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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/11/2023 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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0700-23 13.Budget Amendment Sch. 0001OrdinanceAn 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 2024 Schedule No. 1. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
0655-23 15.FY24 GO 2023A Sale and IssuanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the issuance of its various purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, in one or more subseries, in an aggregate principal amount of $38,500,000 (which amount may be increased by an amount of up to ten percent (10%) or decreased by an unlimited amount); approving a form of Series 2023A Bonds; authorizing designated Officers to execute and deliver the Series 2023A Bonds; authorizing and directing the filing of notice with the State Local Debt Officer; providing for the payment and security of the series 2023A bonds; maintaining a Sinking Fund; creating a Bond Payment Fund for the Series 2023A bonds; authorizing acceptance of the bid(s) of the Bond Purchaser of the Series 2023A bonds; and repealing inconsistent Ordinances. [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]   Not available Not available
0659-23 16.FY24 GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2023B Sale and IssuanceOrdinanceAn Ordinance of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the issuance of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Various Purpose General Obligation Refunding Bonds, in one or more subseries, for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government including, but not limited to, the outstanding General Obligation Bonds listed on Exhibit A hereto; approving a form of bond; authorizing designated Officers to execute and deliver the bonds; authorizing the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to provide for the defeasance of certain outstanding prior bonds with monies available for such purpose; providing for the payment and security of the bonds; creating a Bond Payment Fund and Escrow Funds; maintaining the heretofore established Sinking Fund; authorizing a Certificate of Award for the acceptance of the bid of the Bond Purchaser for the purchase of the refunding obligations; authorizing an Escrow Trust Agreement; and repealing inconsistent Ordinances. [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]   Not available Not available
0699-23 17.Walk on - Ord Amending Code of Ordinances Short Term RentalsOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Section 13-13(b) of the Code of Ordinances to create a short-term rental special fees license and setting its fee; creating Section 13-76 of the Code to define terms regarding the regulation of short-term rentals; creating Section 13-77 of the Code to require a person owning a short-term rental to obtain a short-term rental special fees license, to provide the information required in the application for a short-term rental special fees license, and to set the criteria by which the Dir. of Revenue may deny an application or revoke a license; creating Section 13-78 of the Code to remind licensees of their obligations regarding transient room taxes and occupational license fees; creating Section 13-79 of the Code to require a licensee to perform certain duties relating to its short-term rental; creating Section 13-80 of the Code to require local registration numbers provided by the Div. of Revenue be included by licensees in all advertisements; to require certain information in advertisements for short-term rentals; and providing the authority to issue subpoenas t   Not available Not available
0623-23 11.PLN-ZOTA-23-00001: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES 1, 3, 8, 12, 23, & 28 SHORT TERM RENTALSOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Articles 1-11, 3-13(a)-(j), 8-5(c)(11), 8-5(d)(15), 8-9(c)(10), 8-10(c)(10), 8-12(c)(1) and (2), 8-14(c)(1), 8-15(b)(25), 8-15(c)(10), 8-16(b)(48), 8-16(c)(11), 8-17(b)(19), 8-19(b)(31), 8-21(o)(4)(e)(20), 8-21(o)(5)(e)(20), 12-3(i), 23A-5(c)(9), 23A-5(d)(10), 23A-9(b)(36), and 28-5(h)(5)(e)(1)(b) of the Zoning Ordinance to define and regulate short term rentals in the residential, business, mixed use and industrial zones. (Urban County Council). Approval of the Proposed Text Amendment with Staff Alternative Text 6-3 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]   Not available Not available
0641-23 12.PLN-MAR-23-00006: 763 NEWTOWN, LLCOrdinanceAn Ordinance changing the zone from a Highway Service Business (B-3) zone to a Wholesale and Warehouse Business (B-4) zone, for 0.91 net (1.16 gross) acres, for property located at 763 Newtown Pike. (763 Newtown, LLC; Council District 1). Approval 9-0 (To Be Heard By August 23, 2023) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]   Not available Not available
0652-23 14.23.0045 Social Services - Abolish/CreateOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1) vacant Classified Civil Service Position of Youth Advocacy Officer, Grade 523E, and creating one (1) Classified Civil Service Position of Program Coordinator, Grade 525E, in the Dept. of Social Services, effective upon the passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, Walters]   Not available Not available
0686-23 11.Recommendation for Bid# 64-2023 Picadome Pump StationResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Herrick Co., Inc., in the amount of $339,000, for Picadome Pump Station Upgrades, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Herrick Co., Inc., related to the bid. (2 Bids, Low) [Martin]   Not available Not available
0671-23 12.Personnel Resolutions 6.29.23ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Holland Buck, Public Service Supervisor, Grade 516N, $30.117 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective June 26, 2023, Ashleigh Bailey, Attorney Sr., Grade 530E, $3,754.48 biweekly in the Dept. of Law, effective June 12, 2023, Cheryl Rodriguez, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $25.416 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective May 21, 2023, Albulena Jahjaga, Accountant, Grade 518N, $24.009 hourly in the Div. of Grants and Special Program, effective May 7, 2023, Charles Goidel, Stores Clerk, Grade 509N, $18.032 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective June 19, 2023. [Div. of Human Resources, Walters]   Not available Not available
0633-23 13.Memorandum of Understanding - US Dept of Energy - Portsmouth/Paducah Project OfficeResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Dept. of Energy, Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office, for law enforcement support. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0642-23 14.AK Associates sole source FY24ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of E911 to purchase telephone technology from Kraus Associates, Inc., d/b/a AK Associates, a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Kraus Associates, Inc., d/b/a AK Associates, related to the procurement. [Div. of Enhanced 911, Patton]   Not available Not available
0647-23 15.Legit Apps AmendmentResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with Legit Apps, LLC, to accelerate the payoff of the remaining Jobs Fund Loan Balance. [Mayor's Office, Bencz]   Not available Not available
0651-23 16.Release of Easement Newtown PIkeResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Release of Easement, releasing certain storm and sanitary sewer easements on the property located at 330 Newtown Pike. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0653-23 17.FY24 GO Bonds, Series 2023A Advertisement For BidsResolutionA Resolution of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the advertisement for bids and the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement for the purchase of the principal amount of its various purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, in an aggregate principal amount of $38,500,000 (which amount may be increased by an amount of up to ten percent (10%) or decreased by an unlimited amount). [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]   Not available Not available
0656-23 18.FY24 GO Reimbursement ResolutionResolutionDeclaration of Official Intent with respect to reimbursement of temporary advances made for Capital Expenditures to be made from subsequent borrowings, with respect to various Capital Improvement Projects of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]   Not available Not available
0657-23 19.Sonitrol of Lexington, Inc. - Addendum to Resolution #195-2023ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Addendum to the Sonitrol Agreement (Resolution 195-2023) with Sonitrol of Lexington, Inc., for addition of burglary monitoring and term extension, at a cost not to exceed $3,325 plus $40.00 per month. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0658-23 110.FY24 GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2023B Advertisement For BidsResolutionA Resolution of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the advertisement for bids and the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement for the purchase of the principal amount of its Various Purpose General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2023B in a principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000. [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]   Not available Not available
0660-23 211.Request Council authorization to accept award of $4,000 from the Energy and Environment Cabinet Department of Environmental Protection Division of Waste Management for waste tire disposal/recycling for Fiscal Year 2024.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet, Dept. of Environmental Protection, Div. of Waste Management, which Grant funds are in the amount of $4,000 in Commonwealth of Ky. funds for Fiscal Year 2024 for the disposal and recycling of waste tires, 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 Waste Management, Thurman]   Not available Not available
0662-23 212.Request Council authorization to execute Amendment No. 4 to the grant agreement with the Bluegrass Area Development District and to accept an additional award in the amount of $61,000 in federal funds to include in the budget and the breakdown of eligibleResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Grant Agreement with the Bluegrass Area Development District, Inc., to accept an additional award of $61,000 in Federal funds and the breakdown of eligible reimbursable expenses for the operation of the Senior Citizens Center in Fiscal Year 2023. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]   Not available Not available
0663-23 113.FY24 Fiscal Court Agreement County AidResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Fayette Fiscal Court accepting and establishing funding for Fiscal Year 2024 County Road Aid projects in the Rural Service Area. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]   Not available Not available
0664-23 214.Request Council authorization to execute agreement between the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide Engineering Services for the Furlong Drive Greenway BMP Project. Cost not to exceed $71,737.0ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Engineering Services Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 25-2023) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Engineering Services for the Furlong Drive Greenway BMP Project, for the Div. of Engineering, at a cost not to exceed $71,737, to be paid with funds awarded under the Ky. Infrastructure Authority (KIA) Grant, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any other necessary Agreements or Amendments with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., related to the use of these funds. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]   Not available Not available
0665-23 215.Request Council authorization to execute agreement between the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide Engineering Services for the West Hickman Creek Veterans Park WQ Improvement Project. Cost noResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an engineering services Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 13-2023) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for engineering services for the West Hickman Creek Veterans Park Water Quality Improvement Project, at a cost not to exceed $106,090, to be paid with funds awarded under the Ky. Infrastructure Authority (KIA) Grant, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any other necessary Agreements or amendments with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., related to the use of these funds. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]   Not available Not available
0666-23 116.CDLinkedIn Services for FY24ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an order form with LinkedIn Corporation, to provide job listings on its platform, for the public information office, at a cost not to exceed $17,190, effective upon passage of Council. [Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton]   Not available Not available
0668-23 217.Council authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $150,926.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in FY 2024. No matching funds are required.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application seeking $150,926 in Federal funds from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in Fiscal Year 2024, for equipment for the Lexington Police Dept., and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0645-23 118.Recommendation for Bid #72-2023 Intensive Use ChairsResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Office 360, Inc., in the amount of $41,840, for Intensive Use Chairs, for the Div. of Central Purchasing, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Office 360, Inc., related to the bid. (6 Bids, Low) [Slatin]   Not available Not available
0689-23 119.Recommendation for Bid #65-2023 Media EquipmentResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Nickless Schirmer & Co., Inc., in the amount of $29,018.27, for Media Equipment, for the Div. of Community Corrections, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Nickless Schirmer & Co., Inc, related to the bid, and pending approval of any necessary Budget amendments (2 Bids, Low) [Colvin]   Not available Not available
0697-23 120.Recommendation for Bid #62-2023 Town Branch Park Access ImprovementsResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Marrillia Design and Construction, in the amount of $4,972,312, for Town Branch Park Access Improvements, for the Div. of Engineering, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Marrillia Design and Construction, related to the bid. (5 Bids, Low) [Burton]   Not available Not available
0701-23 121.Bid Recommendation for Bid#63-2023 Armstrong Mill/Delong Road Pump Station ReplacementResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Judy Construction Co., in the amount of $7,690,000 for the Armstrong Mill/Delong Rd. Pump Station Replacement, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Judy Construction Co., related to the bid. (5 Bids, Low) [Martin]   Not available Not available
0702-23 122.Bid Recommendation for Bid#49-2023 Wolf Run Trunk FResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Tribute Contracting & Consultants, LLC, in the amount of $4,994,727, for Wolf Run Trunk F, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Tribute Contracting & Consultants, LLC, related to the bid, and pending approval of any necessary Budget amendments. (4 Bids, Low) [Martin]   Not available Not available
0735-23 223.Recommendation for Bid 69-2023 Parks Construction UPCResolutionA Resolution accepting the bids of Bluegrass Contracting Corporation; BMI LLC dba BMI Builds; Advanced Mulching Technologies, Inc. dba EcoGro; Haire Construction, LLC; L-M Asphalt Partners, Ltd. dba ATS Construction; Shunar Concrete & Construction, LLC; Tom Chesnut Excavation & Construction, LLC; and Woodall Construction Co., Inc., of Ky., establishing price contracts for Parks Construction UPC, for the Div. of Parks and Recreation. (8 Bids) [Conrad]   Not available Not available
0736-23 124.Recommendation for Bid 50-2023 Roof Repairs and MaintenanceResolutionA Resolution accepting the bids of Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.; Pearce Blackburn Roofing, LLC; the Bri-Den Co., Inc.; and Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. of Ky., establishing price contracts for roof repairs and maintenance, for the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management. (4 Bids) [Baradaran]   Not available Not available
0738-23 125.Law PersonnelResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointment of: Daniel Stamper, Safety Specialist, Grade 518N, $25.285 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective June 19, 2023. [Div. of Human Resources, Walters]   Not available Not available
0739-23 1 Council Clerk - Communications for MayorCommunication (FYI)(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Oliver Steele, Dir. of Code Enforcement, Grade 526E, $3,410.48 biweekly in the Div. of Code Enforcement, effective July 17, 2023; (2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Katrina James, Administrative Specialist Sr., Grade 518N, $26.561 hourly in the Div. of Grants and Special Programs, effective August 1, 2023; (3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Victor Reyes Figueroa, Resource Recovery Operator, Grade 515N, $21.814 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective July 17, 2023; (4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of James Beattie, Resource Recovery Operator, Grade 515N, $20.684 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective July 17, 2023; (5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Candice Long, Administrative Specialist Sr., Grade 518N, $25.715 hourly in the Div. of Community and Resident Services, effective July 17, 2023; (6) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Grant Leonard, Security Officer, Grade 511N, $17.894 hourly in the Dept. of    Not available Not available