HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-2026September 8, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, September 8,
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 Henderson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray proclaimed September as City Government Month in Paducah.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marshall Davis commented on the Business License Tax.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for
separate consideration. Item I(F), I(H) and I(K) were removed for separate discussion.
Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for August 25, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Deed File:
I. Teddy Bear Estates to City of Paducah - 729 South 13th Street — MO #3204
2. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to Teddy Bear Estates — 715 Jones Street — MO
#3205
3. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to Teddy Bear Estates — 718 Jones Street — MO
#3262
Contract File:
I . Contract For Services — Delve Health Consulting for Organizational Health and Culture
Management — Fire Department — MO 43235
2. Contract with PFGW Architects — City Hall Stabilization Project — MO #3264
3. Renewal Application For Local Expanded Jurisdiction — HVAC Plan— MO #3280
4. Renewal Application For Local Expanded Jurisdiction — Additional Responsibilities —
MO #3280
5. Contract For Services — Building Conservation Associates — Historic Structure Report —
Hotel Metropolitan — MO 43293
6. Contract For Services — Paducah Transit Authority FY2027 — MO 93294
7. Contract with Linwood Motors — Purchase of Five Police Pursuit Rated SUVs — MO
#3297
8. Contract For Services — GPEDC, Inc. FY2027 — MO #3298
9. Contract For Services — Barkley Regional Airport Authority FY2027 — MO #3299
10. Franchise Agreement — Windstream KDL — Ord 2026-07-8887
11. Contract For Services — Lifeline Recovery Center — Ord 2026-08-8890
Bids and Proposals File:
1. Purchase of Five Polie Pursuit Rated SUVs
a. Linwood Motors — MO #3297 sole bid
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2027 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR
THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
O # 3302, BK 15
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE JOB GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE
EMPLOYEES OF T13E CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
MO # 3303, BK 15)
I(F)
APPR( )TTT!' AGREEMENTS DELATED TO TFIRE DEDADTTAENT TDAPp:T JQ
FACILITY AATED MAIN PROJECT AND AUTiTllDT7iT 9 T 4E TAA O
FACILITY
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September 8, 2026
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS, KENTUCKY DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE KENTUCKY
URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM MO #3305, BK 15
I(H)
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I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDERAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR SOFTWARE
SERVICES MO 93307, BK 15
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE SOUTH 21sT STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
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I(K)
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DISCUSSION)
I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND PADUCAH FILM
SOCIETY, FOR LEASE OF MAIDEN ALLEY CINEMA LOCATED AT 112 MAIDEN
ALLEY, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY MO #3309, BK 15)
I(M)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND RIVER HERITAGE
MUSEUM, FOR LEASE OF THE RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER LOCATED AT 117 SOUTH
WATER STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY MO #3310, BK 15
I(N)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND CAROL GAULT FOR EMPLOYMENT AS DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAME MO #3311, 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
PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY WATER MAIN
AGREEMENT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "APPROVING AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY WATER MAIN PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO."
After discussion Commissioner Smith offered motion to postpone the vote until long-term plans
can be considered. Motion failed for lack of second.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4). Nays, Commissioner Smith (1). (MO 93304, BK 15)
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PADUCAH AND PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. (PJC, Inc.) FOR THE
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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 FOR SERVICES WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR
COLLEGE, INC., FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT
September 8, 2026
OF $100,000."
After discussion Commissioner Smith offered motion to postpone the vote. Motion failed for
lack of second.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4). Nays, Commissioner Smith (1). (MO #3306, BK 15)
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SEAMAN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, 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
CITY OF PADUCAH AND SEAMAN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE, FOR LEASE OF THE
SEAMAN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE LOCATED AT 129 SOUTH WATER STREET,
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY."
After discussion, Commissioner Smith offered a motion, seconded by Mayor Bray, to postpone
the vote on this item for one month. Motion carried on call of the roll yeas, Commissioner
Smith, Thomas and Mayor Bray (3), nays, Commissioners Henderson and Wilson (2).
AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST TENNESSEE DISPOSAL
CORPORATION FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND NORTHWEST
TENNESSEE DISPOSAL CORPORATION FOR THE TRANSFER, TRANSPORT AND
DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO #3312; BK 15)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SALEM AVENUE, LLC FOR SALE OF
SURPLUS PROPERTY AT SALEM AVENUE AND HAMPTON AVENUE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING
CERTAIN CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON SALEM AVENUE AND
HAMPTON AVENUE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID
PROPERTY TO SALEM AVENUE, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE CONVEYANCE."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO #3313; BK 15)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY AND CHAPMAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND
RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHAPMAN PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR THE MELODY LANE DEVELOPMENT." This Ordinance is
summarized as follows: the City and Chapman Property Development, LLC desire to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding providing for the construction and acceptance of eligible public
improvements and the reimbursement of certain eligible costs through a Residential Infill
September 8, 2026
Development Agreement. Reimbursement shall be limited to eligible costs actually incurred for
the construction of public improvements to be acquired and owned by the City, not to exceed the
amount of City ad valorem real property taxes collected from the development during the
applicable five-year eligibility period.
AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FY 2027
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES
AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD
FROM JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES
HEREUNDER DEFINED."
Purpose Rate per $100
GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY:
Real Property $0.253
Personal Property (except inventory) $0.340
Motor Vehicles and Watercraft $0.390
PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Real Estate $0.014
Personal Property (except inventory) $0.014
Motor Vehicles and Watercraft $0.031
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
(1) In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2026, and shall be payable without
penalty and interest until November 30, 2026.
(2) In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following
provisions:
(a) The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2026, and shall be payable without
penalty and interest until November 30, 2026.
(b) The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2027, and shall be payable without
penalty and interest until March 1, 2027."
AMEND MULTIPLE CHAPTERS OF THE PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO CREATE THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance amends Chapters 2, 18, 34, 42, 46, 54, 82, 102, 106, and 126 of the
Paducah Code of Ordinances to create the Department of Community Development and to
update the Code to reflect the City's reorganization of certain development -related functions.
The Ordinance also clarifies the respective roles of the Building Division, Fire Prevention
Division, and other City departments involved in development review, permitting, inspection,
code enforcement, rental occupancy, fire prevention, and related enforcement matters. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3, 2026, and forwarded a favorable
recommendation to the City Commission regarding the proposed amendments to Chapter 126,
Zoning. Upon adoption, the.ordinance shall be published in summary and shall include the full
text of each section that imposes taxes or fees, in accordance with KRS 83A.060(9).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Jordan reminded the public that there will be no Commission meeting on
September 22, 2026. There will be a Special Called Meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:00
p.m.
September 8, 2026
CITY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
➢ Commissioner Wilson mentioned several upcoming events:
• Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. —Sports Park Grand Opening
• Friday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m. — Riverfront Project Ribbon Cutting
• Tuesday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. —Albert Jones Park Ribbon Cutting
➢ Mayor Bray commented that he attended the ribbon cutting at Kolb Park. The
playground equipment is quality equipment, and it is a great investment in the Southside.
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following
topics:
➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b)
➢ 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)
➢ Conduct a performance review of the City Manager. KRS 83A.150(4)(d)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5)
Commissioner Smith left Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. and did not return.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the
Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson, Mayor Bray (4)
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the meeting
be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (4).
MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:58 p.m.
ADOPTED: October 2, 2026.
George Bray, Mayor