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Home My WebLink About08-25-2026August 25, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, August 25, 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 Wilson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PUBLIC COMMENTS ➢ Marshall Davis made comments concerning the Business License Tax. MAYOR'S REMARKS Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Remarks from Mayor George Bray — Creation of Department of Community Development Mayor George Bray announced an upcoming departmental reorganization that will create a new, comprehensive department focused on development -related functions. The reorganization is intended to improve coordination and communication by bringing most development -related services under one department. Mayor Bray said that with the recent increase in local development and expected future growth, this is a great time to work to streamline services. The new Department of Community Development will combine the current Planning Department with code enforcement and building and electrical inspection services, which are currently provided through the Fire Prevention Division. The Development Liaison position which is currently a member of the Customer Experience Department also will be moved to this new department. The City's fire marshal office, also called Fire Prevention, will remain a division of the Paducah Fire Department. Mayor Bray added that continued departmental collaboration especially between the Fire Department and the new Department of Community Development is a key factor in providing successful services. No employees will be added or eliminated as part of the reorganization. Current Planning Director Carol Gault will serve as the director of this new department. The change will bring most development -related services together in one department, which will eventually be located on the first floor of City Hall, making it easier for residents and businesses to access these services. The new department will be rolled out over the next few weeks. The transition will require updates to the City's Code of Ordinances and website, reconfiguration of office space, and the development of new department branding. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Item I(D) was removed for separate discussion. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for August 11, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents: Contract File: 1. Contract with Cherry Bekaert LLP — audit services for FY ending 2026 — MO #3228 2. Contract Amendment Tyler Technologies — ACFR Statement Builder — MO #3236 3. Sole Source Purchase from Hannan Supply — Light Fixtures — Marine Way Improvement Project — Letter from City Manager — MO #3248 4. Lease Agreement with W. C. Young Community Center — MO #3286 5. Memorandum of Agreement — Women Aware, Inc. — MO 43287 August 25, 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 ORDERS APPROVE A 1.09 ACRE PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE JOINT SEWER AGENCY FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT THE COMBINED SEWER OUTFALL IN NOBLE PARK Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.09 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED IN NOBLE PARK." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3292; BK 15) APPROVE FY2027 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (GPEDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN AN AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." 6. Memorandum of Agreement —Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, Inc. — MO #3288 7. Contract For Services —Paxton Park —MO 93289 8. Franchise Agreement— Windstream KDL Uniti —ORD 2026-07-8887 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) SEWER EASEMENT BET-MTE-N THE CITY OF P A Ill TC A 14 AND T 4E DAD TC A II T A,.CR A CVEAT COYL44TY IOP4 9EAI)ER AGENCY EOR A PPROMNL TErY i nn ACRES OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ATED P. NOBLE PARK REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BUILDING CONSERVATION ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,750 TO PREPARE AN HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT FOR THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3293; BK 15 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000 FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MO #3294; BK 15 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT LICENSING FROM INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $108,000 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY NASPO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR SAID PURCHASE MO #3295; BK 15 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 2027 KENTUCKY LITTER ABATEMENT GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S STREET LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAM, ACCEPTING ALL AWARDED GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL AWARD DOCUMENTS O 93296; BK 15) I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF LINWOOD MOTORS FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOUR (4) PATROL SUVS IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,166 EACH AND ONE DETECTIVE SUV IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,745, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $281,409, FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME MO #3297; BK 15) 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 ORDERS APPROVE A 1.09 ACRE PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE JOINT SEWER AGENCY FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT THE COMBINED SEWER OUTFALL IN NOBLE PARK Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.09 ACRES OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED IN NOBLE PARK." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3292; BK 15) APPROVE FY2027 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (GPEDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN AN AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." August 25, 2026 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93298; BK 15) APPROVE FY2027 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR GENERAL AVIATION AND AIR CARRIER SERVICES." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93299; BK 15) APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,324.20 — COLEMAN ROAD SIDEWALK DESIGN PROJECT Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,324.20 FOR THE COLEMAN ROAD SIDEWALK DESIGN PROJECT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3300; BK 15) AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HEALTHY HOMES PRODUCTION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HEALTHY HOMES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000, ACCEPTING ALL AWARDED GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL AWARD DOCUMENTS." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3301; BK 15) ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "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." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Ordinance authorizes a Contract for Services with Lifeline Recovery Center, Inc., providing a one-time payment of up to $200,000 for the purchase of four passenger vans to support authorized recovery -related transportation. Funding will be provided from the Opioid Settlement Fund. The Ordinance also amends the Fiscal Year 2027 budget to increase expenditures in the Opioid Settlement Fund by $200,000. Adopted on call of the roll Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray August 25, 2026 (5). (ORD NO. 2026-08-8890; BK 37) CLOSURE OF ALLEY BETWEEN S. 9TH STREET AND WALTER JETTON BLVD AND PARALLEL TO 916 KENTUCKY AVENUE Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF AN 8,129 SQUARE FOOT ALLEY PARALLEL TO KENTUCKY AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN SOUTH 9TH STREET AND WALTER JETTON BOULEVARD; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah does hereby authorize the closure of an 8,129 square foot alley parallel to Kentucky Avenue and Washington Street between South 9t° Street and Walter Jetton Boulevard, authorizes, empowers, and directs the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds from the City of Paducah to the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed and all other necessary documents to effectuate the closure. Adopted on call of the roll Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD NO. 2026-08-8891; BK 37) FY2026 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 NNE 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 $20,000 and $118,100, respectively • Increase expenditures for the Investment Fund by $49,573 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Room Tax Fund by $158,871 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Capital Projects Fund by $820,449 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Grant Fund by $2,913 • Increase expenditures for the Debt Service Fund by $7,127 • Increase revenue for the Fleet Lease Trust Fund by $98,100 • Increase revenue and expenditures for the Health Insurance Fund by $421,154 Adopted on call of the roll Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD NO. 2026-08-8892; BK 37) AMEND CHAPTER 78 PERSONNEL ORDINANCE TO REMOVE RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE BENEFIT Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 "PERSONNEL" SEC. 40, "GROUP LIFE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.' This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Section 78-40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah to reflect that retiree life insurance will no longer be offered effective September 1, 2026. Any retiree taking coverage prior to that date will be grandfathered in according to the terms of the plan. Adopted on call of the roll Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD NO. 2026-08-8893; BK 37) August 25, 2026 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Jordan mentioned upcoming City celebrations: • Dedication of the new playground at Kolb Park will be on September 4 at 2:00 p.m. • Grand opening of the Riverfront Park area will be September 18 at 4:00 p.m. • There have been renovations at the Albert Jones Park and a future ribbon cutting is being planned. • The Paducah Sports Park ribbon cutting will be September 10. CITY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ➢ Commissioner Henderson commended the City Manager and the Chief of Police for their quick response to the inquiries made regarding policing during the August 81h activities. ADJOURN Commissioner Wilson 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: 6:17 p.m. ADOPTED: September 8, 2026. D 7, George Bray, Mayor AT ST: mdsay Paris , City Clerk