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Meeting Name: Urban County Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 5/8/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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0454-25 1 Minutes of the April 24, 2025 Council MeetingMinutesMinutes of the April 24, 2025 Council Meeting   Not available Not available
0295-25 1 Voices of Hope DayPresentationVoices of Hope Day   Not available Not available
0479-25 1 FCPS Superintendent's Cup recognitionPresentationFCPS Superintendent's Cup Recognition    Not available Not available
0419-25 1 Public Hearing - Mayor's Proposed Budget FY26PresentationPublic Hearing - Mayor's Proposed Budget FY26   Not available Not available
0420-25 1 Public Hearing - Re-establishing the Downtown Lexington Management DistrictPresentationPublic Hearing - Re-establishing the Downtown Lexington Management District   Not available Not available
0422-25 1 Public Hearing: Commonwealth of Kentucky funds for Municipal Aid Program, Mineral and Coal Severance TaxPresentationPublic Hearing - Commonwealth of Kentucky Funds for Municipal Aid Program, Mineral and Coal Severance Tax   Not available Not available
0416-25 11.Budget Amendment Sch. 0022OrdinanceAn 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. 22. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]   Not available Not available
0314-25 12.Amend Section 5-76(1) Electrical Inspection FeesOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Section 5-76(1) of the Code of Ordinances related to required fees for electrical wiring work not exceeding thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars to increase the rates as follows: rough wire inspections for the first 10 (ten) circuits from $55 to $65, rewire inspections from $55 to $65, re-inspection from $35 to $45, final inspection from $55 to $65 for up to 10 (ten) circuits, temporary on permanent inspections from $55 to $65, manufactured or mobile home service from $55 to $65, apartments-rough wire and temporary inspection from $35 to $55 and apartments-final inspections from $35 to $55; amending Section 5-76(2) of the Code of Ordinances related to required fees to change fees on Contracts for $40,000 and above to Contracts for $30,000 and above to 1(one) percent of the total cost. [Div. of Building Inspection, Carpenter]   Not available Not available
0369-25 13.25-0048- Ordinance ChangeOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Section 22-53.1 of the Code of Ordinances, relating to the Police Academy examination for appointment, to authorize the making of conditional offers earlier in the hiring process and to simplify the hiring process by eliminating the phased approach to the examination. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0366-25 14.Approve Re-Establishing and Continuing the Downtown Lexington Management DistrictOrdinanceAn Ordinance re-establishing and continuing, pursuant to KRS 91.750, et seq., the “Downtown Lexington Management District”, previously created and established pursuant to Ordinance No. 52-2015 and previously re-established pursuant to Ordinance No. 32-2020, and providing for its boundaries; a fifteen member board, the requirements and appointing process for board members, and their term limits; the powers of the board; a fiscal year commencing on July 1st, the undertaking of economic improvements by the board; a Budget and audit process; an affirmative action plan; public information; an assessment not to exceed $.10 of $100 of the assessed property value for each assessed property within the district; a contesting and appeal process; liens; an annual report to property owners; ethical requirements on board members; termination of the District on July 1, 2035 unless re-established by the Urban County Council in accordance with state statute; board guidelines; Contracting requirements; management, marketing, and administration; reporting requirements; an advisory Council to the Board;   Not available Not available
0370-25 15.25-0046 Abolish- Division of PoliceOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1) unclassified position of Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator, Grade 523E, in the Div. of Police, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0371-25 16.25-0045 Create - Fire and Emergency ServicesOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the authorized strength by creating two (2) classified positions of Overdose Prevention Project Coordinator, Grade 519N, in the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0440-25 17.PLN-ZOTA-25-00001: MINISTERIAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANSAgenda ItemAn Ordinance amending the Lexington-Fayette County Zoning Ordinance as follows: amending Articles 1-11; 6-1; 6-5; 6-7; 9-3; 9-5; 9-6; 9-7; 9-8; 11-6; 11-7; 11-8; 12-7;12-8; 12-9; 12-10; 15-2; 16-6; 16-7; 16-9; 16-12; 18-2; 18-3; 21-4; 21-6; 21-7; 23B-4; 23b-5; 28-3; 28-4; 28-5; and 28-6; creating Articles 16-15, 16-16, and 21-9; and deleting Article 28-7, all in order to adopt Ordinances clarifying objective standards to be ministerially applied to the Development Plan review. (Urban County Planning Commission). Approval of the Planning Commission Alternative Text 8-2 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]   Not available Not available
0362-25 11.Recommendation Bid 32-2025 FL 360 Cameras & Listening DeviceResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Midwest Rescue Products, Inc. in the amount of $41,272.25 for the FL 360 cameras and listening device, for the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services. (2 Bids, Low) [Wells]   Not available Not available
0407-25 12.Bid Recommendation for Bid#42-2025 Town Branch Primary Effluent Pump Station MCC ReplacementResolutionA Resolution accepting the bid of Aequitas Power Co., in the amount of $456,800 for the Town Branch Primary Effluent Pump Station MCC Replacement, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Aequitas Power Co., related to the bid. (2 Bids, Low) [Martin]   Not available Not available
0411-25 13.Permanent AppointmentsResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointment of: Waylon Reboin, Public Service Worker Sr., Grade 510N, $16.945 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective April 7, 2025. [Div. of Human Resources, George]   Not available Not available
0343-25 14.The Fayette Education FoundationResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept an award of funds, in the amount of $30,000, from the Fayette Education Foundation via the Bluegrass Community Foundation, related to the administration of One Lexington, It Takes A Village Summer Program (ITAV), the acceptance of which does not obligate a local match expenditure from the Urban County Government. [Mayor's Office, Carama]   Not available Not available
0348-25 15.Memorandum of Agreement between FCPS and Division of FireResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a MOA with Fayette County Public Schools, to establish guidelines for the EMT Program. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Management, Wells]   Not available Not available
0356-25 16.Lexington JOBS Fund Amendment to the Loan Agreement with Space Tango, LLCResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement, and any related documents, with Space Tango, LLC, to reduce the loan amount from $250,000 to $187,500. [Mayor's Office, Atkins]   Not available Not available
0372-25 17.Safe Restraints Inc. - Quote & Sole Source Certification - Transport HarnessResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase transport harnesses from Safe Restraints Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Safe Restraints Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $43,527.24. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0373-25 28.Request Council authorization to submit the 2025 Consolidated Plan, accepting awards of federal funds for Community Development Block Grant Program in the amount of $2,320,758, HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the amount of $1,206,372.03, and EmergResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit the 2025 Consolidated Plan/Grant Application to the United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept the Grant if the application is approved, which Grant funds for the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ($2,320,758.00), HOME Program ($1,206,372.03), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program ($205,743.00), the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $361,000.00 from various funding sources as a local match; and authorizing the Mayor to execute Agreements for the approved plan; and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]   Not available Not available
0378-25 19.FY26 Granicus contract renewalsResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements and related order forms with Granicus, LLC, for Legislative Management Software and other related subscriptions, for the Office of the Council Clerk, at a cost estimated not to exceed $110,531.31 in FY2026, with annual increases estimated not to exceed 10%, subject to sufficient funds being appropriated in future fiscal years. [Council Clerk's Office, Allan]   Not available Not available
0400-25 110.Presentation: Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority FY26 Proposed BudgetResolutionA Resolution approving the FY 2026 Budget of the Lexington and Fayette County Parking Authority (LexPark), as well as proposed fee or rate increases (effective September 1, 2025), pursuant to KRS 67A.921. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0353-25 111.Memorandum of Agreement - Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Bluegrass Community and Technical College, for college courses for Police personnel, at a cost not to exceed $110,000, subject to appropriations in FY26 by Council. [Div. of Police, Weathers]   Not available Not available
0377-25 112.AccountAbility Global, LLCResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Accountability Global, LLC., for purchase of Security Workforce Management System software at a cost not to exceed $900. [Div. of Security, Hobson]   Not available Not available
0380-25 113.BCTC MOA FY26ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Bluegrass Community And Technical College, for college courses for Fire personnel, at a cost not to exceed $100,000, subject to appropriations in FY26 by Council. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Management, Wells]   Not available Not available
0384-25 114.Vision Zero ResolutionResolutionA Resolution endorsing the Vision Zero initiative; requiring each Dept. and Div. within LFUCG to assess their role in traffic safety and identify strategies under their purview in an effort to reduce and eventually eliminate traffic related fatalities and serious injuries and to collaborate with all relevant agencies, divisions, stakeholders, subject matter experts and the public to identify and implement projects, programs, strategies and policies that will be effective in accomplishing this goal; and requiring that within twelve months from passage of this Resolution, and every twelve months thereafter, the LFUCG Dept. of Planning and Preservation prepare a report on the needs and progress of achieving Vision Zero goals. [Mayor's Office, Peacher]   Not available Not available
0385-25 115.Approve agreement with Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. to participate in the Kentucky Business Investment ProgramResolutionA Resolution approving the granting of an Inducement to Webasto Roof Systems, Inc., or its successor or affiliate, pursuant to the Ky. Business Investment Act (KRS Subchapter 154.32), whereby the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government agrees to rebate annually one percent (1%) of the Company’s occupational license fees for a term of no longer than ten (10) years from the activation date, subject to the limitations contained in the Act and any agreement with the Ky. Economic Development Finance Authority or the Urban County Government related to the project, and taking other related action. [Mayor's Office, Atkins]   Not available Not available
0387-25 116.JustFOIAResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with MCCi, LLC, for the procurement of JustFOIA Pro Plus open records management software and related services, at a cost not to exceed $15,641.48, subject to 5% annual increases. [Div. of Computer Services, Stewart]   Not available Not available
0394-25 117.2025 July 4th RJ Corman Fireworks AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with R.J. Corman Co. for the setup and execution of Lexington’s 4th of July Fireworks display at the Railroad’s Lexington yard on July 4, 2025, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]   Not available Not available
0395-25 118.July 4th Lexington Philharmonic Patriotic Concert AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Lexington Philharmonic for the setup and execution of Lexington’s Patriotic Concert on July 3, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $45,000. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]   Not available Not available
0396-25 119.July 4th Rozzi's Famous Fireworks AgreementResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks to furnish and deliver a Fireworks display on July 4, 2025, or the postponement date of July 5, 2025, for a cost of $23,000 with an additional fee of ten percent (10%) if fired on the postponement date. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]   Not available Not available
0404-25 120.Downtown Area Master PlanResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement (RFP No. 4-2025) with MKSK, Inc., d/b/a MKSK, for the Downtown Area Master Plan, at a cost not to exceed $495,075. [Div. of Planning, Duncan]   Not available Not available
0405-25 121.Neighborhood Park Center Concession Agreement - Radcliff/Marboro Neighborhood AssociationResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a concession Agreement with the Radcliffe/Marlboro Neighborhood Association, for the management and operation of the Marlboro Neighborhood Park Center, at a cost estimated not to exceed $6,000 in FY2025, subject to sufficient funds being appropriated in future fiscal years. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]   Not available Not available
0406-25 122.Philharmonic Performance for 250LexResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Lexington Philharmonic for a free community concert on September 7, 2025, as part of Lexington’s 250th Anniversary year, at a cost not to exceed $45,000. [Mayor's Office, Lyons]   Not available Not available
0409-25 223.Request Council authorization to execute the Third Amended Easement Agreement between R.J. Corman Railroad Property, LLC (R.J. Corman) and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for the construction of Town Branch Trail Phase 3.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the Third Amended Easement Agreement, and any related documents, with R.J. Corman Railroad Property, LLC for property interests necessary for construction of the Town Branch Trail Phase 3 Project, for the Div. of Engineering, at a cost not to exceed $1, plus any additional costs required pursuant to the easement Agreement subject to the Budgeting of sufficient funds. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]   Not available Not available
0410-25 124.Public Consulting Group - ASPP SupportResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Multi-Year Agreement and any related documents with Public Consulting Group LLC to assist in Lexington-Fayette County's participation of Ky.’s Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program ("ASP Program"), for the Div. of Revenue, at a cost not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the federal share portion of reimbursements received by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government under the Ky. ASP Program. [Div. of Revenue, Holbrook]   Not available Not available
0413-25 225.Request Council authorization to execute Contract Modification No. 4 in the amount of $23,000 with Palmer Engineering for design revisions on Town Branch Trail Phase 5 project for Division of Waste Management and Republic Services to retain access to theResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 4 to the Agreement with Palmer Engineering, for the Town Branch Trail Phase 5 Project, increasing the Contract price by the sum of $23,000, from $786,002 to $809,002. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]   Not available Not available
0428-25 126.NDF List 4/29/25ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with the Pasadena Neighborhood Association Incorporated ($400); Penasacola Park Neighborhood Association, LLC ($250); the Friends of the Arts School, Inc. ($500); LFUCG Div. of Aging and Disability Services ($2,250); Hill-N-Dale Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($700); Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($1,000); Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation ($500); Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Drama Booster Club, Inc. ($1,000); Brighton East Homeowners Association Inc. ($1,000); 16th District PTA c/o Yates Elementary PTA ($500); Speigle Heights Neighborhood Association Inc. ($1,500); Headley Green Homeowners Association, Inc. ($1,500); Pralltown Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($1,500); Operation Be You, Inc. ($2,000); Garden Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc. ($600); Green Acres, Hollow Creek and Breckenridge Neighborhood Association, LLC ($700); Lexington Pride Center ($1,850); Tar Syndrome Associati   Not available Not available
0423-25 127.Capital List 4/29/25ResolutionA Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Council Capital Project Expenditure Funds with LFUCG Div. of Parks and Recreation ($10,000), LFUCG Div. of Parks and Recreation ($25,000), Hope Center, Inc. ($10,000), and Henry Clay Memorial Foundation ($1,800), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]   Not available Not available
0470-25 128.Permanent Appointments 5.8.25ResolutionA Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Jordan Holt, Administrative Specialist Principal, Grade 520N, $33.200 hourly in the Div. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, effective April 21, 2025; Alana Insko-Kelley, Community Outreach Program Manager, Grade 522E, $2,621.60 biweekly in the Div. of Environmental Services, effective April 21, 2025; Amber Sizemore, HR Analyst, Grade 521E, $2,262.96 biweekly in the Div. of Human Resources, effective April 14, 2025; Jace Piersol, HR Analyst, Grade 521E, $2,592.88 biweekly in the Div. of Human Resources, effective March 16, 2025; Matthew Collins, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, $42.126 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective April 7, 2025; Kyle Cloyd, Vehicle and Equipment Technician Sr., Grade 519N, $28.325 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective May 4, 2025; Nathan Deas, Custodial Worker, Grade 506N, $16.024 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective May 4, 2025; George Robinson III, Heavy Equipment Technician Principal, Grade 523N, $35.940 hourly in the    Not available Not available
0469-25 1 Mayor's Communication 5.8.25Communication (FYI)1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of William Jones, Engineering Technician Principal, Grade 519N, $29.500 hourly in the Div. of Water Quality, effective May 5, 2025; 2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Shamon Brown, Resource Recovery Operator, Grade 518N, $24.364 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective May 19, 2025; 3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Patrick Wright, Resource Recovery Operator, Grade 518N, $25.934 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective May 19, 2025; 4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Brittany Wright, Telecommunicator Sr., Grade 519N, $27.991 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective April 28, 2025; 5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Destiny Cornett, Recreation Specialist Sr., Grade 516N, $22.007 hourly in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective May 19, 2025; 6) Probationary Sworn Appointment of Ryan Wells, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, $42.126 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective April 28, 2025; 7) Unclassified Civil Service Appointmen   Not available Not available