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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/20/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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0289-25 1 Minutes of the February 25, 2025 Zone Change Public Hearing and the March 6, 2025 Council Meeting.MinutesMinutes of the February 25, 2025 Zone Change Public Hearing and the March 6, 2025 Council Meeting.   Action details Not available
0192-25 1 The Links, IncorporatedPresentationThe Links, Incorporated   Action details Not available
0290-25 1 CASA Presidential Volunteer Service AwardsPresentationCASA Presidential Volunteer Service Awards   Action details Not available
0214-25 11.PLN-MAR-22-00016: REALTY UNLIMITED BLUEGRASS, LLCOrdinanceAn Ordinance changing the zone from a Single Family Residential (R-1C) zone to a Townhouse Residential (R-1T) zone, for 0.520 net (0.756 gross) acres, for property located at 940 Higbee Mill Rd. (Realty Unlimited Bluegrass, LLC; Council District 9). Approval 7-1-1 (To Be Heard by April 30, 2025) [Div of Planning, Duncan]   Action details Not available
0247-25 12.Budget Amendment Sch. 0019OrdinanceAn 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 2025 Schedule No. 19. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Action details Not available
0241-25 13.Amendment to Corridors Commission Non-Voting MembershipOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Section 2-465 of the Code of Ordinances related to the Corridors Commission to increase the non-voting members from six (6) to seven (7) by adding a Complete Streets Manager Representative. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Action details Not available
0173-25 11.Spectrum cable order for Lex Senior Center and EldercraftersResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Service Order Agreement with Charter Communications d/b/a Spectrum Enterprise, for cable television for Senior Programs, at a cost not to exceed $925.92 in FY25. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]   Action details Not available
0176-25 12.TouchPhrase AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Touchphrase Development LLC., d/b/a Julota to improve Community Paramedicine Program Efficiency and Data Management, a cost not to exceed $37,096. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Action details Not available
0177-25 13.Community Action Council Grant PSA AmendmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the First Amendment to an Agreement with Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Inc., related to administration of the ONE Lexington Community Partners Violence Prevention Grant Program, to provide that the Grant Administrator must disburse Grant awards to recipients with a 501(c)(3) designation or to a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation, at no additional cost to the Urban County Government. [Mayor's Office, Carama]   Action details Not available
0182-25 24.Request Council authorization to execute an amendment to the agreement with AVOL Kentucky, Inc. under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to extend the period of performance through April 30, 2025.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with AVOL Ky., Inc., related to an award of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, extending the period of performance through April 30, 2025. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]   Action details Not available
0195-25 25.Request Council authorization to approve and adopt a substantial amendment to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Annual Action Plans and reallocate funding from several existing Community Development Block Grant projects to the Family Care Centers’ PlaygroundResolutionA Resolution approving and adopting substantial amendments to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Annual Action Plans decreasing funds from multiple Community Development Block Grant projects and reallocating those funds to the Family Care Centers’ Playground Upgrade, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]   Action details Not available
0211-25 16.Bid Recommendation for Bid#13-2025 Town Branch WWTP Heat Recovery Ventilator ModificationResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Bison Services LLC in the amount of $79,656 for the Town Branch WWTP Heat Recovery Ventilator Modification, for the Div. of Water Quality. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Action details Not available
0212-25 17.Bid Recommendation for Bid#161-2024 Veterans Park Water Quality Improvement ProjectResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Louisville Paving and Construction, in the amount of $1,349,999 for the Veterans Park Water Quality Improvement Project, for the Div. of Environmental Services, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Louisville Paving and Construction, related to the bid. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Action details Not available
0215-25 18.Bid Recommendation for Bid#12-2025 Elevator Repair for Water QualityResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Elevator Solutions, Inc. in an amount estimated not to exceed $94,400, for the Elevator Repair, for the Div. of Water Quality. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Action details Not available
0235-25 19.Permanent Appointments 3.6.25ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Tenesha Peyton, Customer Account Specialist, Grade 512N, $20.118 hourly in the Div. of LexCall, effective February 12, 2025, Ryan Hughes, Municipal Engineer Sr., Grade 528E, $3,576.96 biweekly in the Div. of Engineering, effective March 9, 2025; and ratifying the Permanent Sworn Appointment of: Phillip Palmer, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, $42.126 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective February 12, 2025. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Action details Not available
0175-25 110.Lexipol service AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Lexipol, LLC., for the purchase of a Fire & EMS Learning Platform with Services, at a cost not to exceed $32,004. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Management, Wells]   Action details Not available
0196-25 111.JOBS Fund Incentive Agreement with SIMPLYWORX LLCResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, pursuant to the JOBS Fund Program, to execute a Ten (10) Year Loan Agreement and related documents with SIMPLYWORX LLC, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the creation and retention of at least ten (10) new jobs with an average hourly wage of at least $28.00, exclusive of benefits. [Mayor's Office, Glasscock]   Action details Not available
0197-25 112.Rail Pros (Norfolk Southern Railroads) AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a License Agreement with the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Co. (Norfolk Southern Railway Co.) to permit the replacement of sanitary sewer infrastructure on railroad property, at a cost not to exceed $27,600. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Action details Not available
0199-25 113.Truck a Palooza Facility Usage contract with FDHSResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Fayette County Board of Education for space to host Truck-a-Palooza, for the Div. of Environmental Services, at a cost not to exceed $555.59. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Action details Not available
0206-25 114.Engagement of Services for Infrastructure Funding Plan (RFP 56-2024)ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Consultant Services Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 56-2024) with Partners for Economic Solutions, LLC for the development of an Infrastructure Funding Plan, for the Dept. of Planning and Preservation, at a cost not to exceed $744,195. [Dept. of Planning and Preservation, Horn]   Action details Not available
0208-25 215.Request Council authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 and accept an additional award from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department in the amount of $78,000 under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program, also knownResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept. to accept an additional award of $78,000 in Federal funds from the State Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program for administrative expenses, also known as Ky. Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS), at the Family Care Center, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Family Services, Horton-Holt]   Action details Not available
0216-25 116.Utility Management Software, EnergyCAP, LLCResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Multi-Year Agreement with EnergyCAP, LLC, for subscription services related to EnergyCAP Utility Management Software, at a cost not to exceed $14,406.63 in the first year (FY26), and to establish EnergyCAP, LLC, as a sole-source provider; all contingent upon budgeting of sufficient funds. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Action details Not available
0218-25 217.Request Council authorization to submit an application, and accept award if offered, to the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection - Division of Waste Management in the amount of $110,000 for the support of a household hazardous waste collectionResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky. Dept. of Environmental Protection - Div. of Waste Management in the amount of $110,000 for the support of a household hazardous waste collection event for Fayette County, and to accept this Grant, if awarded, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $27,500 as a local match, if the full Grant award is not utilized at a one-day event, authorizing requested to apply for supplemental, second event during FY26 to utilize any remaining funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]   Action details Not available
0219-25 218.Request Council authorization to submit applications for funding and accept awards for FY 2026 Transportation Planning Activities; subject to the availability of sufficient funds in FY 2026.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit various Grant Applications to the Ky. Transportation Cabinet, to provide any additional information requested in connection with these Grant Applications, and to accept these Grants if these Grants are awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $1,089,320 (($525,000 - FHWA Planning), ($108,000 - Federal Transit Administration Section 5303), ($456,320 - Surface Transportation Block Grant (SLX)) in Federal funds and $65,625 in Commonwealth of Ky. funds for FY 2026 transportation planning activities under the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $206,705 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Planning, Duncan]   Action details Not available
0220-25 219.Request Council authorization to submit an application to Kentucky Office of Homeland Security requesting federal funds in the amount of $109,350 for FY2025 from the Law Enforcement Protection Program to purchase patrol rifle kits for all sworn officers.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application seeking $109,350 in Federal funds to the Ky. Office of Homeland Security, under the Law Enforcement Protection Program, for the Div. of Police, to purchase rifle kits for all sworn officers, authorizing the Mayor to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, authorizing the Mayor to accept this award, if offered, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds, and further authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Action details Not available
0111-25 120.Legal Aid of the Bluegrass PSAResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a second Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Ky. Legal Aid Society, Inc., dba Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, for the provision of housing stability services, reallocating $667,796 in Federal funds and extending the period of performance through September 30, 2025, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute any other amendments or Agreements related to these funds. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]   Action details Not available
0222-25 121.Change Order First United Methodist Church of Lexington, Ky, Inc.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Stormwater Incentive Grant Agreement with First United Methodist Church of Lexington, Ky., Inc., canceling a Stormwater Quality Project and decreasing the Contract by the sum of $359,814, from $359,814 to $0. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Action details Not available
0223-25 122.Flottweg Change Order #1ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Flottweg, Inc., a sole source provider, for repair of a Centrifuge at the Town Branch Waste Water Treatment Plant, for the Div. of Water Quality, increasing the Contract by the sum of $60,000, from $30,000 to $90,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Action details Not available
0224-25 223.Request Council authorization to approve Spec International as a sole source provider for the FEMA Curriculum Equivalent Technical Search Specialist (TSS) Training Program for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services at a cost not to exceed $52,700.ResolutionA Resolution establishing Spec International as a sole source provider for the FEMA Curriculum Equivalent Technical Search Specialist (TSS) Training Program, for the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreements with Spec International related to the procurement of this service, at a cost not to exceed $52,700. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Action details Not available
0232-25 224.Request Council authorization to apply for grant funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative in the amount of $700,000.00 for Division of Police. No matching funds areResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative, 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 $700,000. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Action details Not available
0238-25 125.Signature Flight Air Inc. – Jet A Aviation Fuel for Police Helicopter / Sole Source Certification Signature Flight Air Inc. – Jet A Aviation Fuel (Sole Source)ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase Jet A Aviation Fuel from Signature Flight Air Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Signature Flight Air Inc., related to the procurement at a cost of $1.10 per gallon depending on price fluctuations. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Action details Not available
0239-25 126.Signature Flight Inc. - Aircraft Storage and Office RentalResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase aircraft storage, hangar subleases, and office rental from Signature Flight Air Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Signature Flight Air Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $25,258.40. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Action details Not available
0243-25 127.Memorandum of Understanding - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Louisville Safe Streets Task ForceResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Federal Bureau of Investigation Louisville Safe Streets Task Force to delineate responsibilities. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Action details Not available
0251-25 128.Recommendation for Bid#18-2025 Fuel Storage Tank ReplacementResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of JF Acquisition LLC d/b/a JF Petroleum Group, in the amount of $56,424.70, for the Fuel Storage Tank Replacement, for the Div. of Environmental Services, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with JF Acquisition LLC d/b/a JF Petroleum Group, related to the bid. (1 Bid) [Carey]   Action details Not available
0252-25 129.Bid 20-2025 Telecommunications Franchise RecommendationResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of CMN-RUS, LLC d/b/a Metronet, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 69-2016, creating and offering for sale a franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive telecommunications (or related non-cable) system in Fayette County, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Franchise Agreement with CMN-RUS, LLC d/b/a Metronet, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 69-2016. (1 Bid) [Slatin]   Action details Not available
0286-25 130.Recommendation for Bid# 24-2025 LFD Community Paramedicine RenovationResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of BMI LLC d/b/a BMI Builds, in the amount of $186,888 for the LFD Community Paramedicine Renovation, for the Dept. of General Services, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with BMI Builds, related to the bid. (5 Bids, Low) [Ford]   Action details Not available
0288-25 131.Permanent Appointments 3.20.25ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: James Hess, Public Service Supervisor, Grade 517N, $31.078 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective February 26, 2025, Brendan Campbell, Program Specialist, Grade 514N, $21.143 hourly in the Div. of Environmental Services, effective March 6, 2025, Erin Daniel, Telecommunicator, Grade 517N, $23.952 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective March 24, 2025, Shane Adcock, Telecommunicator, Grade 517N, $23.473 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective March 23, 2025, Tim Anderson, Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 515N, $24.118 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective March 16, 2025, Lily Robertson, Recreation Manager, Grade 520N, $29.568 hourly in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective February 26, 2025, Jacob Simanek, Public Service Worker Sr., Grade 510N, $17.499 hourly in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective February 26, 2025. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Action details Not available
0287-25 1 Mayor's Communication Personnel 3.20.25Communication (FYI)(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Mayra Garcia, Accounts Payable Assistant, Grade 510N, $16.628 hourly in the Div. of Accounting, effective April 14, 2025; (2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of David Jackson, Public Service Worker Sr., Grade 510N, $18.248 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective April 7, 2025; (3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Victor Mundy, Resource Recovery Operator, Grade 518N, $25.793 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective March 24, 2025; (4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Jeff Wallace, Resource Recovery Operator, Grade 518N, $24.203 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective March 24, 2025; (5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of John Cornett, Program Manager Senior, Grade 525E, $3,550.48 biweekly in the Div. of Environmental Services, effective March 24, 2025; (6) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Alisha Lyle, Human Resources Manager, Grade 527E, $3,440.00 biweekly in the Div. of Human Resources, effective March 1   Action details Not available