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Home My WebLink About02-24-2026February 24, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, February 24, 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 Wilson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PRESENTATION Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Tree Advisory Board Annual Update Tree Advisory Board Chair Jonathan Perkins provided an overview of the Board's actions and accomplishments from 2025. These accomplishments include assisting the Parks and Recreation Department with launching the Tree Voucher Program, planting new trees in Noble Park, and helping secure the City's 34th consecutive Tree City USA designation. Perkins then presented the Board's goals for 2026 as follows: • Goal 1: Reinstate or create new content for an informational newsletter. • Goal 2: Conduct inspections of trees planted through the Tree Voucher Program. • Goal 3: Actively participate in planting 100 trees in celebration of Noble Park's 100th anniversary. • Goal 4: Establish a Tree Price Tag campaign to raise public awareness of the value of local trees. • Goal 5: Designate an area in Paducah as an ArbNet Accredited Arboretum. • Goal 6: Continue providing residents with informational brochures about trees and tree care. • Goal 7: Purchase a Paducah Tree Advisory Board tablecloth for use at events. 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 February 10, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents: Deed File: 1. City of Paducah to Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency (URCDA) MO #3164 2. Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency (URCDA) to City of Paducah MO #3165 3. Deed of Temporary Easement —Wagner Leasing to City of Paducah —MO #3171 Contract File: 1. Agency Non -Endowed Fund Agreement, Community Foundation of West Kentucky — The Duke and Duchess of Paducah Foundation Fund — MO #3190 2. Contract with International Association of Fire Fighters for Fire Ground Survival Train the Trainer Course - $45,000 — MO #3191 3. Amended to Contract with Kistner Eddy Executive Services (KEES) for Hotel Metropolitan Executive Director Search — MO #3193 4. Contract with Jim Smith Contracting — 2026-2027 Street Resurfacing Program — MO #3195 Financials: 1. Sprocket Financial Statements —Year ended June 30, 2025 February 24, 2026 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). ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS 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 adopt 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 I(C ) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN FY2027 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 THROUGH T14E KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR OVERTIME PAY FOR OFFICERS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SAME O #3197; BK 14 I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT FOR THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN O #3198; BK 14 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,650 FOR THE UPGRADE OF TYLER PUBLIC SAFETY SERVERS MO #3199; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 620 BROADWAY MO #3200; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH RELIABLE ELECTRIC, LLC FOR THE DOLLY MCNUTT PLAZA PROJECT TO INCREASE THE PRICE OF THE CONTRACT BY $1,463.00 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $60,443.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3201; BK 14) I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION TRUST MO #3202; BK 14 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY AND ALL GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME (MO #3203; 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). ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS 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 adopt 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 February 24, 2026 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. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD No. 2026-02-8869; BK 37) APPROVE MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, 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: 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. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD No. 2026-02-8870; BK 37) ORDINANCES INTRODUCTIONS AMEND 911 PARCEL FEE ORDINANCE Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 911 PARCEL FEE ORDINANCE." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The proposed amendment revises the City's existing 911 Parcel Fee Ordinance in order to clarify applicability, refine property classifications, formalize the appeals process, and update administrative provisions to ensure fairness, consistency, and long-term stability in the funding of joint City— County emergency 911 services. This amendment clarifies fee applicability by shifting the assessment standard from parcels that are "occupied" to parcels that are "occupiable," thereby ensuring that all parcels capable of occupancy are assessed consistently. The amendment expressly includes residential storage structures and governmental/public housing units within the scope of assessable residential units. The amendment refines property classifications by reclassifying medical facilities as commercial units, ensuring assessments are commensurate with similarly sized commercial properties. The amendment refines and clarifies the definitions and classifications applicable to residential, commercial, public -use, and mixed-use parcels, and, more specifically, delineates residential storage structures, medical facilities, and governmental/public housing units to ensure February 24, 2026 consistent and accurate application of the ordinance. Further, it provides that mixed-use parcels shall be assessed at the highest applicable rate based on combined square footage. This amendment adopts formal Hearing Rules and Procedures for the Paducah -McCracken County 911 Parcel Fee Appeals Board, and provides a defined right of appeal from a Final Order of the Appeals Board to the McCracken District Court within thirty (30) days. This amendment updates certain administrative provisions by removing the expired first-year residential rental rebate language and clarifying that annual parcel fee adjustments shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH LUMOS FIBER Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO LUMOS FIBER OF KENTUCKY, LLC, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 108 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME.' This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance accepts Lumos Fiber's bid and grants a non-exclusive, ten-year telecommunications franchise in accordance with Chapter 108 of the Code of Ordinances, authorizing Lumos to construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities within the public rights-of-way, subject to the City's regulatory standards, fees, and oversight requirements. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Jordan recognized Taylor Morsching, Assistant Director of Recreation, as the recipient of the Tennessee RiverLine's 2025 Extra Mile Award. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS • Commissioner Smith has been working with Western Kentucky Educational Institutions to prepare the workforce for the coming new industry. • Commissioner Henderson commented that there is a Committee working together in preparation for the 2026 August 8 Celebration to ensure safety for the attendees. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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: ➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b) ➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency KRS 61.810(1)(c) ➢ 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(l)(g) Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (5) RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session. February 24, 2026 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). ADJOURN Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Mayor Bray, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). TIME ADJOURNED: 6:47 p.m. ADOPTED: March 10, 2026 ATTEST: dsay Parish, ity Clerk