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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/11/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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0860-25 1 Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Council MeetingMinutesMinutes of the August 28, 2025 Council Meeting   Not available Not available
0862-25 1 Friends of Jacobson Park DayPresentationRena Baer In Memoriam - Friends of Jacobson Park   Not available Not available
0778-25 11.Solar Energy Systems (ZOTA-24-00003)OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Lexington-Fayette County Zoning Ordinance by creating Article 31: Solar Energy Systems, in order to provide guidance in facilitating the siting, development, construction, installation, and decommissioning of solar energy systems. (Urban County Council). [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0788-25 12.PLN-MAR-25-00008: RD PROPERTY GROUP, LLCOrdinanceAn Ordinance changing the zone from a Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone and a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone to a Commercial Center (B-6P) zone and to remove existing conditional zoning restrictions within the property’s Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, for 32.30 net (34.28 gross) acres, for property located at 1811 Winchester Rd. (a portion of). (RD Property Group, LLC; Council District 6). Approval 9-0 (To Be Heard By October 8, 2025) [Div of Planning, Duncan]   Not available Not available
0790-25 13.PLN-MAR-25-00009: ON THE BLOCK, LLCOrdinanceAn Ordinance changing the zone from a Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, for 0.0402 net (0.0993 gross) acre for property located at 400 Chestnut St. (On The Block, LLC; Council District 1). Approval 9-0 (To Be Heard by October 8, 2025) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]   Not available Not available
0827-25 14.Budget Amendment Sch. 0006OrdinanceAn 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. 6. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
0828-25 15.BA ordinance PO roll sch 0007OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to correct funds for purchase orders rolled from FY 2025 into FY 2026, and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No. 7. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
0757-25 16.CEPF Benefits Increase Amend Code Sec. 6-53OrdinanceAn Ordinance creating Subsection 6-53(b)(10) of the Code of Ordinances relating to pensions – other than Police and Firemen, specifically, pensions on retirement, to provide for an increase of three percent (3%) to each retiree’s base annuity or the annuity paid to the retiree’s widow or dependent children, effective January 1, 2026. [Council Clerk’s Office, Allan]   Not available Not available
0794-25 17.26-0013- Abolish Vehicle and Equipment TechnicianOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1) classified position of Vehicle and Equipment Technician, Grade 517N, in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0812-25 18.Amendments to Section 4: Keeping of Certain AnimalsOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Section 4 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, relating to the keeping of certain animals, as follows: amending Section 4-11(a) to prohibit the keeping of more than one (1) rooster within any area of the urban county except those zoned agricultural; amending Section 4-11(b) to increase the penalty amount to not more than one hundred dollars ($100); and amending Section 4-12(b) to increase the penalty amount for the keeping of noisy animals to not more than one hundred dollars ($100), all effective November 1, 2025. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0735-25 11.Release of Easement Winners CircleResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Partial Release of Easement, releasing a portion of a sanitary sewer easement on the property located at 1504 Winners Circle. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0751-25 12.Kentucky Division of Forestry MOUResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ky. Div. of Forestry to provide Wildland Fire Training to Lexington Fire Dept. personnel. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Not available Not available
0760-25 23.Request Council authorization to execute Amendment No. 2 to the grant agreement with the Bluegrass Area Development District to the reduce recognized revenue to $45,291 for the federal award and $102,160 for the state award for the Senior Citizens CenterResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Bluegrass Area Development District, to reduce the recognized revenue to $45,291.00 for the Federal Award and $102,160.00 for the State Award for Operation of the Lexington Senior Center in FY 2025, which obligates the Urban County Government to provide an increase in match of $6,613.27. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]   Not available Not available
0761-25 24.Release of Easement Commercial & Eastland DrivesResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Release of Easement, releasing a portion of a utility easement on the property located at 1120 Commercial Dr. and 1245 Eastland Dr. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0772-25 15.Capital List 8/19/25ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement related to Council Capital Project expenditure funds with Young Men's Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($9,549.10), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0803-25 16.Walk on- Forest Park ParkingResolutionA Resolution establishing a Residential Parking Permit Program for the first block of Forest Ave., including 116 Forest Ave. through 124 Forest Ave. and 505 East Main St., twenty-four (24) hours per day, Monday through Sunday. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0815-25 17.Permanent Personnel Actions 8.28.25ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Jordan Rogers, Heavy Equipment Technician, Grade 519N, $28.221 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective August 10, 2025, Phillina Wingate, Telecommunicator Supervisor, Grade 523N, $38.269 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective August 10, 2025. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0755-25 18.Sheriff's 2024 Property Tax Settlement and QuietusResolutionA Resolution approving the Fayette County Sheriff’s Settlement – 2024 property taxes, for taxes collected as of April 15, 2025, and Granting the Sheriff a Quietus. [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]   Not available Not available
0762-25 19.Change Order Incentive Grant Contract #087-2024ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the stormwater quality projects incentive Grants with the Rob Prop, LLC, for stormwater quality projects, increasing the Grant award by the sum of $43,800.12, from $173,103.56 to $216,903.68. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0763-25 110.Change Order Incentive Grant Contract #069-2024ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the stormwater quality projects incentive Grants with the Partin Lex Acquisitions, LLC., for stormwater quality projects, increasing the Grant award by the sum of $86,916.64, from $186,983.63 to $273,900.27. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0764-25 111.One Lexington Crisis Response Mediators PSAs FY26ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreement(s) with Nestor Gomez, Terry Dumphord, Corey Dunn, Stephen Overstreet, Evanyhoney Romero, to serve as crisis response mediators for ONE Lexington, at a total cost not to exceed $50,000. [Office of the Mayor, Carama]   Not available Not available
0773-25 112.Blenheim Project Boarding 4- Month ExtensionResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to authorize additional payments under the Memoranda of Agreement with the Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association, Inc. and various property owners within said association, extending the period in which horses will be relocated and boarded for the Blenheim Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project, for the Div. of Water Quality, at a cost not to exceed $19,178.32. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0779-25 113.UK Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement with the Division of Aging and Disability ServicesResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the University of Ky. College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, and College of Pharmacy to formalize an educational partnership for the placement of students with the Div. of Aging and Disability Services. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]   Not available Not available
0786-25 114.One Lexington Survivor Liaison PSA FY26ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement with Kenya Ballard to serve as a Survivor Liaison, to act as the point of contact for those seeking gun violence survivor support from ONE Lexington, and for referral sources, at a cost not to exceed $20,000. [Office of the Mayor, Carama]   Not available Not available
0787-25 215.Request Council authorization to approve Forensic Technology, Inc. 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 DivisiResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase support services for the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network from Forensic Technology, Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Forensic Technology, Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $41,758. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0789-25 216.Request Council authorization to execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the engineering services agreement with Banks Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 for additional engineering services over and above the original scope of services for the AResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Banks Engineering, Inc., for the Armstrong Mill Shared Use Path Project, increasing the Contract price by the sum of $50,000, from $199,325 to $249,325. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]   Not available Not available
0791-25 217.Request Council authorization to accept federal funds of $225,430 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety for participation in the Traffic Safety Program for Fiscal Year 2025. No local match is required.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety of $225,430 in Federal funds for participation in the Traffic Safety Program, no local match is required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0792-25 118.CO#1 JF Petroleum Group for Fuel Storage Tank Replacement at Kearney Hills Gollf Course and PicadomeResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. One (1) to the Agreement with JF Acquisition LLC d/b/a JF Petroleum Group, for the Kearney Hills Golf Course and Picadome Golf Course aboveground storage tank replacement project, for the Div. of Water Quality, increasing the Contract price by $18,910.00 and raising the total Contract price from $56,424.70 to $75,334.70. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Not available Not available
0793-25 119.26-0014- Medicare Advantage PlanResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Plan Renewal Agreement with Anthem for the Medicare Advantage Plan for Police and Fire Retirement, for the period beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0795-25 120.NextGen Communications MOUResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Nextgen Communications, Inc., for integration between Central Ky. and the State 911 systems. [Div. of Enhanced 911, Patton]   Not available Not available
0796-25 221.Request Council authorization to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, Fayette Commonwealth’s Attorney and Greenhouse 17 for the Division of Police.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Memoranda of Understanding with Greenhouse17, Inc., Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, Inc., and the Fayette Commonwealth’s Attorney, to assist sexual and physical assault survivors, for the Div. of Police, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0797-25 122.Columbia Gas Encroachment Agreement for Greenspace Trust project on E. Loudon Ave.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Columbia Gas of Ky., Inc., the final form of which shall be subject to the approval of the Dept. of Law, to place bike racks, benches, and educational signage in their easement on the Loudon Avenue Detention Basin/Greenway Property. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Not available Not available
0805-25 123.Capital List 8/26/25ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement related to Council Capital Project expenditure funds with LFUCG Div. of Traffic Engineering ($10,000), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0841-25 124.Bid Recommendation for Bid#53-2025 St. Martin Pump Station EliminationResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Sunesis Construction Co., in the amount of $2,287,100, for the St. Martin Pump Station Elimination, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Sunesis Construction Co., related to the bid. (3 Bids, Low) [Martin]   Not available Not available
0854-25 125.Permanent Appointments 9.11.25ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Patricia Pannell, Telecommunicator Sr., Grade 519N, $29.522 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective September 3, 2025, John Withrow, Telecommunicator, Grade 517N, $26.446 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective September 10, 2025, Rebecca Longo, Telecommunicator Sr., Grade 519N, $28.737 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective August 10, 2025. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0853-25 1 Mayors Communication Personnel 9.11.25Communication (FYI)Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Mark Wulf, ERP Manager, Grade 529E, $4,038.48 biweekly in the Div. of Enterprise Solutions, effective September 8, 2025; Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Randy Rosanbalm, Producer, Grade 518N, $27.364 hourly in the Div. of Government Communications, effective September 8, 2025; Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Darrion Grigson, Accountant, Grade 518N, $24.505 hourly in the Div. of Accounting, effective September 22, 2025; Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Marie Ford, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $24.819 hourly in the Div. of Revenue, effective August 25, 2025; Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Tanner Ellis, Public Service Worker Sr., Grade 510N, $19.280 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective September 8, 2025; Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Tyler Brewer, Public Service Worker Sr., Grade 510N, $16.850 hourly in the Div. of Water Quality, effective October 6, 2025; Probationary Classified Civil Service A   Not available Not available