Minutes - Urban County Council Work Session

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

16 - Linda Gorton, James Brown, Chuck Ellinger, Tyler Morton, Shayla Lynch,

Present

Tom Eblen, Emma Curtis, Liz Sheehan, Lisa Higgins-Hord, Joseph Hale,

Amy Beasley, Whitney Elliott Baxter, Dave Sevigny, Jennifer Reynolds,

Hilary Boone, and Dan Wu

Absent

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

II.

Approved

A motion was made by Council Member Tyler Morton, seconded by Council

Member James Brown, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Approval of Summary

III.

Table of Motions, Council Work Session, June 9, 2026

Budget Amendments

IV.

Budget Adjustments - For Information Only

New Business

VI.

VII.

Communications From the Mayor - Appointments

A motion was made by Wu, seconded by Council Member Elliott Baxter, that

the be Approved The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Communications From the Mayor - Donations

VIII.

IX.

A motion was made by Council Member Lynch, seconded by Council Member

Curtis, that the be Approved The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Communications From the Mayor - Procurements

A motion was made by Council Member Curtis, seconded by Council Member

Hale, that the be Approved The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Continuing Business/ Presentations

Council Capital Projects, June 16, 2026

A motion was made by Dan Wu, seconded by Council Member Jennifer

Reynolds, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to Docket.and sent

to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

Summary: Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee, May

12, 2026

Received and Filed

Summary (partial): Social Services and Public Safety Committee, June

9, 2026

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by Dan

Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to Docket.and sent to the

Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

Presentation: Project Update: Execution and Activation, New

Government Center

Received and Filed

Presentation: The Nest

Received and Filed. Council Member Beasley was absent.

Proclamation: Mayoral Proclamation

Received and Filed. Council Member Beasley was absent.

Council Reports

XI.

13 - Linda Gorton, James Brown, Chuck Ellinger, Tyler Morton, Shayla Lynch,

Tom Eblen, Emma Curtis, Liz Sheehan, Lisa Higgins-Hord, Joseph Hale,

Whitney Elliott Baxter, Dave Sevigny, and Jennifer Reynolds

Present

2 - Amy Beasley, and Hilary Boone

Absent

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

Adjournment

XII.

XIII.

A motion was made by Council Member Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council

Member Curtis, that the be Adjourned The motion PASSED by unanimous

vote.

Administrative Synopsis - New Business Items

Authorization to execute an Agreement of Sale, and any other

necessary documents, and to accept deed for property located at 130

West New Circle Road, which is adjacent to the 8.43-acre tract owned

by LFUCG which is being redeveloped to serve as the Division of

Water Quality headquarters. At a cost of $400,000. Funds are

budgeted. (L0477-26)(Martin/Ford)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a Purchase of Services Agreement (PSA)

with economic development partner agency Jubilee Jobs to enhance

and connect individuals with the WORK-Lexington program for a term

of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, as approved by the Lexington

Economic Development Investment Board on May 5, 2026. At a cost

of $62,718.42 for FY27. Funds are included in the FY27 budget.

(L0493-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to amend the classified civil service authorized strength

by creating one (1) position of Recreation Manager (Grade 520N) and

one (1) Recreation Specialist Sr. (Grade 516N) in the Division of Parks

and Recreation, as approved in the FY 2027 budget process, to

become effective July 1, 2026. (L0495-26) (George/Hamilton)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to increase the salaries of all eligible classified and

unclassified employees included in the unified pay plan (including

employees who would otherwise be ineligible due to grade max

restriction) by 2%. This action also amends the unified pay plan’s

salary scales by adjusting the scales by 1% and amends section 23-28

of the Code of Ordinances by increasing the existing step structure of

Police Chief and Fire Chief by 2% and adjusting the incumbents’

salaries accordingly. Finally, this action increases salaries of the

following positions by 2%: Council Administrator (1), Law Clerk P/T (3),

Friend of the Court (1), Family Court Services Specialist (5), Police

and Fire Pension Benefits Specialist (2), and School Crossing Guards.

All actions are effective June 29, 2026. (L0496-26) (George/Hamilton)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to establish a Memorandum of Agreement with the

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Military Affairs, Kentucky

Division of Emergency Management Urban Search and Rescue

Program whereby participating agencies will provide urban search and

rescue services pursuant to House Bill 157. Effective from July 1, 2026

to June 30, 2028. No budgetary impact. (L0497-26)(Wells/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute an agreement with Overtime Athletics to provide

youth sports programming at the Black & Williams Neighborhood Center

for seven weeks beginning on June 16, 2026, at a cost not to exceed

$800.00. Funds are budgeted for FY27. (L0500-26)(Sanders/Lanter)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute an agreement with Overtime Athletics to provide

youth sports programming at the Tates Creek Community Center for

seven weeks beginning on June 16, 2026, at a cost not to exceed

$800.00. Funds are budgeted for FY27. (L0501-26)(Sanders/Lanter)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to submit an application, and to accept if offered, for a

U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials

Safety Administration, Pipeline Emergency Response Grant in an

amount to not exceed $95,000 to improve response to accidents and

incidents involving pipelines that transfer hazardous substances such

as petroleum products thereby decreasing harm to the public and the

environment. There is no local match required. (L0502-26)

(Wells/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to approve LeadsOnline as a sole source provider to

ensure continued compatibility with the National Integrated Ballistics

Information Network (NIBIN) that supports the current operating

equipment for the Division of Police through June 30, 2031. ClearCase

is a cartridge case triage solution for NIBIN. At a cost of $101,634 for

FY27. Budget amendments in process. (L0503-26)

(Weathers/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to submit a project proposal, and if invited, an application

for a grant award, for the purpose of seeking and accepting funding to

construct a new fire station that will enhance the fire and emergency

response coverage for the community, including improved service

response to Bluegrass Station. The proposal and application seek

grant funding for a project cost not to exceed $12 million, which

includes a 30% local match for the construction of a new fire station. A

budget amendment will be forthcoming if a grant award is offered.

(L0504-26)(Wells/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a First Amendment to Purchase Service

Agreements with Arbor Youth Services, Inc., Community Action

Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas

Counties, Inc., and GreenHouse17, Inc. to extend the period of

performance on one-time funding provided to address identified gaps

and barriers to reducing homelessness through October 31, 2026, at

no additional cost. (L0505-26)(Herron/Lanter)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute Purchase Services Agreement (PSA) with the

Kable Academy, pursuant to RFP No. 24-2026, to provide an

Information Technology Short-Term Training Program from June 1,

2026, to December 31, 2026. At a cost of $50,000 for FY27. Funds are

included in the FY27 budget. (L0509-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to amend the LFUCG Procurement Regulations to

increase the amount of an expenditure for which the government is not

required to legally advertise for bids from $40,000 to $50,000, to

increase the lowest dollar threshold amount from $2,500 to $5,000 and

to make changes consistent with the actual current operations of the

government; and approving, adopting and restating the regulations to

be effective as amended on July 1, 2026. (L0510-26)(Slatin/Hensley)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute an amendment to the Purchase of Service

Agreement with Urban League of Lexington Fayette County Inc.

(Reso. 434-2025). The amendment extends the agreement for salary

support for an office assistant and maintenance individual through

June 30, 2027 and has no additional budgetary impact. (L0511-26)

(Reynolds/Lanter)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Ky.

Science and Technology Corporation for their Kentucky APEX

Accelerator for services aimed at assisting the public in navigating

government contracting opportunities, at a cost not to exceed $8,400.

Funds are included in the FY27 budget. (L0512-26)(Slatin/Hensley)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to submit an application and accept if offered a Kentucky

Emergency Management, Search and Rescue Aid Program grant

award in the amount of $14,760.00 for FY 2027. Funding will be

utilized to purchase rescue equipment for the Division of Fire, Special

Operations Command, for use in rescue operations. There is no local

match required. (L0514-26)(Wells/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to amend Article III of Chapter 27 and Section 27-5 of

the Code of Ordinances to revise the minimum eligibility criteria for the

Small Farm Conservation Easement Program and amending Section

27-6 to update and expand application submission requirements for

participation in the program, as recommended by the Rural Land

Management Board. No budgetary impact. (L0520-26)(Denney/Horn)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to approve the annual renewal of ECaTS web-based

queries of 911 statistics from Intrado Life & Safety Solutions, a sole

source provider, for FY27 period of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027. At a

cost of $6,838.68. Funds are included the FY27 budget. (L0521-26)

(Patton/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a Purchase of Services Agreement (PSA)

with economic development partner agency Commerce Lexington,

pursuant to RFP 35-2024. On May 5, 2026, the Lexington Economic

Development Investment Board approved contracting with Commerce

Lexington for a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to assist

LFUCG with New Business Development and Existing Business

Retention and Expansion. At a cost of $209,061.41. Funds are

included in the FY27 budget. (L0522-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute Purchase Services Agreements with the

Kable Academy ($50,000), The Child Care Council of Kentucky

($50,000), Building Institute of Central Kentucky ($50,000), Liminal

Consulting ($50,000), Stable Recovery ($50,000), Jubilee Jobs of

Lexington ($50,000), Lexington Rescue Mission ($50,000) and IEC of

the Bluegrass ($50,000) to provide training and workforce

development services for the government pursuant RFP #15-2026.

The total amount is $400,000 and funds are included in the FY27

budget. (L0523-26)(Glasscock/Atkins)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to accept an award for the Fire Training Incentive Grant

in an amount up to $3,892,752.00 for FY 2027 from the Commission

on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards, and Education for Training

Incentives for Firefighters. Fire Training Incentive funds are used to

provide eligible firefighters with supplemental pay for participation in

training programs. No local match required. FY27 budget amendment

in process. (L0524-26)(Wells/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to change street names and/or individual numbers of

addresses within the 3rd Council District: 797-807 Press Ave to 797

Elizabeth St. and 710 Press Ave to 710 Elizabeth St. and 720 Press

Ave to 720 Elizabeth St. No budgetary impact. (L0525-26)

(Patton/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to accept an award for the Police Training Incentive

Grant in an amount up to $4,018,122 for FY 2027 from the Kentucky

Justice and Public Safety Cabinet under the Kentucky Law

Enforcement Foundation Program Fund. Police Training Incentive

funds are used to provide eligible police officers with supplemental pay

for participation in training programs. FY27 budget amendment in

process. (L0526-26)(Weathers/Armstrong)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a memorandum of agreement with the

Triangle Foundation, Inc. and Friends Towards Freedom, Inc. (FTFI) in

association with plans to construct a public plaza directly adjacent to

the recently commissioned statue, “Towards Freedom” in honor of

renowned abolitionists and Lexington natives, Lewis and Harriet

Hayden. No budgetary impact. (L0527-26)(Conrad/Ford)

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by

Council Member Joseph Hale, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred

to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 6/18/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.