HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/09MAY 26, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
SPOTLIGHT
Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlighted the Summer Camps for 2009
offered by the Paducah Parks Services.
PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE
LOWERTOWN FESTIVAL
Steve Doolittle, Downtown Development Director, reported that the Lowertown Arts
Festival was successful even with the bad weather. This year only local artists were
allowed to participate and the event was held for 1-%2 days instead of 3. There were
about 22 to 23 galleries open during the festival that people could wander through.
About 8,000 people attended on Saturday. Sunday was not as successful due to heavy
rains.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for April 28, 2009, be waived and that the minutes of said meeting
prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
- 1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) Wilkins Construction Company, Inc.
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Brooks Stadium Commission for Repair of Damages Sustained During the
2009 Wind and Ice Storms with Insurance Proceeds (no ordinance
required — under $20,000)
b) Change Order #1 with Morris Fencing, Inc. for Fence Installation at
Brooks Stadium (2009-5-7544)
C) Jim Smith Contracting for the 2009-2010 Street Resurfacing Program
(2009-4-7535)
d) Northrop Grumman Remotec, Inc. for a Wireless Control Assembly and
Power Upgrade Kit for the Andros F6A Robot used by the Paducah Bomb
Squad (2009-4-7533)
e) Vulcan Materials Company for the City's Requirement of Limestone for
the 2009-2010 Calendar Year (2009-4-7538)
f) Wilkins Construction Company, Inc. for the 2009-2010 Concrete Program
(2009-4-7536)
g) Paxton Park Golf Board for Specific Services (2009-5-7543)
h) Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Protection
Program Grant Award for the Purchase of Body Armor Vests for the
Paducah Police Department (2009-1-7514)
BIDS
PARKS SERVICES
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
1. Paducah Public Schools
2. Drivers Grocery
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
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MAY 26, 2009
APPOINTMENTS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUTHORITY
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Richard Abraham as a member of the
Paducah -McCracken County Telecommunications & Information Authority to replace
Carol Gault who has resigned. This term will expire December 31,2010."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Richard Abraham as
a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Telecommunications & Information
Authority.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(4). Commissioner Abraham abstained (1).
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICE
BOARD
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Carol Gault as a member of the Paducah -
McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board -911 to replace Richard
Abraham who has resigned. This term will expire December 31, 2010."
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Carol Gault as a
member of the Paducah -McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board -
911.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). Commissioner Gault abstained (1).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
POLICE MOONLIGHTING PAY ADJUSTMENT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Municipal Order entitled, A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDER
NO. 1309 ENTITLED, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER SETTING THE CHARGES FOR
CONTRACTUAL OFF-DUTY SECURITY SERVICE BY PADUCAH POLICE
OFFICERS AND SETTING THE PAY RATE FOR POLICE OFFICERS
PERFORMING OFF-DUTY SECURITY WORK" TO INCREASE THE OFF-DUTY
SECURITY HOURLY RATE" be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1459; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCES — EMERGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY SWAP: PARKS SERVICES SOCCER
FIELD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY AN OPTION WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PADUCAH FOR THE
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT H.C. MATHIS DRIVE AND ADKINS
AVENUE AND NORTH 13TH AND NORTH 14TH STREETS, IN PADUCAH,
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
MAY 26, 2009
The City of Paducah does hereby declare the property located between H.C. Mathis
Drive, Adkins Avenue, North 13th and North 14t Streets as surplus property and agrees
to exchange said property for real property owned by the Paducah Housing Authority
located at 14th Street and Martin Luther King Drive. Further, the City authorizes the
Mayor to execute the Option to Purchase Real Estate and any other documents necessary
to accomplish the transaction.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7552; BK 32; PG
APPROVE LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROPERTY SWAP
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 14TH STREET AND MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized
as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves and consents to the acquisition of the
Housing Authority Property located between 14th Street and Martin Luther King Drive.
Further, the City authorizes and approves the Mayor to execute the Letter of Agreement
and any other documents necessary to accomplish the exchange of Housing Authority
property and the City's property generally located between H.0 Mathis Drive, Adkins
Avenue, North 13th, and North 14th Streets.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7553; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER EVALUATION OF CITY HALL
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REVIEW OF THE
STRUCTURAL DISTRESS IN THE CITY HALL ROOF, TO INVESTIGATE THE
OPTIONS FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT OF THE SAME, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THE CITY HALL STRUCTURE STUDY PROJECT BUDGET". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement between the City of Paducah and Apex Engineering for professional
engineering services for the city hall structural evaluation and that the City hereby
authorizes the Chief Building Inspector to expend funds in an amount not to exceed the
City Hall Structure Study Project budget.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7554; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCE ALLOWING ARTIST AT GAZEBO IN DOWNTOWN & TEXACO
STATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF ARTIST SETUP
AREA IN SPECIFIC PARKS AND PROPERTIES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby establishes a permitting
procedure for artists to display and sell original works of art at the 2nd Street Gazebo in
downtown and the Texaco Station park area in Lowertown. Furthermore, the ordinance
establishes a fee schedule, an oversight artist committee, and minimum regulations for
permit holders who display and sell good at specified public spaces.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7555; BK 32; PG
MAY 26, 2009
ACCEPT AUDIT PROPOSAL FROM WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS & LENTZ, LLP
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
PROPOSAL OF WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, & LENTZ, LLP FOR COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2009,
2010, 2011, AND 2012, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah accepts the proposal of Williams, Williams, & Lentz, LLP for
Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2009, 2010,
2011, and 2012 for a total sum not to exceed $199,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute all documents relating to same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7556; BK 32; PG
AMEND HUMANA PLAN MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO PLAN MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HUMANA INSURANCE
COMPANY AND HUMANADENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an amendment,
as attached, to the Plan Management Agreement approved and adopted by Ordinance No.
2007-11-7359 between the City of Paducah and Humana Insurance Company and
HumanaDental Insurance Company for services as the City's Third Party Administrator
for health insurance administration effective for the Plan year beginning January 1, 2009.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7557; BK 32; PG
PURCHASE BOMB SUITS FOR POLICE DEPT.
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF BOMB SUITS FOR THE PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby
authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to Allen Vanguard Technologies, Inc.
in the amount of $69,319.00 for purchase of three EOD9 bomb suits for the Paducah
Bomb Squad and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7558; BK 32; PG
PURCHASE BOMB SQUAD TRAILER
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
A BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE TRAILER FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BOMB SQUAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Kentucky Lake Trailer Sales in the amount of
$59,142.46, for sale to the City of one trailer for use by the Paducah Police Department's
Bomb Squad, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7559; BK 32; PG
ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, EASEMENTS, AND RIGHT OF WAY
PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION APPROVAL PREVIOUSLY GRANTED BY THE
PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION FOR MIKE SMITH TOYOTA
(MOVING FORWARD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING
MAY 26, 2009
THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF MICHAEL SMITH PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3201 COLEMAN ROAD AND ACCEPTING ALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS,
EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAY." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
Approve final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed
subdivision of Michael Smith property located at 3201 Coleman Road, and accepting the
dedication of right of way and easements. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby
authorizes the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7560; BK 32; PG
ACCEPT 2009 KLC INSURANCE SERVICES SAFETY GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler,
that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE
KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR A 2009 MATCHING SAFETY GRANT."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky
League of Cities, in the amount of $2,984.00 for safety training and equipment for the
Risk Management Department. This program requires local matching funds of $2,984
that will be provided from the Risk Management existing budget.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7561; BK 32; PG
ESTABLISH CHARTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE BY THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KY, ADOPTED WITH THE INTENT TO COMPLY WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF KRS 67.825, ET SEQ., AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
PROCESS PREVIOUSLY INITIATED BY THE MCCRACKEN FISCAL COURT,
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT CONSOLIDATION STUDY
COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MERGING THE UNITS OF THE
CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS INTO A CHARTER COUNTY FORM OF
GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah,
Kentucky, in conjunction with the McCracken Fiscal Court, establishes a Joint
Consolidation Study Commission to study the question of the adoption of a charter
county form of government. The establishment of a Joint Consolidation Study
Commission, in conjunction with the McCracken Fiscal Court, to study the question of
adopting a charter county form of government is mandated by the provisions of KRS
67.825, et seq. and is necessary to study the feasibility of adopting a charter county form
of government prior to consideration of this issue by the residents of Paducah and
McCracken County.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7562; BK 32; PG
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENTS
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND RICHARD B. MURPHY". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
Employment Agreement between the City of Paducah and Richard B. Murphy for
employment as City Engineer and Public Works Director of the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7563; BK 32; PG
MAY 26, 2009
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND GREGORY E. MUELLER". This ordinance is summarized
as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment Agreement
between the City of Paducah and Gregory E. Mueller for employment as Information
Technology Director of the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7564; BK 32; PG
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND JONATHAN W. PERKINS". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment
Agreement between the City of Paducah and Jonathan W. Perkins for employment as
Finance Director of the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-5-7565; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
CONTRACT WITH THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR
MAP FUNDS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET,
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND MUNICIPAL AID AND THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a
contract between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department
of Rural and Municipal Aid, and the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for acceptance of
Municipal Aid Funds for maintenance, reconstruction, or construction of City streets
within the City limits for fiscal year 2009-2010.
AMEND ORDINANCE REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLE OFF-SITE SALES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 154, TRADE SHOWS OF CHAPTER 106, TAXATION OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Sec. 106-154, Trade Shows, is amended to allow
any licensed new car dealer whose service department is located within a 15 mile radius
of the City limits may engage in two off-site sales per calendar year pursuant to KRS
190.030. Said dealer shall pay an annual license fee of $500.00. If the operator of the
off-site sale has a current city business license, as set out in other sections of the business
license code, then the operator of the off-site sale will not be required to pay the $500.00
annual license fee under this section."
FOUNTAIN AVENUE BUYBACK AGREEMENTS
412 FOUNTAIN AVENUE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S BUY-BACK OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
412 FOUNTAIN AVENUE, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY,
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $165,648.37, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOUNTAIN AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 18,2008." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: The City of Paducah hereby formally approves of and the Urban Renewal and
Community Development Agency is hereby authorized to buy-back the property from the
MAY 26, 2009
contractor for a purchase price equal to the stipulated cost of construction of $165,648.37.
Further, the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency is hereby authorized
to enter into, execute, and accept delivery of a general warranty deed and any and all
other documentation necessary to effectuate the buy-back of the property from the
Contractor.
1640 HARRISON STREET
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S BUY-BACK OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1640 HARRISON STREET, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY,
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $165,648.37, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOUNTAIN AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 18,2008." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: The City of Paducah hereby formally approves of and the Urban Renewal and
Community Development Agency is hereby authorized to buy-back the property from the
contractor for a purchase price equal to the stipulated cost of construction of $165,648.37.
Further, the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency is hereby authorized
to enter into, execute, and accept delivery of a general warranty deed and any and all
other documentation necessary to effectuate the buy-back of the property from the
Contractor.
1615 MADISON STREET
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S BUY-BACK OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1615 MADISON
STREET, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, FOR AND IN
CONSIDERATION OF $188,019.38, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNTAIN
AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT DATED
JANUARY 18, 2008." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah
hereby formally approves of and the Urban Renewal and Community Development
Agency is hereby authorized to buy-back the property from the contractor for a purchase
price equal to the stipulated cost of construction of $188,019.38. Further, the Urban
Renewal and Community Development Agency is hereby authorized to enter into,
execute, and accept delivery of a general warranty deed and any and all other
documentation necessary to effectuate the buy-back of the property from the Contractor.
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO PAY THE PADUCAH BOARD OF
EDUCATION FOR THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN'S
LUNCHES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City is hereby
authorized to pay the Paducah Board of Education an amount not to exceed $49,000, for
the Summer Food Program for children's lunches. The City will be reimbursed for this
expenditure through a grant offered by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division
of School and Community Nutrition.
RENAME BLACKBURN PARK TO ROBERT COLEMAN PARK
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING
BLACKBURN PARK TO ROBERT COLEMAN PARK." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the name of Blackburn Park located between Caldwell
Street, Husbands Street, Ninth Street, and Tenth Street be renamed to Robert Coleman
Park.
AMEND OFFICIAL LISTING OF CITY PARKS TO REFLECT NAME CHANGE
OF BLACKBURN PARK
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, PARKS AND RECREATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
MAY 26, 2009
That Section 70-32, Public Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreational Areas Available to the
Public is amended to change the name of Blackburn Park to Robert Coleman Park.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ Calendar Items
❖ Next Tuesday—Budget Advance
❖ Introduced Clay Johnson, City Manager's Intern for the Summer
❖ Introduced Lauren Wolf, Planning Departments' Summer Intern
❖ Requested Executive Session to discuss economic development items
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Comm. Abraham—Complaint from business owner that Broadway being closed between
3rd and 4th Street for the Downtown After Dinner event would hurt their business.
Commissioner Watkins—Dogs not being muzzled at the Downtown After Dinner event
Restaurateurs in the downtown area suggested that the Downtown After Dinner be
changed to Downtown for Dinner.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter
would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion, or upgrading of a business entity, as
permitted by KRS 61.810 (1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: June 9 , 2009
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