HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-2026July 28, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, July 28, 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 Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
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 July 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Contract File:
1. Municipal Advisory Service Agreement — Robert W. Baird & Co. — no Commission
action — signed by City Manager Jordan
2. Site Investigation Report Request — 1501 Broadway — Katterjohn site — no
Commission action — signed by Mayor Bray
3. Renewal Order Form — Accela — Open Counter — No Commission action — signed by
City Clerk Parish
4. Kentucky Heritage Council Certified Local Government Grant — MO 43203
5. Contract with Professional Fire Fighters Paducah Local 168 — International
Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) — 2026-2029 — ORD 2026-07-8885
I (C)
Reappointment of Jana Dawson and LaToya Richardson to the Paducah Human Rights
Commission. Said terms shall expire July 29, 2029.
I(D)
Reappointment of Bonnie Koblitz to the Tree Advisory Board. Said term shall expire July 26,
2030.
I(E)
Appointment of Debra Calhoun to the Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board to
re lace Paul Gourieux, whose term expired. Said term shall expire June 25, 2030.
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Personnel Actions
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH SPROCKET, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 O #3281, BK 15
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY TO THE KENTUCKY
TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE COUNTY CITY BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT
(CCBIP) FUNDS, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3282, BK 15)
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION
FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) FROM THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR BOMB SQUAD EQUIPMENT UPGRADES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $56,500, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #3283, BK 15
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION
FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) FROM THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR A MOBILE COMMAND CENTER TO BE
USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $286,332,
ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME 00 #3284, BK 15
I(K)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
RELEASE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW POLICE
DEPARTMENT FACILITY O #3285, BK15
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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
APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE W.C. YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER
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 MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
W. C. YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR LEASE OF
THE W. C. YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 505 SOUTH EIGHTH
STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO 93286, BK 15)
RESOLUTION
Mayor Bray offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND MEMORIALIZING AUGUST 8 OF EACH
YEAR AS EMANCIPATION DAY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH."
WHEREAS August 8, 1866, is historically recognized in Paducah, in Western Kentucky, and
in many communities across the region as the date on which formerly enslaved
people first learned of and celebrated their freedom; and
WHEREAS African American churches in Paducah, in Western Kentucky, and in many
communities across the region were instrumental in the movement for equality
and emancipation, serving as pillars of strength, faith, and community for their
members and the community at large; and
WHEREAS Emancipation Day has been honored for generations in Paducah as a time for
reflection, celebration, education, family reunions, and the recognition of the
resilience, contributions, and cultural heritage of African Americans; and
WHEREAS the City of Paducah acknowledges the importance of preserving and uplifting the
histories and traditions that shape the community, including those that highlight
the struggle for freedom, justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS formally memorializing August 8 as Emancipation Day affirms the City's
commitment to fostering inclusion, honoring local history, and supporting
opportunities for residents to come together in celebration and learning; and
WHEREAS recognizing Emancipation Day aligns with the City of Paducah's ongoing efforts
to promote civic pride, cultural understanding, and community engagement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
Section 1 The City of Paducah hereby formally recognizes and memorializes August 8 of
each year as Emancipation Day in the City of Paducah.
Section 2 The City encourages residents, community organizations, and institutions to
commemorate this day through events, educational activities, and celebrations
that honor the history and legacy of emancipation.
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Section 3 This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (5).
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF 435 & 485 BERGER ROAD
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN
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 certain tracts of
property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 435 and 485 Berger Road, containing
approximately 30.78 acres.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (5). (ORD 2026-07-8886; BK 37)
APPROVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE WITH WINDSTREAM KDL,
LLC, A UNITI COMPANY
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-
EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO WINDSTREAM KDL, LLC, A UNITI COMPANY,
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 108
TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ALL
OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance accepts Windstream KDL, LLC, a Uniti Company's bid and grants a non-
exclusive, ten-year telecommunications franchise in accordance with Chapter 108 of the Code of
Ordinances, authorizing Windstream (Uniti) to construct, operate, and maintain
telecommunications facilities within the public rights-of-way, subject to the City's regulatory
standards, fees, and oversight requirements.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (5). (ORD 2026-07-8887; BK 37)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PADUCAH-
McCRACKEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST SPECULATIVE BUILDING
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN
COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 100,000 -SQUARE -FOOT SPECULATIVE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 5700 COMMERCE DRIVE IN INDUSTRIAL
PARK WEST." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance approves and
authorizes the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Paducah and the Paducah -McCracken County Industrial Development Authority for the
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development and construction of a 100,000 -square -foot speculative industrial building at 5700
Commerce Drive. The Agreement establishes the parties' respective responsibilities for project
management, procurement, construction, administration, funding, reimbursement, compliance
with Kentucky Product Development Initiative requirements, ownership, marketing, sale of the
property, and repayment of the City's project costs.
AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $6 MILLION TO FINANCE THE COSTS FOR A SPECULATIVE
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 5700 COMMERCE DRIVE IN
INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, TAXABLE SERIES 2026A IN A
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $6,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE COSTS OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND RELATED
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE
NOTES; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER THE NOTES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF A NOTICE
WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF AND
SECURITY FOR THE NOTES; ESTABLISHING A NOTE PAYMENT FUND FOR THE
NOTES; AFFIRMING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING SINKING FUND;
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID OF THE PURCHASER OF THE NOTES;
AND REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") to issue a series
of general obligation notes to be designated as "General Obligation Notes, Taxable Series
2026A" (the "Notes") in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 for the purposes
of (i) financing all or a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, installation, and
equipping of a commercial building and related furnishings and equipment for the purpose of
promoting economic development within the City (the "Project"); (ii) paying capitalized interest
on the Notes, if desirable; (iii) paying all or a portion of the cost of credit enhancement on the
Notes, if any; and (iv) paying all or a portion of the costs of issuance of the Notes. Provisions are
made in the Ordinance for the payment of the Notes and the security therefor, the application of
the proceeds of the Notes, the establishment of a note payment fund, the continuation of the
City's previously established sinking fund, and certain covenants of the City with respect to the
Notes. The Notes are to be sold at public, competitive sale, and shall mature on September 1,
2029. The Notes pledge the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the City and provision is made
for the collection of a tax to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes, subject to certain
credits, as provided in Section 17 of the Ordinance. The sale of the Notes is contingent upon the
satisfaction of the requirements and conditions of the City regarding the Project. The following
Section 17 of the Ordinance is set forth in its entirety: "Section 17. General Obligation. The
Notes shall be full general obligations of the City, and the full faith, credit, and taxing power of
the City are hereby pledged for the prompt payment of the Notes and the interest thereon. During
the period the Notes are outstanding, there shall be and there hereby is levied on all of the
taxable property in the City, in addition to all other taxes, without limitation as to rate, a direct
tax annually in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes as and when
due, it being hereby found and determined that the current tax rates of the City are within all
applicable limitations. The tax shall be, and hereby is, ordered to be computed, certified, levied,
and extended upon the tax duplicate and shall be collected by the same officers, in the same
manner, and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of the years are certified,
extended, and collected. The tax shall be placed before and in preference to all other items and
for the full amount thereof; provided, however, that in each year, to the extent that other lawfully
available funds of the City are available for the payment of the Notes and are appropriated for
such purpose, the amount of such direct tax upon all of the taxable property in the City shall be
reduced by the amount of such other funds so available and appropriated."
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NOBLE PARK 100 CELEBRATION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
"Assistant Director of Recreation Taylor Morsching provided an overview of the Noble Park 100
celebration which will be held July 30 through August 2 to celebrate Noble Park's 100th
anniversary. New additions to the event schedule include an opening ceremony featuring
remarks from the Paducah Board of Commissioners on Thursday at 3 p.m. and three free
amusement rides on Saturday, August 1 from 4 until 8 p.m.
In addition to the four-day celebration, there is a gift shop at the Parks and Recreation office and
tree planting sponsorship opportunities. So far, 49 trees have been sponsored."
CITY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
• Commissioner Wilson encouraged everyone to sponsor a tree for the Noble Park 100
Anniversary.
• Commissioner Thomas mentioned it was good to be a part of history in Paducah by
officially recognizing August 8 as Emancipation Day in Paducah.
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
topics:
➢ 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
Commissioner Henderson 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
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the meeting be
adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5).
MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:20 p.m.
ADOPTED: August 11, 2026.
eorge Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
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mdsay Parish, Fity Clerk