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Home My WebLink About05-12-2026May 12, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, May 12, 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, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Thomas arrived at 5:03 p.m. (1) INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PROCLAMATION Mayor George Bray presented the following proclamations: National Public Works Week to Chris Yarber, Public Works Director National Police Week and Police Officers Memorial Day — Police Chief Brian Laird PRESENTATION Staci Drake, Chairperson of the Civic Beautification Board, presented the following 2026 Dogwood Award Winners: ON TRAIL AWARDS 3426 Forest Circle John M. Park and Matthew Turley (Dolly McNutt Award) 2330 Jefferson Street Shannon and Shauna Crockett (Baby Dogwood Award) 1104 Olde Friedman Lane Chris and Ginny Hutson 4160 Rustic Avenue Patrick and Janet Weeks 2856 Broadway Paul and Colleen Stovesand 334 North 8th Street Anita Stamper 141 Valley Drive Ashlea McMillan 4240 Pines Road Austin Martin and Sara Bradley 3822 Londonderry Lane Dr. Brian and Carol Vanderbough 2414 Jefferson Street Doug and Linda Painter 612 Woodland Drive Blake and Robin King OFF TRAIL AWARDS 4024 Hillcrest Avenue Bill and Connie Byrd 502 North 6th Street Steve Hennings and Nancy Plesha PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Betty Dobson and Rosa Scott — Comments about Hotel Metropolitan • Philip Rowland— Comments regarding South 19th Street Sidewalk Project • Josh Massey, Jacob Inkle, and Erica Moore — all voiced concern and opposition to the nuclear facility being built in 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 28, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents: Minute File: 1. Letter to Sprocket — from Mayor Bray Re: forgivable loan agreement Reference ORD 2020-12-8666 May 12, 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). MUNICIPAL ORDER INVITATION TO BID FOR THE FY2026 CDBG SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT Commissioner Smith offered Motion seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "a Municipal Order authorizing and directing the Engineering Department to release an invitation to bid for the community development block grant (CDBG) sidewalk replacement project." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3241; BK 14) Deed File: 1. Special Warranty Deed — City of Paducah and Westwood Development, LLC — 1501 Broadway (Katterjohn Property) — MO #3211 Contract File: 1. Fleet Maintenance Contract — City of Marion, KY MO #3222 2. Contract with Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products — Pump Station #5 Pipe Lining Project — MO #3226 3. Change Order #2 — Jim Smith Contracting — BUILD Grant — MO #3227 4. Purchase Quote — Pitney Bowes Postage Machine for City Hall — no Commission Action PO #2026 3761- Signed by Lindsay Parish Financials: 1. Paducah Water Works — Month ending March 31, 2026 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,850 ANNUALLY FOR ACFR STATEMENT BUILDER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3236; BK 14) I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH DR. JOHN KENNEY FOR CERTAIN INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3237; BK 14) I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SPRINTURF, LLC, FOR REPLACEMENT BATTER BOXES FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,406.44, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO 93238; BK 14) I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME (MO #3239; BK 14) I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS FOR PURCHASE OF TURNOUT GEAR IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $43,949.04, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3240; 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 ORDER INVITATION TO BID FOR THE FY2026 CDBG SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT Commissioner Smith offered Motion seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "a Municipal Order authorizing and directing the Engineering Department to release an invitation to bid for the community development block grant (CDBG) sidewalk replacement project." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3241; BK 14) May 12, 2026 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS TEXT AMENDMENT SECTION 126-104 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, R-3 Commissioner Thomas offered Motion seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126, 'ZONING,' SECTION 104'MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, R-3' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends the R-3 Medium Density Residential Zone to create a more appropriate transition to the R-4 High Density Residential Zone by expanding permitted residential and neighborhood -serving uses. The amendments reduce minimum lot size and width requirements to better reflect the historic development patterns found in established neighborhoods such as the Southside and Northside Historic Districts, while also encouraging infill development and reducing nonconformities. The Ordinance further introduces neighborhood corner stores as a permitted use to provide walkable access to goods and services, encourage community interaction, and support neighborhood revitalization. The Paducah Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 6, 2026, and subsequently forwarded a favorable recommendation that the City Commission approve the proposed text amendment. BUDGET AMENDMENT Commissioner Wilson offered Motion seconded by Commissioner Thomas, 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: 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 revenue and expenditures for the General Fund by $58,901 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Capital Projects Fund by $2,471,988 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Grant Fund by $638 • Increase expenditures for the Debt Service Fund by $772,843 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Bond Fund by $572,757 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Health Insurance Fund by $247,475 DISCUSSION ITEM Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Overview For the past several City Commission meetings, the Finance Department has presented 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 another update on the budget process. Over the past several weeks, the Finance Team and the City Manager's Office have met with each member of the Paducah Board of Commissioners to develop the proposed budget that will be introduced at the next Commission meeting, with approval in June. Kyle provided an overview of the Investment Fund, which is dedicated to economic development, community development, and capital projects. Each year, one-quarter of payroll tax revenue is allocated to this fund. Proposed appropriations for the next fiscal year total $7.9 million, with funding priorities including Southside revitalization and assistance for development related to the Meharry Medical College project. The Investment Fund also includes $2.1 million for the street rehabilitation program as well as funding for the maintenance and improvement of city -owned facilities, including the design of a new Police Department headquarters. With the City receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, several May 12, 2026 projects will be completed using those funds. Planned projects include new playground equipment for Kolb Park, design work for a parking lot at the Noble Park pickleball courts, sidewalk improvements, and canopies for the Noble Park tennis courts and swimming pool. Kyle also noted that General Fund revenue remains stable and continues to show modest growth. However, she explained that annual expenditure growth is continuing to outpace revenue growth, creating an ongoing challenge. Proposed appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year total $51.7 million, which is approximately $500,000 more than the current fiscal year's budget. To help manage pressure on the General Fund, nine unfilled positions were frozen, resulting in an estimated savings of $800,000. Additional pressures within the FY2027 budget include inflationary increases in fuel and fuel - related commodities, rising software maintenance costs, and increased demand for legal services. Furthermore, several projects identified in the City's five-year Capital Improvement Plan currently remain unfunded. Another topic studied recently is the amount of money the City holds in its reserve fund. Currently, the City sets aside 10 percent of General Fund appropriations, which equals $5.17 million for the current fiscal year. The recommendation is to increase the reserve to 25 percent, equivalent to approximately three months of operating expenses. Kyle concluded the presentation by stating, "I believe the proposed FY2027 budget reflects a thoughtful and balanced approach to a challenging financial environment. The budget continues to support the Commission's priorities in the areas of economic development, neighborhood reinvestment, infrastructure, and quality of life, while also recognizing the increasing pressure that rising operational costs are placing on local governments across the country. Despite these pressures, the City remains in a stable financial position. Core revenues continue to show positive growth, debt levels remain manageable, and the proposed increase in reserve levels represents another important step toward strengthening the City's long-term financial resiliency." CITY MANAGER COMMENTS The City Manager and Commissioner Wilson had the opportunity to visit the University of Kentucky Paducah Campus and participate in a panel discussion. He also commented that the Southside Door Knocking Campaign was a success. He has gotten feedback from residents who have newly moved into the neighborhood. 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). MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:09 p.m. ADOPTED: May 26, 2026 GEORGE BRAY, 9AY ATTEST: t SAY P RL1-1, CITT CLERK