Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

15 -

Present

Dan Wu, James Brown, Chuck Ellinger, Tyler Morton, Shayla Lynch, Emma

Curtis, Liz Sheehan, Lisa Higgins-Hord, Joseph Hale, Amy Beasley,

Whitney Elliott Baxter, Dave Sevigny, Jennifer Reynolds, Hilary Boone, and

Tom Eblen

Absent

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

II.

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

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

An Ordinance changing the zone from a Single Family Residential (R-1B)

zone to a Mixed Low Density Residential (R-2) zone, for 3.267 net (3.488

gross) acres for property located at 2914 Clays Mill Rd. (Dailey Homes,

LLC; Council District 10) Approval 8-1 OBJECTORS (To Be Heard By

April 29, 2026) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]

A motion was made by Council Member Dave Sevigny, seconded by Vice Chair

Dan Wu, that this Ordinance be Approved and Referred to Docket without

Hearing.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution authorizing the Comm. of Environmental Quality and Public

Works, as Mayor’s designee, to execute any and all future Agreements

with homeowners associations and neighborhood associations to grant

permission for volunteer snow and ice removal services on LFUCG

streets in specified residential areas, in exchange for a waiver and

release relating thereto, at no cost to the Urban County Government.

[Council Office, Hall]

A motion was made by Council Member Hilary Boone, seconded by Council

Member Emma Curtis, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

An Ordinance changing the zone from a Single Family Residential (R-1E)

zone and Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to a

Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, for 0.51 net (0.61 gross) acres for

property located at 118 Montmullin St., 121 & 123 Prall St., and a portion

of 545-549 and 553 South Limestone St. (Subtext Acquisitions, LLC;

Council District 3). Approval 9-0 OBJECTORS (To Be Heard by April 29,

2026) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]

A motion was made by Council Member Tom Eblen, seconded by Vice Chair

Dan Wu, that this Ordinance be Approved and Referred to Docket without

Hearing.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Approval of Summary

III.

Table of Motions: Council Work Session, February 17, 2026

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

Council Member Emma Curtis, that this Summary be Approved.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

Budget Amendments

IV.

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. 0024.

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

Council Member Emma Curtis, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

Referred to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on

2/26/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Budget Adjustments - For Information Only

New Business

VI.

VII.

Communications From the Mayor - Appointments

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

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

Communications From the Mayor - Donations

VIII.

IX.

Communications From the Mayor - Procurements

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

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

Continuing Business/ Presentations

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

County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood

Development Funds with Fayette Alliance, Inc. ($1,500); Community

Inspired Lexington Inc. ($6,000); Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc.

($650); Lexington Community Porch LLC ($1,000); Fayette County farm

bureau education foundation, Inc. ($500); Young Men’s Christian

Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($500); Bryan Station Traditional Magnet

School PTSA Inc. ($950); Marafiki Center, Inc. ($2,600); Ky. Lions Eye

Foundation, Inc. ($1,200); Lexington Children’s Museum, Inc. ($1,750);

Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc. ($900); Lyric Theatre and Cultural

Arts Center Corporation ($900); and A Caring Place, Inc. ($1,150), for

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

stated. [Council Office, Hall]

A motion was made by Council Member Emma Curtis, seconded by Vice Chair

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

the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

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 Mcconnell’s Trace Neighborhood

Association, Inc. ($2,000); and LFUCG Div. of Streets and Roads

($12,000), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to

exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Council Member Dave Sevigny, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

Referred to Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on

2/26/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Summary: Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee, January 27,

2026

Received and Filed

Presentation: Lexington’s Employment Trends & Occupational License Tax

Forecast

Received and Filed

Council Reports

XI.

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

Adjournment

XII.

XIII.

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

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

vote.

Administrative Synopsis - New Business Items

Authorization to execute a Ground Lease, pursuant to RFP No. 35-2025

with Social Impact Solar LLC (“SIS”), and a platform entity of Edelen

Strategic Ventures LLC, for approximately 357 acres for the

development, construction, and operation of a solar photovoltaic project

located on the Haley Pike Landfill. Lease revenue estimate for year one

is $30,345. (L0098-26) (Dugas/Albright)

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

Member Shayla Lynch, that this Agenda Item be Amended.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement with iconectiv, LLC., for a

database at a cost not to exceed $6,000. [Div. of E911, Patton]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute an internship agreement with Eastern Kentucky

University for internships within the Division of Parks and Recreation.

Example internships include trail maintenance, land management, and

public program implementation in LFUCG natural areas. Other

internships include working with program delivery for Therapeutic

Recreation. No budgetary impact. (L0127-26)(Conrad/Ford)

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

County Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with

Taylor Martin, to serve as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at a cost not

to exceed $96,667. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Resolution be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services to

purchase cardiac monitors from ZOLL, a sole source provider, and

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

execute any necessary Agreement with ZOLL, related to the procurement

at a cost not to exceed $73,500. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services,

Wells]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Resolution be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement awarding

Class

(Infrastructure) Incentive Grant to the Sanctuary Lexington LLC., for a

Stormwater Quality Project, at a cost not to exceed $211,155.49. [Div. of

Water Quality, Martin]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Central

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Inc. (Reso 226-2024) to extend the

period of performance to April 30, 2026, and to execute any other

agreements or amendments with Central Christian Church, Inc. related to

the use of these funds. CDBG funds were provided by the 2024

Consolidated Plan for salary for a Social Resource Consultant. No

budgetary impact. (L0136-26)(Reynolds/Lanter)

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

County Government to accept Grant funds in the amount of $6,745 from

the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League Inc., for the

Div. of Police pal program, no match is required and authorizing the

Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of

Police, Weathers]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Resolution be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

An Ordinance amending Section 2-87(a) of the Code of Ordinances

related to the Masterson Station Park Advisory Board to amend the

membersip as follows: removing “Bracktown Neighborhood Association”

and “Lexington Youth Soccer Association,” and adding “Bracktown

Neighborhood,” and “a designated representative of an entity that

provides programming at the Masterson Station Park East Side Soccer

Complex,” and further amending Section 2-87(d) of the Code of

Ordinances, to allow members of the board to serve an indefinite number

of terms, effective following passage of Council. [Mayor's Office, Scott]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute the necessary documents to enter into a limited

engagement contract and statement of work with Dalaero, Inc., the UKG

vendor partner supporting legacy Kronos timekeeping environment

support services, and further authorize the Mayor or the Chief Information

Officer as her designee to execute any future documents, necessary for

the operation, support, or maintenance of the same, subject to the

appropriation of sufficient funds. Cost for FY26 is $6,000. Funds are

budgeted. (L0140-26)(Stewart/Rodgers)

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with

Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, for victims’ services. [Div.

of Police, Weathers]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Resolution be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

County Government, to execute Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement

with Champlin/Haupt Architects Inc. dba EOP Architects, for professional

services for the new Senior and Therapeutic Center, increasing the

amount by $92,000, raising the total Contract amount from $993,750to

$1,085,750. [Dept. of General Services, Ford]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute Change Order No. 2 to the

Agreement with Terracon, for Special Inspections associated with the

new Senior and Therapeutic Center construction, increasing the Contract

price by the sum of $13,870, from $50,305 to $64,175. [Dept. of General

Services, Ford]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement of affiliation with

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, Inc., for funding by a $1.00 fee added to court

costs. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No.

45-2025) with Caption Advantage, LLC, for closed captioning services

for the Urban County Government, at a cost estimated not to exceed

$66,000 in FY26, with the cost of services provided in future fiscal years

subject to sufficient funds being appropriated. [Div. of LexTV, Salyers]

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

Vice Chair Dan Wu, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Docket.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on 2/26/2026.The motion

PASSED by unanimous vote.