HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #3037MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 3037
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO ACKLEY DEFENSE, INC., FOR
220 UNITS OF HESCO BASTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,450, TO PROTECT THE
JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION AND EXPO CENTER DURING THE 2025 FLOOD
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky
declared a State of Emergency for the entire state in anticipation of severe storms expected to
persist for four days. This declaration was prompted by significant weather risks, especially in
western Kentucky, which faced a Level 5 risk for intense storms; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, April 4th, the National Weather Service forecast a crest of 50.5
feet for the Ohio River in Paducah within the week. In light of this river prediction, the Julian
Carroll Convention and Expo Center was at risk of flooding; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, April 4, 2025, Mayor George Bray of Paducah declared a Local
State of Emergency due to the river forecast predicting a height of 50.5 feet on Thursday,
April 10, 2025. This emergency declaration recognized the potential for substantial damage to
private and public property, enabling necessary measures to shield property within the city; and
WHEREAS, the City entered a non-competitive purchase agreement with Ackley
Defense, Inc. to procure 220 units of HESCO bastions, ensuring comprehensive protection for
the Julian Carroll Convention and Expo Center; and
WHEREAS, due to the flooding emergency and the delivery lead time for the bastions,
Ackley Defense, Inc. was contracted to ship the bastions immediately; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah anticipates that the majority, if not all, of these
expenses will be reimbursed from the flood insurance on the buildings and/or from FEMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. The City of Paducah authorizes payment to Ackley Defense, Inc., the total
amount of $123,450 for the purchase and freight shipment for 220 units of HESCO bastions.
SECTION 2. This expense shall be paid from Flood 2025 Account Number FW0019.
SECTION 3. This Order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its adoption. D
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, April 21, 2025
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, April 21, 2025
MOTayment to Ackley Defense Inc. — HESCO bastions - Flood 2025