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SEPTEMBER 25, 2001
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers
at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 25, 2001, Mayor Paxton presided, and
upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, and Smith (4). Mayor Paxton was
absent (1).
COMMISSIONER ABRAHAM said he objects to the City Engineer being made
Assistant City Manager in lieu of his blatant disrespect for the City's legislative body at
the September 11, 2001, City Commission Meeting, and said his behavior sets a bad
example for staff when that type of behavior is rewarded. Commissioner Abraham
directed that his statement be made a part of the minutes for this meeting.
DAVE CLARK, Paducah Power System General Manager, discussed PPS pole
attachments, usage and rates. He said the Power Board has elected to use the FCC rate v
formula. He said the rate increase for Comcast Cable will be phased in over a period of
five years.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
minutes for September 11 and 18, 2001, be waived and that the minutes of said meetings
prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
APPOINTMENT
MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to
the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and on behalf of Mayor Paxton, I hereby
appoint Victor Sredl as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission to replace Lela
Cedarholm, whose term has expired. This term will expire July 22, 2005".
i� Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery in
appointing Victor Sredl as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor
Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
MOTIONS
R&F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) D & D Construction Co.
b) D & T Concrete
c) Mills Concrete, Inc.
2. Williams, Williams & Lentz. LLP Audit Acceptance Letter
3. Copy of Deed 221-229 South 2" d Street -V
II 4. Quitclaim Deed for Alley located behind 2513 Bridge Street ✓
5. Mobile Fire Safety House Grant Agreement v'
6. Agreement with Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
7. Memorandum of Understanding for Developing Phase I of a City Parks Strategic
Master Plan to Develop Perkins Creek Nature Preserve and the Greenway Trail
Linking the Nature Preserve with Stuart Nelson Park, Bob Noble Park &
Raymond Shultz Park
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Y 8. Conrad Heights Roadway Improvement Project Change Order #2
.V/ 9. Demolition of Structures in the 100 Block of Washington Street Project Change
Order #1
/10. Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority Financial Statements for the
Years Ended June 30, 2001, and 2000
11. City of Paducah, Kentucky, Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 ;
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor
Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
R&F BIDS
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
following bids be received and filed:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
✓ Protective Clothing:
1. Bluegrass Fire Equipment
2. Tupelo Fire Equipment
3. G&C Supply Co. Inc.
Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus
1. Bluegrass Fire Equipment
2. Tupelo Fire Equipment
Carbon Cylinder/Air Tanks
1. Bluegrass Fire Equipment
2. Tupelo Fire Equipment
3. Towers Fire Apparatus 4i
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor
Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that upon
the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of
` Paducah orders that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor
Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
AMEND TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULES, NON -CIVIL
SERVICE & POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, that
a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING TABLE 2,
CLASSIFICATIONS/PAY SCHEDULES, NON -CIVIL SERVICE AND POLICE AND I
FIRE, FOR CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES", be adopted. Adopted on call of the �l
roll, yeas Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery
(4). MO 918, Book 4, P_�L*
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
TAX RATE — 2001/2002
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE
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LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2001, V
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER
DEFINED".
PURPOSE
General Fund of the City
Real Property
Personal Property (except inventory)
Inventory (up to & including $10,000,000)
Inventory (over $10,000,000)
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate
Personal Property (except inventory)
Inventory
RATE PER $100.00
$0.300
$0.390
$0.070
$0.015
$0.022
$0.022
$0.006
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education:
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property $0.600
Personal Property $0.603
Inventory $0.603
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $0.922
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property (except inventory) $1.015
Total Tax Rate per $100 - inventory $0.679
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Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
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The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2001, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until November 30, 2001.
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The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2002, and shall be payable ✓
without penalty and interest until February 28, 2002. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
ORD.NO 2001-9-6416, BOOK 29, P l +
LINCOLN WOODS PROPERTY ACQUISTION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the -
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM
DEED BETWEEN FIRSTAR BANK, N.A., TRUSTEE OF THE JENNIE LEE
COVINGTON MILLER TESTAMENTARY TRUST, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH
FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2124 SHELBY STREET IN LINCOLN
WOODS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Quitclaim Deed between Firstar Bank, N.A., transferring title of real property located at
2124 Shelby Street to the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4).
ORD.NO 2001-9-6417, BOOK 29, P. 14 5
PARKS/SENIOR BUILDING RENOVATION CONTRACT AWARD
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF CROFT & ADAMS CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$59,592.00 FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT RENOVATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME, AND AUTHORIZING
TRANSFER OF FUNDS BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR". This ordinance is
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summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Croft & Adams Construction Inc. in the
amount of $59,592.00 for Parks Department renovations, authorizing the Mayor to
execute a contract for same, and authorizing and directing the Finance Director to transfer
the sum of $31,496.00 from the Commission Contingency Fund for additional in-house
work for this project. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Coleman, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). ORD.NO.2001-9-6418, BOOK
29, P 1 [R
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
WATER RATE INCREASE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING NEW WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER PROVIDED
J BY THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO ITS CUSTOMERS. The City of Paducah
accepts the recommendation of the Commissioners of Water Works for the proposed rate
structure. This rate structure shall be in effect for a period of five years unless otherwise
modified by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah. This ordinance shall be
published in full.
PURCHASE PROTECTIVE FIRE GEAR & EQUIPMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
JBoard of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF TUPELO FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO THE CITY
OF PROTECTIVE FIRE GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bids of Tupelo Fire Equipment in the
total sum of $42,870.00 for the purchase of protective fire gear for the Fire Department,
and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
PARKS MASTER PLAN
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH BRANDSTETTER CARROLL INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE PARKS MASTER PLAN". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing
and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. in the
amount of $70,000.00 for consultant services for the Parks Master Plan.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FROM CONVENTION CENTER CORP. TO CITY
OF PADUCAH
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON SOUTH SECOND
STREET BETWEEN CLARK AND ADAMS STREET, FROM THE PADUCAH-
�/ MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SAID REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF
PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Quitclaim Deed between Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center
Corporation and the City of Paducah for transfer of property located on South Second
Street between Clark and Adams Street to the City of Paducah.
NUISANCE- ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 42) AMENDMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REVISING
CHAPTER 42, NUISANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows:
The City of Paducah is revising Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Paducah and repealing specific, already enacted ordinances in order to create a nuisance
Code Enforcement Board for the purpose of regulating and enforcing nuisance code
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ordinances, that are to be adopted herein, and for allowing the imposition of remedial
measures, fees and/or fines, which will be published as follow in accordance with
Kentucky Revised Statutes.
SECTION 13. Ordinance Fine Schedule. Violations of ordinances that are enforced
by the city nuisance code enforcement board shall be subject to the following schedule of
civil fines:
a) If a citation for a violation of the nuisance code is not contested by the
person charged with the violation, the
penalties set forth in this subsection
may apply per day, per violation:
Violation 1 st Offense
2nd Offense
All Others
Property maintenance $100
$250
$500
Abandoned Vehicles
and Appliances $100
$250
$500
Litter $100
$250
$500
Solid Waste $100
$250
$500
Other Nuisances $100
$250
$500
b) If the citation is contested and a hearing before the nuisance code enforcement
board is required, the following maximum penalties may be imposed at the
discretion of the board per day, per violation:
Violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense All Others
Property maintenance $200 $500 $1,000
Abandoned Vehicles
and Appliances $200 $500 $1,000
Litter $200 $500 $1,000
Solid Waste $200 $500 $1,000
Other Nuisances $200 $500 $1,000
SECTION 14. Lien; Fines, Charges, and Fees.
a) The city shall possess a lien on property owned by the person found by a
final, nonappealable order issued based on an uncontested citation; by a
final, nonappealable order of the nuisance code enforcement board; or by a
final judgment of the court, to have committed a violation of the nuisance
for all fines assessed for the violation and for all charges, costs, penalties,
and fees, including attorney's fees, incurred by the city in connection with
the enforcement of the ordinance.
b) The lien shall be recorded in the office of the county clerk. The lien shall
be notice to all persons from the time of its recording and shall bear
interest, at the rate of four (4) percent interest, until paid.
C) Pursuant to KRS 82.720, the lien shall take precedence over all other liens
on the property, except state, county, school board, and city taxes, and
may be enforced by judicial proceedings.
d) In addition to the remedy prescribed in subsection (a), the person found to
have committed the violation shall be personally responsible for the
/ amount of all fines assessed for the violation, including a $15
�.� administration fee, and for all charges and fees incurred by the city in
connection with the enforcement of the nuisance code. The city may bring
a civil action against the person and shall have the same remedies as
provided for the recovery of a debt.
e) The City shall be entitled to recover from the responsible party or parties
all reasonable attorney fees and others costs incurred by the City by reason
of the collection upon and enforcement of the responsible party's or
parties' liability hereunder and the lien which secures the same.
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SECTION 21. Attorney fees and costs.
Upon a final determination of a violation of the nuisance code, the City shall be entitled
to recover from the responsible party or parties all reasonable attorney fees and others
costs incurred by the City by reason of the collection upon and enforcement of the
responsible party's or parties' liability hereunder and the lien which secures the same.
MOBILE DATA TERMINAL COMPUTERS FOR POLICE DEPT. GRANT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, AND THE CITY OF
J PADUCAH FOR A GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
MOBILE DATA TERMINAL COMPUTERS". This ordinance is summarized as
follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary with
the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for a
technology grant in the amount of $748,350.00, to be used for the purchase and
installation of mobile data terminal computers in police vehicles.
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
JAPPLICATION, GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
RELATING THERETO, FROM THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR A TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM GRANT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and
directing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary with the Kentucky State Police
for a grant in the amount of $13,800.00 for the Traffic Safety Education and Enforcement
Activities Program.
LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
JDOCUMENTS NECESSARY BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A MATCHING LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary with the U.S.
Department of Justice for a matching Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount
of $37,020.00 for the purchase of polygraph equipment, a K-9 dog, and related expenses
for the Police Department. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of
$4,113.00.
DOWNTOWN CONVENIENCE CENTER GRANT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDIANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
J DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE RENAISSANCE KENTUCKY
ALLIANCE FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
A DOWNTOWN CONVENIENCE CENTER". This ordinance is summarized as
follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary
through the Renaissance Kentucky Alliance for a direct appropriation grant in the amount
of $150,000.00 for funding for the construction of a downtown convenience center.
EXHIBITION CENTER GRANT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
,( Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
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ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE RENAISSANCE KENTUCKY
ALLIANCE FOR A GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PADUCAH-
McCRACKEN COUNTY EXHIBITION CENTER". This ordinance is summarized as
follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary
through the Renaissance Kentucky Alliance for a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 for
funding for construction of the Paducah -McCracken County Exhibition Center.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October 9,-2001
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