HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-2021September 14, 2021
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, September 14,
2021, at 5:00 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street,
Mayor Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their
names: Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION:
Commissioner Gault led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PROCLAMATION
The Mayor Proclaimed September "City Government Month."
The Mayor presented a Duke of Paducah to Nate Crawford.
Chief Laird introduced 911 Telecommunicator Landon Schellhardt and Police Officers Fred Harvey,
Carlos Cordero, Samantha Wilson and Jackson McCormick.
PUBLIC HEARING
Jonathan Perkins, Finance Director, made a presentation concerning the Property Tax Levy for FY
2022. Mayor Bray opened the Public Hearing. No citizens offered any comments. Mayor Bray
closed the Public Hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. No items were removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the
Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the August 24, 2021 Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS:
Contract File:
1. Contract For Services — Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, Inc. — MO #2492
2. Contract For Services — Sprocket, Inc. — MO #2493
3. Contract For Services — Paducah Fleet Maintenance and Paducah Water — MO #2494
4. Contract For Services — GPEDC — MO #2496
Financials File:
1. West Kentucky Community and Technical College — 2020-2021 Television Department
Annual Report
2. Paducah Water— Financial Highlights —Month ending July 31, 2021
I(C)
Appointment of Ronna Ward to replace Jennifer Tritle, whose term has expired and Ardenia
Cleary to replace Cindy Jones, who resigned, to the Civic Beautification Board.
Said terms shall expire July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2023, respectively.
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR GENERAL
AVIATION AND AIR CARRIER SERVICES MO 92497
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
PADUCAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000 FOR PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MO #2498
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL CONTRACT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING WITH
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO 92499
September 14, 2021
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
CHECK PRESENTATION
A ceremonial check presentation was made to Paducah Transit Authority for the City's
contribution in the amount of $215,000.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the joint reappointments of Mark Whitlow,
Tom Padgett, Darryl Pea, Bill Bartleman, David Jones, Alex Sherwood, Andrew McGlennon and
John Mann to the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation. Said terms shall
expire July 1, 2024.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS)
CONDITIONAL USE TEXT AMENDMENT
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH RELATED TO CONDITIONAL
USES." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance amends Section 126-68
Conditional Uses of the Paducah Code of Ordinances. This amendment allows for applications for
conditional use permits to go directly to the Board of Adjustment for approval or denial without first
being brought before the Paducah Planning Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). ORD NO. 2021-09-8702
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION(S)
CONTRACT MODIFICATION - BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING — BUCKNER
LANE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - $74,345
Commission Wilson offered motion, seconded by Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 WITH
BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $74,345
FOR THE BUCKNER LANE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER CROOKED CREEK."
This Ordinance is summarized as follows: On March 31, 2020, the City authorized a
professional services contract with BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc, for $154,036 for the
Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement Over Crooked Creek. American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding allowed for the appropriation of $4,000,000 toward specific stormwater
mitigation projects. The Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement project was identified as a
Stormwater Project for which ARPA funding can be used. This ordinance authorizes
Contract Modification No. 1 with BFW Engineering & Testing for additional services for an
increase in the amount of $74,345, adjusting the total construction project from $154,036 to
$228,381.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION - BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING — S. 24th AND -
S. 25th STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - $106,500
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 WITH
BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $24,500
September 14, 2021
FOR THE BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT." This Ordinance is
summarized as: On April 14, 2020, the City authorized a professional services contract with
BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc, (BFW) in an amount of $250,000 for environmental
services for the Paducah Riverfront Improvement Project (BUILD Grant). On April 27,
2021, they City authorized Contract Amendment No. 1 adjusting the total contract to
$262,200. During consultation with the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Office,
MARAD, and the Indians Tribes, the City of Paducah will be required to enter into an
unforeseen Programmatic Agreement. BFW will be providing additional consulting services
on behalf of the City to satisfy the Programmatic Agreement requirements. Contract
Modification No. 2 with BFW is required for an increase in the amount of $24,500 adjusting
the total construction project from $262,200 to $286,700 for the BUILD Environmental
Assessment Project.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION — BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING — BUILD
GRANT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT - $24,500
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
MODIFICATION NO. 2 WITH BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. TO INCREASE
THE CONTRACT BY $24,500 FOR THE BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PROJECT." This Ordinance is summarized as: On April 14, 2020, the City authorized a
professional services contract with BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc, (BFW) in an amount
of $250,000 for environmental services for the Paducah Riverfront Improvement Project
(BUILD Grant). On April 27, 2021, they City authorized Contract Amendment No. 1
adjusting the total contract to $262,200. During consultation with the Kentucky State
Historic Preservation Office, MARAD, and the Indians Tribes, the City of Paducah will be
required to enter into an unforeseen Programmatic Agreement. BFW will be providing
additional consulting services on behalf of the City to satisfy the Programmatic Agreement
requirements. Contract Modification No. 2 with BFW is required for an increase in the
amount of $24,500 adjusting the total construction project from $262,200 to $286,700 for
the BUILD Environmental Assessment Project.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR RIVERFRONT PARK LAND
MASS SCOUR PROJECT — WILKINS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. - $495,784
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF WILKINS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT
OF $495,784 FOR RIVERFRONT PARK LAND MASS SCOUR PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Wilkins
Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $495,784, for the Riverfront Land Mass Scour
Project, said bid being in substantial compliance with bid specifications, and advertisement
for bids, as contained in the bid of Wilkins Construction Co., Inc., of August 26, 2021.
SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES FY 2022
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE 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, 2021, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022, WITH THE PURPOSES OF
SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED".
PURPOSE
General Fund of the City
Real Property
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
RATE PER $100.00
$0.271
$0.390
$0.390
September 14, 2021
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate $0.016
Personal Property $0.016
Motor Vehicles & watercraft $0.031
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property
$0.864
Personal Property
$0.864
Inventory
$0.864
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property
$1.151
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property
$1.270
Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory
$0.864
Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft
$0.421
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the
payment shall be due on November 1, 2021, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30,
2021.
In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
The fust half payment shall be due on November 1, 2021, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30,
2021.
The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2022, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28,
2022.
DISCUSSION — TOUCHDOWNS AND TUNES
Communications Manager, Pam Spencer, offered the following summary:
Touchdowns and Tunes Event Discussion
"The Board discussed the Touchdowns and Tunes event held over Labor Day
weekend at Carson Park, a McCracken County park located within the Paducah city
limits. This three-day concert series had more than 15, 000 attendees. A couple of
citizens commented at the meeting and voiced their concerns about COVID-19, the
volume of the noise from the concerts, and the times of the day the music was
playing. "
City Manager
• The City is doing a software upgrade beginning Friday morning, September 17, and
continuing through Monday, September 20 at noon. During this time the public will not be
able to make payments through the Finance Department or apply for building permits
through Fire Prevention. The City will endeavor to get these systems upgraded as quickly as
possible.
• Two bids have been received for the engineering design of the Cherry Civic Center.
He hopes to have something before the Commission on the September 28 agenda.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to adjourn the
meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
TIME ADJOURNED: 6:22 p.m.
ADOPTED: September 28, 2021
AT ST:
Lindsay ParisIt City Clerk
September 14, 2021