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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Work Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/6/2026 3:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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0867-26 1a.Table of Motions: Council Work Session, September 15, 2026SummaryTable of Motions: Council Work Session, September 15, 2026   Not available Not available
0868-26 1a.Budget Amendment Sch 0010Agenda ItemBudget Amendments   Not available Not available
0869-26 1a.Budget Adjustments Oct 6 2026Agenda ItemBudget Adjustments - For Information Only   Not available Not available
0870-26 1a.Communications from the Mayor - AppointmentsCommunication (Appointments)Communications from the Mayor - Appointments   Not available Not available
0836-26 1a.Donations reportCommunications (Donations)Communications from the Mayor - Donations   Not available Not available
0864-26 1a.Communications from the Mayor - Procurements 10-8-26Communication (Procurements)Communications from the Mayor - Procurements   Not available Not available
0866-26 1a.General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, September 8, 2026SummaryGeneral Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, September 8, 2026   Not available Not available
0801-26 1aIncentive Grant Bluegrass Area Development DistrictAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class B Education) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant for Bluegrass Area Development District, Inc., in the amount of $39,999.60, for a year-long public education and involvement campaign on stormwater management. Funds are budgeted. (L0801-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0802-26 1bIncentive Grant Harrods ParkAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class A Neighborhood) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant for Harrods Park Townhouse Association, Inc. in the amount of $12,000 for a feasibility study. Funds are budgeted. (L0802-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0804-26 1cIncentive Grant Kids Place Lex, Inc.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class B Education) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant for Kids Place Lex, Inc. in the amount of $10,259.00 for the Clean Water Creators program. Funds are budgeted. (L0804-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0806-26 1dIncentive Grant Living Art & Science Center, Inc.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class B Education) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant for the Living Arts and Science Center, Inc. in the amount of $39,000, for “Water Explorers,” a program that provides free field trips. Funds are budgeted. (L0806-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0807-26 1eIncentive Grant Friends of Wolf Run, Inc.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class A Neighborhood) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant for Friends of Wolf Run, INC (FOWR) in the amount of $55,405.00, to address impairments in the Wolf Run Creek watershed and its tributaries. Funds are budgeted. (L0807-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0814-26 2fRequest Council authorization for the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. The agreement will provide $223,000, with a local match of $56,000 (20%) to repave Berea Road (CR-1305) from Iron Works PikeAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. The agreement will provide $223,000, with a local match of $56,000 (20%), to repave Berea Road (CR-1305) from Iron Works Pike to Georgetown Road (1.1 Miles). Budget amendment in process. (L0814-26) (Grunwald/Martin)   Not available Not available
0816-26 3gLove to Ride 2026 ContractAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute an Agreement with Love to Ride, a bicycle promotion and behavior change platform for the Lexington Area MPO to increase bicycling in Lexington, at cost not to exceed $28,500. Funds are Budgeted. (L0816-26) (Duncan/Horn)   Not available Not available
0825-26 1hIncentive Grant Taborlake, Inc.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class A Neighborhood) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant for Taborlake Subdivision Association, Inc. in the amount of $1,000, for tree canopy and plantings to stabilize the soil and reduce erosion. Funds are budgeted. (L0825-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0826-26 1iSole Source Purchase Southern SalesAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve a Sole Source Service Contract with Southern Sales for service and parts for Blower #4 at West Hickman WWTP at the cost of $80,210.00. Funds are budgeted. (L0826-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0828-26 1jVulcan Materials Old Frankfort Pike Lease AgreementAgenda ItemAuthorization to enter into a Lease Agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for a term of 10 years with an option for three renewal terms, of 10 years each, for the extraction of minerals (stone aggregate) from beneath LFUCG property on Old Frankfort Pike. Vulcan agrees to pay LFUCG a yearly royalty of 5.00% of the average unit sell price per ton of stone quarried, processed, sold and removed from the Premises each calendar year. The agreement guarantees a minimum annual Royalty of $100,000 for the first (2) years. No cost to LFUCG. (L0828-26) (Denney/Horn)   Not available Not available
0829-26 1kTyler Technologies, Inc. - Invoice(s) / Sole Source CertificationAgenda ItemAuthorization to re-establish Tyler Technologies, Inc. as a sole-source vendor and approval of the purchase of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) upgrade services to maintain functionality, at a cost of $52,090. Tyler Technologies is the manufacturer of the Public Safety CAD Software. Funds are budgeted. (L0829-26) (Weathers/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0830-26 1l2026 Residential Lease - Raven RunAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a residential lease agreement with Vernon Todd Wade for a residential park caretaker property located at 3990 Raven Run Way, rented for $649.00 a month. The term of this lease is October 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. (L0830-26) (Conrad/Ford)   Not available Not available
0831-26 1mWhitney Young Change Order #2Agenda ItemAuthorization to execute change order #2 with Elaine Allen LLC, for the Whitney Young community building renovation project for additional work needed to refinish the restroom floors, increasing the contract by $5,779.01, bringing the new contract total to $253,698.38. Funds are budgeted. (L0831-26) (Conrad/Ford)   Not available Not available
0832-26 1nAccela - ElementsAgenda ItemAuthorization to renew maintenance and support for Elements XS: Asset Management and permitting software with Accela (formerly Novotx) for sign and signal management and traffic calming request intake. At a cost not to exceed $12,094.13 this fiscal year. Funds are budgeted. (L0832-26) (Neal/Martin)   Not available Not available
0833-26 1oSynapse - SYO DemoAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a one-year trial software agreement for the SYO Demo, an intelligent traffic operations and diagnostic platform by Synapse, for remote monitoring of safety devices to prevent unsafe or conflicting signals, at no cost. (L0833-26) (Neal/Martin)   Not available Not available
0834-26 1p27-0011 Create - Parks and RecreationAgenda ItemAuthorization to abolish one (1) unclassified civil service position of Project Manager (Grade 520N) and create one (1) classified civil service position of Project Manager (Grade 520N) in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective upon passage of Council. This request is budget-neutral. (L0834-26) (George/Hamilton)   Not available Not available
0835-26 1q26-0042 Abolish/Create - Water QualityAgenda ItemAuthorization to amend the authorized strength by abolishing one (1) classified position of Electronic/Computer Controls Specialist (Grade 517N), abolishing three (3) classified positions of Electrician (Grade 519N), abolishing two (2) classified positions of Production Maintenance Technician (Grade 517N), creating two (2) classified positions of Instrumentation and Controls Technician (Grade 517N), creating four (4) classified positions of Instrumentation and Controls Specialist (Grade 521N) and changing the classification title of one (1) classified civil service position of Electronic/Computer Controls Manager (Grade 523E) and the incumbent to Instrumentation and Controls Manager (Grade 523E), all in the Division of Water Quality, effective upon passage of Council. This has a 12-month fiscal impact cost of $37,421.41. (L0835-26) (George/Hamilton)   Not available Not available
0837-26 3rFIrst Amendment KY Theatre Management AgreementAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a first amendment to the management agreement with the Friends of the Kentucky Theatre (FOKT) for operations of the Kentucky and State Theaters, extending the term for an additional three (3) years, with expiration on November 1, 2029. FOKT will remit 10 percent of gross receipts generated, plus additional funds for special events. (L0837-26) (Baradaran/Ford)   Not available Not available
0838-26 1sIdemia Identity & Security - Maintenance and Support AgreementAgenda ItemAuthorization to reestablish Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC as a sole source vendor and accept a Maintenance and Support Agreement, for the MorphoBis Latent Expert Workstation, an automated fingerprint identification system, effective November 18, 2026 - November 17, 2027, at a cost of $9,173. Funds are budgeted. (L0838-26) (Weathers/Armstrong)   Not available Not available
0839-26 1t1960 Old Higbee MillAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Seven Hills Properties, LLC, to allow grading on LFUCG-owned property located at 1960 Old Higbee Mill Rd. that is necessary for the development of an apartment complex on a neighboring property, at no cost to LFUCG. (L0839-26) (Carey/Martin)   Not available Not available
0840-26 1uWorkforce Development Software PurchaseAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Workforce Development partner agency Jubilee Jobs of Lexington to purchase a software subscription to support career exploration and training opportunities for WORK-Lexington clients, summer career exploration camp attendees, and Second Chance Academy participants. The term is October 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, in the amount of $10,156.25. Funds are budgeted. (L0840-26) (Glasscock/Atkins)   Not available Not available
0841-26 1vSouthern Sales Sole Source #2Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve a Sole Source contract with Southern Sales for service and parts for repair to Blower #2 at West Hickman WWTP at a cost of $67,190.00. Funds are budgeted. (L0841-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0842-26 1wChange Order #2 MAC North Elkhorn Force MainAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve Change Order No. 2 with MAC Construction for the North Elkhorn Force Main Relocation project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $162,011.73 from $923,279.07 to $1,085,290.80. This request is to change import products to BABA (Build American, Buy American) including Tap Sleeves, and other Sanitary Sewer Force Main related products, and removing and replacing a Brick Manhole. All adjusted costs will be reimbursed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. (L0842-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0844-26 1xChange Order 2 Shunar Concrete and ConstructionAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute change order #2 with Shunar Concrete and Construction for the Constitution Park Concessions and Restroom Building project, due to an increase in materials and fuel cost, trail pavement adjustment at pipe crossing, sanitary sewer manhole replacement, raising finish floor elevation, and door hardware revisions. The total increase is $123,320, bringing the new contract total to $655,742.00. Funds are budgeted. (L0844-26) (Conrad/Ford)   Not available Not available
0845-26 1ySole Source Purchase ATR AutomationAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve a Sole Source purchase of SCADA Citect/Historian Support from ATR Automation at a cost of $65,110.40. SCADA allows for monitoring and control of the Town Branch WWTP & West Hickman WWTP, and the monitoring of over 80 pump stations. Funds are budgeted. (L0845-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0848-26 1z27-0013 - Anthem AgreementAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a renewal agreement with Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. for administrative services, rates and fees within the agreement for the period beginning January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. Funds are budgeted. (L0848-26) (George/Hamilton)   Not available Not available
0849-26 1aaRelease of Easement Manchester StreetAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve a partial release of a Sanitary Sewer Easement at 795 Manchester St. The easement is no longer needed. No budgetary impact. (L0849-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0850-26 1bbMaster Agreement Utility Paving Sharing Columbia GasAgenda ItemAuthorization to execute a Master Agreement for Utility Paving Share with Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc., for coordination of paving restoration work in the public right-of-way, for a term of one year from the date of execution, with, by mutual agreement, two additional one-year renewals. No cost to the Urban County Government. (L0850-26) (Martin)   Not available Not available
0853-26 1ccIncentive Grant Willow Glen Assoc.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve an FY27 (Class A Neighborhood) Storm Water Quality Projects Incentive Grant for Willow Glen Association Inc. to reduce stormwater runoff through tree canopy expansion and enhancement, in the amount of $5,057.00. Funds are budgeted. (L0853-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0855-26 2ddRequest Council authorization to accept a $50,000 grant from Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) and execute a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the Martin Luther King Boulevard Complete Streets Project, undertaken as part of the Reimagining thAgenda ItemAuthorization to accept a $50,000 grant from Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) and execute a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the Martin Luther King Boulevard Complete Streets Project, undertaken as part of the Reimagining the Civic Commons (RCC) initiative. No matching funds are required. (L0855-26) (Peacher/Scott)   Not available Not available
0856-26 2eeRequest Council authorization for approval of Change Order No. 2 to Herrick Company, Inc., the contractor for the Town Branch and West Hickman WWTP UV Disinfection Process Replacement Project. Approval of this change order results in an increase of $68,6Agenda ItemAuthorization for approval of Change Order No. 2 with Herrick Company, Inc., for the Town Branch and West Hickman WWTP UV Disinfection Process Replacement Project. Approval of this change order results in an increase the contract by $68,661.95, bringing the revised contract total to $15,784,595.45. Funds are budgeted. (L0856-26) (Sanders/Martin)   Not available Not available
0857-26 1ffMSA ETHICOAgenda ItemAuthorization to approve the Master Services Agreement and necessary documents with Ethico to provide Ethics Tipline Service for the LFUCG for FY 27, with an option for two (2) 1-year renewals, contingent upon funding. The amount is not to exceed $3,450.98 in FY27. Funds are budgeted. (L0857-26) (Ensslin/Hamilton)   Not available Not available
0858-26 2ggRequest Council authorization for the mayor to approve the modification of SCIP-2025-0066 Agreement with the KY Department of Justice. This will extend the expiration date from 6/30/2027 to 9/30/2027.Agenda ItemAuthorization to approve the modification of SCIP-2025-0066 Agreement with the KY Department of Justice for the FY 26 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, extending the expiration date from 6/30/2027 to 9/30/2027. No budgetary impact. (L0858-26) (Patton/Armstrong)   Not available Not available