Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government  
200 E. Main St  
Lexington, KY 40507  
Minutes  
Thursday, May 28, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Urban County Council  
Roll Call  
I.  
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  
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Invocation  
II.  
Minutes of the Previous Meetings  
III.  
A motion was made by Council Member Chuck Ellinger II, seconded by Council  
Member Liz Sheehan, that this Minutes be Approved.The motion PASSED by  
unanimous vote.  
Presentations  
IV.  
Received and Filed  
Public Comment - Issues on Agenda  
Ordinances – Second Reading  
V.  
VI.  
1.  
An Ordinance repealing Article LI of Chapter 2 of the Lexington-Fayette  
Urban County Code of Ordinances to abolish the Opioid Abatement  
Commission. [Mayor's Office, Scott]  
A motion was made by Council Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, seconded by  
Council Member Lisa Higgins-Hord, that this Ordinance be Approved.The  
motion PASSED by unanimous 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
2.  
An Ordinance amending Section 2-316(2) of the Code of Ordinances,  
relating to Lexington Children’s Museum Inc., to allow directors of the  
board to serve up to three (3) consecutive terms. [Mayor's Office, Scott]  
A motion was made by Council Member Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Higgins-Hord, that this Ordinance 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  
0
0
Absent:  
3.  
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. 30. [Council Office, Hall]  
A motion was made by Council Member Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Higgins-Hord, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
Ordinances – First Reading  
VII.  
4.  
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 July 22, 2026) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
5.  
6.  
7.  
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 July 22, 2026) [Div. of Planning, Duncan]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
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 July 22, 2026) [Div. of Planning,  
Duncan]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
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. 31. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
8.  
An Ordinance amending and reenacting Ordinance No. 47-2010, as  
amended and reenacted by Ordinance No. 27-2012, to expand the Red  
Mile Development Area which was created for Tax Increment Financing  
purposes to include additional property within the development area,  
without changing the list of approved public infrastructure improvements  
or their cost, or the amount of tax revenue that has been previously  
approved or committed for reimbursement by the Lexington-Fayette  
Urban County Government and the Commonwealth of Ky. in regard to the  
Red Mile Mixed Use Project; adopting the Red Mile Development Area  
as amended herein; making certain findings of the government in support  
of its decision; and authorizing the Mayor and other appropriate officials  
to take such other actions that are necessary or required in connection  
with making improvements within the Red Mile Development Area in  
conformity with Tax Increment Financing requirements. (Public Hearing  
on June 4, 2026 at 6 p.m.) [Mayor's Office, Atkins]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
9.  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by creating one (1)  
Classified Civil Service Position of Plumber, Grade 518N, in the Div. of  
Parks and Recreation, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human  
Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
Resolutions – Second Reading  
VIII.  
1.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the Utility Access Agreement with Metro  
Fibernet, LLC, and any similar, necessary Agreements with other utilities,  
for installation and maintenance of utility infrastructure for the Legacy  
Business Park, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Mayor's  
Office, Bencz]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
2.  
A Resolution accepting the bid of the Allen Co., Inc., in the amount of  
$688,040.56 for the Wilson Downing Intersection Improvements, for the  
Div. of Engineering, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Allen Co., Inc.,  
related to the bid. (3 Bids, Low) [Burton]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
3.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an agreement with Atlantic Emergency  
Solutions, Inc., for one Custom Fire Apparatus Pierce Enforcer Pumper  
at a cost not to exceed $1,343,000. [Div. of Fire and Emergency  
Services, Wells]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
4.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or her designee, on behalf of the  
Urban County Government, to execute a Service Order Agreement with  
Charter Communications Operating, LLC on behalf of Spectrum, for  
cable television services for the new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation  
Center, at a cost not to exceed $2,460 in FY27. [Div. of Aging and  
Disability Services, Stambaugh]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
5.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute an Agreement with the Downtown Lexington  
Corporation d/b/a Downtown Lexington partnership, to present public  
events on behalf of, and in partnership with, LFUCG, including Luminate  
Lexington Christmas Tree Lighting, Christmas Parade, and Thursday  
Night Live. [Mayor's Office, Scott]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
6.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute an Agreement with Town Branch Park, Inc. d/b/a  
Gatton Park on The Town Branch, to fund a public art project, with funds  
from the Percent for Art Fund, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.  
[Mayor's Office, Scott]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
7.  
A Resolution establishing Emergent as a sole source provider of nasal  
Narcan for United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services  
Administration (SAMSHA) FY2022 First-Responders Comprehensive  
Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act Grant for Year 4  
Continuation of the Expanded First Responders and Community Partners  
Overdose Prevention Project (EFRCPOPP), for the Dept. of Social  
Services, and authorizing the Mayor, or her designee, on behalf of the  
Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreements with  
Emergent related to the procurement of these goods, at a cost not to  
exceed $98,175. [Dept. of Social Services, Allen-Bryant]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
8.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute a Release of Claims Agreement with  
Officer Nathaniel Church, for care of retired Canine Lexi. [Div. of Police,  
Weathers]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
9.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to accept bid responses to RFQ 13-2026 for the  
following engineering firms: MEP Engineering; Clark Dietz; Gresham  
Smith; Luckett & Farley; Strand; Banks; Bowman; Brandstetter Carroll;  
EHI; Mark Yanik; MKSK; TSW; Viox and Viox; Bell Engineering; Element  
Design; GAI; Joseph and Joseph; Lord Aeck Sargent; Cornerstone;  
McCoy; and Palmer, to provide services for the Div. of Parks and  
Recreation under indefinite services Contracts for design and  
engineering services, with future work awarded and funds Budgeted on a  
project basis. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
10.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to accept an award if offered from the Ky. Justice  
and Public Safety Cabinet of $60,000, in Federal funds under the 2023  
Title II Formula Grant Program to expand and stabilize the existing Police  
Activities League, 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  
Police, Weathers]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
11.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute a Participating Agreement/Cooperative  
Purchasing Master Agreement with Tait North America, Inc. by and  
through Sourcewell, establishing a price contract for the purchase of  
public safety communications technology and hardware solutions, and  
further authorizing the Dir. of Procurement or his designee to execute any  
other necessary documents related to the price contract. [Div. of  
Procurement, Slatin]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
12.  
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 LFUCG - Corridors Commission  
($2,500); United Way of the Bluegrass, Inc. ($50,300) LFUCG - Corridors  
Commission ($45,700); the Black Soil Charitable Fund, Inc. ($2,000);  
Gatton Park Conservancy, Inc. ($17,545); Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts  
Center Corporation ($25,000); Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc.  
($3,225); the Ginkgo Foundation, Inc. ($1,000); LFUCG Div. of Parks and  
Recreation ($2,000); Fairway Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($6,632);  
and LFUCG Div. of Parks and Recreation ($14,600), at a cost not to  
exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
13.  
A Resolution approving the FY2027 Budget of the Transit Authority of the  
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LexTran) pursuant to KRS  
96A.360 and requesting that the Commissioner of Finance authorize the  
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to disburse the funds to LexTran collected  
from the Ad Valorem Tax approved by voters on November 9, 2004.  
[Council Office, Hall]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
14.  
A
Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service  
Appointments of: Brandi Morse, Administrative Specialist Principal,  
Grade 520N, $30.770 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective  
May 10, 2026, Rodricuse Jackson, Pavement Marking Technician,  
Grade 512N, $21.779 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective  
May 10, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]  
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
Resolutions – First Reading  
IX.  
15.  
A Resolution accepting the bid of Pace Contracting, LLC, in the amount  
of $846,932.50 for the South Elkhorn Odor Control Improvements, for the  
Div. of Water Quality, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an Agreement with Pace Contracting,  
LLC, related to the bid. (4 Bids, Low) [Sanders]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 5/28/2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, 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 Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Reynolds, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
16.  
17.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the Agreement with Eastern Kentucky  
University, for the placement of students within the Dept. of Social  
Services, at no cost to the Urban County Government. [Dept. of Social  
Services, Allen-Bryant]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
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]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
18.  
19.  
20.  
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]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
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]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
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]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
21.  
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]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 5/28/2026  
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 Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Reynolds, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
22.  
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]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
23.  
24.  
25.  
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, from  
$379,754 to $402,644. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the FY24  
Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Agreement with the  
Beaumont Residential Association, canceling a Stormwater Quality  
Project, decreasing the Contract by the sum of $6,000, from $6,000 to  
$0.00. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the  
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement  
with Anthony Moody to provide counseling support to participants of the It  
Takes A Village Summer Youth Program for ONE Lexington, at a cost not  
to exceed $3,500 in FY26 and $3,500 in FY27 subject to sufficient funds  
being appropriated. [Mayor's Office, Carama]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
26.  
A Resolution accepting 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 of the following, all  
contingent upon the appropriation of sufficient funds: Metaformers Inc.,  
Trace3, LLC, STEP CG, LLC, SJN Data Center, LLC d/b/a Encore  
Technologies, World Wide Technology, LLC, TEKsystems Global  
Services, LLC, Healthtech Solutions, L.L.C., KiZAN Technologies, LLC,  
Ellipsis Information Security LLC, DLZP Group LLC, Deloitte Consulting,  
llp, Insight Public Sector, Inc., APAX Software Development, LLC,  
Strategic Communications, LLC, Objective Results, Inc., DatamanUSA,  
LLC, and Fastek Inc. [Div. of Procurement, Slatin]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
27.  
28.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the Consultant Services Agreement  
(awarded pursuant to RFP No. 10-2026) with WSP USA Inc., to evaluate  
signalized crosswalks, for the Div. of Traffic Engineering, at a cost not to  
exceed $150,000. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the FY23  
Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Agreement with the  
University of Ky. Research Foundation, canceling a Stormwater Quality  
Project, decreasing the Contract by the sum of $360,000, from $360,000  
to $0.00. [Div. of Water Quality, Sanders]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
29.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the Consultant Services Agreement  
(awarded pursuant to RFP No. 22-2026) with NOMI Design for the  
renovations of the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant Locker  
Rooms, at a cost not to exceed $74,800. [Div. of Facilities and Fleet  
Management, Baradaran]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 5/28/2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Liz Sheehan, 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 Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Reynolds, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
30.  
31.  
32.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute Memorandum of Agreement with the  
Foundation for Latin American Culture and Art (FLACA), for the  
coordination and production of the Festival Latino De Lexington, at a cost  
not to exceed $7,500. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]  
a
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
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 Long Ridge Development LLC, 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 6/4/2026  
A Resolution accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and  
between the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and Fraternal  
Order of Police, Town Branch Lodge #83, on behalf of Community  
Corrections Officers and Sergeants in the Div. of Community Corrections  
and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to  
execute the Bargaining Agreement. [Dept. of Law, Barberie]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 5/28/2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Tyler Morton, seconded by Council  
Member Chuck Ellinger II, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second  
Reading.The motion PASSED by majority vote (Council Member Amy Beasley  
recused).  
A motion was made by Council Member Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Reynolds, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by  
the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
Recuse:  
1 - Amy Beasley  
33.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Arbor  
Youth Services, Inc. under the Community Development Block Grant  
(CDBG) Program, extending the performance period to December 31,  
2026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any other necessary  
amendments related to this Agreement. [Div. of Grants and Special  
Programs, Reynolds]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
34.  
35.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an Agreement with Jessamine County  
Sheriff, for interlocal cooperation. [Div. of Police, Weathers]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute any and all documentation necessary for  
the reallocation of awarded Ky. Cleaner Water Grant Funding (ARPA),  
reallocating excess project funds from completed grant projects to grant  
projects not otherwise fully funded, and further authorizing the Mayor to  
transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Water  
Quality, Sanders]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
36.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the First Amendment to an Agreement  
with  
Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon,  
Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc., for additional funding for the  
operation of Temporary Winter Motel Shelter Services, at an additional  
cost not to exceed $177,750. [Office of Homelessness Prevention and  
Intervention, Herron]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
37.  
38.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with  
Arbor Youth Services, Inc., to provide funding for installation of a fire  
sprinkler system, at a cost not to exceed $56,000. [Office of  
Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Herron]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
A Resolution authorizing the Div. of E911 to purchase scheduling solution  
software from Vector Solutions, a sole source provider, and authorizing  
the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any  
necessary Agreement with Vector Solutions, related to the procurement  
at a cost not to exceed $1,706.94 FY26, $13,082.09 FY27, upon  
appropriation of funds. [Div. of Enhanced 911, Patton]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
39.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an Agreement and accept a Grant from  
the Commonwealth of Ky., Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Dept.  
for Public Health in the amount of $733,100 in FY 2027 and $733,100 in  
FY 2028 in Federal and State funds for the Health Access Nurturing  
Development Services (HANDS) Program, for the Family Care Center,  
the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government  
for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer  
unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Family Services,  
Horton-Holt]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
40.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (awarded  
pursuant to RFP No. 21-2026) with Solar Energy Solutions, LLC, for  
installation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system at the Black &  
Williams Gymnasium, at a cost not to exceed $35,189.75. [Div. of  
Environmental Services, Carey]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
41.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with  
the Transit Authority of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government  
(LexTran), to provide funding for the Microtransit Pilot Project, at a cost  
not to exceed $725,000. [Office of the Chief Administrative Officer,  
Hamilton]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 5/28/2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Chuck Ellinger II, 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 Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Reynolds, 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  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
42.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood  
Development Funds with Chenault Rd. Neighborhood Association, Inc.  
($1,000.00); Friends of Ky. Theatre, Inc. ($1,185.00); the Ky. Center for  
Grieving Children and Families, Inc. ($1,500.00); Junior League of  
Lexington ($1,750.00); Ashland Neighborhood Association, Inc,  
($1,000.00); Pralltown Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($1,500.00);  
Blackford Oaks Place Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($2,000.00);  
Gleneagles Owner’s Association, Inc. ($2,000.00); Belleau Wood  
Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($299.00); International Book Project, Inc.  
($1,000.00); Friends of Lexington Senior Center Inc. ($1,000.00);  
Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($2,505.00);  
Oakwood Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($750.00); Greenhouse17, Inc.  
($1,830.00); the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, Inc.  
($2,000.00); the Northside Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($750.00);  
Castlewood Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($750.00); Smithtown  
Community Neighborhood Organization, Inc. ($750.00); Life Is Sports Co.  
($2,500.00); Stonewall Community Association, Inc. ($1,000.00); the  
Justin King Foundation Incorporated ($1,500.00); Lansdowne-Merrick  
Neighborhood Association, Corporation ($2,000.00); Greenbrier  
Residents, Inc. ($1,385.00); Hartland Homeowner Association, Inc,  
($2,770.00); Fraternal Order of Police Town Branch Lodge #83  
($2,080.00); the Southland Association, Inc. ($800.00); Moondance  
Foundation, Inc. ($ 1,000.00); St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal  
Church, Inc. ($600.00); Blue Grass Community Foundation, Inc.  
($12,501.00); Northside Common Market Corporation ($1,006.33);  
Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($1,000.00);  
Allegro Dance Project, Inc. ($2,900.00); Arbor Youth Services, Inc.  
($1,900.00); Speigle Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc.  
($1,650.00); Autism Society Of Ky. Bluegrass LLC ($2,235.00); Grin  
Grant Inc. ($6,375.00); the Ky. Center for Grieving Children and Families,  
Inc. ($ 1,090.00); the Ginkgo Foundation, Inc. ($910.00); Lady Veterans  
Connect, Inc. ($1,350.00); Fayette County FFA Alumni Inc. ($1,000.00);  
Coventry Homeowners Association, Inc. ($1,500.00); LFUCG Div. of  
Parks and Recreation ($2,000.00); S&P Transitional Living, Inc.  
($715.00); Hill-N-Dale Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($326.00); the  
Open Gates Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($500.00); and Young Men’s  
Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($900.00), at a cost not to  
exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 6/4/2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Emma Curtis, 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 Elliott Baxter, seconded by Council  
Member Reynolds, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by  
the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Tom Eblen;  
Chuck Ellinger; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord;  
Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan and Dan Wu  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
1 - Shayla Lynch  
Recuse:  
Communications From The Mayor - Appointments  
X.  
(1) Recommending the appointment of Elizabeth Hench, filling an  
unexpired term, to the Social Services Advisory Board, with a term  
expiring September 1, 2029.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dan Wu, seconded by Council  
Member Liz Sheehan, 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. Parks and Recreation - accepting a donation from Valvoline:  
15 trees from Glenn’s Nursery to plant at Pleasant Ridge Park  
for the Park's Adopt-A-Park Partners (estimated value  
$1,045);  
b. Parks and Recreation - accepting a donation from Ctrl+Z:  
electrolyte packets to be distributed at the end of the  
Bluegrass 10,000 race for race participants to mix into their  
water (estimated value $3,250); and,  
c. Social Services - accepting a donation from Richmond  
Brothers Mechanical: flowers and plants for the Charles Young  
Center flower garden, in front of the building (estimated value  
$500).  
A motion was made by Council Member Emma Curtis, seconded by Council  
Member Jennifer Reynolds, 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 Police - Patrol Rifle Kits - 46-2026 - Kiesler Police  
Supply; and,  
(b) Div. of Police - Towing for Police, Code Enforcement and  
Parking Authority - 45-2026 - Roberts Heavy Duty Towing, Inc.  
(2) Accepting and approving the following vendors as sole source  
providers:  
(a) Div. of Facilities & Fleet Management - Zip’s Car Wash -  
Vehicle Washing Services.  
A motion was made by Council Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, seconded by  
Council Member Dan Wu, 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 Elaine  
Stookey, Director Accounting, Grade 532E, $5000.00 biweekly in  
the Div. of Accounting, effective, June 15, 2026;  
(2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Thomas  
Sellers, Inventory Control Clerk, Grade 511N, $19.447 hourly in the  
Div. of Streets and Roads, effective June 1, 2026;  
(3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Carl  
Williams, General Maintenance Worker, Grade 515N, $23.638  
hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective June 15,  
2026;  
(4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Prenell  
Mitchell, Project Manager, Grade 520N, $30.168 hourly in the Div.  
of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective June 1, 2026;  
(5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Mai Horn,  
Early Childcare Assistant Teacher, Grade 512N, $19.505 hourly in  
the Div. of Family Services, effective June 1, 2026;  
(6) Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Darrell Parker, Public  
Works Apprentice, Grade 506N, $16.469 hourly in the Div. of  
Streets and Roads, effective June 15, 2026;  
(7) Sworn Appointment of Julius Starbuck, Corrections Officer, Grade  
110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 9, 2026;  
(8) Sworn Appointment of George Simpson, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 9, 2026;  
(9) Sworn Appointment of Isaac Wolfe, Corrections Officer, Grade  
110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 9, 2026;  
(10)  
Sworn Appointment of Jacob Peterson, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 9, 2026;  
(11)  
Sworn Appointment of Desiree Webb, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 9, 2026;  
(12)  
Sworn Appointment of Dennis Anthony, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 9, 2026;  
(13)  
Sworn Appointment of Michael Gilmet, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 16, 2026;  
(14)  
Sworn Appointment of Kaydance Kaiser, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective March 23, 2026;  
(15)  
Sworn Appointment of Marianne Manning, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 6, 2026;  
(16)  
Sworn Appointment of John Robinson, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 6, 2026;  
(17)  
Sworn Appointment of Donevan Berry, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 6, 2026;  
(18)  
Sworn Appointment of Jamal Sayeed, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 6, 2026;  
(19)  
Sworn Appointment of Shawn Steed, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(20)  
Sworn Appointment of Joseph Castillo, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(21)  
Sworn Appointment of Margarita Quarles, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(22)  
Sworn Appointment of Brittiney Blair, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(23)  
Sworn Appointment of Isiah Kelly, Corrections Officer, Grade  
110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(24)  
Sworn Appointment of Joseph Edgington, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(25)  
Sworn Appointment of McCaulley McGuire, Corrections  
Officer, Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community  
Corrections, effective April 20, 2026;  
(26)  
Sworn Appointment of Robert Farmer, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(27)  
Sworn Appointment of Samantha Norris, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(28)  
Sworn Appointment of Tanner McCarty, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026;  
(29)  
Sworn Appointment of Vincent Longhany, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026; and,  
(30)  
Sworn Appointment of Jacob Asiedu, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective April 20, 2026.  
Received and Filed  
Fire/Police Discipline - NO  
Announcements  
XIV.  
XV.  
Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda  
Adjournment  
XVI.  
A motion was made by Council Member Sevigny, seconded by Council  
Member Higgins-Hord, that the be Adjourned The motion PASSED by  
unanimous vote.