HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2026February 10, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, February 10,
2026, 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
answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Thomas led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Cub Scout Troop 2470 led the pledge.
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:
The Presentation by the Tree Advisory Board was deleted from the Agenda.
A Resolution supporting the Riverport Authority GRANT Application for Riverport West was
added as Item II.
MAYOR'S REMARKS:
The Mayor introduced Ken Herndon, a Councilman from Louisville.
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 item on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the January 16, 2026, and January 27, 2026, Board of Commissioners
Meetings
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Declaration of Local State of Emergency dated January 23, 2026
Contract File:
1. Construction Change Directive — A&K Construction — Paducah Sports Park — no
Commission action required
2. Change Order # 1 — Sprinturf — Paducah Sports Park — MO #3008
3. Change Order 41 — A&K Construction — Paducah Sports Park — MO #3009
4. Change Order # 1 — Musco Sports Lighting — Paducah Sports Park — MO #3010
5. Change Order # 1 — Avanti Restaurant Solutions — Paducah Sports Park — MO #3134
6. Subrecipient Agreement between City of Paducah and PGJM, LLC — Paul Bruhn
Historic Preservation Subgrant — MO #3174
7. Certification of PHA Plans Consistency with Consolidated Plan for Public Housing
and Section 8 Programs — MO #3176
8. Em to ent Agreement with Daron Jordan, City Manager — MO 93182
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $45,000 FOR FIRE GROUND SURVIVAL TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE
MO #3191; BK 14)
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO THE
CONTRACT WITH AVANTI SOLUTIONS FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK
PROJECT TO PURCHASE A WALK-IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT
OF $8,775 O #3192; BK 14
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM
TO THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH KISTNER EDDY EXECUTIVE SERVICES, INC.
(KEES) FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES RELATED TO THE HOTEL
METROPOLITAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION MO #3193; BK 14
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY HALL STABILIZATION
PROJECT FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
AND INSPECTION (MO #3194; BK 14
February 10, 2026
I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING
COMPANY, LLC, FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH' S 2026-2027 STREET RESURFACING
PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
THE SAME (MO #3195; 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).
RESOLUTION
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, SUPPORTING THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT AND THE
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY IN AN APPLICATION TO
THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(CED) UNDER ITS GOVERNMENT RESOURCES ACCELERATING NEEDED
TRANSFORMATION (GRANT) PROGRAM FOR MATCHING FUNDS IN FURTHERANCE
OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERPORT WEST PROJECT
LOCATED IN MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5).
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE GOLF CARTS
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW ARTICLE
OF CHAPTER 110, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATED TO GOLF CARTS." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: This Ordinance allows golf carts to operate on City of Paducah streets
with posted speed limits of 25 mph or less. Golf carts must be inspected by the McCracken
County Sheriffs Office, permitted by the Paducah Police Department, insured, and operated
only between sunrise and sunset. Operators must hold a valid driver's license, display a slow-
moving vehicle emblem, and follow all traffic laws. Golf carts may cross roadways where the
speed limit is 35 mph or less, but cannot be driven along those roadways. A $25 permit is
required, valid until the golf cart changes ownership. The Police Department may deny, suspend,
or revoke permits for safety or compliance violations, with appeal rights through the City
Manager. Exemptions are provided for city -owned golf carts, riverboat tourism shuttles at the
riverfront, and carts used within permitted special events. Violations are misdemeanors
punishable by fines of $20 to $500, and/or imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30)
days.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD No. 2026-02-8866; BK 37)
STREET NAME CHANGE FROM DOWNS DRIVE TO STEVE DOOLITTLE DRIVE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING `DOWNS
DRIVEAS `STEVE DOOLITTLE DRIVE'." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
Ordinance authorizes renaming the public street currently known as Downs Drive to Steve
Doolittle Drive. The Board of Commissioners finds that the renaming is appropriate,
reasonable, and in the public interest, in recognition of the longstanding public service of
Steven D. Doolittle. The Board further directs that all applicable city, county, state, utility,
mapping, and emergency service records be updated to reflect the new street name. This
February 10, 2026
action is taken at the formal request of the McCracken County Fiscal Court, owner of the sole
address affected by the name change,
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD No. 2026-02-8867; BK 37)
MELODY LANE STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAT APPROVAL AND SURETY
AGREEMENT APPROVAL
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SURETY AGREEMENT WITH CHAPMAN PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, ACCEPTING A SUBDIVISION SURETY BOND IN AN
AMOUNT OF $150,000, ACCEPTING THE STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAT FOR
MELODY LANE, AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute a Surety Agreement with Chapman Property
Development, LLC, accepts a $150,000 surety bond, and accepts the Street Acceptance Plat
for Melody Lane. The ordinance further accepts the dedication of public right-of-way and
public improvements, with City maintenance responsibilities to begin only after all required
public improvements are completed, inspected, and formally accepted.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD No. 2026-02-8868; BK 37)
ORDINANCES INTRODUCTIONS
REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATED TO RENTAL OCCUPANCY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO RENTAL
OCCUPANCY PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows:
This ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 42 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances related to the
registration, permitting, and inspections of rental dwelling units. Rental dwelling units consisting
of one -and two-family units are subject to enforcement and shall be registered with the Fire
Prevention Office by July 1 of each year. Failure to register shall result in a $100.00 fine per
unit. A moratorium allows units occupied before March 1, 2026 to register without fine by
January 1, 2027. New rental units must be registered within 30 days of availability. Landlords
must apply annually for rental occupancy permits by July 1, providing detailed contact
information for owners, agents, and responsible persons, along with property addresses for units.
The annual permitting and inspection fee shall be $50.00 per unit, not to exceed $500.00 total for
all units owned by a single property owner. Permits shall be valid for one fiscal year. Standards
for issuance shall include substantial code compliance, possession of a business license, payment
of all applicable city taxes, fees, and liens. Procedures are set forth whereby inspections shall
occur annually, with discretionary authorization for self -attestation in lieu of on-site inspections.
Inspections shall verify compliance with building, electrical, fire, and property maintenance
codes. Procedures for follow-up inspections and associated fines are set forth. Inspection policies
prioritize geographic distribution, tax delinquency, landlord compliance history, and police
reports of criminal activity. Procedures are set forth for violations of code, triggering written
notices and a correction period, as well as for denial or suspension notices, appeal rights,
requirements for vacating tenants, and public posting on the premises. Criminal and nuisance
violations triggering revocation of rental dwelling unit permits are set forth, as well as
procedures for notification to property owner and tenants, and requirements for eviction. The
Ordinance provides suspensions, revocations or denials shall be appealed within five days to the
Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief of Fire Prevention, and if upheld, further appeal may be made to
the Code Enforcement Board. Appeals related to state fire code matters are held in abeyance
pending final decision by the local appeals board pursuant to KRS Chapter 227.
February 10, 2026
APPROVE MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce 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: This Ordinance amends the
annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, as adopted
by Ordinance No. 2025-06-8847, by the following re -appropriations:
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Capital Projects Fund by $425,337 and
$675,337, respectively.
• Increase expenditures for the Radio Fund by $211,000.
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Investment Fund by $100,000.
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Grant Fund by $252,950 and $2,950,
respectively.
Increase revenue and expenditures for the Health Insurance Fund by $500,100.
Increase revenue and expenditures for the Insurance Fund by $88,600.
DISCUSSION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
Household Bulk Item Collection Pilot Program
Public Works Director Chris Yarber explained the Household Bulk Item Collection Pilot
Program, a service planned for March 2026 that allows residential households to place up to
three large household items at the curb for free during their assigned collection week. The
program applies only to residential properties using rollout containers (including apartments
using rollouts) and requires no registration. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, and major
appliances (with required freon-free tags), must be curbside by Sunday evening of the assigned
week, and will be collected once crews service the area.
Collections are organized by regular garbage pickup days, with one zone serviced each week
throughout March. Items must follow placement and preparation rules, and prohibited materials
(such as electronics, hazardous waste, tires, or untagged appliances) will prevent collection.
Households placing more than three items may be charged a pay pile fee, starting at $25. Regular
garbage and recycling services will continue as usual, and the City will assess program results
and resident feedback after completion. Residents should expect an informational postcard by
mail later this month."
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Jordan commented on planter work going on outside City Hall and upcoming
rehabilitation project.
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following
topics:
➢ A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter
would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4)
February 10, 2026
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Paducah
Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5).
After reconvening in open session, the Paducah City Commissioner took the following action:
MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3470
JAMES SANDERS BOULEVARD
Commissioner Thomas offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROVIDING CERTAIN INCENTIVES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3470 JAMES SANDERS BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3196; BK 14)
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: 6:35 p.m.
ADOPTED: February 24, 2026
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George Bray, Mayor
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