HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-8890ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08-8890
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
WITH LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR PASSENGER VANS; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2027 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENDITURE
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah has received proceeds from national opioid settlements
to be used for opioid remediation and other authorized purposes in accordance with KRS 15.291
and applicable settlement requirements; and
WHEREAS, Lifeline Recovery Center, Inc. provides long-term residential recovery
services for individuals affected by addiction and provides transportation supporting access to
treatment, recovery services, healthcare, employment, court obligations, job training, volunteer
opportunities, recovery meetings, and other recovery -related activities; and
WHEREAS, Lifeline Recovery Center, Inc. has requested a one-time award of Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the City to purchase four (4) passenger vans to
provide reliable transportation in support of client recovery; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed expenditure serves a
public purpose and is consistent with authorized opioid remediation purposes, subject to the
terms, reporting requirements, and repayment provisions set forth in the Contract for Services
and Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT. The City of Paducah hereby
approves the Contract for Services and Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement between the City
of Paducah, Kentucky, and Lifeline Recovery Center, Inc., in substantially the form attached
hereto and made part hereof (Exhibit A), providing a one-time payment in an amount not to
exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) for the purchase of four (4) passenger
vans to support transportation for authorized recovery -related purposes.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the Contract for Services and any other documents reasonably necessary to carry out the
purposes of this Ordinance, provided that such documents are consistent with the terms approved
herein and not substantially adverse to the City.
SECTION 3. SOURCE AND USE OF FUNDS. The expenditure authorized by this
Ordinance shall be paid from Opioid Settlement Funds and charged to account number 22000209
523070, or to such successor account as may be designated by the Finance Department. The
funds shall be used solely for the purchase of four (4) passenger vans in accordance with the
Agreement.
SECTION 4. BUDGET AMENDMENT. That the annual budget for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2026-06-8879,
be amended by the following re -appropriations:
• Increase expenditures in the Opioid Settlement Fund by Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($200,000.00) to provide for the expenditure authorized by this
Ordinance.
The Finance Director is authorized to make all accounting entries and budget adjustments
necessary to implement this section.
SECTION 5. REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE. Lifeline Recovery Center, Inc.
shall maintain records documenting the expenditure of City funds and the use of the vans for
authorized opioid remediation purposes and shall provide the City with information reasonably
necessary for annual opioid settlement reporting. Failure to use the funds for an authorized
purpose or to comply with the Agreement may result in repayment to the City as provided in the
Agreement.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
invalidity shall not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision,
and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be�me effective upon its
adoption, approval, and publication as required by law.
George P. Bray, Mayor
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Introduced by the Board of Commissioners — August 11, 2026
Adopted by the Board of Commissioner — August 25, 2026
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk — August 25, 2026
Published by The Paducah Sun —August 28, 2026
Ord\Lifeline Recovery Vans Budget Amendment FY27
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
This Contract for Services and Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") is made
effective as of the day of 2026 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, a Kentucky municipal corporation with a mailing address of P.O. Box
2267, Paducah, Kentucky 42002-2267 (the "City"), and LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER, INC., a
Kentucky nonprofit corporation with a mailing address of
("Lifeline"). The City and Lifeline may each be referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has received funds from national opioid settlements to be used for opioid
remediation and other authorized purposes in accordance with KRS 15.291 and applicable settlement
requirements; and
WHEREAS, Lifeline provides long-term residential recovery services for individuals affected by
addiction and provides transportation supporting access to treatment, recovery services, healthcare,
employment, court obligations, job training, and other recovery -related activities; and
WHEREAS, Lifeline has requested Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the City
to purchase four (4) passenger vans to provide reliable transportation for client recovery; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide funding for the purchase of the four (4) vans pursuant to
the terms of this Contract for Services; and
WHEREAS, this Contract was authorized by Ordinance No. 2026-08-8890, adopted by the Board
of Commissioners of the City of Paducah on August 25, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants as
herein set forth, the parties do covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1: TERM AND PUBLIC PURPOSE
The term of this Contract shall begin on the Effective Date and continue until Lifeline has purchased and
taken delivery of the four (4) passenger vans and completed the reporting obligations required under this
Contract. Lifeline shall purchase and take delivery of the four (4) passenger vans within six (6) months
after receiving payment from the City, unless the City Manager approves an extension in writing due to
vehicle availability, manufacturing delays, or other circumstances beyond Lifeline's reasonable control.
SECTION 2: FUNDING AWARD AND PAYMENT
The City shall provide Lifeline a one-time payment of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00)
within sixty (60) days of receiving an invoice from Lifeline. The payment shall be used to purchase four
(4) passenger vans for transportation supporting Lifeline's recovery program. The vans may be new or
used, provided they are suitable and reliable for the purposes described in this Contract. Lifeline shall be
responsible for any purchase costs exceeding the amount provided by the City and shall return to the City
any portion of the payment not used for the purchase of the four (4) vans.
SECTION 3: OBJECTIVES AND SERVICES
Lifeline shall use the vans to provide transportation supporting treatment, recovery services, healthcare,
employment, court obligations, job training, volunteer opportunities, recovery meetings, and other
activities reasonably related to client recovery and successful reentry. Lifeline shall use the funding and
the vans in a manner consistent with the opioid remediation purposes authorized by KRS 15.291 and
applicable opioid settlement requirements.
SECTION 4: REPORTING AND RECORDS
Lifeline shall maintain records sufficient to document the expenditure of the City's funding and the use of
the vans for authorized opioid remediation purposes. Lifeline shall track and report information in
accordance with KRS 15.291, applicable state opioid settlement reporting requirements, and any annual
reporting request or reporting form provided by the City. Lifeline shall provide the City reasonable
documentation necessary for the City to complete its required annual opioid settlement reporting, on or
before July 30, 2027, and in any subsequent years as requested.
SECTION 5: NONDISCRIMINATION
Lifeline shall provide the services supported by this Contract without unlawful discrimination based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
SECTION 6: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION
Lifeline is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Contract creates a partnership, joint venture, agency,
employment, or other legal relationship between the parties. Lifeline shall be solely responsible for its
employees, volunteers, operations, and use of the vans and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
elected and appointed officials, employees, and insurers from claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs,
and reasonable attorneys' fees arising from Lifeline's acts or omissions, operation or use of the vans, or
breach of this Contract, except to the extent caused by the City's sole negligence or willful misconduct.
SECTION 7: TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Contract for Services upon failure of any party to comply with any
provision of this agreement provided any such party notifies the other in writing of such failure and the
breaching party fails to correct the breach within thirty (30) calendar days of the notice.
SECTION 8: COMPLIANCE AND RETURN OF FUNDS
Lifeline shall use the payment only for the purposes described in this Contract. If Lifeline does not
purchase four (4) vans, uses any portion of the payment for an unauthorized purpose, or fails to provide
information reasonably necessary for the City's required opioid settlement reporting, the City may
require Lifeline to return the affected portion of the payment. If a governmental, judicial, or settlement
authority determines that any portion of the payment is not an authorized opioid remediation expenditure
because of Lifeline's use of the funds or failure to comply with this Contract, Lifeline shall reimburse
the City for that portion upon written demand.
SECTION 9: ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract for services embodies the entire agreement between the parties and all prior negotiations and
agreements are merged in this agreement. This agreement shall completely and fully supersede all other
prior agreements, both written and oral, between the parties.
SECTION 10: GOVERNING LAW
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Any action arising
from this Contract shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in McCracken County,
Kentucky.
Witness the signature of the parties as of the year and date first written above.
CITY OF PADUCAH
Signature:
George P. Bray, Mayor
Date:
LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER, INC.
Signature: Name:
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