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Home My WebLink About06-12-2018June 12, 2018 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). INVOCATION Commissioner Holland gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Wilson led the pledge. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Interim City Manager Mark Thompson requested that an item entitled Approve Household Hazardous Waste Grant Award be added to the agenda as item III(C). SWEARING-IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICER Family Court Judge Deanna Wise Henschel swore in new Police Officer Codey Strong. SWEARING-IN OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tem Wilson performed a ceremonial swearing in of the Human Rights Commission board members Shirley Thompson, Eve Silverstein and Dann Patterson. Human Rights Commission board members Robert Shy and Rafiel Banks were unable to attend. RECOGNITION Interim City Manager Mark Thompson recognized the graduates from the 2018 Citizen's Academy. The class consisted of 21 participants who attended eight sessions over a course of nine weeks to learn about Paducah City departments. Graduates Brenda McElroy, Mike Reed, and Nathan Yancy spoke about their experience in this year's Citizens Academy. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Paducah Junior College Executive Director Lee Emmons thanked the Commission for continued support of the Community Scholarship Program. The program provides two years paid tuition for Paducah/McCracken County students to attend West Kentucky Community & Technical College. PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) Executive Director Arthur Boykin provided an overview of PATS including its area of coverage, funding sources, and funding challenges. RESOLUTION(S) REFINANCING OF A BOND ISSUE FOR BAPTIST HEALTH Mayor Pro Tem Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham that a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY OF REVENUE BONDS IN ORDER TO REFINANCE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COSTS INCURRED BY BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., IN CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING CERTAIN HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). AUTHORIZE CITY ENGINEER -PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS APPLICANT AGENT FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR 2018 FLOOD & SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS Mayor Pro Tem Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER -PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY RELATED TO THE 2018 FLOOD AND SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). 97 June 12, 2018 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Wilson asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. No one asked for any items to be removed. The Mayor Pro Tem asked the Assistant City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. II(A) Minutes for the May 29, 2018 City Commission Meeting II(B)1 Receive & File Documents Minute File: 1. Notices of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for May 15 & June 5, 2018 2. Notices of Called Meetings for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for May 9, 14, 22, 23, 2018 3. Amended Notices of Called Meetings for May 23 & 29, 2018 Deed File: 4. Quitclaim Deed with Lamarcus Harden for 2077 Broad Street (MO # 2086) S. Commissioner's Deed for 1240 North 12tr' Street 6. Commissioner's Deed for 1411 Burnett Street Contract File: 7. Agreement for Employment as City Manager with James W. Arndt (ORD # 2018-5-8530) 8. Agreement with Minter Roofing Company, Inc. for Civic Center & Probation & Parole Building Roofing (MO # 2097) 9. Agreement with Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC for 2018-2019 Resurfacing Program (ORD # 2018-5-8533) 10. First Amendment to Agreement with HDR Engineering for Pump Station # 2 (ORD 2018-5-8532) 11. Termination of Easement with Four Rivers Behavioral Health for Parking Lot Area (ORD # 2018-4-8527) 12. Notice of Intent with Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for Stormwater Discharges (MO # 2099) 13. Agreement with Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics, Inc. for July 4, 2018 Fireworks Display (Executed by CM) Financials File: 14. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for April 2018 II(C) l Personnel Actions II(C)2 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF RANDAL AND CAROLYN LOFTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $51.50 PLUS RECORDING AND DEED PREPARATION FEES FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2315 POWELL STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE (M.O. # 2105; BK 10) II(C)3 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOUR RIVERS RECOVERY CENTER POINT PROJECT (M.O. # 2106; BK 10) II(C)4 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) REPLACEMENT CISCO MODEL 3850 SWITCHES FROM CDW GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,661.20 FOR THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE (M.O. # 2107; BK 10) II(C)5 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO SUNNY COMMUNICATIONS IN AN AMOUNT OF $39,709.00 FOR RECONDITIONED RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT (M.O. # 2108; BK 10) 98 June 12, 2018 II(C)6 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR $25,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES RELATED TO THE AMERICAN QUILTERS SOCIETY SHOW (M.O. # 2109; BK 10) Mayor Pro Tem Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER(S) APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR BOND ISSUES GOB 2018A & GOB 2018B Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that a Municipal Order entitled, "MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2018A AND CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF APPROXIMATELY $2,910,000 AND $2,8455000, RESPECTIVELY," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (M.O.#2110; BK 10) APPROVE CONTRACT WITH COMMONWEALTH ECONOMICS FOR TIF PROGRAM Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMONWEALTH ECONOMICS PARTNERS, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $78,000 FOR THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT OF A BUILD GRANT APPLICATION BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS FOR THE PADUCAH RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (M.O.#2111; BK 10) APPROVE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT AWARD Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING MATCHING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR A 2018-2019 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT FOR FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL CITY/COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCCRACKEN COUNTY FOR SAID GRANT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (M.O.#2112; BK 10) ORDINANCE(S) —ADOPTION TYLER TECHNOLOGIES MUNIS CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR POST IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING DAYS Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE LICENSE OF SOFTWARE AND THE PROCUREMENT OF RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City Commission hereby approves an amendment in the amount of $22,950.00 to the original agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. and authorizes the Mayor to execute said amendment. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (ORD # 2018-6-8534; BK 35) ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION SALE OF 60+ ACRES ON OLD MAYFIELD ROAD FOR PADUCAH WATER 99 June 12, 2018 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD MAYFIELD ROAD AND HOUSER ROAD; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance approves the sale and transfer of the subject surplus property on behalf of Paducah Water to Howerton Properties, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company, for the total consideration of $190,732.30, with the sum of $173,393.00 of the sale proceeds to be deposited into the general fund account of Paducah Water and $17,339.30 be paid to Robert Alexander Real Estate and Auction Company of Paducah, Kentucky, as the buyer's premium; and authorizes the Mayor of the City of Paducah to execute a general warranty deed of conveyance. APPROVE BOND ISSUES FOR RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT & E911 EQUIPMENT (GOB 2018A) & APPROVE REFINANCING OF KLC BONDS 2003 & 2009 (GOB 2018B) Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF (I) CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2018A IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,910,000 (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT INCREASING OR DECREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIES 2018A BONDS BY UP TO $290,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF RIVERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF 911 EQUIPMENT, AND (II) CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,845,000 (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT INCREASING OR DECREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIES 2018B BONDS BY UP TO $285,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENTLY REFUNDING A GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 2, 2009 BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FUNDING TRUST AND A LEASE AGREEMENT DATED JULY 1, 2003 BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FUNDING TRUST, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH IN TURN FUNDED THE COSTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY; APPROVING THE FORMS OF BONDS; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS; CREATING BOND PAYMENT FUNDS; MAINTAINING THE HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED SINKING FUND; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE BIDS OF THE BOND PURCHASERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds designated as Series 2018A in the approximate principal amount of $2,910,000 (the "Series 2018A Bonds") and general obligation refunding bonds designated as Series 2018B in the approximate principal amount of $2,845,000 (the "Series 2018B Bonds," and together with the Series 2018A Bonds, the 'Bonds") by the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City"). The Series 2018A Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of financing the costs of improvement's to the City's riverfront and acquiring and installing 911 equipment. The Series 2018B Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of currently refunding two outstanding general obligation leases with the Kentucky League of Cities Funding Trust, the proceeds of which were used to finance various public improvements throughout the City. 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 Bond Payment Funds; for the maintenance of the previously established sinking fund; and for certain covenants of the City with respect to the Bonds. 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 February 1, 2019 and each August 1 thereafter through August 1, 2033. 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 Section 8 of the Ordinance. As required by KRS 83A.060, the following Section 7 of the Ordinance is set forth in its entirety: "Section 7 -- General Obligation. 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, 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 tan 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 100 June 12, 2018 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, 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." ADOPT FY2019 BUDGET Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government at $72,206,035, and summarized by fund as follows: FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS 1000 GENERAL $ 35,343,845 2300 MAP 1,554,750 2400 INVESTMENT 5,820,985 2600 CDBG 250,000 2000 E911 2,001,830 2700 COURT AWARDS 40,750 3000 DEBT 3,756,330 4000 CIP 2,768,500 4200 BOND FUND 4,215,400 5000 SOLID WASTE 5,846,295 5200 SECTION 8 189,320 5300 TRANSIENT BOAT DOCK 141,780 5100 CIVIC CENTER 109,275 1100 RENTAL 132,200 1200 RADIO DEPR 38,700 7000 FLEET 605,795 7100 FLEET TRUST 2,973,000 7200 INSURANCE 1,402,650 7300 HEALTH INS 3,795,000 8000 AEPF 14,475 8100 PFPF 1,125,855 8400 OTHER TRUST 79,300 72,206,035 COMMENTS COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Interim City Manager Thompson thanked the Commission and City staff for their work on the FY2019 budget. Mr. Thompson also reminded the Commission about the upcoming July 4t' celebration. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Rhodes gave information about a flag ceremony on Friday, June 15 at the Elks Club of Paducah at 6:00 p.m. to retire American flags. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners 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, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). 101 June 12, 2018 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham that the Board reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). ADJOURN Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 6:48 p.m. ADO TED: June 26, 2018 Assistant 161y Clerk City Clerk 102 r