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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/17/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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0822-26 1 Liz Fowler Day: Spirit of LexingtonPresentationLiz Fowler Day: Spirit of Lexington    Not available Not available
0803-26 11.Walk on - ORD 2027 Council Schedule of MeetingsOrdinanceAn Ordinance pursuant to Section 2-1(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, adopting a schedule of meetings for the Council for calendar year 2027. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0780-26 12.Budget Amendment Schedule 0007OrdinanceAn 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 2027 Schedule No. 7. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
0781-26 13.Budget Amendment Schedule 0008 Year End BAsOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to correct funds for purchase orders rolling from FY 2026 into FY 2027, and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No. 8. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
0762-26 14.Ordinance Amending Section 16(f)(17)OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Section 16-1(f)(17) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances to revise the definition of “stormwater control device” by removing the term “drainage way.” [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0768-26 15.27-0010- Abolish/Create Waste ManagementOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing three (3) unclassified positions of Refuse & Recycling Worker Sr., Grade 510N, and creating three (3) classified positions of Refuse & Recycling Worker Sr., Grade 510N, all in the Div. of Waste Management, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0790-26 11.USC Tax District 1ResolutionA Resolution specifying the intention of the Urban County Council to expand and extend the Full Urban Services District #1 to provide street lighting, street cleaning, and garbage and refuse collection; finding a need for this service in the area included; and finding the ability of the Urban County Government to provide this service in this area, which area is defined as certain properties on the following streets: Advantage Way; Cavalier Way; Dockside Park; Feathersound Way; Leanndra Park; Letcher Dr.; Lupine Lane; and Shady Curve; and scheduling a Public Hearing for November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0791-26 12.USC Tax District 3ResolutionA Resolution specifying the intention of the Urban County Council to expand and extend Partial Urban Services District #3 to provide garbage and refuse collection; finding a need for this service in the area included; and finding the ability of the Urban County Government to provide this service in this area, which area is defined as certain properties on the following streets: Landry Way; Liberty Circle; Waldorf Lane; Weston Park; and Malabu Court; and scheduling a Public Hearing for November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0792-26 13.USC Tax District 5ResolutionA Resolution specifying the intention of the Urban County Council to expand and extend Partial Urban Services District #5 to provide street lighting and garbage and refuse collection; finding a need for this service in the area included; and finding the ability of the Urban County Government to provide this service in this area, which area is defined as certain properties on the following streets: Brunswick Rd.; Cardiff Lane; Crestwood Dr.; Greenbriar Rd.; Lamont Court; Shirlee Court; Traveller Rd.; Weber Way; Wedgewood Rd.; and Wilson Downing Rd; and scheduling a Public Hearing for November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0541-26 24.KCTC computer equip lease FY27ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Lease Renewal Agreement with Ky. Community and Technical College System, extending the lease for classroom space at the Detention Center, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Community Corrections, Colvin]   Not available Not available
0646-26 15.CASA of Lexington FY27 PSAResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement (PSA) with CASA of Lexington, Inc., for child advocacy services in Fayette County at a cost not to exceed the sum of $278,000. [Dept. of Social Services, Allen-Bryant]   Not available Not available
0716-26 26.Zonar sole source 2026ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Waste Management to purchase electronic vehicle inspection reporting services from Zonar Systems, LLC., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Zonar Systems, LLC., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $85,000. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]   Not available Not available
0721-26 17.Site Specific Agreement Ball Homes LLC.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Site-Specific Agreement with the Jessamine South Elkhorn Water District and Ball Homes LLC, to provide sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment capacity to Ash Tree property in Jessamine County. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0725-26 18.Sole Source RusselectricResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Water Quality to purchase service and field support at West Hickman WWTP from Siemens Industry, Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $444,705. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0748-26 19.MOA Drug Enforcement Administration - State and Local Law Enforcement AgencyResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Dept. of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), allowing one (1) Officer to be assigned to a task force related to illicit drug trafficking from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0749-26 110.DEDICATION OF EASEMENT FOR KENTUCKY UTILITIES FOR TOWN BRANCH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Deed of Easement with Ky. Utilities Co., Granting permanent easements across a portion of the property located at 1900 Leestown Rd. and 301 Lisle Industrial Avenue, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute any other documents necessary to transfer the easements, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]   Not available Not available
0750-26 111.OHPI 2026-27 Winter Shelter ServicesResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with EDS Holdco, LLC, the final form of which shall be subject to the approval of the Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development and the Dept. of Law, to provide Winter Emergency Shelter Services, inclusive of rental, installation, and removal of structures as well as daily operations, for persons experiencing homelessness, located at 1306 Versailles Rd., and to operate from October 29, 2026 to April 1, 2027, at a total cost not to exceed $3,081,732.03. [Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Herron]   Not available Not available
0751-26 112.OHPI 2026-27 Winter Family ShelterResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc., for the operation of Winter Motel Shelter Services for families with children experiencing homelessness, at a cost not to exceed $300,000. [Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Herron]   Not available Not available
0752-26 113.OHPI 2026-27 Elderly/Disabled Winter ShelterResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Care Navigators, for the operation of Motel-Based Winter Shelter Services for elderly/disabled persons experiencing homelessness, at a cost not to exceed $234,977. [Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Herron]   Not available Not available
0754-26 114.Versaterm Public Safety Agreement 2026ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services to purchase IAPro and Blue Team software from Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $42,749.30. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]   Not available Not available
0755-26 115.Site Specific Agreement Ball Homes LLCResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Site-Specific Agreement with the Jessamine South Elkhorn Water District and Ball Homes LLC, to provide sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment capacity to Ash Tree Unit 3, Phase 1 Property in Jessamine County. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0763-26 116.Easement Acquisition Greenbrier 2 Pump StationResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute certificates of consideration and other necessary documents, and to accept deeds of easement from owners of record, for property interests needed for the Greenbrier 2 Pump Station Replacement Project, a Remedial Measures Project required by the Consent Decree, at a cost not to exceed $17,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0764-26 117.Incentive Grant AVOL Kentucky, Inc.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement awarding a Class B (Education) Incentive Grant to AVOL Ky., Inc., for a Stormwater Quality Project, at a cost not to exceed $18,126.72. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0765-26 118.Incentive Grant Friends of the ParksResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement awarding a Class A (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant to Friends of the Parks in Fayette County, Inc., for a Stormwater Quality Project, at a cost not to exceed $41,590. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0766-26 119.Incentive Grant WaterwaysLex, Inc.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement awarding a Class A (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant to WaterwaysLex, Inc., for a Stormwater Quality Project, at a cost not to exceed $26,810. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0767-26 120.Incentive Grant Change Order KAWCResolutionA 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 Grant with the Ky. American Water Co., for Stormwater Quality Projects, increasing the Grant award by the sum of $60,000, from $300,000 to $360,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]   Not available Not available
0769-26 221.Request Council authorization to accept additional award of $28,180.00 from Kentucky State Police-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. The application was $71,820.00 with a match of $3,780.00 for the continued operation of the Motor Carrier Safety AsResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept additional award of $28,180 from Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Div., the application was for $71,820 with a match of $3,780 for the continued operation of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program for FY 2027, the additional award obligates LFUCG to provide an additional match of $1,220 for a total match of $5,000 and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0770-26 222.Request Council authorization to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Program Administration Contract with Bluegrass Area Development District to accept an additional award of $9,444 to include in the Title III B budget for eligible reimbursable expenditures foResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Program Administration Contract with the Bluegrass Area Development District, to accept an additional award of $9,444.00 to include in the Title III B Budget for eligible reimbursable expenditures for FY27 Senior Center operations, which obligates the Urban County Government to increase the total local match by 1,666.59 for a total match of $9,890.12. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]   Not available Not available
0771-26 223.Request Council authorization to approve DNA Labs International as a sole source provider for Project Safe Neighborhood grant fund expenses. This vendor specializes in DNA testing and comparison on an efficient schedule as the Kentucky State Police lab cResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase DNA testing from DNA Labs International, a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with DNA Labs International, related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $45,000. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0772-26 124.Change Order Plainview Trunk Sewer ProjectResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement with Lagco, Inc., for the final adjustment in quantities, for the Div. of Water Quality, decreasing the Contract by the sum of $167,839.07, from $1,634,958.00 to $1,467,118.93. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders   Not available Not available
0784-26 125.Capital List 9/8/26ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Council Capital Project Expenditure funds with Northside Common Market Corporation ($5,196.05); and High Point at Woodland Park Condominium Owners Association, Inc. ($8,000.00), at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0805-26 126.Recommendation for Bid #86-2026 Cadentown Historic Church and Site ImprovementsResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of K. Hayes Limited, in the amount of $332,099.30 for the Cadentown Historic Church and site improvements, for the Dept. of General Services, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with K. Hayes Limited, related to the bid. (2 Bids, Low) [Ford]   Not available Not available
0821-26 127.Permanent Personnel 9.17.26ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Matt Hughes, Engineering Technician, Grade 515N, $25.010 hourly in the Div. of Engineering, effective August 23, 2026, Robert Royse, Computer Systems Manager, Grade 525E, $3,517.04 biweekly in the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, effective September 23, 2026, Evan Kyle, Vehicle & Equipment Technician, Grade 517N, $24.579 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective September 9, 2026, John Lawhorn, Heavy Equipment Technician Principal, Grade 523N, $38.873 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective September 9, 2026, Robert Royalty, Vehicle & Equipment Technician Sr., Grade 519N, $31.995 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective September 3, 2026, Svitlana Jennings, Accountant, Grade 518N, $27.286 hourly in the Div. of Grants and Special Programs, effective September 9, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0820-26 1 Mayor's Communication Personnel 9.17.26Communication (FYI)(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointments David Borden, Customer Service Specialist, Grade 511N, $17.941 hourly in the Div. of LexCall, effective October 5, 2026; (2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointments Jenelle Jackson, Customer Service Specialist, Grade 511N, $19.245 hourly in the Div. of LexCall, effective October 5, 2026; (3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointments Jeffrey Lewis, License Inspector, Grade 512N, $20.623 hourly in the Div. of Revenue, effective September 21, 2026; (4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointments Robert Nunley, Municipal Engineer, Grade 530E, $3,970.64 biweekly in the Div. of Engineering, effective September 21, 2026; (5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointments Kedir Bowen, Forestry Technician Assistant, Grade 510N, $16.893 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective October 19, 2026; (6) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointments Owen Schmidt, Pavement Marking Assistant, Grade 510N, $17.311 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective October 19, 2026; (7) Probation   Not available Not available