Minutes - Urban County Council

Roll Call

15 -

Present

Absent

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz

Sheehan and Dan Wu

Invocation

II.

Minutes of the Previous Meetings

III.

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

Member Emma Curtis, that this Minutes be Approved.The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

Presentations

IV.

Received and Filed

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

Ordinances – Second Reading

VI.

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. 32. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]

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

Member Curtis, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

An Ordinance amending Article XLVIII of Chapter 2 and Section 2-507 of

the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances to

change the composition of the membership of the Commission on

Veterans’ Affairs, such that two (2) ex-officio members shall be from the

Council of the Urban County Government, six (6) members shall be

veterans of the United States Military, seven (7) members shall be

affiliated with Veterans Service Organizations, one (1) ex-officio member

shall be the Commissioner of the LFUCG Dept. of Public Safety, one (1)

ex-officio member shall be the LFUCG Chief Administrative Officer, or

his/her designee, and two (2) members shall be from the Lexington

Fayette County Community at large, all effective following passage of

Council. [Mayor's Office, Scott]

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

Member Curtis, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

An Ordinance proposing an Amendment to Section 4.05 of the Charter of

the Urban County Government to provide that, effective with the term of

office beginning on January 6, 2031, all duly elected members of the

Urban County Council shall receive an annual salary which shall not

exceed $59,987 per annum, adjusted to equate with the purchasing

power of the dollar using 2027 as the base year; making the amendment

effective for the term of office beginning on January 4, 2027, except as

otherwise set forth herein; and placing the proposed amendment on the

ballot at the general election to be held on November 3, 2026. [Council

Office, Hall]

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

Member Curtis, that this Ordinance be Approved.The motion PASSED by the

following vote:

13 -

Aye:

Hilary Boone; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen; Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott

Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord; Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton;

Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan and Dan Wu

2 - Amy Beasley and James Brown

Nay:

Absent:

An Ordinance proposing an Amendment to Section 4.07 of the Charter of

the Urban County Government to provide that the Urban County Council

shall, by Ordinance or Resolution, establish standards for Council

member attendance and accountability, which shall be reviewed at the

beginning of each Council term, and further provide that records

documenting compliance with attendance and accountability standards

shall be public records; making the amendment effective for the term of

office beginning on January 4, 2027; and placing the proposed

amendment on the ballot at the general election to be held on November

3, 2026. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Member Curtis, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

An Ordinance proposing an Amendment to Section 14.04 of the Charter

of the Urban County Government to provide that Council shall convene a

Charter Review Assembly at least once every eight (8) years, comprised

of not fewer than twenty-four (24) representatives, to conduct a

comprehensive review of the Charter, that Council shall establish, by

Ordinance, selection procedures using a representative lottery and

minimum procedures for the assembly to conduct its review and publish

its recommendations, including opportunities for public engagement, and

that Council shall establish, by Ordinance, a standing Charter Review

Board to serve as a permanent advisory body for purposes of identifying

and advising the Council on appropriate Charter Amendments between

eight (8) year review cycles and facilitating the work of the Charter

Review Assembly; making the amendment effective for the term of office

beginning on January 4, 2027; and placing the proposed amendment on

the ballot at the general election to be held on November 3, 2026.

[Council Office, Hall]

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

Member Curtis, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

Ordinances – First Reading

VII.

An Ordinance amending Article XXIV of Chapter 2 and Section 2-296 of

the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances to

increase the membership of the Sister Cities Programs Commission to

seven (7) voting members, to include the VisitLex president, or their

designee, a Councilmember, and a representative of the Mayor’s Office;

designating the additional members as ex-officio voting members;

amending Section 2-296 by deleting language regarding reappointment

for additional terms; and amending Section 2-297 by deleting the

requirement that the offices be appointed by the Mayor, all effective

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

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by creating one (1)

Classified Civil Service Position of Recreation Manager, Grade 520N,

and creating one (1) Classified Civil Service Position of Recreation

Specialist Sr., Grade 516N, all in the Div. of Parks and Recreation,

effective July 1, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

An Ordinance amending the compensation system salary schedules to

provide a one percent (1.0%) structure movement, applicable to all

full-time and part-time positions in the Unified Pay Plan, to one (1)

position of Council Administrator, to two (2) positions of Police and Fire

Pension Benefits Specialist, to one (1) position of Friend of the Court,

and to five (5) positions of Family Court Services Specialist; providing

that all full-time and part-time employees included in the Unified Pay Plan

shall receive a two percent (2.0%) pay increase for FY2027; providing

that one (1) position of Council Administrator, two (2) positions of Police

and Fire Pension Benefits Specialist, one (1) position of Friend of the

Court and five (5) positions of Family Court Services Specialist shall

receive a two percent (2.0%) pay increase for FY2027; providing that

Sections 21-29(b) and 22-26(b) notwithstanding, all employees at or

above the maximum of the grade salary range shall receive a two percent

(2.0%) pay increase for FY2027; amending Section 23-28(a) to increase

the existing step structure for the positions of Police Chief, Grade 324E,

and Fire Chief, Grade 324E, by two percent (2.0%) and adjusting

salaries accordingly; increasing the salary by two percent (2.0%) for three

(3) positions of Law Clerk - P\T within the Dept. of Law; and amending

Section 22-53.2(b) of the Code of Ordinances, increasing the starting

pay for Traffic School Guards to $17.044 per hour, all effective June 29,

2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

An Ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 27 and Section 27-5 of the

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances to

alter the minimum criteria for a Small Farm Conservation Easement to be

considered by the Rural Land Management Board; and amending

Section 27-6 to alter the required information to be included within an

application for a Small Farm Conservation Easement, all effective

following passage of Council. [Dept. of Planning and Preservation, Horn]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

10.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 and Sections 4-2, 4-9, 4-12.4, 4-12.5,

4-14, and 4-21 of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code

of Ordinances to define unsafe weather conditions, set standards for

tethering and confinement of domestic animals, implement a statutory

scheme for the impounding and custody of victimized animals, and adopt

Urban County Animal Control Officer as the uniform identification within

this Chapter, for Officers of Lexington Fayette Animal Care and Control,

all effective following passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Liz Sheehan, that this Ordinance be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

An Ordinance extending the term of the non-exclusive

telecommunications (or related non-cable) franchise created pursuant to

Ordinance No. 69-2016, as provided by the terms of Ordinance No.

59-2016, for an additional one year to provide the Lexington-Fayette

Urban County Government additional time to establish a new franchise;

extending the term of existing Telecommunications Franchise

Agreements for an additional one year from the effective date of this

Ordinance; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute any necessary documents related thereto; all

effective upon passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]

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

Member Jennifer Reynolds, that this Ordinance Receive First Reading.and sent

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

unanimous vote.

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

Member Jennifer Reynolds, that this Ordinance be Suspended Rules for

Second Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

Resolutions – Second Reading

VIII.

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement with Wastequip, for fifteen

dumpsters at a cost not to exceed $102,884.79. [Div. of Waste

Management, Baldon]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute the First Amendment to a Purchase of

Services Agreement with the Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, for the

performance of housing stability services through June 30, 2027, at a

cost not to exceed $400,000. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and

Community Development, Lanter]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with

Bluegrass Community and Technical College, for participation of Fire

personnel in college courses at a cost not to exceed $100,000. [Div. of

Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement with Palmer Engineering,

for preliminary design services for the Versailles Rd. Improvement

Project at a cost not to exceed $769,746. [Div. of Engineering, Burton]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute a Third Modification of the Sunset

Agreement with the Ky. Transportation Cabinet and the Lexington

Community Land Trust, to extend deadlines and combine funds for the

Newtown Pike Extension Project. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and

Public Works, Martin]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement and accept funding from

the Ky. Opioid Response Effort Administrated by the Commonwealth of

Ky., Cabinet for Health and Family services in the amount of $150,000 for

the EMS Quick Response Team Program, to provide any additional

information requested in connection with this Grant, no local match is

required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds

within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

Nay:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Absent:

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette

Urban County Government, to accept a $2,000 Grant on behalf of the

LFUCG

Environmental

Commission

from

the

Fayette

County

Conservation District, for the Div. of Grants and Special Programs, the

acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to

the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer

unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Environmental

Services, Carey]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

A Resolution approving an increase in the cost of the Facilities

Management Services Contract for the Fayette County Courthouse

Complex (awarded pursuant to RFP # 7-2023) with Meridian

Management Corporation, in line with the Consumer-Price Index, for

Fiscal Year 2027; and authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of

the Urban County Government, to approve and execute any necessary

documents with Meridian Management Corporation related to the

increased cost, at a cost not to exceed $1,264,384.08 in Fiscal Year

2027. [Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, Baradaran]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

A Resolution amending Resolution No. 189-2026, which authorized the

Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept an award of

Federal funds from the Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs, Div. of Emergency

Management, under the FY2025 Emergency Management Performance

Grant Program (EMPG), to correct the amount of the Grant award to

$102,199.46, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County

Government for the expenditure of $102,199.46 as a local match, and

authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant

Budget. [Div. of Emergency Management, Larkin]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

10.

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

Government, to execute a Salary Data Agreement with Salary.Com for

salary research and salary studies for all classified and unclassified

positions, for the Div. of Human Resources, at a cost not to exceed

$11,770 in Fiscal Year 2027, subject to sufficient funds being

appropriated. [Div. of Human Resources, George]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

11.

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

Government, to accept the proposals for FY 2027 for excess liability

insurance from Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency, and to execute any

necessary Contracts and documents on behalf of the Urban County

Government with the following insurance companies and/or their

respective broker Marsh & McLennan Agency: aviation from Westchester

Fire insurance (CHUBB) at a cost not to exceed $62,209.98; general,

public officials, auto, employer, and law enforcement liabilities from

Safety National Casualty Corporation at

cost not to exceed

$1,141,338.00; on the road auto from Safety National Casualty

Corporation at a cost not to exceed $93,340.00; excess liability from

Obsidian at a cost not to exceed $670,720.00; property from Liberty

Mutual at a cost not to exceed $1,167,597.00; cyber from Axis Co. at a

cost not to exceed $79,418.25; pollution from Allied New World at a cost

not to exceed $25,945.74; workers’ compensation from Safety National

Casualty Corporation at a cost not to exceed $595,782.00; drone liability

from Global Aerospace at a cost not to exceed $5,008.56; and WC

Audit, Ky. Motor Fuel Bond, Ky. Self Insurance Bond, Fine Arts Policy

from Safety National Casualty Corporation, Traveler’s Insurance, Ky.

Dept. of Insurance at a cost not to exceed $42,523.00; all subject to

sufficient funds being appropriated. [Div. of Human Resources, George]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

12.

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

County Government, to execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the

Consultant Services Agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC, for

training on the Complete Streets Design Manual, increasing the Contract

by the sum of $88,506, from $450,000 to $538,506. [Div. of Planning,

Duncan]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

13.

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

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

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management

Agency Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, 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 $47,500 in Federal funds to purchase carbon monoxide

detectors, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County

Government to the expenditure of $2,500 as

local match, and

authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant

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

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

14.

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

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

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management

Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, 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 $909,091 in Federal funds to fund paramedic training, the

acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the

expenditure of ten (10) percent $90,909 as a local match, and authorizing

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

of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

15.

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

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

11-2026) with OpinionWorks, for public survey and research services

relating to stormwater and water quality education, at a cost not to

exceed $50,000. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

16.

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

Government, to execute the Second Amendment to the Contract for

services with the Ky. Association for Environmental Education (KAEE),

Contract No. 199-2024, to allow for expanded units of study and

additional programming, increasing the Contract amount by

$171,000.00, and raising the total Contract amount to $819,636.27 in

FY26. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

17.

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

County Government, to execute Master License and Services Renewal

Agreement with WellSky Corporation, a sole source provider, for the

case management information system, for the Dept. of Social Services,

at a cost not to exceed $30,572.50, contingent upon appropriation of

sufficient funds. [Dept. of Social Services, Allen-Bryant]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

18.

A Resolution ratifying and approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the

Downtown Lexington Management District. [Council Office, Hall]

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

Resolutions – First Reading

IX.

19.

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

Government, to execute a Site-Specific Agreement with the Jessamine

South Elkhorn Water District and Turner Management, LLC, and a

Memorandum of Agreement with Turner Management, LLC, to provide

sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment capacity to portions of property

in Jessamine County, at a cost not to exceed $249,000, contingent upon

approval of a Budget amendment, if necessary. [Div. of Water Quality,

Sanders]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Emma Curtis, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

20.

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

Government, to execute a Site-Specific Agreement with the Jessamine

South Elkhorn Water District and Pottinger Land Co., to provide sanitary

sewer conveyance and treatment capacity to portions of property in

Jessamine County. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Emma Curtis, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Curtis, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

21.

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Waste Management to purchase

hardware, software, services and maintenance from Routeware Global,

Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with

Routeware Global, Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed

$380,180.09 subject to appropriation by Council. [Div. of Waste

Management, Baldon]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

22.

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase body-worn

cameras, tasers and other equipment from Axon Enterprise, Inc., a sole

source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Axon Enterprise,

Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $2,618,504.94

FY27 and $2,618,504.88 for FY28-FY31, all expenditures subject to

appropriation by Council. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, that this Resolution

be Suspended Rules for Second Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous

vote.

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

Member Sevigny, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

23.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement, and any other documents

necessary, with Stanford University, for placement of a student with the

Div. of Parks and Recreation, as part of a Community Service Work

Study Program, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of

Parks and Recreation, Conrad]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

24.

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

Government, to execute the First Renewal of the Agreement (awarded

pursuant to RFP No. 1-2025) with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Annual Program

Management Services for Consent Decree implementation and MS4

permit compliance, at a cost not to exceed $814,000, subject to the

Budgeting of sufficient funds in Fiscal Year 2027. [Div. of Water Quality,

Sanders]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

25.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement, and any other documents

necessary, with Ky. Community and Technical College System (KCTCS),

for placement of a student with the Div. of Parks and Recreation, as part

of the Ready-To-Work Student Work Study Program, at no cost to the

Urban County Government [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

26.

27.

28.

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

Government, to execute an Agreement with R.J. Corman Railroad Co. for

the setup and execution of Lexington’s 4th of July Fireworks display at

railroad’s Lexington yard on July 4, 2026, at no cost to the Urban County

Government. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Joseph Hale, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Member Sevigny, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

Government, to execute an Agreement with the Lexington Philharmonic

for the setup and execution of Lexington’s Patriotic Concert on July 3,

2026, at a cost not to exceed $45,000. [Div. of Parks and Recreation,

Conrad]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Joseph Hale, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Member Sevigny, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

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

County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (awarded

pursuant to RFP No. 25-2026) with Solar Energy Solutions, for its

participation as installer in the Solarize Lexington Program, at a cost not

to exceed $460,000 for Grants awarded pursuant to the Solarize

Lexington Program. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

29.

A Resolution accepting the bid (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 7-2025)

of Machinex Technologies Inc., in the amount of $1,939,674, for Materials

Recovery Facility Optical Sorter and Robotics, for the Div. of Waste

Management, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Machinex

Technologies Inc., related to the procurement. [Div. of Waste

Management, Baldon]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

30.

31.

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

County Government, to execute an Agreement related to Council Capital

Project Expenditure funds with Cumberland Hill Neighborhood

Association, Inc., ($7500), at a cost not to exceed the sum stated.

[Council Office, Hall]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

A Resolution accepting the bid of MAC Construction and Excavating, in

the amount of $846,000 for the North Elkhorn Force Main Relocation, for

the Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the

Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with MAC

Construction and Excavating, related to the bid. (3 Bids, Low) [Sanders]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

32.

A Resolution accepting the bid of L-M Asphalt Partners, Ltd. d/b/a ATS

Construction, in the amount of $797,723.60 for the Innovation Dr.

Renovation, for the Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, and

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

execute an Agreement with L-M Asphalt Partners, Ltd. d/b/a ATS

Construction, related to the bid. (2 Bids, Low) [Martin]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

33.

34.

A Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service

Appointments of: Ella Helmuth, Attorney, Grade 526E, $2,927.76

biweekly in the Dept. of Law, effective June 1, 2026. [Div. of Human

Resources, George]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

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 construction of a public plaza directly adjacent to

the recently commissioned statue, “Towards Freedom”, at a cost not to

exceed $1,500. [Council Office, Hall]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Amy Beasley, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Member Sevigny, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

35.

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 Water Quality Headquarters Project, at a cost not

to exceed $400,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

A motion was made by Council Member Liz Sheehan, seconded by Council

Member Shayla Lynch, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Member Sevigny, 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;

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

36.

37.

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

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

Jubilee Jobs of Lexington, Inc., pursuant to RFP #35-2024, to assist with

the WORK-Lexington Program, at a cost not to exceed the sum of

$62,718.42. [Mayor's Office, Glasscock]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

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

County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with

Commonwealth of Ky., Dept. of Military Affairs, Ky. Div. of Emergency

Management Urban Search and Rescue Program for Urban Search and

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

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

38.

39.

40.

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

County Government, to execute the Program Agreement with Rae-Lou

LLC a/k/a Overtime Athletics, for Youth Sports Programming at the Black

& Williams Neighborhood Center, at a cost not to exceed $800. [Dept. of

Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

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

County Government, to execute the Program Agreement with Rae-Lou

LLC a/k/a Overtime Athletics, for Youth Sports Programming at the Tates

Creek Community Center, at a cost not to exceed $800. [Dept. of

Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

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 (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety

Administration, to provide any additional information requested in

connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant, if

awarded, which is estimated to total $95,000 in Federal funding, for the

purchase of a gas monitor and training to improve response capabilities

to hazardous materials incidents, for the Div. of Fire and Emergency

Services, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County

Government to the expenditure of funds; 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. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Council Member Dan Wu, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

41.

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase compatibility with

the National Integrated Ballistics Network, from LeadsOnline, a sole

source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County

Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with LeadsOnline,

related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $101,634 for FY27

subject to appropriation by Council. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

42.

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 War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, to provide any

additional information requested in connection with this Grant

Application, for Federal funding toward the construction of a Fire Station,

for the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, which will require a thirty

percent (30%) local match if selected; and authorizing the Mayor to

transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and

Emergency Services, Wells]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for

Second Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

43.

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

Government, to execute First Amendments to Purchase of Service

Agreements with the following three (3) organizations: 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 through October 31, 2026, at no additional

cost. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

44.

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

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

Kable Academy Learning LLC d/b/a Kable Academy, pursuant to RFP

#24-2026, to provide an Information Technology Short-Term Training

Program, at a cost not to exceed $50,000. [Mayor's Office, Glasscock]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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 Reynolds, seconded by Council

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

45.

A Resolution amending the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

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 lower threshold amount requirements,

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 October 1, 2023. [Div. of Procurement, Slatin]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

46.

47.

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

County Government, to execute an Amendment to an Agreement with the

Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County, Inc. to extend the term

through June 30, 2027, at no additional cost. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy

and Community Development, Lanter]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

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

County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Ky.

Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC), for the provision of

services to assist the public in navigating government contracting

opportunities, for the Div. of Procurement, at a cost not to exceed $8,400.

[Div. of Procurement, Slatin]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

48.

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

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

Emergency Management, Search and Rescue Aid Program, 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 $14,760 for FY27, to purchase rescue equipment, no local

match is required, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered

funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services,

Wells]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for

Second Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

49.

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of E911 to purchase web-based

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

sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban

County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Intrado

Life & Safety Solutions ECaTS, related to the procurement at a cost not

to exceed $6,838.68 for FY27 subject to appropriation by Council. [Div.

of Enhanced 911, Patton]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

50.

51.

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

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

Commerce Lexington Inc., pursuant to RFP #35-2024, to assist with new

business development and existing business retention and expansion, at

a cost not to exceed the sum of $209,061.41. [Mayor's Office, Glasscock]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

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

Government, to execute Purchase of Service Agreements with Economic

Development Partner Agencies, including Kable Academy Learning LLC

d/b/a Kable Academy, Child Care Council of Ky., Inc., Home Builders

Association of Lexington, Inc. d/b/a Building Institute of Central Ky.,

Liminal Consulting LLC, Stable Recovery, Inc., Jubilee Jobs of Lexington,

Inc., Lexington Rescue Mission, Inc., and IEC of the Bluegrass, Inc., to

provide training and workforce development services, at a total cost not

to exceed $400,000. [Mayor's Office, Glasscock]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Chuck Ellinger II, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

52.

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

County Government, to accept an award for the Fire Training Incentive

Grant in the amount up to $3,892,752, for FY27 from the Commission on

Fire protection, personnel, standards, and education for training

incentives for Firefighters, for supplemental pay and training, and

authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant

Budget, no local match is required. [Div. of Fire and Emergency

Services, Wells]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

53.

A Resolution changing the property street name of University of Ky.

owned addresses on Press Ave. to Elizabeth St. and changing the street

name and property address number of 797-827 Press Ave. to 797

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

to 720 Elizabeth St., all effective upon passage of this Resolution. [Div. of

Enhanced 911, Patton]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

54.

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

County Government, to accept an award for the Police Training Incentive

Grant in the amount up to $4,018,122, for FY27 from the Ky. Justice and

Public Safety Cabinet under the Ky. Law Enforcement Foundation

Program Fund, for supplemental pay and training, and authorizing the

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

Police, Weathers]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 7/1/2026

55.

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

County Government, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with

the Triangle Foundation, Inc. and Friends Towards Freedom, Inc., and

any other necessary document referenced in the Memorandum of

Agreement, regarding the construction of a public plaza directly adjacent

to the recently commissioned statue, “Towards Freedom”, for the Div. of

Parks and Recreation, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Div.

of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Emma Curtis, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

56.

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 African Cemetery Number Two, Inc.

($1,328.50); and the Northside Neighborhood Association, Inc.

($2,920.00), at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. [Council Office,

Hall]

Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/18/2026

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

Member Dan Wu, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second

Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

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

following vote:

15 -

Aye:

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

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

Shayla Lynch; Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan

and Dan Wu

Nay:

Absent:

Communications From The Mayor - Appointments

(1) Recommending the reappointment of Taylor Shepherd, Qualified

Member, to the Administrative Hearing Board with a term

beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring July 1, 2029;

(2) Recommending the appointment of Richard Taulbee, filling an

unexpired term, to the Alarm Advisory Board with a term expiring

July 1, 2027;

(3) Recommending the reappointments of Harry Clarke, James

Persley, and Linda Tucker to the Board of Adjustment all with

terms beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring July 1, 2030, pending

the results of the confirmation hearings on June 18, 2026;

(4) Recommending the appointments of Jonathan Chesser,

Preservation Related Professional, Marcy Deaton, Fayette County

Property Owner, and Jason Zavala, Preservation Related

Professional, to the Board of Architectural Review, all with terms

beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2030; and,

recommending the reappointment/seat change and term

correction of Brack Marquette, Fayette County Property Owner, to

the Board of Architectural Review with a term beginning July 1,

2024 and expiring June 30, 2028;

(5) Recommending the reappointment of Elizabeth Riley, At large,

and Basel Touchan, At large, to the Board of Health with terms

beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2028;

(6) Recommending the appointment of Joseph Daniels, Alternate

Modes of Transportation Representative, non-voting, filling an

unexpired term, to the Corridors Commission with a term expiring

August 1, 2029;

(7) Recommending the appointment of Kennedy Little, District 6

Resident, filling the unexpired term of Carina Grady, to the

Environmental Commission, with a term expiring August 1, 2029;

(8) Recommending the appointment of Jonathan Gifford, Citizens for

Ethical Government Seat, filling an unexpired term, to the Ethics

Commission, with a term expiring March 1, 2029, pending the

results of the confirmation hearing on June 18, 2026;

(9) Recommending the reappointment of Sadie Middleton to the

Greenspace Trust with a term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring

June 30, 2028;

(10)

Recommending the reappointment of Deborah Dombusch and

Martin Rivers, to the Senior Services Commission, with both terms

beginning September 1, 2026 and expiring September 1, 2030;

and,

(11)

Recommending the appointment of Dallas Hodge, filling an

unexpired term, and Charlie Martin, filling an unexpired term, to the

Valley View Ferry Authority with both terms expiring May 2, 2029.

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

Member Emma Curtis, that this Communication (Appointments) be

Approved.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Communications From The Mayor - Donations

XI.

Accepting and approving the following donations for the following depts.

and divs:

(a) Fire and Emergency Services - making a donation to the

Morehead Fire Department: Scott (brand) self-contained

breathing apparatus components. The breathing apparatus

no longer provides a benefit to LFUCG.

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

Member Dan Wu, that this Communications (Donations) be Approved.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Communications From The Mayor - Procurements

XII.

(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 E911 - Temporary Labor for E911 - 21-2026 - Sapot

Systems, Inc.;

(b) Div. of Water Quality - Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (Lining

and Manhole Rehabilitation) - 54-2026 - Insituform

Technologies, LLC; and,

Replace) - 53-2026 - Insituform Technologies, LLC.

A motion was made by Council Member Liz Sheehan, seconded by Council

Member Emma Curtis, that this Communication (Procurements) be

Approved.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Communications From The Mayor - For Information Only

XIII.

(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Jessica

Griffin, Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 511N, $18.068 hourly in the

Division of Revenue, effective June 15, 2026;

(2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Devin

Adams, Streets and Roads Maintenance Worker, Grade 511N,

$19.715 hourly in the Division of Streets and Roads, effective

June 8, 2026;

(3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Amanda

Sweeney, ERP Analyst, Grade 522E $2,884.64 biweekly in the

Division of Enterprise Solutions, effective June 15, 2026;

(4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Michael

Barton, Zoning Inspection Supervisor, Grade 519N, $38.015

hourly in the Division of Building Inspection, effective June 15,

2026;

(5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Steven

Rogers, Aging Services Program Manager Sr., Grade 524E,

$3,197.36 biweekly in the Division of Aging Services, effective

June 15, 2026;

(6) Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Bill Warren,

Construction Supervisor, Grade 524E, $3,878.24 biweekly in the

Division of Water Quality, effective June 1, 2026;

(7) Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of DeMarcus Lewis,

Custodial Worker, Grade 506N, $16.676 hourly in the Division of

Family Services, effective June 29, 2026; and,

(8) Unclassified Civil Service Appointment to the Office of the Urban

County Council of Deborah Slone, Aide to Council, Grade 518E,

$2,846.16 biweekly in the Office of the Urban County Council,

effective June 15, 2026.

Received and Filed

Fire/Police Discipline - YES

XIV.

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

Member Elliott Baxter, that the be Approved The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

Fire/Police Discipline - YES

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

Member Elliott Baxter, that the be Approved The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

Fire/Police Discipline - YES

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

Member Elliott Baxter, that the be Approved The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

Announcements

XV.

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

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

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

Adjournment

XVI.