Minutes - Urban County Council Work Session

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

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Present

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

Eblen, Liz Sheehan, Lisa Higgins-Hord, Joseph Hale, Amy Beasley, Dave

Sevigny, Jennifer Reynolds, and Hilary Boone

2 - Emma Curtis, and Whitney Elliott Baxter

Absent

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

II.

A motion was made by Council Member Ellinger, seconded by Vice Chair Wu,

that the be Approved The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

An Ordinance changing the zone from a Professional Office (P-1) zone to

a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, for 0.6049 net (0.6436 gross)

acres, for property located at 456 East High St. (Bread and Roses, LLC;

Council District 3) (To Be Heard By May 28, 2026) [Div. of Planning,

Duncan]

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

Member Joseph Hale, that this Ordinance be Approved and Referred to Docket

without Hearing.and sent to the Urban County Council to return on

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

An Ordinance changing the zone from a Townhouse Residential (R-1T)

zone to a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, for 0.368 net (0.379 gross)

acres, for property located at 3433 Country Club Dr. (a portion of).

(Anderson Andover Country Club, LLC; Council District 7). Approval 9-0

(To Be Heard By May 28, 2026) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]

A motion was made by Council Member Joseph Hale, 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 5/28/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

zone to a Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone, for 5.45 net (5.59

gross) acres, for property located at 3000 Clays Mill Rd. (Board of

Trustees, Clays Mill Rd. Baptist Church; Council District 10) (To Be

Heard By May 28, 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 5/28/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Approval of Summary

III.

14 -

Present

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

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

Beasley, Dave Sevigny, Jennifer Reynolds, and Hilary Boone

1 - Whitney Elliott Baxter

Absent

Table of Motions: Council Work Session, May 12, 2026

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

Council Member Chuck Ellinger II, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.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. 0031.

A motion was made by Council Member Liz Sheehan, 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 5/28/2026.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 Vice Chair Wu, seconded by Council Member Sheehan,

that the be Approved The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Communications From the Mayor - Donations

VIII.

IX.

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

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

Communications From the Mayor - Procurements

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

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

Continuing Business/ Presentations

Neighborhood Development Funds, May 26, 2026

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Council Reports

XI.

A motion was made by Council Member James Brown, 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 6/4/2026.The motion PASSED by

unanimous vote.

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

Member Chuck Ellinger II, that this Agenda Item be Approved and Referred to

Administrative Synopsis - New Business Items

Authorization to execute an education agreement with the Eastern Kentucky

University Department of Social Work for the placement of students within the

Department of Social Services for a period of five years. No budgetary impact.

(L0363-26)(Allen-Bryant)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.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 the Ky. Transportation

Cabinet (KYTC), delegating responsibility for operation and maintenance

costs for traffic signals and electrical traffic control devices on the state

primary road system in Fayette County, which shall be reimbursed by

KYTC up to $426,000. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution designating the speed limit on Agape Drive, from Dogwood

Trace Boulevard to Bellerive Boulevard, as 25 miles per hour and

authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper

and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. [Div. of Traffic

Engineering, Neal]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution designating the speed limit on Winthrop Drive, from Man o’

War Boulevard to the Jessamine County Line, as 30 miles per hour and

authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper

and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. [Div. of Traffic

Engineering, Neal]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution designating the speed limit on Kearney Ridge Boulevard,

from Georgetown Rd. to the end of the street, as 30 miles per hour and

authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper

and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. [Div. of Traffic

Engineering, Neal]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

Referred to Docket.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to

install four (4) speed humps on Glenn Place, between Bryan Avenue and

North Limestone, at a cost not to exceed $16,400. [Div. of Traffic

Engineering, Neal]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ky.

Administrative Office of the Courts, to provide for the sharing of data

regarding evictions or forcible detainers in Fayette County with the Dept.

of Housing Advocacy & Community Development, at no cost to the Urban

County Government. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community

Development, Lanter]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.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. 2 to the Agreement

with GRW engineers, Inc., for design services for Town Branch WWTP

Dewatering Pump Station Improvements, for the Div. of Grants and

Special Programs, increasing the Contract by the sum of $22,890.00,

from $379,754.00 to $402,644.00. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs,

Reynolds]

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to approve a Decreasing Change Order to cancel the

unused FY24 Stormwater Quality Project Incentive Grant for Beaumont

Residential Association in the amount of $6,000.00. Contract #019-2024.

(L0382-26)(Sanders/Martin)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with

Anthony Moody to provide weekly group trauma counseling support to

participants in the It Takes a Village Summer Youth Program for 8 weeks,

June 9, 2026, through July 30, 2026. At a cost of $7,000. Funds are

budgeted and will be split between FY 2026 and FY 2027. (L0385-26)

(Carama/Scott)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to accept the bids of the following entities in response to

RFP No. 12-2026 to provide information technology consulting and

technical services, and establishing price contracts and authorizing the

Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to enter into any

additional necessary Agreements with each: Metaformers, Trace3, STEP

CG, SJN Data Center dba Encore Technologies, World Wide

Technology, TEKsystems Global Services, HealthTech Solutions, KiZAN

Technologies, Ellipsis Information Security, DLZP Group, Deloitte

Consulting, Insight Public Sector, APAX Software Development,

Strategic Communications, Objective Results, DatamanUSA and Fastek.

No budgetary impact. (L0392-26)(Slatin/Hensley)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to amend Ordinance No. 47-2010, as amended and

re-enacted by Ordinance No. 27-2012, related to the Red Mile Tax

Increment Financing Development Area, to include additional property

within the designated development area. No budgetary impact.

(L0395-26)(Atkins)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to enter into a consulting contract with WSP USA Inc. to

evaluate and recommend timing changes for signalized crosswalks

throughout Fayette County in response to RFP 10-2026 at a cost not to

exceed $150,000. Funds are budgeted. (L0397-26)(Neal/Martin)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to approval of a Decreasing Change Order for an FY23

Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant canceled by The University of

Kentucky Research Foundation (UKRF) in the amount of $360,000.00.

(L0404-26)(Sanders/Martin)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with NOMI

Design for the Renovations of the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment

Plant Locker Rooms in the amount of $74,800.00, pursuant to RFP

#22-2026. Funds are budgeted. (L0405-26)(Baradaran/Ford)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the

Foundation for Latin American Culture and Art (FLACA) to formalize the

partnership between FLACA and LFUCG Division of Parks and

Recreation to co-host a Festival Latino De Lexington for the City of

Lexington to showcase and celebrate the culture and heritage of Latin

America to be held September 18 - 19, 2026. At a cost of $7,500. Funds

are included in the Mayor’s Proposed Budget. (L0408-26)(Conrad/Ford)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

Referred to Docket.and sent to the Accounting to return on 5/28/2026.The

motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to approve a sanitary sewer service Site Specific

Agreement between Lexington-Fayette County Government (LFUCG),

Long Ridge Development LLC. and Jessamine-South Elkhorn Water

Development in accordance with the Master Agreement (Reso.

690-2002). No budgetary impact. (L0409-26)(Sanders/Martin)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to accept the Collective Bargaining Agreement between

LFUCG and Fraternal Order of Police, Town Branch Lodge #83,

Community Corrections Officers and Sergeants, and authorizing the

Mayor to execute the same. All of the costs for FY 2026 are fully

budgeted; is anticipated to cost an estimated additional amount of

approximately $6.8 million for its term of four years, which expires June

30, 2030. (L0410-26)(Barberie)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

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

Youth Services Inc. (Reso. 034-2026) to extend the period of

performance to December 31, 2026, and authorizing the Mayor to

execute any other agreements or amendments with Arbor Youth

Services, Inc. related to the use of these funds. No budgetary impact.

(L0414-26)(Reynolds/Lanter)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to accept the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with

Jessamine County Sheriff, for the Lexington Police Department and

Jessamine County Sheriff in the performance of their duties under an

interlocal agreement, while outside their own jurisdiction, full power of

arrest and all powers they possess in their own jurisdiction, and shall

have the same immunities and privileges as if the duties were performed

in their own jurisdiction. No budgetary impact. (L0415-26)

(Weathers/Armstrong)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute any and all documents necessary for the

reallocation of all Kentucky Cleaner Water Grant funds so that the excess

funds assigned to completed projects can be reallocated to active

projects that are not fully grant funded. The total value of the awarded

grant is $37,805,834, which is providing funding for nine (9) distinct,

Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) approved stormwater and sanitary

sewer projects. There is no additional cost associated with this action.

(L0416-26)(Sanders/Martin)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to create one (1) classified civil service position of Plumber

(Grade 518N) in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective upon

passage of Council. This request has a 12-month future impact cost of

$76,663.39. (L0417-26) (George/Hamilton)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a First Amendment to an agreement with

Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and

Nicholas Counties, Inc. (Reso. 495-2025) to provide additional funding

for operation of Temporary Winter Motel Shelter Services in the amount

of $177,750.00, for a total amount not to exceed $355,000.00. Funds are

budgeted. (L0418-26)(Herron/Lanter)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute an Agreement with Arbor Youth Services, Inc. to

increase the funding for installation of a fire sprinkler system in an amount

not to exceed $56,000.00. Funds are budgeted. (L0419-26)

(Herron/Lanter)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to approve an agreement with Vector Solutions, a sole

source provider, to implement a scheduling solution software to improve

shift coverage, communication and staff coordination through a

customizable and fully automated workforce management solution. The

initial term is 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2029 with 5% annual increase. At a

cost of $1,706.94 for FY 26 and $13,082.09 for FY27. Funds are

included in the Mayor’s Proposed Budget. (L0420-26)(Patton/Armstrong)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to accept a subaward of Federal financial assistance from

the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Public Health (DPH) in the

amount of $733,100 for FY27 Home Visiting Services and $733,100 for

FY28 Home Visiting Services respectively for the Family Care Center’s

home visitation program. (L0421-26)(Horton-Holt/Allen-Bryant)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute an agreement with Solar Energy Solutions LLC,

to install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system at the Black &

Williams Gymnasium, pursuant to RFP 21-2026, in an amount

not-to-exceed $35,189.75. Funds are budgeted. (L0422-26)

(Carey/Martin)

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

Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Agenda Item be Approved and

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

5/28/2026.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.

Authorization to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Lextran

for a microtransit pilot project to provide an on-demand, flexible,