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Home My WebLink About04-28-2026April 28, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor 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. PROCLAMATION Mayor George Bray presented a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month to Ashley Walters, Behavioral Operations Manager with Mercy Health. Numerous organizations dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness also attended the meeting. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Item II(B) related to a Contract with Ray Black & Son for capital improvements to the Hotel Metropolitan and Purple Room was pulled from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Amina Watkins, Leontyne Garnett and Tammara Tracy all spoke favorably concerning the McHarry Dental Clinic coming to Paducah. 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 April 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Reappointment of Shirley Walker to the Forest Hills Village, Inc. Board of Directors. Said term shall ex ire Ma 6, 2028. I(C) Reappointment of Edward Box to the Civil Service Commission. Said term shall expire May 13, 2029. I(D) Personnel Actions I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MUNICIPAL & CONTRACTORS SEALING PRODUCTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,000 FOR THE PUMP STATION 5 PIPE LINING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO 93226; BK 14) I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CHANGE ORDER 42 WITH JIM SMITH CONTRACTING FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PADUCAH RIVERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (BUILD) FOR $41,974, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3227; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CHERRY BEKAERT LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3228; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.6 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, REDUCING SAID CONTRACT BY $119,800, UPDATING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $50,936,790.92, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3229; BK 14) I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING AT KOLB PARK (MO #3230; BK 14) April 28, 2026 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SHADE CANOPIES FOR THE NOBLE PARK POOL AND TENNIS COURTS (MO 43231; BK 14) I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION TRAINING FACILITY GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 TO BE USED TOWARD THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY FIRE TRAINING DRILL TOWER FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3232; BK 14) I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS OF AMERICA FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,076, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3233; 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 APPROVE MEHARRY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PHASE 1 Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (PHASE 1) WITH HAMILTON PLACE PROPERTIES, LLC RELATED TO THE MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT AT 1034 WALTER JETTON 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 #3234; BK 14) AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH DELVE HEALTH CONSULTING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND CULTURE MANAGEMENT Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DELVE HEALTH CONSULTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,400, TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3235; BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF 224 BERGER ROAD Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN April 28, 2026 PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND ACCURATELY DEFINING THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the consensual annexation of a certain tract of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 224 Berger Road, and containing approximately .371 acres. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2026-04-8876; BK 37) DISCUSSION ITEMS: Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Budget Discussion — General Fund Revenue Sources For the past several City Commission meetings, the Finance Department has been presenting updates on the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, which takes effect July 1, 2026. At this meeting, Finance Director Audra Kyle provided an overview of anticipated General Fund revenues. The General Fund is the City's primary operating fund. Kyle began by reviewing revenue sources for the current fiscal year. Approximately 82 percent of General Fund revenue for the current fiscal year comes from four primary sources: payroll tax ($20.9 million), insurance premium tax ($7.2 million), property tax ($6.734 million), and business licenses ($5.45 million). At this point in the fiscal year, property tax revenues are expected to exceed projections, while the other three sources are likely to come close to meeting their estimates. Final figures will not be available until the end of the current quarter. For the upcoming fiscal year, projected revenues are as follows: property tax is expected to increase to $7.1 million; business license revenue is projected to rise slightly to $5.75 million; insurance premium tax is expected to remain steady at $7.2 million; and payroll tax is projected to grow modestly by 3 percent to approximately $21.6 million. A chart presented during the meeting showed gradual revenue growth over the past several years. However, the chart also indicated that expenditures have been increasing at a faster rate, placing greater pressure on maintaining a balanced budget. At this stage of the budget process, the Finance Department has finalized revenue projections and completed budget reviews with individual departments. The Finance Department and the City Manager's office are now working with the Paducah Board of Commissioners to finalize the budget while maintaining core services and fiscal responsibility. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget is scheduled to be introduced at the May 26 City Commission meeting with adoption in June. Mental Health Awareness Month Communications Manager Pam Spencer and Human Resources Director Stefanie Wilcox highlighted mental health awareness initiatives, a priority of the Paducah Board of Commissioners since 2023. Spencer explained that the City aligns its efforts with Mental Health America (MHA), a leading nonprofit that promotes mental health awareness. MHA launched Mental Health Month in 1949. The 2026 theme, "More Good Days, Together," emphasizes collective well-being and prevention. This year also marked Paducah's first application for MHA's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a rigorous evaluation program launched in 2019 that assesses employers across workplace culture, benefits, compliance, and holistic wellness. Paducah earned a Gold Bell Seal designation with an overall score of 89, achieving perfect marks in workplace culture and strong results across other categories. The city plans to review areas for improvement while celebrating the recognition. Regarding external initiatives, the City will light City Hall green during May and continue to promote mental health awareness through social media campaigns and the promotion of the 9-8-8 crisis line. Internally, initiatives include employee engagement through awareness t -shirts, educational seminars including a new supervisor -focused session, and ongoing policy and April 28, 2026 benefits reviews to ensure continued support for employee mental health. Commission Thomas commented that he and Commissioner Henderson had recently attended the Kentucky Black Caucus (KBC) Spring Summit. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic: ➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency KRS 61.810(1)(c) Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5) RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Mayor Bray 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). ADJOURN Mayor Bray offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:31 p.m. ADOPTED: May 12, 2026 ATTE T: Irindsay Parish, Ci Clerk BRAT,GEORGE