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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/11JULY 12, 2011 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 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). INTRODUCTION NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF QUILT MUSEUM Mayor Paxton introduced Frank Bennett as the new director. SPOTLIGHT Public Information Officer Pam Spencer Spotlight focus was on Fountain Avenue Neighborhood as reported per Ms. Spencer in the Commission Highlights: "SIU Graduate Students Provide Input on Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization Public Information Officer Pam Spencer spotlighted the work by Southern Illinois University graduate students who are taking an eight-week summer class that requires the completion of two projects focusing on Paducah's Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. The course, ARC 550 Regional Architecture Studio, requires the students to work as teams to provide proposals, 3D computer models, and cost estimates on rehabilitating four homes owned by Urban Renewal in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. The final proposals and cost estimates will be posted on www.fountainave.com to give future homebuyers ideas and estimates on rehabilitating the homes. The students also are creating individual projects that provide conceptual plans for a multi -story, multi- use residential/commercial/recreational project for the city -owned property located at 14th and Madison Streets. The individual projects provide ideas of how the property could be developed in the future. The students have been coordinating the work with the City's Planning Department and with Sharon Poat of the Midtown Alliance of Neighbors." MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for the June 28th, 2011, meeting 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). APPOINTMENTS CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments and appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Paula Bright, Mary Lynn Thompson, Phyllis Stovesand, Henry Barbour, Lisa Hely, Chuck Wahl, Andrea Higdon -Lane, Kathy Keeney, Mary Hammond and appoint Anita Stamper as members of the Civic Beautification Board. These terms will expire July 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Carol Vanderboegh, Dabney Haugh, and Alberta Davis as members of the Civic Beautification Board. These terms will expire July 1, 2014." Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Paula Bright, Mary Lynn Thompson, Phyllis Stovesand, Henry Barbour, Lisa Hely, Chuck Wahl, Andrea Higdon -Lane, Kathy Keeney, Mary Hammond and appointing Anita Stamper, Carol Vanderboegh, Dabney Haugh, and Alberta Davis as members of the Civic Beautification Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Cynthia Alston and LaVaughn JULY 12, 2011 Watson as members of the Paducah Area Transit System, which terms will expire June 30, 2015." Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Cynthia Alston and LaVaughn Watson as members of the Paducah Area Transit System. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts/Agreements: 1) Employ Cindy Medford as Human Resources Director (2011-6-7826) 2) Herb Roe for Maintenance of Floodwall Murals (2011-6-7824) 3) Kingston's Portable Restrooms, LLC for Portable Toilet Services for FY2011-2012 (under $20,000 -no ordinance required) 4) Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau for the Quilt Show and Matching State Tourism Grant (2011-6-7827) 5) Mid -Town Alliance of Neighbors, Uppertown Heritage Foundation, Maiden Alley Cinema, Market House Theatre, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, Yeiser Art Center, River Heritage Museum, and Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Inc. for Specific Services (no ordinances required - under $20,000) 2. City of Paducah Bond Rating from Standard & Poors (AA- Rating Affirmed) July 2011 3. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for May 2011 4. Notice of Cancellation of the Meeting for Tuesday, July 5, 2011 for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER 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 attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). LEASE AGREEMENT FOR W. C. YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE W. C. YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER FOR LEASE OF PROPERTY ~T� LOCATED AT 505 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET, " be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1619; BK 8 2011 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ON-LINE GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A 2010 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT, THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,586, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." JULY 12, 2011 This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of an on-line grant application to obtain a 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $32,586 to be used by the Paducah Police Department for the purchase of various support materials and equipment. This grant does not require a local cash match. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1620; BK 8 ORDINANCES — ADOPTION APPROVE BRIDGE LOAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES IN FOUNTAIN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT FROM FNB BANK, INC. IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT AND OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING A DESIGNATED AGENT TO DRAW FUNDS FROM THE REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT, ALL OF WHICH IS NECESSARY TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE CITY'S PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION COST IN THE "FOUNTAIN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: By this Ordinance the City of Paducah, Kentucky, authorizes and approves a Revolving Line of Credit from FNB Bank, Inc. in the principal amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term of one (1) year, with interest thereon at the fixed rate of 3.35% per annum, subject to commercially reasonable terms and conditions. The funds drawn from the Revolving Line of Credit shall be utilized to finance a portion of the City's construction costs incurred in the furtherance of its commitments to construct two (2) new structures within the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. Further the City authorizes and directs the Finance Director of the City of Paducah, Kentucky to request and effectuate draws upon the Revolving Line of Credit as deemed necessary by the City Planning Department to satisfy construction costs incurred by the City in the furtherance of its commitments. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-7-7828; BK 32 REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 600 NORTH 4TH STREET Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE FOR 600 NORTH FOURTH STREET, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone 2.18 acres of property located at 600 North 4th Street from R-4 (High Density Residential Zone) to B-3 (General Business Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-7-7829; BK 32 APPROVE 800 MHz RADIOS ANNUAL SERVICE CONRACT W/MOTOROLA Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA FOR FY 2011-2012." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a service agreement with Motorola for yearly maintenance of the 800 MHz radio controllers, individual department radios, Paducah -McCracken County 911 dispatch consoles, telephones, and other related radio equipment in the amount of $57,665.88. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-7-7830; BK 32 JULY 12, 2011 APPROVE AMENDMENT #3 TO FREQUENCY RECONFIGURATION AGREEMENT FOR 800 MHz RADIOS FOR 911 Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT #3 TO THE FREQUENCY RECONFIGURATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND NEXTEL SOUTH CORPORATION, FOR RE -BANDING OF THE 800 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves Amendment #3 to the Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between the City of Paducah and Nextel South Corporation, for re -banding of the 800 MHz public safety radio system 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.#2011-7-7831; BK 32 2004 BONDS REFINANCED Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011 IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,945,000 (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT INCREASING OR DECREASING THE SIZE OF SAID BONDS BY UP TO $395,000), FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENTLY REFUNDING THE OUTSTANDING CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE PUBLIC PROJECT BONDS, SERIES 2004; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT, LEASE & OPTION AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY AND THE PADUCAH MCCRACKEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FILINGS WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER AND DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS; CREATING A BOND PAYMENT FUND; MAINTAINING THE HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED SINKING FUND; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID OF THE BOND PURCHASER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds designated as Taxable Series 2011 in the approximate principal amount of $3,945,000 (the 'Bonds") by the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City"). The Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of refunding the City's outstanding General Obligation Taxable Public Project Bonds, Series 2004 (the "Prior Bonds"), the proceeds of which were used to finance the acquisition, construction and installation of an approximately 100,000 square foot facility (the "Project"). The Ordinance further authorizes (i) a supplement (the "Interlocal Supplement") to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement dated June 1, 2004 (the "Original Interlocal Agreement," and together with the Supplement, the "Interlocal Agreement,") between the City and the County of McCracken, Kentucky (the "County") and (ii) a Supplemental Contract, Lease & Option (the among the City, the County and the Paducah McCracken County Industrial Development Authority (the "Authority"), supplementing that certain Contract, Lease & Option dated as of June 1, 2004 (the "Original Lease," and together with the Supplemental Lease, the "Lease"). Pursuant to the Ordinance, the Interlocal Agreement and the Lease, certain lease payments to be received from the Authority and certain County payments will be pledged as additional security for the Bonds. Provisions are made in the Ordinance for the payment of the Bonds and the security therefor; for the application of the proceeds of the Bonds; for the establishment of a Bond Payment Fund; for the maintenance of the previously established sinking fund; for certain covenants of the City with respect to the Bonds and for the execution of such additional instruments as shall be necessary to accomplish the plan of refunding. The Bonds are to be sold at public, competitive sale, and shall mature, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, in varying amounts on June 1 of each of the years 2012 through 2023. The Bonds pledge the full faith and credit of the City and provision is made for the collection of a tax to pay the principal of, and interest on the Bonds, subject to certain credits, as provided in the Ordinance. As required by KRS 83A.060, the following Section 7 of the Ordinance is set forth in its entirety: "Section 7 -- General Obli a tion. The Bonds shall be full general obligations of the City and, for the payment of said Bonds, and the interest thereon, the full faith, credit and revenue of the City are hereby pledged for the prompt payment thereof. During the period the Bonds are outstanding, JULY 12, 2011 there shall be and there hereby is levied on all the taxable property in the City, in addition to all other taxes, without limitation as to rate, a direct tax annually in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds when and as due, it being hereby found and determined that current tax rates are within all applicable limitations. Said tax shall be and is hereby ordered computed, certified, levied and extended upon the tax duplicate and collected by the same officers in the same manner and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of said years are certified, extended and collected. Said tax shall be placed before and in preference to all other items and for the full amount thereof provided, however, that in each year to the extent that the other lawfully available funds of the City are available for the payment of the Bonds, including amounts available under the Lease, and are appropriated for such purpose, the amount of such direct tax upon all of the taxable property in the City shall be reduced by the amount of such other funds so available and appropriated." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-7-7832; BK 32 2011/2012 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE AWARD FOR POLICE DEPT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2011/2012 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT AWARD FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts grant funds in the amount of $15,833 through the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for a 2011/2012 Law Enforcement Service Fee Grant Award to be used by the Paducah Police Department for DUI Enforcement and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-7-7833; BK 32 KY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2012 LEPP AWARD Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2011/2012 LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts grant funds in the amount of $3,000 through the Office of Homeland Security for a reimbursable 2011/2012 Law Enforcement Protection Program Grant Award to purchase body armor for three canine service animals and one peace officer to be used by the Paducah Police Department. This award does not require a local cash match. Further, the Mayor is authorized to execute a grant agreement and all documents relating thereto for the grant award. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-7-7834; BK 32 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION 2011-2012 KY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT AWARD Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING MATCHING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR A 2011-2012 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT FOR FUNDING THE ANNUAL CITY/COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT, AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCCRACKEN COUNTY, AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby accepts matching grant funds in the amount of $25,700 through the Kentucky Division of Waste Management for a 2011-2012 Household Hazardous Waste Grant to fund disposal services and an educational outreach program for the 2012 Annual City/County Clean -Up Day and authorizes the Mayor to execute a grant agreement, an Interlocal Agreement with McCracken County, and all documents relating thereto. -__ -- — - --,,— - - JULY 12, 2011 APPROVE AND ACCEPT 2009 KY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AWARD FOR EXTENSIO NFO THE GREENWAY TRAIL ($500,000) Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A 2009 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AWARD FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE GREENWAY TRAILS PROJECT III AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves and accepts a 2009 Kentucky Transportation Enhancement Reimbursement Grant Award in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Greenway Trails Project, Phase III and requires a local cash match of $150,000. This portion of the project is for the extension of the existing Paducah Greenway Trail west through the Perkins Creek Nature Preserve. Further, the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement for the grant award. ACCEPT PROPOSED PREMIUMS FROM THE KLC FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to pay Kentucky League of Cities in the total amount of $866,597 for Workers' Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Property Insurance Coverage for the City of Paducah for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES: BARKLEY AIRPORT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR PROVIDING GENERAL AVIATION AND AIR CARRIER SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Barkley Regional Airport in the amount of $146,430, payable in quarterly installments of $36,607.50 each, for providing general aviation and air carrier services to the citizens of McCracken County and surrounding regions. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. CARSON CENTER Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER INC. FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Inc. in the amount of $68,875, to provide an extensive youth performance schedule in continuing with their tradition of the "Class Act" series. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORP Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the Convention Center Corporation in the amount of $175,000, payable in equal quarterly allocations of $43,750, to market and operate the Expo Center and Julian Carroll Convention Center. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. JULY 12, 2011 ENTREPADUCAH 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 WITH ENTREPADUCAH FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with EntrePaducah in the amount of $100,000, to be made in quarterly allocations of $25,000, to provide support to entrepreneurs in Paducah and McCracken County. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. GPEDC Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Greater Paducah Economic Development Council in the amount of $300,000, to be paid in equal quarterly allocations of $75,000, for performance of services as outlined in said Contract. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR CITY OF PADUCAH Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Paducah Area Transit System in the amount of $225,000.00, to be paid in equal quarterly allocations of $56,250 for public transportation services for the Paducah/McCracken County area. This contract expires June 30, 2012. PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. — COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Paducah Junior College, Inc. in the amount of $125,000 for the Community Scholarship Program. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. — ARTS SCHOOL FUNDING 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 WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. FOR THE PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Paducah Junior College, Inc. in the amount of $75,000, to be paid in equal quarterly allocations of $18,750, for the Paducah School of Art. This contract shall expire June 30, 2012. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Paducah Power will host a tour of its coal plant, "Prairie State Energy Campus," in Lively Grove, IL on July 26th • Kristin Williams has been hired by GPEDC to conduct a survey on "How to Make Paducah More Business Friendly" • Riverfront Development Update — City Engineer and City Manager have a potential meeting with the Division of Water Quality and the Petitioner for Riverfront Development Project Water Quality Permit • The Commission Community Listening Session with citizens will be delayed until a later time COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Police awards ceremony at the Emerging Technology Center held on July 8th was very successful PUBLIC COMMENTS none Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: July 26 2011 City Clerk JULY 12, 2011