Tandy centennial park, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]   Not available Not available
1116-25 115.Nonprofit Capital Grants - Facility Improvements RFP #28-2025ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute six Community Project Agreements (RFP No. 28-2025), to be paid with Grant funds awarded under the Nonprofit Capital Grant Program-Facilities Improvements, with Bluegrass Council of the Blind ($36,320), Bluegrass Care Navigators/Hospice of the Bluegrass ($70,000), Greenhouse17 ($68,463), Lexington Children’s Theatre ($70,000), the Nathanial Mission ($66,186), and the Urban League of Lexington Fayette County ($70,000), at a total cost not to exceed $380,969, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, to execute any other necessary amendments, addenda, or other documents with these entities related to these funds. [Dept. of Social Services, Allen-Bryant]   Not available Not available
1117-25 116.Nonprofit Capital Grants Agreements - Operational Investments RFP #29-2025ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute eight Community Project Agreements (RFP No. 29-2025), to be paid with Grant funds awarded under the Nonprofit Capital Grant Program-Operational Investments, with Bluegrass Care Navigators/Hospice of the Bluegrass ($30,000), Children’s Advocacy of the Bluegrass ($21,684), God’s Pantry Food Bank ($30,000), Independence Place ($29,201), Lexington Habitat for Humanity ($29,523), Moveable Feast ($29,000), New Beginnings Bluegrass ($30,000), and The Nest (24,000), at a total cost not to exceed $223,408, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, to execute any other necessary amendments, addenda, or other documents with these entities related to these funds. [Dept. of Social Services, Allen-Bryant]   Not available Not available
1122-25 117.ADMENDMENT - Drug Enforcement Administration - Program Funded State and Local Task Force AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration to increase assigned Officers from one to two on the Task Force. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
1123-25 118.Phoenix Park Reimagined Change Order #8ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. Eight (8) to the Agreement with Haire Construction, LLC, for the Phoenix Park Reimagined Project, increasing the Contract price by $53,920.00 and raising the total Contract price to $3,440,966.91. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]   Not available Not available
1124-25 119.Waste Efficiency StudyResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Newgen Strategies & Solutions LLC., for a Collection Efficiency Study at a cost not to exceed $99,440. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]   Not available Not available
1125-25 220.Request Council authorization to execute thirty-three (where 33 is the total number of documents) amendments to existing loan documentation, affecting multi-year Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan HOME Investment Partnerships Program projects to adopt tResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute amendments to existing loan documentation for multiple projects that have been awarded Federal funds pursuant to the multi-year Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan Home Investment Partnerships Program, in order to adopt the annual utility allowance established by the Lexington-Fayette Housing Authority, where the final form of the amendments shall materially comply with the attached exemplar Agreements, subject to the approval of the Dept. of Law and the Div. of Grants and Special Programs; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all other necessary documents related to these amendments. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]   Not available Not available
1127-25 121.Change Order #2 ATS Salt Dome - #058-2024ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. Two (2) to the Contract with L-M Asphalt Partners Ltd, d/b/a ATS Construction for the Salt Dome & Associated Improvements Old Frankfort Pike, Contract No. 58-2024, decreasing the Contract price by the sum of $24,967.98, from $4,887,177.60 to $4,862,209.62. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Albright]   Not available Not available
1128-25 122.Memorandum of Understanding - United States Postal Inspection ServiceResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Postal Inspection Service, for a part-time task force officer. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
1131-25 123.Legacy Business Park – Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and RestrictionsResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions providing for the proper use, development, and maintenance of each parcel within the Legacy Business Park, the final form of which shall be subject to the approval of the Industrial Authority Board and the Dept. of Law. [Office of the Mayor, Bencz]   Not available Not available
1132-25 224.Request Council authorization to submit an application requesting $30,000 of federal funds and to accept the award if offered, from National PAL’s Mentoring Grant Program for Lexington Police Activities League in FY 2026.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the National PAL Mentoring Grant Program, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $30,000 in Federal funds to support operation of the Youth Programming expenses, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
1134-25 125.Legacy Business Park - Columbia Gas DepositResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Line Extension Agreement with Columbia Gas of Ky., Inc. for the installation of natural gas service for the Legacy Business Park, a cost of $433,278.98 to be used as a refundable deposit pursuant to the terms of the Line Extension Agreement. [Mayor's Office, Bencz]   Not available Not available
1135-25 126.HUD FY25 CoC Program ApplicationResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, as the Collaborative Applicant, to execute and submit the 2025 Continuum of Care Grant Application to the United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, which seeks up to $4,640,674 in Federal funds for the operation of Programs by community nonprofit organizations to reduce homelessness in Lexington-Fayette County, and to accept an amount, up to $161,074, of the Grant funds, if the application is approved, for project planning expenses related to monitoring Programs funded by the Grant, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government for the expenditure of an amount, up to $40,269, as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Herron]   Not available Not available
1139-25 127.Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Baptist HealthResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Baptist Health Lexington, for paramedic students to gain practical experience. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Not available Not available
1141-25 128.NDF List 12/2/25ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with Volunteers of America Mid-States, Inc. ($500); LFUCG - Partners for Youth ($800); the Salvation Army ($1,000); Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($500); Bluegrass Families First, Inc. ($1,100); Sisters & Supporters Working Against Gun Violence Inc ($2,000); Ky. Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Inc. ($950); and Black Church Coalition of the Bluegrass, Inc. ($2,150), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
1142-25 129.Capital List 12/2/25ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Council Capital Project Expenditure Funds with LFUCG Div. of Parks and Recreation ($70,500.00); Lexington Children's Theatre, Inc. ($11,384.34); Chrysalis House, Inc. ($10,000.00); Lexington Children's Theatre, Inc. ($11,000.00); Radcliffe-Marlboro Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($2,000.00); and LFUCG Div. of Streets and Roads ($15,000.00), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
1157-25 130.DOJ SCIP Grant Walk onResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant in the amount of $77,221 from the Ky. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, for the State Crisis Intervention Program, to further provide any information requested in connection with this Grant Application, to execute any documents necessary for the acceptance of this Grant, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available