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Home My WebLink About06-09-2026June 9, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT, (6:00 p.m. EDT), 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 Thomas led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PRESENTATION 2026 CITIZENS' ACADEMY GRADUATION Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: Paducah Citizens' Academy Graduation The City of Paducah recognized the graduates of the Paducah Citizens' Academy. Last week, the graduates completed a nine -week voluntary course to learn about local government and Paducah's various departments. The 13 graduates of the 2026 Paducah Citizens' Academy are as follows in alphabetical order: Carmela Ballard, Jeffrey Carlson, Linda Carlson, Vince Carter, Carrie Childers, Carol Dismukes, Matthew Evinger, Christina George, Dinah Gihring, Donald Gihring, Meredith Schroeder, Matthew Scott, and Milagros Teves -Mani. Two employees also participated in the class: Daisha Johnson and Ian Puckett. This is class #6. 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 items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the May 26, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive & File Documents: Minute File: FY2027 Budget Letter — Daron Jordan Contract File: 1. Memorandum of Agreement — Dr. John Kenney — 224 Berger Road MO 93237 2. Quote — DWA Recreation — Noble Park Pool and Bleacher Support Shades — MO #3243 3. Quote — Miracle Playgrounds of KY and IN — Kolb Park playground equipment — MO #3244 4. First Amendment to Contract For Services — Rightway Janitorial Services, LLC — MO #3245 5. Quote — World Towers Company, Inc. — MO #3249 6. Agreement between City of Paducah and Ray Black & Son — Hotel Metropolitan and Purple Room — MO #3252 Financials: 1. Paducah Water— Month Ended April 30, 2026 ]aids and Proposals File: 1. Request For Proposals — Shade Canopies at Noble Park DWA Recreation — Bid Awarded MO #3243 2. Request For Proposals — Kolb Park Playground Project a. Play Pros b. Playground Boss c. DWA Gametime d. Miracle Playgrounds of KY & TN —Bid awarded —MO #3244 I (C) Appointment of Ajay Patel to the Convention & Visitors Bureau to fulfill the term of Vikas Patel, who resi ned. This term shall expire December 31, 2027. I(D) Appointment of Tonya Shelton to the Creative & Cultural Council to replace Steven Page, whose term has expired. This term shall expire March 24, 2029. June 9, 2026 I(E) Personnel Actions I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 M.O. 93253; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE JOB GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 M.O. #3254; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF C.J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR THE PUMP STATION # 11 PUMP 3 REPAIR PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,025 M.O. #3255; BK 14 I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CHANGE ORDER 93 WITH JIM SMITH CONTRACTING FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PADUCAH RIVERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (BUILD) FOR $130,382.28 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME M.O. #3256; BK 14 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE SERVICES WITH KROLL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $134.30 PER ENDPOINT FOR UP TO 370 ENDPOINTS, PLUS ENDPOINT OVERAGES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME M.O. #3257; BK 14) I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5065 CONCORD AVENUE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AUTHORIZING ITS DISPOSITION BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME M.O. #3258; BK 14 I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 11 AND 12 TO THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY 911 RADIO UPGRADE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT .O. #3259; BK 14 I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH HAYES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME M.O. #3260; BK 14 I(N) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE UPPERTOWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN AND PURPLE ROOM M.O. #3261; 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 DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY — 718 JONES STREET Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 718 JONES STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SHELLIA KIRKENDOLL OF TEDDY BEAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3262; BK 14) DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY — 709 JONES STREET Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 709 JONES STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO BE June 9, 2026 SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JOHN B. VONTESMAR OF FLY BY NIGHT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3263; BK 14) AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH PFGW ARCHITECTS FOR THE CITY HALL STABILIZATION PROJECT Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, ""A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PFGW ARCHTECTS FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE CITY HALL STABLIZATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $842,500 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3264; BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTION FY2027 BUDGET ORDINANCE (JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027) Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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 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: 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 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 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 Solid Waste Fund 7,243,500 8,543,207 Transient Boat Dock Fund 148,822 326,822 Fleet Maintenance Fund 1,004,000 1,033,022 Fleet Lease Trust Fund 1,664,311 2,492,345 General Insurance Fund 1,594,006 1,594,006 Health Insurance Fund 4,098,200 4,743,033 PFPF Pension Fund 651,850 651,850 Other Trust Funds 85,435 85,435 Total 95,622,341 116,428,475 260,000 91,490 15,577,654 1,299,707 178,000 29,022 828,034 644,833 21,078,342 June 9, 2026 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2026-06-8879; BK 37) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY AND PVA FOR CALCULATION OF 911 PARCEL FEE Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE McCRACKEN COUNTY PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATOR FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY'S 911 PARCEL FEE PROGRAM." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Paducah and the McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator for services related to the administration of the City's 911 Parcel Fee program. McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator will assist the City with the assessment, classification, calculation, and administration of the 911 Parcel Fee, including the preparation and transmission of a database of eligible parcels for inclusion on the City's annual property tax bills. The City shall compensate the McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator at the rate of four cents ($0.04) per parcel located within the City of Paducah, regardless of whether the parcel is assessed a 911 Parcel Fee. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS • Invite the public to attend the Official 911 System unveiling celebration. Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. outside the 911 Center. • Reminder that City Hall and most City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Celebration. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: ➢ 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(1)(g) Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). Commissioner Smith left Executive Session at 6:42 p.m. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Smith was not present for the roll call. ADJOURN Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the meeting be adj ourned. .lune 9, 2026 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Smith was not present for the roll call. MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:51 p.m. ADOPTED: June 23, 2026. Uk--- George Bray, May ATTEST: Cr mdsay Parish, Tty Clerk