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Home My WebLink About09-15-2025September 15, 2025 At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, September 15, 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 Smith led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the pledge. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATION OF DUCHESS AWARD: Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: • Mayor Bray presented a proclamation to Myrna Redfield, Robert Hernandez, and several city employees proclaiming September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. This proclamation celebrates the culture and historical contributions of people from, or whose ancestors came from, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central or South America. Mayor Bray read the proclamation in English, and then Myrna Redfield read the proclamation in Spanish. Redfield, who works as President & CEO of Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, is a native of Puerto Rico. Mayor Bray also named Redfield a Duchess of Paducah. • Mayor Bray presented a proclamation to members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Paducah Chapter proclaiming September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. September 17 marks the anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jonathan Gericke and Parker Jaco both made comments in opposition of the tax increase. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Commissioner Thomas requested that Item I(G) be removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the September 2, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting. I(B) Receive & File Documents: Deed File: 1. Deed of Conveyance — City of Paducah to Paducah Independent School District — 200 South 25°i Street — Softball field at Brooks Stadium — MO #3052 2. Temporary Construction Easement Agreement - City of Paducah to Paducah Independent School District — 200 South 25t° Street — Softball field at Brooks Stadium — MO #3052 Contract File: 1. Change Order No. 1 —Communications International — MO #3098 2. Contract with Murtco —Repairs to the pump outlines —Transient Boat Dock — MO #3108 3. Funding Agreement — Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority — MO #3114 4. Memorandum of Agreement — 1541 Olivet Church Road — Daren and Kelly Hack — MO #3115 5. Memorandum of Agreement — 6615 Blandville Road — Dustin Hawkins — MO 93116 6. Contract with Reliable Electric — Lighting at Dolly McNutt Plaza — MO #3117 7. Contract For Services — Paducah Alliance of Neighbors — MO #3122 8. Linwood Motors — Purchase of two Compact SUV's for Parks Department — MO #3123 9. Modification to Tolling Agreement — Jim Smith Contracting Company, JSC Terminal and City of Paducah — MO #3125 September 15, 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). MUNICIPAL ORDERS CONTRACT WITH SPROCKET, INC. in the amount of $100,000 Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SPROCKET, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO# 3129; BK 14) CONTRACT MODIFICATION 43 — A&K CONSTRUCTION — CONSTRUCTION OF ENTRY PLAZA Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENTRY PLAZA AT THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." 10. Contract For Services FY2026 — GPEDC — MO #3126 11. Agreement For Design Services — RL Turner Corporation — Robert Coleman Spray Park — MO #3127 Financials: 1. Forest Hills Village, Inc. —Financial Statements Year Ended May 31, 2025 and 2024 Bids and Proposals File: 1. Dolly McNutt Lighting —Reliable Electric —sole bidder— MO #3117 2. Two SUV's for Parks Department —Linwood Motors sole bidder — MO #3123 3. Design Work for Coleman Spray Ground — RL Turner —sole bidder — MO #3127 I(C) Reappointment of Joseph Benberry to the Paducah Planning Commission. Said term shall expire: August 31, 2029. I(D) Reappointment of Ashley Johnson to the Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority. Said term shall expire: September 26, 2029. I E Personnel Actions I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302 TENNESSEE STREET, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY (MO 43128, BK 14) I(G) n r,rr T1,4G1P r ORDER nrrTIRWIZPrr 41E MAYOR YO TO EXP(:4ITr n CONTRACT cxnT 4 C'TJDOCKE T DW IN T44E T44n MOLNT OF e, nn OOn Commissioner Thomas requested removal for separate discussion I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT PROGRAM FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE DRA 2025 APPLICATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE APPLICATION (MO #3130, BK 14) I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR A COUNTY PRIORITY PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR THE PADUCAH STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM (MO #3131, 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). MUNICIPAL ORDERS CONTRACT WITH SPROCKET, INC. in the amount of $100,000 Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SPROCKET, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO# 3129; BK 14) CONTRACT MODIFICATION 43 — A&K CONSTRUCTION — CONSTRUCTION OF ENTRY PLAZA Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENTRY PLAZA AT THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." September 15, 2025 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3132; BK 14) CONTRACT MODIFICATION 42 — SPRINTURF, LLC. — PADUCAH SPORTS PARK Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SPRINTURF, LLC, FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT BY 73 DAYS, AND TO APPROVE A DEDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT PRICE OF $129,992.49, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3133, BK 14) CONTRACT MODIFICATION #1— AVANTI — PADUCAH SPORTS PARK Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH AVANTI SOLUTIONS FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT BY 73 DAYS, REDUCE THE CONTRACT PRICE BY $6,088.42 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93134, BK 14) CONTRACT MODIFICATION #2 — MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING — PADUCAH SPORTS PARK Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT BY 73 DAYS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3135, BK 14) CONTRACT WITH PFGW ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES — MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN CONTRACT WITH PFGW ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR A MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,500, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93136, BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES — FY2026 Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that the Board of September 15, 2025 Commissioners adopt 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 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. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson, (4) , nays - Commissioner Thomas (1). (ORD NO. 2025-09-8856; BK 37) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION TEN-YEAR EXCLUSIVE CABLE FRANCHISE WITH RITTER COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO E. RITTER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE PADUCAH ORDINANCE FOR REGULATION OF CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND E. RITTER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute a Termination of Telecommunications Franchise Agreement and a non-exclusive Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of Paducah and E. Ritter Communications, LLC. Said Cable Franchise Agreement shall be for a term of ten (10) years and be in accordance with the terms and provisions of Chapter 22, Cable Communications, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky. September 15, 2025 REPEAL AND REPLACE ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 34 URBAN RENEWAL OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE VI, "URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY", OF CHAPTER 35 "COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance repeals and replaces Article VI, "Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency," of Chapter 35, "Community Planning and Development" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to establish the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency separately from the Paducah Planning Commission, and to set the powers, authority, composition, terms, and meetings of said Agency. DISCUSSION Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Tree Voucher Program "Director of Parks and Recreation Amie Clark presented to the Board a program to provide financial incentives to property owners to plant shade trees. The proposed Tree Voucher Program would help replenish Paducah's tree canopy, educate the public about the benefits of planting trees, and remove barriers that may exist for residents interested in planting trees on their private property. Applications for the proposed Tree Voucher Program will open to the public November 15 with only one voucher per applicant/household. Applications will be accepted through January 9. After an application review period, vouchers would be issued to approved applicants beginning February 1, 2026. Below are a few of the program elements: • Vouchers will be in the amount of $250 and valid for one calendar year. • Vouchers will be available until the designated funds are depleted. The City is setting aside $150,000 for this program. • Applicant information will be stored for a future tree -mapping project. • Vouchers can be redeemed at the participating nurseries. • Vouchers only can be used for the purchase of an approved tree species and size as listed in the guidelines. The delivery, planting, and long-term maintenance of the tree will be the responsibility of the property owner. Once planted, a member of the Tree Advisory Board will inspect to ensure proper planting." ADJOURN Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). TIME ADJOURNED: 6:06 p.m. ADOPTED: October 2, 2025 George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: �fµ Lindsay Parish, City Clerk