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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/09OCTOBER 13, 2009 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 13, 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, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Gault was absent (1). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS City Manager Zumwalt informed the Commission that Commissioner Abraham requested Commissioner Concerns be moved on the agenda to be discussed after the Minutes. Mayor Paxton mentioned that former Mayor John Penrod passed on October 8, 2009. Mr. Penrod was mayor from 1980 through 1983. The Mayor thanked Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church for providing a community breakfast once a month. He attended last Saturday and said about 300 people were there. He also thanked Midtown Alliance for providing handyman services to residents in the Fountain Avenue neighborhood. PRESENTATION ACCEPT CHECK FROM KLC FOR DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION -WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUM RATE Risk Manager Cindy Medford introduced Bill Hamilton, Director of Insurance Services and Howard Rosewell, Loss Control Department for KLC. Jerry Pace of Peel and Holland was in attendance. Mr. Hamilton presented a check to the City in the amount of $19,783 for a return premium on workers' compensation insurance because the City adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy that has received state certification. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for September 15th, September 22nd and October 6th, 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, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). SUSPEND ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the rules for conducting City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Commissioner Abraham expressed concern regarding the state revenue shortfall. He feels that the nation is still in economic uncertainty and the City should be conservative in its spending. MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) AAA Fence (b) J. C. Cates Construction Inc. (c) Gibson Piping Inc. 2. Contracts/Agreements: a) Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens, Inc. for Specific Services (no ordinance required — under $20,000) b) McCracken County Youth Soccer Association for Specific Services (no ordinance required — under $20,000) OCTOBER 13, 2009 C) McCracken County for a Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant Award (2009-8-7600) and for an Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Award (2009-8-7601) for the Sheriff s Department and Paducah Police Department Equipment Purchases d) Cabinet for Economic Development, State Property and Buildings Commission, and Matrix Engineering, PLLC, to Accept Grant Funds to be Disbursed to Matrix Engineering, PLLC, for Mobile Test Units (Resolutions dated April and June, 2009) 3. Articles of Dissolution of City of Paducah Improvement Corporation, Inc. (Resolution dated August 11, 2009) 4. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for August, 2009 BIDS INSPECTION DEPARTMENT ROOF REPAIRS FOR BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 117 AND 129 SOUTH WATER STREET 1. Minter Roofing 2. Atlas Roofing * 3. Quality Construction FIRE STATION #1 RE -ROOFING a. Atlas Roofing* b. Minter Roofing Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, 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, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ESTABLISH PAYROLL TABLE FOR FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ABOLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND CREATING THE POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1482; BK 8; PG ADOPT PREMIUMS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN AND AMEND PLAN TO INCLUDE OPTIONAL VISION AND DENTAL CARE Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN PREMIUMS FOR F `. CALENDAR YEAR 2010 AND INCLUDING THE AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN FOR i OPTIONAL DENTAL AND VISION CARE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1483; BK 8; PG RATIFICATION OF AFFILIATION STATEMENT WITH DES Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER RATIFYING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF OCTOBER 13, 2009 THE STATEMENT OF AFFILIATION FOR MCCRACKEN COUNTY DES RESCUE SQUAD," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1484; BK 8; PG 2010 KENTUCKY LITTER ABATEMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A 2010 KENTUCKY LITTER ABATEMENT GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THE ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.91485; BK 8; PG SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ADDITIONAL RATES FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE 2ND STREET ALLEY COMPACTOR Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE PICK UP PURSUANT TO THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 94, SOLID WASTE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE FOR VERTICAL WASTE COMPACTORS FOR THE 2ND STREET ALLEY PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1486; BK 8; PG CERTIFICATION TO KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR SAFE LOAD CAPACITY POSTING OF BRIDGES WITHIN CITY LIMITS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE CERTIFYING BRIDGES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PADUCAH ARE POSTED WITH SAFE LOAD CAPACITIES," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1487; BK 8; PG AUTHORIZE FUND TRANSFER FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $36,000.00 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE FIRE STATION #1 ROOF PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT OF FIRE STATION #1," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1488; BK 8; PG ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY AMEND THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE I GRANT AWARD Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR A 2006 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Amendment to Agreement for a 2006 Kentucky Transportation Enhancement Grant Reimbursement Program Award with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the Greenway Trails Project Phase I from November 15, 2009 to November 15, 2010. r _ . T - r _.. - — :.- 1J-- -- = ---- ------ __ - :--i iii 1- I OCTOBER 13, 2009 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-10-7611; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SUNGARI) PUBLIC SECTOR FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AS/400 SERVER Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SPS VAR, L.L.C., FOR THE IBM AS/400 REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of SPS VAR, L.L.C., in the amount of $54,000.00, for the IBM AS/400 Replacement Project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.92009-10-7612; BK 32; PG CHANGE ORDER FOR WALL TO WALL MURAL MAINTENANCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH HERB ROE FOR THE 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: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,000 to prep one of the floodwall panels and an additional $660 for housing expenses, for a total amount of $2,660, increasing the total purchase to $25,810.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-10-7613; BK 32; PG SEAMEN'S CHURCH, RIVER HERITAGE ROOF AND BUILDING REPAIRS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ATLAS ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR REPAIRS OF THE ROOF ON THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 117 AND 129 SOUTH WATER STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Atlas Roofing in the amount of $39,500.00 for the miscellaneous roof, flashing, and masonry repairs on the buildings located at 117 and 129 South Water Street and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-10-7614; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT FIRE STATION NO. 1 Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ATLAS ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR ROOF REPAIRS FOR FIRE STATION #1, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Atlas Roofing Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $35,595.00 for roof repairs for Fire Station #1, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PROPERTY TAX LEVY Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, 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 AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED." OCTOBER 13, 2009 PURPOSE General Fund of the City Real Property Personal Property Motor Vehicles & watercraft School Purposes Paducah Junior College Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles & watercraft RATE PER $100.00 $0.250 $0.390 $0.390 $0.018 $0.018 $0.031 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Paducah Independent School District Real Property $0.678 Personal Property $0.678 Inventory $0.678 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $0.946 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.086 Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.678 Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2009, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2009. In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following provisions: ■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2009, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2009. ■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2010, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2010. 2009 KENTUCKY HOMELAND SECURITY MOBILE DATA EXPANSION AWARD Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S MOBILE DATA COMPUTER EXPANSION PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to obtain a grant in the amount of $18,000 for the Paducah Fire Department's Mobile Data Computer Expansion Project. The grant does not require any cash or in-kind match. 2009/2010 HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR A LOCAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE FOR A 2009/2010 KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement, and all documents relating thereto, with the Kentucky State Police in the amount of $25,000.00 for overtime traffic enforcement activities and traffic enforcement related supplies and equipment. The City's cash match will be in the amount of $12,500. .. —�- n Ir. --t ri - - T -.., 77 t--•,rI OCTOBER 13, 2009 2009 PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD HOMELAND SECURITY AWARD Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to obtain a grant in the amount of $231,962 for the Paducah Bomb Squad Capacity Enhancement Project. The grant does not require any cash or in-kind match. 2009 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM AWARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the U. S. Department of Justice for a Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Award in the amount of $6,262.50 for assistance with purchasing bulletproof vests to be used by the Paducah Police Department. The remaining funds of $6,262.50 will come from the Police Department's existing budget. AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT W/ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, & FIREARMS FOR DRUG TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the City of Paducah for the Police Department to form a joint operation called the Western Kentucky Gun Crime Task Force. AGREEMENT W/KENTUCKY STATE POLICE FOR DRUG ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS TASK FORCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE TO ESTABLISH A KENTUCKY STATE POLICE DRUG TASK FORCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves an agreement by and among the Kentucky State Police and the City of Paducah to establish a Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force and further authorizes the Mayor to execute said Agreement. ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH MARCUM ENGINEERING LLC FOR THE DESIGN OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR CITY BUILDINGS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARCUM ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE DESIGN OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR THE CITY'S PRIORITY BUILDINGS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Marcum Engineering, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for professional services to review and design the type of generators required for the City's priority buildings. AGREEMENTS WITH USDA-NRCS FOR EMERGENCY WATERSHED DEBRIS REMOVAL RESULTING FROM THE 2009 ICE STORM (1) $11,199.63 Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OCTOBER 13, 2009 APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 68-5C16-9-126 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, FOR THE 2009 ICE STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT FROM STREAMS AND CREEKS WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH; AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DAMAGE SURVEY REPORT AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE RECOVERY OF FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City hereby approves an Agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, for the 2009 Ice Storm Debris Removal from streams and creeks within the City of Paducah in the amount of $8,399.72. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $2,799.91, for a total project cost of $11,199.63. The City authorizes the Mayor to execute said Agreement and further, authorizes the City Engineer/Public Works Director to execute all documents associated with the Damage Survey Report and documents necessary for the recovery of funds associated with the project upon execution of the Agreement. (2) $10,077.50 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 68-5C16-10-009 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, FOR THE 2009 ICE STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT FROM STREAMS AND CREEKS WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH; AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZES THE CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DAMAGE SURVEY REPORT AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE RECOVERY OF FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City hereby approves an Agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, for the 2009 Ice Storm Debris Removal from streams and creeks within the City of Paducah in the amount of $7,558.13. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $2,519.37, for a total project cost of $10,077.50. The City authorizes the Mayor to execute said Agreement and further, authorizes the City Engineer/Public Works Director to execute all documents associated with the Damage Survey Report and documents necessary for the recovery of funds associated with the project upon execution of the Agreement. CITY MANAGER REPORT ❖ Property swap with Paducah Housing Authority- A few months ago the City agreed to swap Parks property bordered by 13th Street between Atkins Avenue and H. C. Mathis Drive for Paducah Housing Authority (PHA) property located at 14th and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Mr. Cal Ross, Director of PHA, has informed the City that a grant is in the pipeline to start the project. ❖ 2001 Bonds -The interest rates for the bonds have changed enough that it is time to refinance and try to get a lower rate. This will impact the City, county and Paducah - McCracken County Convention Center Board. •'• Calendar Items • October 17th --11:00 a.m., Neighborhood Walk in Wallace Park --Meet at Immanuel Baptist Church to park your car and the Commission will proceed with the walk Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: October 27 , 2009 J "�. &X --k City Clerk