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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/09AUGUST 4, 2009 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). POLICE CHIEF SWEARING IN CEREMONY Circuit Court Judge Jeff Hines swore in James Berry as Chief of Police. Mayor Paxton and the Board thanked Acting Chief of Police Sandy Joslyn for her assistance during the search to fill the position of police chief. RECOGNITION STATE CHAMPION, ALEJA GRANT, REPRESENTING THE CITY IN THE NATIONAL HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD MEET Allen Treece, Parks and Recreation Specialist, recognized Paducah Middle School Seventh Grade Student, Aleja Grant, for competing in the national race on August 1, 2009. She won the local Hershey Track & Field race, placed first at the state race and qualified to go to the national race in Hershey, Pennsylvania. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for July 14th and July 21St, 2009 meetings be waived and that the minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). RESOLUTION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Mayor Paxton read the following resolution in full, seconded by Commissioner Kaler: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Paducah City Commission recognizes that improving the education level of our community's young people will both make the Paducah workforce more attractive to investors and employers and enhance the life potential of individual students; and, WHEREAS, a Task Force of Paducah Rotary Club, City and County schools, and West Kentucky Community and Technical College has proposed creating a community scholarship program which will guarantee Paducah and McCracken 8th graders, who meet prescribed standards through their final four years of high school, a scholarship for his or her first two years of college at WKCTC; and, WHEREAS, a similar scholarship program in East Tennessee has increased high school graduation rates by 23% and increased the number achieving an Associate's Degree by 27.5%; and, WHEREAS, in order to conduct a campaign to raise one-half the costs of the scholarship program from the private sector the sponsors need assurance that the public sector will participate in the program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah supports the Community Scholarship Program and hereto states its intention beginning with the FY2011 City budget to appropriate $125,000 from the City Investment Fund to help finance the program. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). AUGUST 4, 2009 MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: a) Gregory Piping Contractors LLC b) Jackson Home Improvement Inc. Right of Way Bond: a) Cleaver Construction Company Inc. 2. Contracts/Agreements: a) Paducah Concert Band for Specific Services (no ordinance required — under $20,000) b) Crowdus Maintenance and Cleaning Services for Event Set -Up and Cleaning Services at the Robert Cherry Civic Center (2009-7-7581) C) Massie Estate for Purchase of Property on South 7th Street and Adams Street (2009-6-7576) 3. Deed: a. Massie Estate for Property on South 7th Street and Adams for Expansion of the McCracken County Jail BIDS PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW HEAVY-DUTY AERIAL LADDER TRUCK 1. Pierce Manufacturing Company, Inc. 2. Mid America Fire & Safety PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE WEB SITE DESIGN 1. IVS Inc. 2. Horizon Media Group 3. Red Giant Advertising 4. Power Creative 5. 1187 Creative Agency 6. Clear Fire Studios * = bid accepted Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). TRANSFER PROPERTY TO McCRACKEN COUNTY FOR JAIL EXPANSION Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 502 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 504 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 506 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 508 SOUTH 7 T STREET, AND 618 ADAMS STREET TO MCCRACKEN COUNTY FOR THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1473; BK 8; PG AUGUST 4, 2009 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO BARBEQUE ON THE RIVER, INC. Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZINGAND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY $30,000.00 TO BARBEQUE ON THE RIVER, INC., FOR LEGAL AND START-UP COSTS" be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1474; BK 8; PG ORDINANCE -EMERGENCY AFSCME CONTRACT RATIFICATION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME, BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 1586." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract and all other documents relating to same, between the City of Paducah and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 1586, which will expire June 30, 2012. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7582; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION PADUCAH WATER WORKS CONDEMNATION FOR EASEMENTS FOR REIDLAND TRANSMISSION STORAGE AND PUMPING IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DEEMING IT NECESSARY TO CONDEMN AND ACQUIRE FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A CERTAIN PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE REAL PROPERTY OF CHRISTIAN D. STEFFERUD AND MARIE L. STEFFERUD, AS TRUSTEES OF THE CHRISTIAN D. STEFFERUD AND MARIE L. STEFFERUD INTERVIVOS TRUST, FOR THE EXTENSION, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM BY PADUCAH WATER AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That public use and necessity require the acquisition by Paducah Water of the Easements for the extension, construction, erection, maintenance, and operation of the transmission water line from Paducah Water's Southside water facilities into the Reidland area which is in furtherance of the public purpose to provide an adequate and reliable municipal water system to its customers. The City does hereby authorize the acquisition of the Easements pursuant to the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky and further authorizes the institution of condemnation proceedings in the McCracken Circuit Court in the name of the City for the use and benefit of Paducah Water against the Owner and all other parties of interest, to acquire the Easements across the Real Property of Owner. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7584; BK 32; PG CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR SEASONAL ICE RINK Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH MAGIC ICE USA INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF A SEASONAL ICE SKATING RINK LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract renewal for a period of one (1) year with Magic Ice USA Inc., in the amount of $92,500.00, for installation of a seasonal ice skating rink, and as contained in the bid of Magic Ice USA Inc. of June 2, 2008. AUGUST 4, 2009 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7584; BK 32; PG ACCEPT RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GRANT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME WITH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES FOR PARKS SERVICES ATHLETICS AND RECREATION CAMP SWIM PROGRAM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating to same with Ronald McDonald House Charities in the amount of $2,586.00 for the Parks Services Athletics and Recreation Camp Swim Program. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7585; BK 32; PG 2009-2010 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT AWARD Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET FOR A 2009/2010 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT AWARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for a 2009/2010 Law Enforcement Service Fee Grant Award in the amount of $13,045.00 for DUI enforcement. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7586; BK 32; PG ANNUAL CONTRACTS BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Barkley Regional Airport in the amount of $146,430, payable in quarterly payments of $36,607.50 each, for providing general aviation and air carrier services to the citizens of McCracken County and surrounding regions. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7587; BK 32; PG PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO SAID BOARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute a contract with Paxton Park Golf Board in the amount of $21,000 for specific services for the Paducah area. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7588; BK 32; PG LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE . AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AUGUST 4, 2009 WITH THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in the amount of $30,000 to provide an extensive youth performance schedule in continuing with their tradition of the "Class Act" series. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7589; BK 32; PG y MARKET HOUSE THEATRE Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MARKET HOUSE THEATRE FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Market House Theatre in the amount of $30,000.00 for providing a theatre program for young people. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7590; BK 32; PG GREATER PADUCAH PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS AND GPEDC Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREATER PADUCAH PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS AND GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Greater Paducah Partners for Progress and Greater Paducah Economic Development Council in the amount of $300,000.00, paid in equal quarterly allocations upon receipt of an invoice, for performance of services as outlined in said Contract. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7591; BK 32; PG YEISER ART CENTER Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH YEISER ART CENTER FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Yeiser Art Center in the amount of $30,000.00 for specific services. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7592; BK 32; PG PADUCAH SYMPHONY Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Paducah Symphony Orchestra in the amount of $30,000 for specific services. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7593; BK 32; PG PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE -< , T T - -- - -- -- AUGUST 4, 2009 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Paducah Area Transit System in the amount of $250,000.00, to be paid in equal quarterly allocations of $62,500 for public transportation services for the Paducah/McCracken County area. This contract expires June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7594; BK 32; PG ENTREPADUCAH Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ENTREPADUCAH FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with EntrePaducah in the amount of $100,000, to be made in quarterly allocations of $25,000, to provide support to entrepreneurs in Paducah and McCracken County. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-8-7595; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH ROSCOR CORPORATION Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ROSCOR CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF A REMOTE CONTROL CAMERA PACKAGE FOR USE IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the amount of $3,255.00 with Roscor Corporation, for addition to the remote control camera package of six (6) wall mounts and labor and equipment to install cabling from computers in the Commission Chamber to the TV control room, thereby increasing the total cost of the project to $35,494.00. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF NEW HEAVY DUTY AERIAL LADDER TRUCK Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PIERCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC., FOR PURCHASE OF A NEW HEAVY- DUTY AERIAL LADDER TRUCK FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Pierce Manufacturing Company, Inc., in the amount of $701,789.00, for sale to the City of a new heavy-duty aerial ladder truck, for use by the Fire Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR WALL TO WALL MURAL MAINTENANCE Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE WALL-TO-WALL MURALS LOCATED ON THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S FLOODWALL ALONG WATER STREET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby authorized to pay to Herb Roe the total amount of $23,150, for annual maintenance of the Wall -to -Wall murals located on the City of Paducah's floodwall along Water Street. MOU WITH CIVIL DESIGN GROUP/MINDSPRING DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 133 SOUTH 2ND STREET Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AUGUST 4, 2009 UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, MINDSPRING DEVELOPMENT, LLC, CIVIL DESIGN GROUP, INC., MichAL HOLDINGS, LLC, PATRICK H. JOHNSON, ALAN CLAY ROBINSON, AND M. TODD McBEE AS GUARANTORS, WITH RESPECT TO A PRIVATE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City, Mindspring Development, LLC, Civil Design Group, Inc., MichAL Holdings, LLC, Patrick H. Johnson, Alan Clay Robinson, and M. Todd McBee as Guarantors. Further, the City authorizes the Mayor to execute the MOU, together with such other agreements, instruments, or certifications that may be necessary to provide a $50,000 Property Rehabilitation Inducement Loan to MichAL for renovation, redevelopment, installation and/or equipping of the property located at 133 South 2nd Street. RENAISSANCE WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF 1187 CREATIVE, LLC FOR THE IDENTITY PACKAGE & WEBSITE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND HOSTING SERVICES FOR PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the proposal of 1187 Creative, LLC in an amount not to exceed $51,150.00, for the Identity Package & Website Design, Development and Hosting services for the Paducah Renaissance Alliance, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. 2009 RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT AWARD Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN A 2009 RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $149,527, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MCCRACKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCCRACKEN COUNTY FOR SAID GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of an agreement to obtain a 2009 Recovery Act Justice Accountability Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in an amount up to $149,527 to be used by the Paducah Police Department and McCracken County Sheriff's Department. The funds will be allocated 57% ($85,221) to the City Police Department and 43% ($64,306) to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department based on 911 -call volume and further authorizes the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Paducah and McCracken County to act as the legal recipient and fiscal agent for said grant. 2009 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE EDWARD BYRNE GRANT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ON-LINE GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACT OF 2009, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $43,984, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MCCRACKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCCRACKEN COUNTY FOR SAID GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of an on-line grant application to obtain a 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Accountability Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Act of 2009, in an amount up to $43,984 to be used by the Paducah Police Department and McCracken County Sheriff's Department. The funds will be allocated 57% ($25,071) to the City Police Department and 43% ($18,913) to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department based on 911 -call volume and further :__ _.. 1 1 -__ I -. ___ _- :._..: -..._ I... i AUGUST 4, 2009 authorizes the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Paducah and McCracken County to act as the legal recipient and fiscal agent for the grant. CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF LINDSEY STREET AND AN UNIMPROVED ALLEY FOR THE CREMATORIUM LEASE PROPERTY Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF LINDSEY STREET, A PORTION OF A 15' WIDE ALLEY, AND A PORTION OF AN 18' ALLEY BEING LOCATED BETWEEN NORTH 20TH STREET AND NORTH 21sT STREET AND NORTH OF PARK AVENUE". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing of a portion of Lindsey Street, a portion of a 15' wide alley, and a portion of an 18' alley being located between North 20th Street and North 21St Street and North of Park Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed. AMEND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR COMMISSION MEETINGS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby amends Sec. 2-145, 147, 148, 149, and 151, Rules of Procedure, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah for City Commission Meetings, to amend the rules of procedure for the Commission meetings of the Board of Commissioners for the City of Paducah, Kentucky. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION FOR PAYROLL AND OTHER SERVICES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION FOR THE CITY TO SERVE AS THE DIRECT, STATUTORY EMPLOYER FOR A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE TO LEASE, MANAGE, AND OPERATE THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER AND EXPO CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Paducah and Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation for the City to serve as the direct, statutory employer to make payment of salary and provide benefits for a full-time employee to lease, manage and operate the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center and Expo Center. Further, the City authorizes the Mayor is to execute the MOU. CITY MANAGER REPORT ❖ Calendar Items ❖ The City Manager requested an executive session to discuss an economic development proposal. ❖ August 15th will be the Board's Neighborhood Walk. They will meet at the Century Building on Fountain Avenue at 3:00 p.m. and proceed west on Jefferson Street. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Gault suggested that the ordinance placing the BBQ on the River event \ under the authority of the Paducah Renaissance Alliance be amended to reflect that it will not be under PRA's authority. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter AUGUST 4, 2009 would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: August 11 , 2009 �6 S.1-3fLerk. City Clerk