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City Commission Meeting Highlights
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July 8, 2025,at 5p.m. at City Hall, 300 South 5Street
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View the meeting at https://youtu.be/yCC3yNQlEBI
Presentation about Proposed Changes to Solid Waste Operations
Director of Public Works Chris Yarber presented to the Paducah Board of Commissioners proposed changes to solid waste
operations to expand city services and increase operational efficiencies. Below is a summary of several of the PROPOSED
changes.
Curbside recycling will be collected on the same day as household garbage.
Curbside recycling will be every other week with a calendar created to show the recycling weeks. Currently, the
program is twice per month on Mondays with no collection on the fifth Monday for months with five Mondays.
Brush will be picked up weekly for residents with no need to call in or send a request through an app for collection.
There will not be a designated collection day.
Brush will be collected at no additional charge if the collection pile meets specific size standards. There will be a
proposed fee of $150 if the brush pile exceeds the size standards.
Residential brush that meets specific size standards will be collected if placed by a contractor.
The goal is for these proposed changes, once finalized and approved, to be effective September 1. In July and August, the
ordinances and municipal orders will be updated, a communication plan created, and all operational preparations will be
finalized. Additional operational changes will be presented in the future including a proposed expansion of the bulk item
collection service.
Contract Renewal and Expansion for Flock Safety License Plate Readers
The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved a Municipal Order for a contract renewal and expansion with Flock Safety
for license plate reader (LPR) systems, a technology that enhances public safety and facilitates more efficient policing. The
Paducah Police Department currently uses 21 LPR Systems. With this contract expansion, the Department is expanding the
program to add 11 more systems.
LPR systems are automated cameras and software on utility poles that scan and capture images of license plates. Most of the
camera systems are strategically located along major thoroughfares with a high volume of traffic. These cameras alert officers
to vehicles involved in criminal activity when they enter the city. The LPR systems help officers solve and prevent crimes,
recover stolen vehicles, and locate wanted persons.
Financial Support for the Construction of a Spec Building
The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved a Municipal Order formalizing its intent to provide grant match funding for
the construction of a speculative building with the City contributing up to $6 million. This investment aims to enhance
economic development opportunities in Paducah by attracting new businesses and job growth. At the June 10 meeting of the
Paducah Board of Commissioners, Greater Paducah Economic Development President/CEO Bruce Wilcox announced that
the local community has been successful in receiving a competitive $2 million grant, the maximum eligible award, through the
Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) toward the construction of a 100,000-square-foot speculative building in
Industrial Park West in Paducah. Upon the sale of the spec building, it is anticipated that the City will be reimbursed for its
investment.
Additional Meeting Information
Reappointment of Kimberly Yates and Irhonda Lovelace to the Paducah Human Rights Commission.
Municipal Order approved for Modification No. 3 to the professional services contract with HDR, Inc. for the
Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project (BUILD grant).
Municipal Order approved for a contract with Rightway Janitorial Services for services in parks and public restroom
facilities.
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
Municipal Order approved authorizing an agreement with Paxton Park Golf Board for a $100,000 operational subsidy
for fiscal year 2026.
Municipal Order approved authorizing the City Manager to release a request for proposals for repairs to the sewer line
at the transient boat dock.
Municipal Order approved accepting the proposed premium
compensation, liability insurance, and property insurance coverage.
Municipal Order approved authorizing the AXON contract for the Fire Department for body-worn and in-vehicle
cameras.
Municipal Order approved authorizing a contract with Minter Roofing Co. for the replacement of the roof and gutters
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at the Public Works building on North 10 Street.
Municipal Order approved authorizing the purchase of rollout containers, lids, and replacement parts from Toter, Inc.
Municipal Order approved for the final determination related to the employee concern by fire department employee,
Matthew Meiser.
Ordinance introduced for the consensual annexation of approximately 2.57 acres of property located at 1541 Olivet
Church Road and 6615 Blandville Road.
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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