HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-8880ORDINANCE NO. 2026-06-8880
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
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06-8816
establishing a parcel fee to facilitate funding for the provision of 911 emergency
communications services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah adopted Ordinance No. 2026-03-8872
amending the 911 Parcel Fee Ordinance and providing that parcel classifications shall be
determined from the records of the McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator
("PVA"); and
WHEREAS, the McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator maintains
property records and possesses the information necessary to identify and classify parcels subject
to the City's 911 Parcel Fee; and
WHEREAS, the PVA has proposed providing services to assist the City with the
assessment, classification, calculation, and administration of the City's 911 Parcel Fee program;
and
WHEREAS, the City and the PVA desire to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding establishing the duties and responsibilities of each party and providing for
reimbursement to the PVA in the amount of four cents ($0.04) per parcel located within the City
of Paducah; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that entering into the Memorandum of
Understanding will promote efficiency in the administration of the City's 911 Parcel Fee program
and serve the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized 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,
substantially in the form attached hereto (Exhibit A) and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City shall compensate the McCracken County Property
Valuation Administrator in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding
from appropriated funds available within the City's budget.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, City Clerk, Finance Director, and all other
appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to carry
out the intent and purpose of this Ordinance and the Memorandum of Understanding authorized
herein. Payment shall be made from Technology Computer Software Maintenance Account No.
10000501-522020.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be read on two separate days and become
effective upon summary publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424.
George Bray, Mayor
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Lindsay Pari�ss�t, City Clerk
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, June 9, 2026
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, June 23, 2026
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, June 23, 2026
Published by The Paducah Sun, June 27, 2026
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), entered into on this day of June, 2026 by the
City of Paducah, Kentucky (hereinafter referred to as "City") and the McCracken County
Property Valuation Administrator (hereinafter referred to as "PVA") is intended to memorialize
the understanding and agreement between the parties relating to the creation of
data, the management of processes listed in this MOU, and the dissemination of public
information concerning 911 service fee assessments within the jurisdiction of the City of
Paducah, Kentucky.
WHEREAS, the City previously determined that assessment of 911 service fees on
landlines was inadequate to continue to provide reliable, quality emergency communications
services due to the replacement of telephone lines by wireless telephones and other technologies;
and
WHEREAS, the City determined that a real estate parcel fee would assist in the funding
of emergency 911 communication services and also ensure the distribution of funding to a
broader range of citizens rather than just those who have landline phones; and
WHEREAS, the PVA is uniquely positioned to collect, verify and provide data
pertaining to residential and commercial dwellings and to serve as a public interface
for such information; and
WHEREAS, the City and the PVA desire to enter into a MOU whereby
the PVA shall provide services to facilitate the City's implementation and maintenance of a
911 service fee as outlined herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION,
BOTH PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING:
Section 1- Puraose
The purpose of this MOU is to document the terms of an agreement between the City and PVA
for services to be provided by PVA to the City, which will assist in the facilitation of the 911
service fee assessment and collection process that was approved by the City on June
25, 2024, via ordinance 2024-06-8816. Specifically, this MOU is intended to summarize the
general terms and parameters of the services to be provided by PVA and the commitments made
by the City for said services.
Section 2- Good Faith Commitment
Each party to this MOU commits to work in good faith, to the fullest extent possible to achieve
the goal of successfully implementing and maintaining a 911 service fee to be imposed on
residential and commercial units in lieu of a 911 service fee on telephone landlines.
Section 3- Service to be provided by PVA
PVA agrees to perform the following tasks:
1. Assess available data pertaining to residential units, commercial units, public use units,
parking lots, and all other dwellings that meet the definition of eligible units identified by
the City of Paducah 911 Parcel Fee ordinance 2026-03-8872;
2. Validate available data via multiple communication methods and personal inspection as
appropriate;
Prepare a database of each occupiable unit in the City of Paducah eligible for assessment
of a 911 Parcel Fee;
4. By July 15th of each year, transmit said database to the City in a form that will assist the
City in including the fee on its annual property tax bills;
5. Work with City departments as needed to facilitate the assessment and implementation
of City of Paducah 911 Parcel Fees;
6. Serve as a resource for public questions and inquiries regarding the City of Paducah 911
Parcel Fee;
7. Enter 911 fees into the PVA software by June 1St of each year;
8. Assess 911 fees based on the PVA's January 1 st property record.
Section 4- Resources to be provided by the City
The City agrees to perform the following tasks:
Make available all data in its possession relevant to the assessment of the City of Paducah
911 Parcel Fee;
2. Provide reasonable resources requested by PVA to facilitate the assessment of the City of
Paducah 911 Parcel Fee;
3. Notify PVA if any changes are made to the 911 ordinance;
4. Include PVA in any formal discussions when changes to the 911 ordinance
are being considered so PVA can provide input as to how any proposed changes
may affect the technical aspect of the process;
5. Invite PVA to all 911 hearings to provide evidence, if necessary, in support of the
challenged assessment;
6. Provide financial reimbursement for PVA's services provided in Section 3 at the rate of
$.04 for each parcel located within the City of Paducah, regardless of whether the parcel
is assessed a 911 Parcel fee. The City shall remit said funds to the PVA by no later
than thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice.
Section 5 - Review of MOU
In August 2026, City and PVA agree to conduct a review of this MOU following the completion
of services by PVA in Year 1. By September 1St, each Party will notify the other Party of any
requested amendments to this MOU. Thereafter, each party shall conduct an annual review of
this MOU and, on or before September 1St of each year, notify the other Party of any requested
amendments. The Parties agree to work in good faith to evaluate the parameters of the services
provided by PVA and support provided by City.
Section 6 - Termination of Agreement
This MOU may be terminated by either Party for any reason or no reason with one hundred and
eighty (180) days' advance written notice. Any data collected and any database created shall be
provided to the City immediately upon termination of this MOU but in no event later than July
15th.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been entered into on
this day of June, 2026.
City of Paducah, Mayor
McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator