Minutes - Urban County Council

Roll Call

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Present

Absent

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger II; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Invocation

II.

Presentations

III.

Received and Filed

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

Ordinances – Second Reading

IV.

An Ordinance changing the zone from a Light Industrial (I-1) and a

Wholesale and Warehouse Business (B-4) zone to a Corridor Node (CN)

zone, for 4.355 net (7.423 gross) acres, for property located at 416,

422-424, 426, 430, 436, 442, and 451 Chair Avenue; 441 Hayman

Avenue; and 633 South Broadway. (LCD Acquisitions, LLC; Council

District 11). Approval 7-2 (To Be Heard By August 26, 2026) [Div. of

Planning, Duncan]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

An Ordinance amending Section 8-1(d)(1) (A-R zone) of the Zoning

Ordinance to allow for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages accessory to

a horse race track. Approval of the Staff Alternative Text 9-0. [Div. of

Planning, Duncan]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

An Ordinance amending Section 23A-10 of the Zoning Ordinance,

relating to the Economic Development zone, to allow additional

supportive uses and accessory uses, and amending the special

provisions related to residential uses and mixed-use buildings. Approval

of the Staff Alternative Text 9-0 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

An Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette

Urban County Government to provide funds for purchase orders and

pre-paid expenses rolling from FY 2026 into FY 2027, and appropriating

and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No. 2. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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 2027

Schedule No. 1, as amended. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

An Ordinance closing a portion of Hagerman Court; determining that the

property owner adjacent to the portion of the street being closed has

been identified, provided with written notice of the proposed closing, and

consented thereto in writing; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban

County Government, to execute a Quitclaim Deed, if needed, transferring

the former right-of-way to the adjacent owner, subject to the reservation of

easements and restrictions. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public

Works, Martin]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

An Ordinance amending Section 25-13 of the Lexington-Fayette Urban

County Government Code of Ordinances to require those members of

commissions, boards, and employees or officers deemed necessary by

the Ethics Commission (“Commission”) to file annual financial interest

statements and to set a procedure of the Commission to make said

determination, and to remove the requirement for candidates to file a

financial interest statement for the first full calendar year following the end

of their candidacy; amending Section 25-20 of the Code of Ordinances to

change the membership of the Commission from nine (9) to between

seven (7) and nine (9) members, revise the names of certain nominating

organizations, remove defunct nominating organizations, and change the

number of at large members from two (2) to between two (2) and four (4)

members, remove party affiliation limitations, require nominating

organizations to submit certain information upon submission of nominees

to the Mayor, establish quorum as a majority of the membership, and

establish a standing agenda item regarding conflicts of interest of the

members and a requirement for recusal for conflicts of interest; and

amending Section 25-23 of the Code of Ordinances to set a screening

procedure for the Chair of the Commission to determine whether the

Commission has jurisdiction to hear complaints filed with the

Commission and to provide procedures for agreement or disagreement

by the Commission with the Chair’s determination regarding jurisdiction,

all effective upon passage of Council. [Mayor's Office, Scott]

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

Ellinger, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

Resolutions – Second Reading

VI.

A Resolution ratifying the Mayor’s prior execution of an Agreement with

West Ky. Correctional Healthcare LLC d/b/a Comprehensive

Correctional Care (3c), for the provision of services related to inmate

medical care and mental health services, on behalf of the Div. of

Community Corrections, at a cost estimated not to exceed $11,835,921,

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

execute any other documents related to the procurement of these

services, including future renewals, subject to the appropriation of

sufficient funds in future fiscal years. [Div. of Community Corrections,

Colvin]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Community Corrections, on behalf of

the Urban County Government, to purchase services related to fire

monitoring and suppression from Siemens Industry, Inc., a sole source

provider, at a cost estimated not to exceed $41,840.22 in FY27, and

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

to execute an Agreement and any other documents related to the

procurement of these services, including future renewals, with the cost in

future fiscal years subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds. [Div. of

Community Corrections, Colvin]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

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

with L-M Asphalt Partners, Ltd. d/b/a ATS Construction, to perform

additional work at Deer Haven Park, increasing the contract by the sum

of $62,800, from $597,000 to $659,800. [Div. of Parks and Recreation,

Conrad]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute Change Order No. 5 to the Agreement

with Calhoun Construction, associated with the New Senior &

Therapeutic Center construction, increasing the amount by $97,324.79,

raising the total Contract amount from $17,108,848.19 to

$17,206,172.98, with an eleven (11) calendar day change to the

Agreement time. [Dept. of General Services, Ford]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

Government, to execute a Renewal Agreement with Ky. Underground

Storage, Inc., for continued offsite storage of records, at a cost not to

exceed $3,000 for FY27 and $3,000 for FY28, contingent upon the

appropriation of sufficient funds. [Council Clerk's Office, Allan]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with

Buchanan Contracting, Inc., for annual sanitary sewer cleaning and

inspection, a Consent Decree Program, for the Div. of Water Quality,

increasing the Contract by the sum of $350,319.55, from $899,680.45 to

$1,250,000.00. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

Government, to execute Agreement(s) with Nestor Gomez, Terry

Dumphord, Corey Dunn, Stephen Overstreet, and Evanyhoney Romero to

serve as crisis response mediators for ONE Lexington, at a total cost for

all Agreements not to exceed $50,000. [Office of the Mayor, Carama]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

Government, to execute the Second Renewal and Third Amendment of

the Agreement with the Ky. Association for Environmental Education

(KAEE), for continued environmental education services, at a cost not to

exceed $688,636.27. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Lexington-Fayette

Urban County Human Rights Commission (“HRC”) to support the

operating costs of the HRC for FY 2027, at a cost not to exceed

$451,710. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

10.

11.

12.

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

County Government, to grant Shield Environmental Associates, Inc.,

access to LFUCG property at 219 E. Third St. and 226 E. Third St., to

conduct site investigation activities at the request of the Ky. Div. of Waste

Management. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with

the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, for access to

the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. [Div. of Police,

Weathers]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute the first renewal to the Agreement with

Mackey Group, LLC d/b/a Wiser Strategies, for continued creative

design services for public outreach and media campaigns related to

water quality and waste management, at a cost not to exceed $60,000.

[Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

13.

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

Government, to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement (PSA) with

Community Ventures Corporation, pursuant to RFP #35-2024, to assist

with small business owner connections and networking, entrepreneurial

development/start-up assistance, minority owned business development,

and women owned business development, at a cost not to exceed the

sum of $63,220.17. [Mayor's Office, Glasscock]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

14.

A Resolution approving the use of a standardized Memorandum of

Agreement with qualified employers interested in participating in the

Tech Internship Pilot Program, and authorizing the Mayor, or her

designee, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the

Memorandum of Agreement with any employer which is authorized to

enter into an Agreement with the same material terms, provided that the

total cost of the Program does not exceed $90,000. [Mayor's Office,

Atkins]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

15.

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

County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood

Development Funds with the Fairways at Lakeside Community

Association, Inc. ($731.30), Jubilee Jobs of Lexington, Inc. ($900.00),

Lexington Ravens Youth Football Organization Corporation ($800.00),

and WhitneyStrong Inc. ($2,300.00), at a cost not to exceed the sum

stated. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

16.

A Resolution accepting the bid of Sunesis Construction Co., in the

amount of $1,861,447.50 for the Mentelle Park Stormwater

Improvements, for the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on

behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with

Sunesis Construction Co., related to the bid. (4 Bids, Low) [Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

17.

A 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., (CAC)

to serve as the fiscal agent for the ONE Lexington Gun Violence

Prevention Grant Programming and Nurturing Or Creating Alternative

Pathways (NOCAP) Grant Programming for FY2027, at a total cost not to

exceed $211,500. [Mayor's Office, Carama]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

18.

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

County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with

Herrick Co., Inc, for the Town Branch and West Hickman WWTP UV

Disinfection Process Replacement Project, for the Div. of Grants and

Special Programs, increasing the Contract by the sum of $2,015,935.50,

from $13,699,998.00 to $15,715,933.50. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

19.

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

County Government, to execute the Engineering Services Agreement

(awarded pursuant to RFP No. 27-2026) with Dixon Engineering, Inc., to

provide coating and welding inspection, for the Div. of Water Quality, at a

cost not to exceed $350,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

20.

Declaration of official intent with respect to reimbursement of temporary

advances made for capital expenditures to be made from subsequent

borrowings, with respect to various Capital Improvement Projects of the

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. [Dept. of Finance, Hensley]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

21.

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

Government, to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement with LexArts

Inc., for various services relating to providing support to the arts

community and community at-large, at a cost not to exceed $400,000.

[Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

22.

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

County Government, to execute the Agreement (awarded pursuant to

RFP No. 29-2026) with Tetra Tech, to provide design and construction

administration services for the Town Branch WWTP WWS Tank Phase 2,

a Consent Decree RMP Project TB-1, for the Div. of Water Quality, at a

cost not to exceed $775,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

23.

24.

25.

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

County Government, to execute an Utility Agreement with the Ky.

Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), to relocate, replace, and install sanitary

sewer infrastructure, at an estimated cost not to exceed $1,053,600 to be

reimbursed by KYTC. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute the Agreement with University of Ky., for

the widening of Waller Avenue, for the Dept. of Environmental Quality and

Public Works, at a cost not to exceed $200,000. [Dept. of Environmental

Quality and Public Works, Martin]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Tom Eblen; Chuck Ellinger;

Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord; Tyler Morton;

Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

1 - Emma Curtis

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

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

Government, to execute an Agreement with Stanard & Associates, Inc.,

for the Police Officer Selection Test for LFUCG Police Recruit

candidates, at a cost not to exceed $6,800. [Div. of Human Resources,

George]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

26.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement with Paytient Technologies, Inc.,

to offer a new voluntary benefit that provides eligible employees with a

line of credit for out-of-pocket medical expenses through payroll

deductions, at an annual cost not to exceed $150,000, subject to

sufficient funds being appropriated in future fiscal years. [Div. of Human

Resources, George]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

27.

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

County Government, to execute the Purchase of Service Agreement

(awarded pursuant to RFP # 30-2026) with Hope Center, Inc., for

Comprehensive Street Outreach Services, at a cost not to exceed

$572,795 in FY27. [Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention,

Herron]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

28.

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

County Government, to execute the Consultant Services Agreement

(awarded pursuant to RFP No. 26-2026) with GRW Engineers, Inc., for

professional design services of the Lexington Fire Dept. - New Fire

Training Facility, at a cost not to exceed $1,392,348. [Div. of Facilities

and Fleet Management, Baradaran]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

29.

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

Government, to execute Purchase of Service Agreements with the

following seven (7) Extended Social Resource (ESR) Program -grantee

agencies, pursuant to Administrative Agreements and RFP #20-2026

(Emergency Shelter): Hope Center, Inc. ($850,000), GreenHouse17, Inc.

($223,183), Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon,

Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc. ($275,000), Arbor Youth Services,

Inc. ($300,000), Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Care

Navigators ($87,650), New Life Day Center, Inc. ($150,715) and the

Salvation Army ($125,127); to provide emergency shelter services, at a

cost not to exceed $2,011,675 in FY27. [Office of Homelessness

Prevention and Intervention, Herron]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

30.

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement, the final form of which is

subject to the approval of the Dept. of Law and the Div. of Grants and

Special Programs, with Meadowsweet Apartments, LLC, awarding

$840,000 of Federal funds under the Home Investment Partnerships

Program for a low-income housing project, pending approval of any

necessary Budget amendments, and further authorizing the Mayor to

execute any other Agreements or amendments related to these funds.

[Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

31.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement with the Fayette Fiscal Court,

accepting and establishing funding for Fiscal Year 2027 County Road

Aid Projects in the Rural Service Area. [Dept. of Environmental Quality

and Public Works, Martin]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

32.

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

County Government, to accept an award from the Community Action

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

Inc., which Grant funds are in the amount of $49,443.84 in Federal funds

for the provision of Early Childhood Care and Education Services and

$30,000.00 in Federal funds for facility use under the Early Head Start

Program at the Family Care Center for FY 2027, the acceptance of which

obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $12,360.96

as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered

funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Family Services, Horton-Holt]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

33.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement with Greater Lex, Inc., to provide

$320,154 in funding to Greater Lex, Inc. for the Regional Economic

Development Collective. [Office of the Mayor, Atkins]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

34.

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

County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky.

State Police-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Div., to provide any

additional information requested in connection with this Grant

Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in

the amount of $71,820 in Federal funds, for the continued operation of the

Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program for FY27, the acceptance of

which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of

$3,780 as

local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer

unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

35.

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

County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to

Walmart, to provide any additional information requested in connection

with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which

Grant funds are in the amount of $25,000, to remove financial barriers for

youth and families by covering Program related expenses, and

authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant

Budget. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

36.

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

County Government, to execute a Maintenance Agreement with 300 West

Vine, LLC, allowing the installation of landscaping and related

improvements within the Vine St. right-of-way abutting its property,

subject to an Agreement to bear all maintenance responsibility and costs

associated therewith, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Office

of the Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

37.

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

Government, to execute Certificates of Consideration and other

necessary documents, and to accept deeds for property interests needed

for the distillery district sign project, for the Div. of Environmental Quality

and Public Works, at a cost not to exceed $20. [Dept. of Environmental

Quality and Public Works, Martin]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

38.

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

County Government, to execute the Agreement (awarded pursuant to

RFP No. 31-2026) with Stantec, for engineering services for the 2026

Sewer Implementation Plan, for the Div. of Water Quality, at a cost not to

exceed $209,900. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

39.

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

Government, to execute Certificates of Consideration and other

necessary documents, and to accept deeds from owners of record, for

property interests needed for the expansion of recreational amenities at

Ravens Run Nature Sanctuary, at a cost not to exceed $655,000. [Div. of

Parks and Recreation, Conrad]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

40.

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

County Government, to execute a Grant Award Agreement with Living

Streets Lexington Inc., to fund a public art project, with funds from the

percent for art fund, at a cost not to exceed $37,000. [Office of the Mayor,

Lewis]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

41.

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

County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood

Development Funds with TAR Syndrome Association Limited Liability

Co. ($450), America In Bloom, Lexington, Inc. ($850), and the Heroes

Among Us Foundation Incorporated ($750), at a cost not to exceed the

sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

42.

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

County Government, to execute an amended and restated Tax Incentive

Agreement with the Ky. Development Finance Authority and the

Commonwealth of Ky., and any other necessary documents, related to

the Lexington Center TIF Project, to allow state sales and use tax refunds

on approved construction materials to further incentivize the project,

effective retroactive to June 24, 2026, at no cost to the Urban County

Government. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Member Eblen, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

A motion was made by Council Member James Brown, seconded by Council

Member Joseph Hale, that this Resolution be Received First Reading.and sent

to the Urban County Council to return on 7/2/2026.The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Council Member James Brown, seconded by Council

Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for

Second Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Curtis, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the following

vote:

13 -

Aye:

Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;

Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;

Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny and Dan Wu

Nay:

2 - Shayla Lynch and Liz Sheehan

Absent:

Communications From The Mayor - Procurements

VII.

(1) Accepting and approving the following bids and establishing price

contracts for the following depts. or divs. as to the specifications

and amount set forth in the terms of the respective bids:

(a) Div. of Fleet Services - Refuse Body Repair - 63-2026 -

Central Indiana Truck Equipment Corporation, J Edinger &

Son, Inc., Municipal Equipment, Inc. and Velocity Truck Center;

(b) Div. of Parks & Recreation - Underground Electrical Service -

37-2026 - Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc and

Sensabaugh Design & Construction, LLC;

-2026 - Bradley’s Hook It Up Mobile, LLC;

(d) Div. of Fleet Services - Filters - 62-2026 - Alton Blakley Ford,

Bachman Auto Group, Bluegrass Truck, Bus, RV, Cummins,

Inc., Fleetpride, Kentuckiana Auto & Truck Supply, Napa Auto

Parts, Paul Miller Ford and Total Truck Parts;

(e) Div. of Streets & Roads - Roadway Salt - KLC ITB#8846 -

Morton Salt, Inc.;

(f) Div. of Fleet Services - Heavy Duty Truck Repairs - 56-2026 -

Bluegrass Truck, Bus, RV & Idealease, Clarke Power

Services, Inc., Cummins, Inc., Martin’s Peterbilt of Central

Kentucky and Worldwide Equipment; and,

(g) Div. of Fleet Services - Traffic Service Body - 61-2026 Meyer

Truck Equipment.

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

Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, that this Communication (Procurements) be

Approved.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Fire/Police Discipline - NO

VIII.

IX.

Announcements

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

Adjournment

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

Council Member Dave Sevigny, that this be Adjourned.The motion PASSED

by unanimous vote.