HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #3185MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 3185
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY -WIDE BROWNFIELD
ASSESSMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 TO CONTINUE WITH
ASSESSMENTS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING, WITH EMPHASIS ON CITY -
OWNED PROPERTIES AND ACQUISITIONS OF NEW PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, in August 2022, the City of Paducah was awarded a Brownfield
Assessment Grant in the amount of $500,000, for a four-year period. Multiple Phase 1 and
Phase 2 assessments were completed, included the Katterjohn Building, Columbia Theater and
multiple lots in the Southside neighborhoods. This initial grant project was completed a year
early; and
WHEREAS, in order to build upon the success of the first award, the City will be
applying for a new Brownfield Assessment Grant to continue with assessments and
redevelopment planning, with an emphasis on City -owned properties and acquisitions of new
properties.
KENTUCKY:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
SECTION 1. The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the application and
acceptance of a Brownfields Assessment Grant through the United States Environmental
Protection Agency in the amount of $500,000 to continue with assessments and redevelopment
planning, with an emphasis on City -owned properties and acquisitions of new properties. There
is no local match required.
SECTION 2. This order will be in full force and effect f and after the date of
its adoption.
George Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
indsay Parish, Ci Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, January 27, 2026
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, January 27, 2026
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