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Home My WebLink About05-26-2026May 26, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT, 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 Smith led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PROCLAMATION Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: Mayor George Bray presented a proclamation to Paducah Main Street Executive Director Blaine McDonald and Assistant Director Carly Dick proclaiming May as Paducah Main Street Month to celebrate the accomplishments of the organization since transitioning to an independent agency in 2025. The proclamation also proclaims the first Friday in June as Fridays After Five Concert Series Day to kick off the concert series that will be held Friday evenings from June 5 through August 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bonnie Koblitz — spoke in opposition to an Al data center in McCracken County. Stephanie Sheppard — requested an inflatable "bubble" be placed over Noble Park pool to make it accessible all year long. Paul Shaw — complained about fireworks in his North 24' Street neighborhood and requested additional enforcement and patrol this year. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Item I(N) was removed for separate discussion. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the May 11 and May 12, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meetings I(B) Receive & File Documents: Deed File: 1, General Warranty Deed — City of Paducah to C.I.R.CO PROPERTIES, LLC 318 Broadway — MO #2907 Contract File: 1. S&K Equipment Company, Inc. — Flood Pump #3 — Island Creek Flood Station — no Commission Action — signed by City Manager Daron Jordan 2. ALTA Owner's Policy of Title Insurance Issued by First American Title Insurance Company — 3047 Jackson Street — MO #3145 3. HVAC Cleaning and Ductwork Sealing — Hugh's Environmental - MO #3175 4. Household Hazardous Waste Management Grant Agreement — MO 93217 5. Mainstream Commercial Divers, Inc. — bathymetric soundings — river bottom topography — No Commission Action — signed by City Engineer Greg Goebert I (C) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPOINTING MICHAEL Y-[ JNGMANN TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE LATE JOHN D. WILLIAMS AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE OPERATION OF A MUNICIPAL COLLEGE IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS MO #3242; BK 14 I(D) Personnel Actions I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DWA RECREATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,202 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SHADE CANOPIES FOR THE PUBLIC POOL AND TENNIS COURT FACILITIES IN NOBLE May 26, 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 CONTRACT WITH RAY BLACK AND SON IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,028 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RAY BLACK & SON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,028 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN AND PURPLE ROOM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3252; BK 14) PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3243; BK 14 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MIRACLE PLAYGROUNDS OF KY AND IN IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,743.00 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT KOLB PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3244; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH RIGHTWAY JANITORIAL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN JANITORIAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #3245; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STAND BY THE BADGE PEER SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000, TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CHRONIC STRESS AND PROMOTE OFFICER MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3246; BK 14 I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCE OFFICERS TO CONDUCT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES BEYOND SCHOOL PROPERTY TO FULFILL OFFICIAL DUTIES. MO #3247; BK 14) I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HANNAN SUPPLY FOR PURCHASE OF LIGHT FIXTURES FOR THE MARINE WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,757 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3248; BK 14 I(K) AMUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WORLD TOWER COMPANY, INC. TO COMPLETE E911 TOWER REMEDIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,665 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3249; BK 14 I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ALLIED CONTRACTING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $249,491.00, FOR THE CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION RENOVATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #3250; BK 14 I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WINDOW ENERGY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,360, FOR THE CITY HALL WINDOW FILM PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #3251; BK 14) I(N) n MUNICIPAL r ORDS nynnnn,N NG n GOr TRACT AgT44 RAY BLACK & SON INC IN T 4B n n OL41rr OF en 99 ,028 FOR C n nrr n r rn, PRQVENWv ra TO THE u04Tcr EXECUTE ALL T DOG T" ENT -9 RE n TED TO SAME Removed for separate discussion. 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 CONTRACT WITH RAY BLACK AND SON IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,028 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RAY BLACK & SON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,028 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN AND PURPLE ROOM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3252; BK 14) May 26, 2026 ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS TEXT AMENDMENT SECTION 126-104 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, R-3 Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2026-05-8877; BK 37) BUDGET AMENDMENT Commissioner Wilson 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: 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 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2026-05-8878; BK 37) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION City Manager Daron Jordan read the annual budget letter. The budget letter can be found in the May 26, 2026, Minutes file. FY2027 BUDGET ORDINANCE (JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027) Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT. This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance adopts the City of May 26, 2026 Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of city government as follows DISCUSSION ITEM Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Discussion about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Local Government Chief Technology Director Eric Stuber provided an overview of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in local government and recommendations for moving forward with the creation of an internal Al policy. Stuber began with by defining Al as a broad range of technologies that enable computers to perform tasks that typically require human thinking and decision-making. Rather than being a single technology, Al includes systems such as generative Al, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, optical character recognition (OCR), behavioral Al, intelligent automation, and agentic Al. In local government, these tools can support a variety of functions including cybersecurity, financial auditing, law enforcement, urban blight management, resident inquiries, FOIA redaction, plan review and code compliance, call handling, meeting minutes, and compensation studies. Stuber emphasized that successful Al implementation requires a thoughtful and practical approach. Organizations should start with small, clearly defined use cases, establish governance policies, require human oversight through a "human in the loop" process, and disclose when At is being used. The City of Paducah already is applying Al in several areas including OCR of documents, email security, machine learning for endpoint detection and response, generative Al for policy review and meeting notes, and OCR in law enforcement. Moving forward, the recommended next steps include adopting an Al policy, forming an Al working group, and evaluating additional opportunities where Al can improve efficiency and service delivery. Reserves Revenues Appropriations Utilized/Beg Cash General Fund 49,713,352 51,882,954 2,169,602 Rental Fund 142,513 142,513 - 911 Fund 3,491,103 3,491,103 - CDBG Fund 574,275 574,275 - Opioid Settlement Fund 277,957 113,397 - Municipal Aid Program Fund 2,540,300 2,800,300 260,000 Investment Fund 8,025,000 7,917,352 - Tax Increment Financing Fund 123,000 123,000 Grant Fund - - - Court Awards Fund 50,000 141,490 91,490 Room Tax Fund 1,855,000 1,855,000 - Debt Service Fund 5,539,717 5,539,717 Capital Projects Fund 1,365,000 1,365,000 - Bond Fund 5,435,000 21,012,654 15,577,654 Solid Waste Fund 7,243,500 8,543,207 1,299,707 Transient Boat Dock Fund 148,822 326,822 178,000 Fleet Maintenance Fund 1,004,000 1,033,022 29,022 Fleet Lease Trust Fund 1,664,311 2,492,345 828,034 General Insurance Fund 1,594,006 1,594,006 - Health Insurance Fund 4,098,200 4,743,033 644,833 PFPF Pension Fund 651,850 651,850 - Other Trust Funds 85,435 85,435 - Total 95,622,341 116,428,475 21,078,342 DISCUSSION ITEM Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Discussion about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Local Government Chief Technology Director Eric Stuber provided an overview of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in local government and recommendations for moving forward with the creation of an internal Al policy. Stuber began with by defining Al as a broad range of technologies that enable computers to perform tasks that typically require human thinking and decision-making. Rather than being a single technology, Al includes systems such as generative Al, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, optical character recognition (OCR), behavioral Al, intelligent automation, and agentic Al. In local government, these tools can support a variety of functions including cybersecurity, financial auditing, law enforcement, urban blight management, resident inquiries, FOIA redaction, plan review and code compliance, call handling, meeting minutes, and compensation studies. Stuber emphasized that successful Al implementation requires a thoughtful and practical approach. Organizations should start with small, clearly defined use cases, establish governance policies, require human oversight through a "human in the loop" process, and disclose when At is being used. The City of Paducah already is applying Al in several areas including OCR of documents, email security, machine learning for endpoint detection and response, generative Al for policy review and meeting notes, and OCR in law enforcement. Moving forward, the recommended next steps include adopting an Al policy, forming an Al working group, and evaluating additional opportunities where Al can improve efficiency and service delivery. May 26, 2026 COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioners Thomas and Wilson commented on attending the first tournaments at the Paducah Sports Park. City Manager Jordan reported that it is estimated that the community benefitted approximately $1 million from the weekend tournament. ADJOURN Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:18 p.m. ADOPTED: June 9, 2026.-Iy////J H r George4�— Bray, Mayor ATTEST: indsay Parish, 'ty Clerk