Roll Call

II.

III.

Invocation

Minutes of the Previous Meetings

Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Budget Address and the April 30,

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2026 Council Meeting

IV.

Presentations

0396-26

Recognition of Lexington Catholic Girls Track and Field

Public Hearing: Mayor's Proposed Budget

0391-26

VI.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

Ordinances – Second Reading

An Ordinance changing the zone from an Agricultural Urban (A-U)

0325-26

zone to a medium Density Residential (R-4) zone, for 38.998 net

(39.148 gross) acres, for property located at 3515 Richmond Rd.

(a portion of). (Hillpointe, LLC; Council District 7). Approval 7-0 [To

Be Heard By April 30, 2026] [Div. of Planning, Duncan]

An Ordinance changing the zones from an Expansion Area

Residential-1 (EAR-1) zone and Agricultural Rural (A-R) zone to an

Expansion Area Residential-2 (EAR-2) zone and Medium Density

Residential (R-4) zone, for 2.33 net (2.77 gross) acres, for

property located at 4184 Todds Rd. (4184 Todds, LLC; Council

District 12). Approval 7-0 [To Be Heard By April 30, 2026] [Div. of

Planning, Duncan]

0326-26

An 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. 28. [Div. of

Budgeting, Lueker]

0348-26

0349-26

An Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the

Lexington-Fayette

Urban

County

Government

for

Council

appropriations for projects from Opioid Abatement Settlement

Funds, as discussed April 21, 2026, and amended April 28, 2026,

and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No. 29.

[Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]

An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing four

(4) unclassified positions of Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice I,

Grade 513N, abolishing four (4) unclassified positions of Treatment

Plant Operator Apprentice II, Grade 515N, and creating eight (8)

unclassified positions of Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice,

Grade 511N, all in the Div. of Water Quality, effective upon

passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]

0332-26

VII. Resolutions – Second Reading

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute an Agreement with Kona Ice for mobile

frozen treat vending concessions at Lexington Parks & Recreation

aquatic facilities and splash pads during the 2026 season, at no

cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Parks and

Recreation, Conrad]

0264-26

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to enter into a Statement of Work with I/O Solutions,

Inc. for testing applicants with the Div. of Police for Police

promotional processes, at a cost not to exceed $81,000. [Div. of

Human Resources, George]

0284-26

0292-26

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute a Renewal Agreement and

related documents with CINTAS, for lease of Automated External

Defibrillator (AED) units, for the Div. of Water Quality, at a cost not

to exceed $13,716 in Fiscal Year 2027, subject to sufficient funds

being appropriated. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the

Agreement with Banks Engineering, Inc., for surveying and

easement acquisition services, for the Div. of Water Quality,

increasing the Contract by the sum of $4,500, from $37,900 to

$42,400. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]

0293-26

0310-26

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute a second Amendment to the

Agreement with Reach, Inc., under the Home Investment

Partnerships Program, updating the language of the Agreement

and further improving affordability for first-time homebuyers by

increasing the subsidy amount to $50,000 per household and

agreeing to fund eligible first-time homebuyers in the form of

non-repayable loans, at no cost to the Urban County Government.

[Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]

A 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 Corridors

Commission ($7,500), LFUCG Div. of Traffic Engineering

($70,000), and Gatton Park Conservancy, Inc. ($25,000), for the

Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the

sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

0316-26

A Resolution accepting the bid of Pace Contracting, LLC, in the

amount of $424,000 for the West Hickman WWTP High Flow

Diversion Box Replacement, for the Div. of Water Quality, and

authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government,

to execute an Agreement with Pace Contracting, LLC, related to the

bid. (3 Bids, Low) [Martin]

0315-26

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A Resolution accepting the bid of Herrick Co., Inc., in the amount

of $3,100,250, for the Town Branch and West Hickman WWTP’s

Final Clarifier Coating, 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.

(1 Bid, Low) [Martin]

A Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service

Appointments of: Barbie Tapp, Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 511N,

$20.123 hourly in the Div. of Revenue, effective April 13, 2026, Ban

Hasan, Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 511N, $21.956 hourly in the Div.

of Revenue, effective April 13, 2026, Marlis Pinto, Staff Assistant

Sr., Grade 511N, $18.460 hourly in the Div. of Revenue, effective

April 6, 2026, Kennedy Cole, Customer Service Specialist, Grade

511N, $18.939 hourly in the Div. of LexCall, effective April 6, 2026,

Melissa Rice, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $24.819

hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective March 22,

2026, Zachary Standley, Code Enforcement Officer, Grade 517N,

$24.195 hourly in the Div. of Code Enforcement, effective April 27,

2026,

John Mouser, HVAC Technician, Grade 519N, $28.603

hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective April

13, 2026, Carlos Taylor, Public Service Worker, Grade 508N,

$16.402 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management,

effective May 3, 2026,

George Robinson, Fleet Operations

Supervisor, Grade 525N, $40.720 hourly in the Div. of Facilities

and Fleet Management, effective April 6, 2026, and Aleah Combs,

Custodial Worker, Grade 506N, $17.500 hourly in the Div. of

Facilities and Fleet Management, effective April 20, 2026. [Div. of

Human Resources, George]

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

10.

0301-26

Government, to execute an Agreement (RFP No. 2-2026) with

Tunnel, Spangler, Walsh and Associates Inc. (TSW), for

development of a Unified Development Code, at a cost not to

exceed $250,000. [Div. of Planning, Duncan]

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute an Agreement with Xavus Solutions, LLC, a

sole source provider, for the purchase and maintenance of a Data

Collection Program for the New Senior and Therapeutic Recreation

Center, at a cost not to exceed $15,600 for FY2026, subject to an

annual maintenance and support fee of $1,800, contingent upon

the appropriation of sufficient funds in future fiscal years, and

further authorizing the Mayor to execute any future documents,

11.

0303-26

including

annual

renewals,

necessary

for

implementation,

operation, support, or maintenance of same. [Dept. of Social

Services, Allen-Bryant]

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Water Quality, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to purchase service and parts for the

online process analyzer at West Hickman WWTP, from In-Situ, a

sole source provider, at a cost not to exceed $54,870. [Div. of

Water Quality, Martin]

12.

13.

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0317-26

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute the school year Facilitron Permits and

Honorariums, with the Fayette County Board of Education, for use

of space in schools with Extended School Programs (ESP) for the

2026-2027 school year, at a cost not to exceed $51,000. [Div. of

Parks and Recreation, Conrad]

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with

Commonwealth of Ky. Transportation Cabinet to accept $868,000

in Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental

Appropriations Act Funds and $65,600 in Federal funds under the

Ky. Transportation Cabinet Surface Transportation Program for the

14.

0321-26

construction

phase

the

Wilson

Downing

Intersection

Improvement Project, acceptance of these funds requires a local

match of $16,400, by receiving these funds, the Urban County

Government acknowledges and agrees to ratify and adopt all

statements, representation, warranties, covenants and Agreements

contained in this Agreement. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the U.S.

Dept. of Transportation, to provide any additional information

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0322-26

requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept

this Grant, if awarded, which is estimated to total up to $400,000 in

Federal funding under the Safe Streets and Roads for all Grants

Program, for planning and demonstration activities related to the

Safe Routes to School Pilot Initiative, the acceptance of which

obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of up to

$100,000 as a local match; authorizing the Mayor to execute any

Agreements or amendments related to the Grant award; and

authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the

Grant Budget. [Mayor's Office, Peacher]

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute and submit the 2026

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 2027 Community Development Block Grant

16.

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(CDBG)

Program

($2,327,430.00),

Home

Program

($1,250,708.88), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

($197,698.00), the acceptance of which obligates the Urban

County Government to the expenditure of $362,500.00 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]

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute Addendum No. 2 to the

Agreement with Five Star Breaktime Solutions, Inc. d/b/a CONTI

Coffee, to add the provision of coffee, coffee dispenser and regular

maintenance of equipment at the new Senior and Therapeutic

Recreation Center, at an additional cost estimated not to exceed

$4,320 in FY2027. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services,

Stambaugh]

17.

0331-26

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with

American Response Vehicles, for one 2027 AEV Trauma Hawk

Type II Custom Mobile Health Unit at a cost not to exceed

$154,727.35. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]

18.

19.

0333-26

0338-26

A 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 Complete

Streets ($50,000); the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation,

Inc. ($3,000); Lexington Children’s Theatre, Inc. ($5,000); and

Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc. ($5,235), for the Office

of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum

stated. [Council Office, Hall]

A Resolution approving the FY 2027 Budget of the Lexington and

Fayette County Parking Authority (LexPark), as well as proposed

fee or rate increases (effective September 1, 2026, in part, and

January 1, 2027, in part), pursuant to KRS 67A.921. [Council

Office, Hall]

20.

21.

0319-26

0335-26

A Resolution initiating Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to

Article 31: Solar Energy Systems: amending Sections 31-2(c),

31-4, 31-6(d), 31-6(j) ; creating Sections 31-2(e),(f) and (g),

31-6(h)(2),(3) and (4), 31-6(i)(1), (2), (3) and (4), 31-6(j)(3),

31-7(a)(12),(13) and (14)-deleting previous Section (12) and

renumbering, 31-8; to provide new definitions, change allowable or

permitted uses in various zones, provide clarity in Agricultural

Zones and address brownfields and Community Benefit

Agreements. [Council Office, Hall]

VIII. Resolutions – First Reading

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute Memorandum of

22.

0341-26

Understanding with United Way of the Bluegrass, Inc., to provide

funding for the Rides United Pilot Project, at a cost not to exceed

$375,000. [Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton]

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute the Utility Access Agreement

with Metro Fibernet, LLC, and any similar, necessary Agreements

with other utilities, for installation and maintenance of utility

infrastructure for the Legacy Business Park, at no cost to the

Urban County Government. [Mayor's Office, Bencz]

23.

0347-26

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to

Council Capital Project expenditure funds with United Way of the

Bluegrass, Inc. ($5,500); Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home,

Inc. ($12,564); the Voyage Movement, Inc. ($10,000); and LFUCG

Div. of Traffic Engineering ($30,000), for the Office of the Urban

County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council

Office, Hall]

24.

0357-26

A Resolution accepting the bid of the Allen Co., Inc., in the amount

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of $688,040.56 for the Wilson Downing Intersection Improvements,

for the Div. of Engineering, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of

the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the

Allen Co., Inc., related to the bid. (3 Bids, Low) [Burton]

A Resolution accepting the bid of Swift Roofing of E-town, Inc., in

the amount of $3,663,200 for the Full Roof Replacement of the

Fayette County Circuit and District Courthouses, for the Dept. of

General Services, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Swift

Roofing of E-town, Inc., related to the bid. (3 Bids, Low) [Ford]

26.

27.

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0394-26

A Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service

Appointments of: Brandi Morse, Administrative Specialist Principal,

Grade 520n, $30.770 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads,

effective May 10, 2026, Rodricuse Jackson, Pavement Marking

Technician, Grade 512N, $21.779 hourly in the Div. of Streets and

Roads, effective May 10, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources,

George]

Communications From The Mayor - For Information Only

(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Delana

0393-26

Williams, Customer Account Specialist, Grade 512N, $21.379

hourly in the Div. of LexCall, effective May 11, 2026;

(2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Danyell

Bridgewater, Accounts Payable Specialist, Grade 516N, $23.486

hourly in the Div. of Accounting, effective May 18, 2026;

(3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Barbie

Tapp, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $24.819 hourly in the

Div. of Revenue, effective May 4, 2026;

(4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Teri

Conner, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $23.297 hourly in

the Div. of Revenue, effective May 4, 2026;

(5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Garret

Krall, Plant Operator Superintendent Sr., Grade 525E, $3,442.32

biweekly in the Div. of Water Quality, effective May 18, 2025.

(6) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Caleb

Morse, Safety Officer, Grade 515N, $21.168 hourly in the Div. of

Police, effective June 1, 2026;

(7) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Andrew

Anglin, Safety Officer, Grade 515N, $22.438 hourly in the Div. of

Police, effective May 4, 2026;

(8) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Ibrahim

Baraka, Safety Officer, Grade 515N, $22.685 hourly in the Div. of

Police, effective May 4, 2026;

(9) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Carl Ford,

Safety Officer, Grade 515N, $23.638 hourly in the Div. of Police,

effective June 1, 2026;

(10) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Shelby

Lane, Safety Officer, Grade 515N, $21.221 hourly in the Div. of

Police, effective June 1, 2026;

(11) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of David

Mendoza, Safety Officer, Grade 515N, $22.614 hourly in the Div.

of Police, effective June 1, 2026;

(12) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of

Herschel Jackson, Park Maintenance Worker, Grade 508N,

$18.323 hourly in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective May

18, 2026;

(13) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of

Albulena Jahjaga, Accountant Sr., Grade 524E, $2,666.48 biweekly

in the Div. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development,

effective May 4, 2026;

(14) Sworn Appointment of Nicholas Stump, Fire Captain, Grade

316N, $52.016 hourly in the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services,

effective April 23, 2026;

(15) Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Morgan Edelen,

Juvenile Probation Officer, Grade 517N, $24.039 hourly in the Div.

of Youth Services, effective June 1, 2026;

(16) Classified Civil Service Acting Assignment of Jeffrey May,

Forestry Technician Sr., Grade 516N, $25.120 hourly in the Div. of

Water Quality, effective May 11, 2026;

(17) Classified Civil Service Acting Assignment of James Ellis,

Heavy Equipment Operator, Grade 516N, $24.342 hourly in the Div.

of Water Quality, effective April 20, 2026;

(18) Voluntary Demotion of Alfred Godfrey, Pavement Marking

Technician Sr., Grade 515N, $21.852 hourly in the Div. of Streets

and Roads, effective May 4, 2026;

(19) Resignation of Tyrell Sparks, Refuse & Recycling Worker

Sr., in the Div. of Waste Management, effective March 27, 2026;

(20) Resignation of Malcolm Berry, General Maintenance

Worker, in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective March 27,

2026;

(21) Resignation of Nicholas Alexander, Community Corrections

Officer, in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective April 2,

2026;

(22) Resignation of Keith Kelley, Production Maintenance Tech,

in the Div. of Water Quality, effective April 2, 2026;

(23) Resignation Benjamin Ballard, Police Officer, in the Div. of

Police, effective April 3, 2026;

(24) Resignation of Michael McDermott, Refuse & Recycling

Collector, in the Div. Waste Management, effective April 3, 2026;

(25) Resignation of James Evans, Community Corrections

Officer, in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective April 3,

2026;

(26) Resignation of Geovanny Hernandez, Police Officer, in the

Div. of Police, effective April 6, 2026;

(27) Resignation of Garrett Stasuk, Community Corrections

Officer, in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective April 15,

2026;

(28) Resignation of Kevin Fuller, Community Corrections Officer,

in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective April 18, 2026;

(29) Resignation Mitchell Estepp, Community Corrections Officer,

in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective April 19, 2026;

(30) Resignation of Lauren Storrs, Zoning Inspection Supervisor,

in the Div. of Building Inspection, effective April 24, 2026;

(31) Resignation of Lawrence Moberly, Streets

Roads

Maintenance Worker Sr., in the Div. of Streets and Roads,

effective April 27, 2026;

(32) Resignation of Martin Zepeda, Community Corrections

Officer, in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective April 27,

2026;

(33) Resignation of Colby Mitchell, Refuse & Recycling Collector,

in the Div. of Waste Management, effective April 27, 2026;

(34) Resignation of Charles Combs, Refuse & Recycling Worker,

in the Div. of Waste Management, effective April 27, 2026;

(35) Resignation of Tayvone Harrington, Refuse & Recycling

Collector, in the Div. of Waste Management, effective April 28,

2026; and

(36) Resignation of Rebecca Lewis, Safety Officer, in the Div. of

Police, effective April 29, 2026.

XI.

Fire/Police Discipline - YES/NO

XII. Announcements

XIII. Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

Adjournment