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City Commission Meeting Highlights
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March 11, 2025,at 5p.m. at City Hall, 300 South 5Street
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View the meeting at https://youtu.be/npJFokbyV9E.
Note: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson, who was unable to attend this meeting, is representing Paducah at an Energy
Communities Alliance meeting. The Energy Communities Alliance is a non-profit, membership organization of local
governments adjacent to or impacted by U.S. Department of Energy activities.
Discussion of Paducah Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant
Projects and Grants Coordinator Hope Reasons provided an overview of the National Park Service Paul Bruhn Historic
Revitalization Grant. The City officially accepted the grant in September 2024, and the grant does not require a local match.
The grants purpose is to foster economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of local historic
buildings and resources. Examples of possible projects include building stabilization, façade improvements, roofs, HVAC,
ADA accessibility, electrical, and plumbing.
The total amount of funding awarded to the City is $750,000 with the grant funding period running through September 30,
2027,to use the funds. Out of our funding award, $650,000 is allocated for awarding subgrants for building preservation to
local building owners with the remaining $100,000 for technical assistance.
The City of Paducah is in the process of developing the application process to distribute the funds through subgrants. This
application process will need to be approved by the National Park Service before Paducah can open up the application period.
Reasons is hopeful that the subgrant application period will begin in May. The initial discussion is to provide subgrants in the
amount of $50,000 to $100,000.
To be eligible for a subgrant, properties must be included within and contributing to a National Register District or
individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Properties that are not yet listed in the National Register may
still be awarded subgrants. However, they must be listed in the National Register by the end of the grant period in September
2027.
There are three eligible program areas for Paducah: 1) Downtown Historic Commercial District; 2) Market House Historical
District; and 3) Southside. Properties that may be eligible for the grant include commercial, multi-unit residential, mixed use,
educational, churches, and nonprofits. Only existing structures are eligible. Single family residential properties are not eligible.
For the subgrant awards, all applicants will be required to submit a minimum 10 percent cash match based on the total cost of
the proposed project. Applicants that commit to a higher match amount will score higher during the evaluation process. Other
criteria that will be reviewed in the application process include the projects economic and visual impacts. Projects that restore
a buildings original historic character also will be prioritized.
Boards and Commissions
Appointment of Ted Turner to the Paducah Golf Commission.
Appointment of Brad Arterburn, Bryan Carner, Paul King, Commissioner Buz Smith, Shirley Walker, and Melissa
Yates to the Forest Hills Village, Inc. board.
Additional Meeting Information
Human Resources Director Stefanie Wilcox introduced Risk Manager Jeremy Leidecker to the Board.
Mayor Bray presented a proclamation to NeuroRestorative employees proclaiming March as Brain Injury Awareness
Month.
Municipal Order approved amending the fee schedule for Oak Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum and ordinance
introduced amending Chapter 26 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances regarding cemeteries. Many of the edits are to
Communications Manager Pam Spencer
City of Paducah P.O. Box 2267 Paducah, Kentucky 42002
Phone: 270-444-8669 Website: https://paducahky.gov Email: pspencer@paducahky.gov
bring the ordinance in line with the administrative policy for cemetery operations and to clarify language. One of the
amendments will be toallow saddles on the headstone.
Municipal Order approved accepting the McCracken
authorize a contract with Peck Flannery Gream Warren, LLC for design services for the Championship Field and
entry plaza for the Paducah Sports Park.
Municipal Order approved accepting the Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $200,000 on behalf
City Manager Daron Jordan mentioned that a section of the concrete on the ceiling of City Halls podium (porch area)
is showing spalling and cracking. For safety, that area of the porch is blocked to public access. The concrete will be
reviewed by a professional.
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Communications Manager Pam Spencer
City of Paducah P.O. Box 2267 Paducah, Kentucky 42002
Phone: 270-444-8669 Website: https://paducahky.gov Email: pspencer@paducahky.gov