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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 11-04-2025ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DELETIONS PROCLAMATION Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month - Katy Adreon, STAY Program Student Success Advocate, Paducah Public Schools PRESENTATION Paducah Transit Authority Fixed Route Updates - Jeremi Bumpus, Executive Director, PATS PUBLIC COMMENTS MAYOR'S REMARKS Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which I/a SPECIAL CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA 5:00 PM s - CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS Approve Minutes for October 21, 2025 300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET B. Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner's desk on the left side of the Commission Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda. ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DELETIONS PROCLAMATION Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month - Katy Adreon, STAY Program Student Success Advocate, Paducah Public Schools PRESENTATION Paducah Transit Authority Fixed Route Updates - Jeremi Bumpus, Executive Director, PATS PUBLIC COMMENTS MAYOR'S REMARKS Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items recommended for approval. I. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Minutes for October 21, 2025 B. Receive & File Documents C. Personnel Actions D. Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for Preferred Docking Agreements along the City's riverfront - A. CLARK E. Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Grant in the Amount of $8,589 - B. LAIRD F. Purchase of P25 compliant mobile and portable radios for the police department from Communications International in an amount of $91,267.71 - B. LAIRD G. Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a Kentucky League of Cities Liability Grant in the Amount of $3,000 - S. WILCOX IL 1 MUNICIPAL ORDERS) H. Authorize a Request for Bids for Fire Station 1 Drain Line replacement - C. YARBER IL 1 MUNICIPAL ORDERS) L Multi -Purpose Fire and Rescue Boat Construction Modification in the amount of $7,630 - S. KYLE IL 1 MUNICIPAL ORDERS) III. 1 ORDINANCE(S) - INTRODUCTION A. MOU with Paducah Independent School District for Police/Fire to access Security Cameras - B. LAIRD III. 1 ORDINANCE(S) - INTRODUCTION B. I Amend Code of Ordinances to Authorize Golf Carts - L. PARISH A. Amend Code of Ordinances to Authorize Board Member Payments - L. PARISH B. I Amend Code of Ordinances to Authorize Golf Carts - L. PARISH IV. COMMENTS A. Comments from the City Manager B. Comments from the Board of Commissioners V. EXECUTIVE SESSION C. Amend Code of Ordinances to Prohibit the Sale of Dogs and Cats by Retail Pet Stores and in Public Places - L. PARISH IV. COMMENTS A. Comments from the City Manager B. Comments from the Board of Commissioners V. EXECUTIVE SESSION D. Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 106 Related to Business Licensing for Retail Establishments - L. PARISH & A. KYLE IV. COMMENTS A. Comments from the City Manager B. Comments from the Board of Commissioners V. EXECUTIVE SESSION October 21, 2025 At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson presided. Upon call of the roll by City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the following the following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). Mayor Bray was unable to attend the meeting. INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Commissioner Smith led the pledge. PROCLAMATION: On behalf of Mayor George Bray, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson presented a Proclamation to Traci Phelps, Director of the McCracken County Humane Society, declaring November 2-8, 2025, National Animal Shelter Week. PRESENTATION: Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Health Insurance Plan Update Benefits Advisor DJ Story with HUB International provided an overview of the City of Paducah's 2026 health insurance plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as the City's third -party administrator. The City of Paducah has a self-insured health insurance plan, which means premiums paid into the plan by the employees are used to pay the claims. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Wilson asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. No items were removed. She then asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the October 2 and October 3, 2025, Special Called Meetings of the Board of Commissioners. I(B) Receive and File Documents: Minute File: 1. Notice of Special Called Meeting October 2, 2025 2. Notice of Special Called Meeting October 3, 2025 Deed File: 1. Commissioner's Deed — 911 South 4t' Street 2. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to Paducah Alliance of Neighbors — 816 South 12th Street — MO 43077 October 21, 2025 3. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to Paducah Alliance of Neighbors — 1201 Oscar Cross — MO 93078 Contract File: 1. Contract For Services — Paducah Symphony Orchestra $10,000 — signed by Daron Jordan, CM 2. Purchase Agreement — Linwood Motors — One SUV for Paducah Fire Department — MO #3141 3. Fleet Maintenance Agreement with City of Wickliffe — MO #3142 4. Franchise Termination Agreement — E. Ritter Communications, LLC — ORD 2025-10-8857 5. Cable Television Franchise Agreement — E. Ritter Communications, LLC — ORD 2025-10-8857 Financials: 1. Edwin J. Paxton Park Golf Course Auditor's Report for year ended December 31, 2024 2. Paducah Water Works Financial Statements years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 Bids and Proposals File: 1. SUV for use by the Fire Department (a) Linwood Motors — MO 43141 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE, PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FEE CONSIDERATION, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY WITH LISA RUDOLPH AND DAVID GILTNER, HEIRS OF OPAL LOUISE GILTNER, TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF A PERMANENT RIGHT-OF- WAY EASEMENT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY MO #3146; BK 14 I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RENEWAL APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR LOCAL EXPANDED JURISDICTION FOR THE FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME MO #3147; BK 14 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR CITY HALL HVAC EQUIPMENT AND DUCT CLEANING (MO #3148; BK 14) IG) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR USE OF SPENDING CREDITS TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN BENEFITS SUCH AS HEALTH, DENTAL OR VISION PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE 2026 PLAN YEAR MO #3149; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC HEALTH RISK ADVISOR & STRATEGIC BENEFIT PLACEMENT SERVICES WITH HUB (FORMERLY PEEL & HOLLAND) FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S HEALTH INSURANCE IN AN AMOUNT OF $81,900 (MO #3150; BK 14) I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WITH ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR THE 2026 PLAN October 21, 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, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS AMEND SECTION 20-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO BODY PIERCING Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20-23(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SO AS TO DELETE THAT PORTION WHICH STATES THAT "BODY PIERCING BELOW THE WAIST SHALL BE PROHIBITED UNLESS PERFORMED BY A PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City's Ordinance is in conflict with the Commonwealth's statute; therefore, this Ordinance is being enacted to amend that portion of the City's Code, Section 20- 23(b), so as to delete the language relating to body piercing below the waist. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2025-10-8859; BK 37) REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH REMOTE WORKER INCENTIVE PROGRAM Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE EXISTING REMOTE WORKERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Remote Workers Incentive Program shall be revised to include self-employed persons who can show evidence of self-employment, and to provide a $5000 cash incentive payable as follows: $2500 upon establishing residency in the City of Paducah and $2500 one year after the YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME (MO #3151; BK 14) I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN PREMIUMS, THE VISION INSURANCE PLAN PREMIUMS, AND THE DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN PREMIUMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3152; BK 14) I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE RATES FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE COVERAGE, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME (MO #3153; 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, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS AMEND SECTION 20-23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO BODY PIERCING Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20-23(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SO AS TO DELETE THAT PORTION WHICH STATES THAT "BODY PIERCING BELOW THE WAIST SHALL BE PROHIBITED UNLESS PERFORMED BY A PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City's Ordinance is in conflict with the Commonwealth's statute; therefore, this Ordinance is being enacted to amend that portion of the City's Code, Section 20- 23(b), so as to delete the language relating to body piercing below the waist. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2025-10-8859; BK 37) REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH REMOTE WORKER INCENTIVE PROGRAM Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE EXISTING REMOTE WORKERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Remote Workers Incentive Program shall be revised to include self-employed persons who can show evidence of self-employment, and to provide a $5000 cash incentive payable as follows: $2500 upon establishing residency in the City of Paducah and $2500 one year after the October 21, 2025 first installment is paid. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2025-10-8860; BK 37) BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CDBG GRANT FOR ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITY FUNDS Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06-8847, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: that the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2025-06-8847, be amended by the following re -appropriations: • Increase revenues and expenditures for the CDBG Fund by $583,406.00. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2025-10-8861; BK 37) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Daron Jordan updated the Board on the recent demolition of the building at North 3rd and Jefferson. The property is privately owned. The private owner worked with the State during the demolition process and was responsible for paying the costs of the demolition. He has heard that there is interest from private investors to purchase the lot and redevelop that location. Due to the Veterans Day Holiday on November 11, the Commission meeting scheduled for that day has been rescheduled to November 4. 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, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). TIME ADJOURNED: 5:30 p.m. ADOPTED: November 4, 2025 October 21, 2025 George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk November 4, 2025 RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS: Minute File 1. Notice of Cancellation of October 14, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting 2. Notice of Special Called Meeting of Board of Commissioners — October 21, 2025 Contract File 1. Contract For Services — Paducah Art House Alliance (d/b/a Maiden Alley Cinema) - $3,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan 2. Contract For Services — City of Hope and Hope Unlimited Family Care Center (Hope Unlimited) - $7,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan 3. Contract For Services — River Heritage Museum (d/b/a River Discovery Center) - $2,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan 4. Contract For Services — Easterseals West Kentucky - $7,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan 5. Employment Agreement — Travis Counts — MO 93139 6. Real Estate Purchase Agreement 3047 Jackson Street — MO #3145 7. Real Estate Closing Escrow Agreement — 3047 Jackson Street — MO 43145 Financi"k Paducah Water Works — Month ended September 30, 2025 CITY OF PADUCAH November 4, 2025 Upon the recommendation of the City Manager's Office, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. City Manager's Office Signature /0/30/2s-- Date 0/30%Zs-- Date CITY OF PADUCAH PERSONNEL ACTIONS November 4, 2025 NEW HGRR;EIJLL-TYNE [F/f1 ADMINISTRATION POSITION RATE NCSICS FLSA EFFECTIVE DATE Puckett, Ian Assistant to the Mayor & Commissioners $26.44fir NCS Ex November 27, 2025 TECHNOLOGY Saul, Allison GIS Specialist $28.17/hr NCS Ex November 6, 2025 NEW HIRES • PARTfiiME IPlfl PARKS & RECREATION POSITION RATE NCSICS FLEA EFFECTIVE DATE Long, Nikpiah Recreation Leader - Event Staff $14.00/hr NCS Non -Ex October 22, 2025 PAYROLL ADJUSTMF-MfSRRANSFUOPROMOTIONSREMPOBM ASSJGNMF-NTS 4FULL•TYMl;4 PREVIOUS POSITION CURRENT POSITION ENGINEERING AND BASE RATE OF PAY AND BASE RATE OF PAY NCSICS FLSA EFFECTIVE DATE Shelton, Joshua A. Engineering Tech II Engineering Tech II NCS Ex August 21, 2025 $41.11fhr $42.14/hr FINANCE Davis. Allison M. Revenue Technician Revenue Technician NCS Non -Ex October 16, 2025 $22.667hr $23.23Rtr FIRE - SUPPRESSION Hansen, Kurt B- Fire Lieutenant Fire Captain NCS Non -Ex November 13, 2025 $21.93mr $24.1211hr PoWess, Robert Chris Assistant Chief Assistant Chief NCS Ex September 4, 2025 $33.451hr $34.45lhr PARKS & RECREATION Ari Major D. Maintenance Laborer ROW Maintenance NCS Non -Ex November 13, 2025 $20.391hr $20.68Mr Wallace. Bruce E.. Maintenance Laborer ROW Maintenance NCS Non -Ex November 13, 2025 $21.52mr $21.90mr White. Khalil R. Maintenance Laborer ROW Maintenance NCS Non -Ex November 13, 2025 $22.65/hr $23.11 fhr TERMINATIONS - FULL-TIME fFfi FIRE - PREVENTION POSITION REASON EFFECTIVE DATE Uts, Stephen Code Enforcement Officer Retirement October 31, 2025 PUBLIC WORKS POSITION REASON EFFECTIVE DATE Robertson. Austin ROW Maintenance Termination October 16, 2025 Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 412025 Short Title: Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for Preferred Docking Agreements along the City's riverfront - A. CLARK Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: Arnie Clark Presentation By: Arnie Clark Background Information: Paducah currently offers docking availability for river cruiseliners on the Foot of Broadway. With the completion of the excursion pier, Paducah is interested in preferred docking with interested cruiseliner companies for the existing docking location on the Foot of Broadway as well as the new excursion pier. Request approval to release a Request for Proposals for cruiseliner companies interested in preferred docking agreements with the City of Paducah. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? No If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Commission Priorities List Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: Account Number: Staff Recommendation: Approve Attachments: MO RFP — Preferred Docking Agreements - Riverfront MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PREFERRED DOCKING AGREEMENTS ALONG THE CITY'S RIVERFRONT BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to develop, advertise, and initiate a Request for Proposals for Preferred Docking Agreements along the City's riverfront. SECTION 2. This Order will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 MO\RFP — Preferred Docking Agreements - Riverfront Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 412025 Short Title: Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Grant in the Amount of $8,589 - B. LAIRD Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: Brian Laird, Hope Reasons, Mary Farrell Presentation By: Brian Laird Background Information: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant Program, an online application, provides a maximum 50 -percent reimbursement for the purchase of body armor for police. The National Institute of Justice, the research, development and evaluation agency of the United States Department of Justice, sets the only nationally accepted standards for body armor worn by law enforcement officers. NIJ recognizes an industry standard of a five-year life span on body armor. The Department of Justice BVP also recognizes a five-year life span on body armor. In light of these industry standards and endorsements by the preeminent law enforcement agencies, the Paducah Police Department follows a five-year replacement plan for body armor worn by law enforcement officers. The Police Department is requesting funding for 21 body armor vests for a total cost of $17,178. The cost per vest on the state contract price is $818. This grant requires a 50 -percent match; therefore, the Police Department will request $8,589 from the BVP program and provide $8,589 from FY26 operating funds. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? No If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Commission Priorities List Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: Field Operating Supplies Account Number: 1000-1602-535130 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application and acceptance of the Department of Justice Bulletproof Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign all documentation related to same. Attachments: MO app & award — DOJ — Bulletproof Vest Grant 2025 MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) BULLETPROOF VEST GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,589 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-ONE (21) BODY ARMOR VESTS, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an application to obtain a U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $8,589 for purchase of twenty body armor vests. The cost per vest on the State contract is $818 for a total cost of $17,178. This grant requires a fifty percent (50%) match; therefore, the Police Department will request $8,489 from the BVP program and provide $8,589 from FY2026 operating funds. SECTION 2. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the acceptance of any and all grant funds awarded by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bulletproof Vest Program Grant and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents. SECTION 3. The fifty percent (50%) match will be paid from Field Operating Supplies, Account Number 1000-1602-535130. SECTION 4. This order will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 \mo\grants\app & award — DOJ — Bulletproof Vest Grant 2025 Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 4, 2025 Short Title: Purchase of P25 compliant mobile and portable radios for the police department from Communications International in an amount of $91,267.71 - B. LAIRD Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: William Hodges Presentation By: Brian Laird Background Information: This radio purchase will complete the upgrade of radios for the police department. These radios are necessary for communication on the new radio system that is being installed. The pricing was previously negotiated and approved by the City and County under contract 2023-1 with Communications International. The funding is provided by the City -Wide Radio Purchase Project Account. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? Yes If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Commission Priorities List Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: City -Wide radio purchase Account Number: EQ0036 Staff Recommendation: Approve the purchase Attachments: 1. MO agree — Communications International — Police Department P25 radios 2. Paducah PD Radio Quote 10-27-2025 Rev A MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF P25 COMPLIANT MOBILE AND PORTABLE RADIOS FROM COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $91,267.71 TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME WHEREAS, the radios are necessary for communication on the new radio system that is being installed, and this radio purchase will complete the upgrade of radios for the Police Department; and WHEREAS, this pricing was previously negotiated and approved under Contract 2023-1 with Communications International. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the purchase of P25 compliant mobile and portable radios from Communications International in the amount of $91,267.71, to be used by the Paducah Police Department, and further authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents related to same. SECTION 2. This expenditure will be paid from the City -Wide Radio Purchase, Account Number EQ0036. SECTION 3. This Order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 \mo\agree — Communications International — Police Department P25 radios Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 4, 2025 Short Title: Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a Kentucky League of Cities Liability Grant in the Amount of $3,000 - S. WILCOX Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: Stefanie Wilcox, Jeremy Leidecker Presentation By: Stefanie Wilcox Background Information: KLC Insurance Services makes funds available to liability members for various expenses that improve safety and reduce liability. Members with liability premiums before taxes of $35,000 and above are eligible for up to a $3,000 reimbursement grant. The grant requires a 50150 match. As this is a reimbursement grant, the City will receive reimbursement for completed sidewalk repairs and improvements for projects in the Engineering Department. By replacing and repairing existing sidewalks, we are creating a safer environment for pedestrians who utilize our sidewalks for recreation or commuting. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? No If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: Account Number: Staff Recommendation: Authorize the application and acceptance of the KLC Liability Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign all documentation related to same. Attachments: MO app & award - klc liability grant sidewalks 2026 MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR AN FY2026 KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES LIABILITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF SIDEWALK REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY KLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an application to obtain an FY2026 Matching Insurance Services Liability Grant in the amount of $3,000 from the Kentucky League of Cities for partial reimbursement of sidewalk repairs and improvements, which will create a safer environment for pedestrians who utilize City sidewalks for recreation and commuting. SECTION 2. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the acceptance of any and all grant funds awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services Liability Grant and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents. SECTION 3. The 50150 matching requirement will be paid from Account Number 2300 2217 542270. SECTION 4. This order will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsa Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 \mo\grants\app & award - klc liability grant sidewalks 2026 Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 4, 2025 Short Title: Authorize a Request for Bids for Fire Station 1 Drain Line replacement - C. YARBER Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: Chris Ferrell, Marcey Simmons Presentation By: Chris Yarber Background Information: The main drain line that runs the entire length of the parking garage needs to be replaced due to age and deterioration causing obstructions to form. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? Yes If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Facilities. Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: Facilities Maintenance Account Number: PF0070 Staff Recommendation: Authorize Public Works to receive sealed bids for Fire Station 1 Drain Line replacement. Attachments: 1. MO RFB — Main Drain Line Fire Station 91 MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN DRAIN LINE AT FIRE STATION 91 BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to develop, advertise, and initiate a Request for Bids for replacement of the main drain line at Fire Station 41. SECTION 2. This Order will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 MO\RFB — Main Drain Line Fire Station #1 Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 412025 Short Title: Multi -Purpose Fire and Rescue Boat Construction Modification in the amount of $7,630 - S. KYLE Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: Steve Kyle, Jody Burton Presentation By: Steve Kyle Background Information: The fire department executed a contract with Lake Assault Boats Inc in May 2024 after being awarded a grant from the Port Security Grant Program. At this time, the boat is under construction at the manufacturer and plans are being finalized. The fire department has identified changes needed to the final version of the plans for the completion of the boat. The department is adding a manual Davit with two mounting sockets, a removable rooftop ladder, and changing the paint in addition to other changes that have no charge. A summary of the changes are attached. The amount needed is $7,630.00. The grant has $27,400.00 remaining that can be used. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? No If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: FI0041 2023 Port Security Grant Account Number: Staff Recommendation: Approve modification Attachments: I. MO Change Order #1 - Lake Assault Boats LLC - fire and rescue boat 2. Paducah KY Fire Modification MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER 91 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,630 TO THE CONTRACT WITH LAKE ASSAULT BOATS, INC. WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the Board of Commissioners authorized the application for the 2023 Port Security Program Grant with Municipal Order No. 2736 for the purchase of a multi-purpose fire and rescue boat for the Fire Department to respond to water- based emergencies; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the City of Paducah received notice of successfully securing a total award of $543,750, accompanied by a required local match of 25% and authorized accepting the reward and executing the purchase of the boat with Municipal Order No. 2782; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024, the City Commission approved Municipal Order No. 2895, authorizing the City of Paducah to purchase a Multi -Purpose Fire and Rescue Boat from Lake Assault Boats, Inc.in the amount of $697,600 through the GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) Contract GS0717069DA; and WHEREAS, the purchase price of $697,600 was funded by $523,200 from the awarded Port Security Program Grant and $174,400 from the required 25% local match authorized in Municipal Order No. 2782; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department has identified the need for a manual Davit with two mounting sockets, a removable rooftop ladder, and a change to the paint, resulting in an additional amount of $7,630. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Lake Assault Boats, Inc., and authorizes the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the City. SECTION 2. The additional amount of $7,630 shall be paid from Account: FI0041 - 2023 Port Security Grant. SECTION 3. This Order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 MO\Change Order #1- Lake Assault Boats LLC — fire and rescue boat 1 Clough Avenue Superior, WI 54880 DIAL: 715-394-7787 FAX: 715-394-2807 BOAT S CHANGE ORDER REQUEST: 001 Dated: 10/10/2025 The following change order is proposed for the: Paducah FD HULL NO: 205 Proposal to: DELETE: ADDITION: X SUBSTITUTION: X DESCRIPTION: Change original bench seating along aft/ port walls with folding bench seat on port wall N/C Add Manual Davit with additional mounting socket(2 mounting sockets total) $2,880.00 Adjust specification to read one dive door and one boarding access door N/C Change spec language to read light bar to be fitted with all red lights N/C Add removable roof cabin rooftop access ladder $750.00 Upgrade paint only to be similar to Duluth FD boat(No additional graphics) $4,000.00 Customer Cost/Credit: $7,630.00 Schedule Impact: None Comments: APPROVALS Lake Assault Boats, LLC Date: Customer Name: Paducah KY Approval: F-1 Rejected: Customer Signature: Date: Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 4, 2025 Short Title: MOU with Paducah Independent School District for Police/Fire to access Security Cameras - B. LAIRD Category: Municipal Order Staff Work By: Brian Laird Presentation By: Brian Laird Background Information: Paducah Independent School District recently installed a new security system in its facilities that includes security cameras. This new system will allow the 911 center and first responders to have remote access to view the security cameras. The cameras will only be accessed during health and safety emergencies. Being able to view live video and in real-time will significantly aid first responders as they respond. The Paducah School Board is scheduled to adopt this MOU on October 30, 2025. There is no cost to the City of Paducah. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? No If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: Account Number: Staff Recommendation: Approve the MOU Attachments: 1. MO MOU-Paducah Independent School District — security camera access 2. SCHOOL BOARD MOU with Police Department for Cameras MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ALLOW 911 AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO ACCESS SECURITY CAMERAS WHEREAS, the Paducah Independent School District recently installed a new security system in its facilities that include security cameras; and WHEREAS, this new system will allow the 911 center and first responders to have remote access to view the security cameras; and WHERAS, the cameras will only be accessed during health and safety emergencies. Being able to view live video in real-time will significantly aid first responders as they respond to emergencies; and WHEREAS, the Paducah School Board is scheduled to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding on October 30, 2025, and the City wishes to join the Paducah Independent School District in adopting this Memorandum of Understanding as well. BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, in substantially the form attached hereto and made part hereof (Exhibit A), between the City of Paducah and the Paducah Independent School District to allow 911 personnel and first responders to have remote access to view security cameras. SECTION 2. This Order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. Mayor George Bray ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 4, 2025 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 4, 2025 \mo\MOU-Paducah Independent School District — security camera access Exhibit A Memorandum of Understanding MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of September, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between, the Paducah Independent School District — Board of Education ("PPS") and The City of Paducah, Kentucky, a municipal corporation ("City"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, PPS has installed a security system including security cameras in its facilities for safety and security purposes (the "Security System"); WHEREAS, PPS and City recognize that it may be necessary or desirable to provide access to the Security System to police and fire department personnel during health and safety emergencies; WHEREAS, the video, audio, and other information captured by the Security System may be considered educational records or personally identifiable information that is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g et seq. ("FERPA"), and its implementing regulations, 34 CFR Part 99; WHEREAS, FERPA provides that personally identifiable information and education records regarding students may be disclosed without consent in the event of safety and health emergencies, pursuant to 34 CFR §§ 99.3l(a)(10) and 99.36; and WHEREAS, PPS and the City desire to set forth their understanding regarding the use of the Security System by City personnel in order to ensure compliance with FERPA and all state and federal laws. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, PPS and the City agree as follows: 1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date until terminated by either party as set forth below. 2. PPS Obligations. PPS agrees to: a. Provide the City with login credentials and access information for local or remote access to the Security System. b. Notify City, through a designated representative, of any health or safety emergency which it believes warrants access to the Security System by City fire and police personnel. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "health and safety emergency' shall mean an emergency for which personally identifiable information about a student may be disclosed without consent because knowledge of that information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the affected student or other individuals. c. Notify City, through a designated representative, when any health and safety emergency identified pursuant to Section 2.b has ended. d. Perform its obligations under FERPA regarding notification, recordkeeping and reporting of disclosures of personally identifiable information, including such disclosures that occur during a health or safety emergency. 3. City Obligations. City agrees to: a. Identify a designated representative and a backup designated representative to receive notifications from PPS regarding health and safety emergencies at PPS facilities. b. Only utilize the access and login credentials provide by PPS for the PPS Security System during health and safety emergencies and only after being notified of a health or safety emergency warranting such use. c. Cease use and access to the Security System upon notification from PPS school administrators that any identified health or safety emergency has ended. d. Prevent access to the Security System except by personnel whose access is reasonably necessary to promote health and safety during an emergency. e. Notify PPS of any unauthorized access or use of the Security System, including unauthorized use of the login credentials provided by PPS. f. Not retain any audio or video captured by the Security System except in such instances where such use or retention is consistent with FERPA. 4. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the expiration date under the following conditions: a. If either party breaches its obligations under this Agreement the other party may immediately terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party. b. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. 5. Notices. Any notices required to be sent under this Agreement shall be sent in writing and considered received when mailed, and shall be mailed by certified mail or overnight delivery, to the following addresses: If to PPS: Paducah Public Schools Attn: Dr. Donald Shively 800 Caldwell Street Paducah, Kentucky 42001 If to City: City of Paducah BIT 6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement may not be amended except by a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement is the complete agreement of the parties regarding matters addressed herein. No oral agreements or representations shall be considered binding upon the parties. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become a binding agreement when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party, provided each appears in its original typewritten form, without deletions, strike-throughs or modifications of any type. The headings of this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only, and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above. CITY: PPS: THE CITY OF PADUCAH PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — BOARD OF EDUCATION LIZ Print Name: L-02 Print Name: Its: Its: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of September, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between, the Paducah Independent School District — Board of Education ("PPS") and The City of Paducah, Kentucky, a municipal corporation ("City"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, PPS has installed a security system including security cameras in its facilities for safety and security purposes (the "Security System"); WHEREAS, PPS and City recognize that it may be necessary or desirable to provide access to the Security System to police and fire department personnel during health and safety emergencies; WHEREAS, the video, audio, and other information captured by the Security System may be considered educational records or personally identifiable information that is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g et seq. ("FERPA"), and its implementing regulations, 34 CFR Part 99; WHEREAS, FERPA provides that personally identifiable information and education records regarding students may be disclosed without consent in the event of safety and health emergencies, pursuant to 34 CFR §§ 99.3l(a)(10) and 99.36; and WHEREAS, PPS and the City desire to set forth their understanding regarding the use of the Security System by City personnel in order to ensure compliance with FERPA and all state and federal laws. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, PPS and the City agree as follows: 1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date until terminated by either party as set forth below. 2. PPS Obligations. PPS agrees to: a. Provide the City with login credentials and access information for local or remote access to the Security System. b. Notify City, through a designated representative, of any health or safety emergency which it believes warrants access to the Security System by City fire and police personnel. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "health and safety emergency" shall mean an emergency for which personally identifiable information about a student may be disclosed without consent because knowledge Page 1 of 3 of that information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the affected student or other individuals. c. Notify City, through a designated representative, when any health and safety emergency identified pursuant to Section 2.b has ended. d. Perform its obligations under FERPA regarding notification, recordkeeping and reporting of disclosures of personally identifiable information, including such disclosures that occur during a health or safety emergency. 3. City Obligations. City agrees to: a. Identify a designated representative and a backup designated representative to receive notifications from PPS regarding health and safety emergencies at PPS facilities. b. Only utilize the access and login credentials provide by PPS for the PPS Security System during health and safety emergencies and only after being notified of a health or safety emergency warranting such use. c. Cease use and access to the Security System upon notification from PPS school administrators that any identified health or safety emergency has ended. d. Prevent access to the Security System except by personnel whose access is reasonably necessary to promote health and safety during an emergency. e. Notify PPS of any unauthorized access or use of the Security System, including unauthorized use of the login credentials provided by PPS. L Not retain any audio or video captured by the Security System except in such instances where such use or retention is consistent with FERPA. 4. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the expiration date under the following conditions: a. If either party breaches its obligations under this Agreement the other party may immediately terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party. b. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. 5. Notices. Any notices required to be sent under this Agreement shall be sent in writing and considered received when mailed, and shall be mailed by certified mail or overnight delivery, to the following addresses: If to PPS: Paducah Public Schools Page 2 of 3 Attn: Dr. Donald Shively 800 Caldwell Street Paducah, Kentucky 42001 If to City: City of Paducah BIT, 6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement may not be amended except by a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement is the complete agreement of the parties regarding matters addressed herein. No oral agreements or representations shall be considered binding upon the parties. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become a binding agreement when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party, provided each appears in its original typewritten form, without deletions, strike-throughs or modifications of any type. The headings of this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only, and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above. CITY: PPS: THE CITY OF PADUCAH PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — BOARD OF EDUCATION By: By Print Name: Print Name: Its: Its: Page 3 of 3 Agenda Action Form Paducah City Commission Meeting Date: November 4, 2025 Short Title: Amend Code of Ordinances to Authorize Board Member Payments - L. PARISH Category: Ordinance Staff Work By: Lindsay Parish, Claudia Meeks Presentation By: Lindsay Parish Background Information: This ordinance amends the City of Paducah Code of Ordinances to establish consistent compensation for voting members of various City boards, commissions, councils, and advisory bodies. The purpose is to recognize the time, expertise, and service of citizen volunteers, encourage broader community participation, and support the recruitment and retention of qualified individuals to serve in these important roles. Under the ordinance, chairpersons will receive $100 per meeting attended, and all other voting members will receive $75 per meeting attended. City staff members serving on or assisting boards in an official capacity, as well as ex -officio City Commission members, will not receive payment or reimbursement for meeting attendance. Any board member may voluntarily decline all or part of their compensation at any time by providing written notice to the appropriate official. Payments made under this ordinance will be exempt from occupational taxes. The ordinance applies to a number of boards and commissions, including the Board of Adjustment, Civic Beautification Board, Municipal Housing Commission, Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau, Transit Authority Board, Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board, Paducah Creative and Cultural Council, Board of Ethics, Building, Electrical, and Fire Codes Appeals Board, Code Enforcement Board, Human Rights Commission, Brooks Stadium Commission, Civil Service Commission, Paducah Planning Commission, Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency, Commissioners of Waterworks, Tree Advisory Board, and the Historical and Architectural Review Commission. Payments authorized by this ordinance will begin on January 1, 2026. Does this Agenda Action Item align with a Commission Priority? No If yes, please list the Commission Priority: Communications Plan: Funds Available: Account Name: Account Number: Staff Recommendation: Approval. Attachments: Board Payment Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO ENACT PAYMENTS FOR BOARD MEMBERS WHEREAS, the City of Paducah relies on the time, expertise, and service of numerous citizen boards, commissions, councils, and advisory bodies to carry out essential governmental functions and provide input on important public matters; and WHEREAS, members of these boards have historically served without compensation, despite the increasing complexity, workload, and time commitment associated with fulfilling their responsibilities; and WHEREAS, providing compensation recognizes the valuable contributions of board members, promotes broader community participation, and encourages the recruitment and retention of qualified individuals to serve; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to provide fair and reasonable compensation to the voting members and chairpersons of designated boards, commissions, and councils; and WHEREAS, the Paducah Planning Commission met on October 6, 2025, and recommended the revision to the City of Paducah Zoning Ordinance as shown in Section 19 below; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend the Code of Ordinances to authorize and establish compensation for members of these boards, commissions, and councils as set forth herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. That Section 2-365 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 2-365. - Compensation of members. [No member- of toe B,,,,,-,a of n djtis,ment shall r-eeeiVea*y eempensatiefi. However-,] All voting members of the Board shall receive compensation. The Chairperson shall receive $100.00 per meeting attended. All other voting members shall receive $75.00 per meeting attended. Additional, expenses lawfully incurred by a member in the performance of the member's duties may be authorized by formal action of the Board of Adjustment. For the purpose of this section, the Board of Adjustment will be exempt from occupational taxes. Any member of the Board may voluntarily decline all or part of such compensation or reimbursement, for any reason, by providing written notice to the appropriate official. Such waiver may be prospective or retroactive, may be for a specified period or indefinite, and may be revoked at any time by written notice. A waiver under this section shall not affect the member's status, rights, or duties on the Commission. City staff members serving on or assisting the Board in an official capacity, and ex-officio CitX Commission members, shall not receive compensation or reimbursement for attendance at Board meetings. SECTION 2. CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD. That Section 2-381 and Section 2-382 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, are hereby amended as follows: Sec. 2-381. - Established; composition; qualifications of members. There is hereby created and established a Civic Beautification Board for the City, consisting of t' seventeen (17) members who shall be of legal age and residents of McCracken County. Sec. 2-382. - Appointment, term and compensation of members. (a) The members of the Civic Beautification Board shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners. The terms of all members shall be for four (4) years. (b) All voting members of the board shall receive compensation. The Chairperson shall receive