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Home My WebLink About09-02-2025September 2, 2025 At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor George Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the following the following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the pledge. PUBLIC HEARING: Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Property Tax Levy Public Hearing "... A property tax levy public hearing was held. The City's real estate tax levy is proposed to be 27.1 cents per $100 assessed value, slightly higher than last year's rate of 26.4 cents. Interim Finance Director Audra Kyle said this would be an increase of $18 on a home that is assessed for $250,000. The City's Compensating Rate, the rate that would keep the revenue at the same amount as last year, is 26.1 cents per $100 assessed value. Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) permits a city to adjust the rate upward no more than 4 percent of the compensating rate. Since the City's proposed tax levy of 27.1 cents is higher than the compensating rate, a public hearing was required. Please note that the City of Paducah collects the tax funds for the Paducah Independent School District and then remits the funds to the district. The City does not set the school district's rates. The school district is setting its real estate tax levy to be 88.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. Only 23 percent of a homeowner's entire tax bill is designated for the city government." PUBLIC COMMENTS: Matthew Gleue (spelling?), Shannon Crockett and Parker Riley Jaco each spoke against the increased tax levy. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION: Taylor Morsching introduced Jennifer Adams, the New Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supervisor. 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 26, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting. I(B) Receive and File Documents: Deed File: 1. Commissioner's Deed — 627 McKinley Street Contract File: 1. Contract Amendment — Tetra Tech — Brownfield Assessment Grant — MO #3093 2. Contract For Services — Paducah Interfaith Ministry d/b/a Paducah Cooperative, Ministry (PCM) — MO #3102 3. Contract For Services — Washington Street Community Development Corporation — MO #3104 4. Contract with Stringfellow — purchase of Pac-Mac Knuckle Boom and Heil Durapack Side Arm — Total of $414,109.89 — ORD 2025-08-8852 5. Joint Sublease Extension and Amendment Agreement — Seamen's Church, River Heritage Museum, Paducah Art House Alliance f/k/a Paducah Film Society — Did not go through Commission 6. Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement notification — Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Z dus September 2, 2025 Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). Financials. 1. Paducah Water Works — Month ended July 31, 2025 Bids and Proposals File: 1. Repairs to Pump out Lines —Transient Boat Dock a. Murtco, Inc. — MO #3108 I(C) Appointment of Alexis Marrs and Carrie Signa to the Paducah Main Street Board. Said terms shall expire Se tember 2, 2026 and September 2, 2027, respectively, I(D) Personnel Actions I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH DARREN AND KELLY HACK FOR CERTAIN INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3115; BK 14 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH DUSTIN HAWKINS FOR CERTAIN INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3116; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF RELIABLE ELECTRIC, LLC IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,980 FOR NEW LIGHTING IN DOLLY MCNUTT PLAZA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3117; BK 14) I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 3022 "A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR OAK GROVE CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM" PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26, CEMETERIES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (MO #3118; BK 14) I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FORA USIA SOUTHERN PARKS AND RECREATION GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO PROVIDE AN ADAPTIVE TENNIS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN PADUCAH AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE SPRING AND FALL OF 2026, ACCEPTING ALL AWARDED GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3119; BK 14 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF STRUCTRUAL FIREFIGHTING GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,688.20, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3120; BK 14 I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A 2026 KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,700 FOR PURCHASE OF A THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3121; BK 14 I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH ALLIANCE OF NEIGHBORS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #3122; BK 14 I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF LINWOOD MOTORS FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH TWO (2) COMPACT SUV' S FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH PARKS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,890 EACH, FOR A TOTAL OF $67,780, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME MO 43123; BK 14 I(N) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 2026 KENTUCKY LITTER ABATEMENT GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S STREET LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAM, ACCEPTING ALL AWARDED GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL AWARD DOCUMENTS MO #3124; BK 14 1(0) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MODIFICATION TO THE TOLLING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC, AND JSC TERMINAL LLC d/b/a MIDWEST TERMINAL (MO #3125; BK 14) Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). September 2, 2025 MUNICIPAL ORDERS APPROVE FY2026 CONTRACT WITH GPEDC, INC. Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioner adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN AN AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3126; BK 14) AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH RL TURNER FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR NEW SPRAY GROUND AT ROBERT COLEMAN PARK Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF RL TURNER IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,000 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SPRAY GROUND LOCATED AT ROBERT COLEMAN PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93127, BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE — INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The ordinance amends Section 106- 101 of the City of Paducah Code of Ordinances by replacing the long-standing $3.5 million gross receipts threshold with a phased -in schedule that increases the threshold to $11.65 million over five years, beginning January 1, 2026. Starting in Year Six (6), the threshold will be adjusted annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI -U, South), rounded to the nearest $10,000, with authority for the City Commission to forego adjustments in any year of its choosing. In addition, this ordinance increases the minimum annual license tax from $35.00 to $50.00. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD #2025-09-8855; BK 37) SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES — FY2026 Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE SETTING 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, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED." Purpose Rate per $100 GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY: Real Property $0.271 Personal Property (except inventory) $0.356 Motor Vehicles and Watercraft $0.390 September 2, 2025 SCHOOL PURPOSES: PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE: Real Estate $0.014 Personal Property (except inventory) $0.014 Motor Vehicles and Watercraft $0.031 SECTION 11. The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Real Property Personal Property (including inventory) $0.882 $0.882 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: (1) In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2025, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2025. (2) In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following provisions: (a) The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2025, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2025. (b) The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2026, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2026. DISCUSSION Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: MyPaducah Mobile App and Portal Preview "City Clerk and Director of Customer Experience Lindsay Parish provided a preview of the service request app that is replacing the current 311 system. This new app and online portal are called MyPaducah. Once you download the app or visit the portal, one of the first steps suggested is to click "New Request" so that you can subscribe to notices. A photo is not necessary. This is basically your first request - to be informed. It will require that you register for an account after you hit submit. For more information on the app and portal, visit https://paducahky. og v/mypaducah. The former 311 system will close in October. The public's feedback was that the former app was not user-friendly which has led to the launch of this new app through CivicPlus called SeeClickFix." MAYOR COMMENTS The Mayor reminded everyone that we are kicking off a new recycling schedule. Recycled items will now be picked up every other week on the same day as the regular refuse collection in your neighborhood. ADJOURN Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). TIME ADJOURNED: 6:01 p.m. September 2, 2025 ADOPTED: September 15, 2025 George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: gitid'�a-y Parish, Cit Clerk