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Home My WebLink About04-09-2019April 9, 2019 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Harless presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). INVOCATION Commissioner McElroy gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harless led the pledge. Wendy Baxter gave a presentation about Sullivan University's new Mayfield Learning Center. Sullivan University is offering 20% off to anyone in the Jackson Purchase Region. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. Commissioner Abraham asked that items I(D), I(E) and I(F) be removed for separate consideration. Mayor Harless asked the Assistant City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Minutes for the March 19, 2019 and March 26, 2019 City Commission Meetings I(B) Receive & File Documents: Deed File: 1. Paducah Riverfront Hotel/CCC/City of Paducah/Greenway Trail Project— Multiple Deeds ORD 2018-I1-8556 Contract File: 1. Memorandum of Understanding — Between City of Paducah and Brandi Harless and Adam Moyers — 421 North 5a' Street Rehabilitation Project MO #2223 2. Addendum to the Agreement For Demolitions Services between Danny Cope & Sons Excavating LLC and City of Paducah ORD 2019-3-8564 3. Additional Professional Services for a one-time fee adjustment — Marcum Engineering — Paducah City Hall Exterior Restoration Project ORD 2019-3-8566 4. Sale of Surplus Property and Easements — Public Utility Easements — Atmos Energy Corporation — Pecan Drive — MO #2217 Financials File: 1. Paducah Water Works — February Financial Highlights Bonds 1. Assistance Agreement by and between the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) and City of Paducah — transcript of proceedings MO 42127 I(C) Personnel Actions Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER(S) ANNUAL 911SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON PURCHASE 2 WAY RADIO SERVICE Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Ordered entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,080.00 WITH JACKSON PURCHASE 2 -WAY RADIO, INC. FOR FY2020" Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson, Mayor Harless (5). (MO #2224 BK 11) April 9, 2019 PURCHASE OF MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM TRUCK Mayor Harless 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 FINLEY FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 100' MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,200,000, FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson, Mayor Harless (5). (MO #2225 BK 11) CONTRACT WITH YOUNGBLOOD EXCAVATING FOR GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE IV Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF YOUNGBLOOD EXCAVATING & CONTRACTING, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE IV IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $475,619 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson, Mayor Harless (5). (MO #2226 BK 11) ORDINANCES) — ADOPTION ADOPT CITY OF PADUCAH ADDRESSING STANDARDS Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, SECTIONS 46-4 to 46-30, AND 46-34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby amends Sections 46-4 to 46-30, and 46-34 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to create a comprehensive addressing standard for properties and buildings in the City of Paducah and provides authority for the administration, enforcement and amendment thereof. The objective of the addressing standard is to establish an efficient, uniform and intuitive identification system of parcels and buildings for emergency response services and the general public. The Amendment to Section 46-13, which will be published in full in accordance with KRS 86A.060, provides that a request for an address change is subject to a fee of $100. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (ORD #2019-4-8568; BK 35) TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT AREA Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS CONCERNING AND ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AREA; APPROVING A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FINANCE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHING THE PROCESS FOR ADMINISTERING THE PLAN; ESTABLISHING AN INCREMENTAL TAX SPECIAL FUND FOR APPROVED PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS AND REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE; AND DESIGNATING THE CITY OF PADUCAH FINANCE DEPARTMENT AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT, ADMINISTRATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE SPECIAL FUND; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TAKE SUCH OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY OR REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AREA" This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby establishes a Downtown Riverfront Development Area to encourage investment and redevelopment within the development area, approves a local participation agreement with McCracken County Fiscal Court to establish the process for administering the plan, establishes an Incremental Tax Special Fund for approved public infrastructure costs and designates the Paducah Finance Department as the oversight agency, administration and implementer of the ordinance and special fund; further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents relating to same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (ORD #2019-4-8569; BK 35) REPEAL PADUCAH WATER RATES ORDINANCES Commissioner McElroy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of April 9, 2019 Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2001-10-6420, ORDINANCE NO. 2003-3-6631, ORDINANCE NO. 2009-11-7629, ORDINANCE NO. 2009-11-7630, AND ORDINANCE NO. 2010-6-7692." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Commissioners of Waterworks have determined it is necessary to update the rates and rate structures for Paducah Water Works. In order to most effectively achieve these goals, Paducah Water Works will repeal all previous water rate ordinances. Subsequent to the passage of this ordinance, the City shall enact an ordinance which will ordain the applicable water rates and fees. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (ORD #2019-4-8570; BK 35) APPROVE NEW PADUCAH WATER RATES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER PROVIDED BY THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO ITS CUSTOMERS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Paducah Water Works has experienced an increase in their operating costs while also seeing an overall decrease in water sales per customer. Paducah Water Works has adopted plans to eliminate all lead services lines in their distribution systems. The Commissioners of Waterworks have the full authority to change the water rates and fees. In order to combat these events, to facilitate the necessary changes, and to accurately account for the cost of providing service to its customers, the Commissioners of Waterworks have determined it is necessary to change the water rates and charges for their customers. The current rate schedule, minimum monthly charges, fire protection fees, connection charges, and capital replacement and expansion fees for Paducah Water Works are available online at https://www.pwwky.com/rates- fees/. Additionally, these fees and charges are on file and available at the Paducah Water Works Office. The effective date for each is stated in the ordinance. Any rate or fee changes which are implemented by Paducah Water Works will reflected in the rates and fees posted online and in the file at the Paducah Water Works Office. The Commissioners of Waterworks will review the fees and charges annually and may authorize adjustments. Paducah Water Works has the authority to implement a flat charge per customer in addition to the other applicable fees which have been charged in the past. This flat charge per customer will become effective July 1, 2019. This charge will increase annually. This ordinance will specify the methodology for updating water rates in the future in order to cover inflation based price increases. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (ORD #2019-4-8571; BK 35) ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HIGDON DEVELOPMENT, INC., REGARDING GREENWAY VILLAGE PHASE 2 Commissioner Wilson 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 RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND HIGDON DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR GREENWAY VILLAGE PHASE II AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves the Greenway Village Subdivision Phase II Residential Infill Development Agreement with Higdon Development for a period of eight (8) years with a total rebate not to exceed $182,243 and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents related to same. INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HIGDON DEVELOPMENT, INC., REGARDING RIDGEWOOD VILLAS PHASE I AND PHASE 11 Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING TWO RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND HIGDON DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR RIDGEWOOD VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS PHASE I AND PHASE II AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves the Ridgewood April 9, 2019 Villas Condominiums Phase I Residential Infill Development Agreement with Higdon Development for a period of six (6) years with a total rebate not to exceed $126,397 and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents related to same. Further the City of Paducah approves the Ridgewood Villas Condominiums Phase II Residential Infill Development Agreement with Higdon Development for a period of ten (10) years with a total rebate not to exceed $95,053 and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents related to same. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ➢ Dogwood Trail begins April 14 ➢ Easter Egg Hunt is being held at Noble Park this afternoon ➢ City Hall now has public/guest Wi-Fi (password Kentucky) ➢ Chairs are being replaced in the Commission Chamber and Conference Room ➢ Unveiling of renovated City Hall will take place May 2, 2019. There will be food and entertainment. The public is invited to explore the renovated building, to Meet the (Leadership) Team at 5:30 p.m., then to proceed to the McCracken County Library to discuss the architecture of City Hall ➢ There will be a celebration of approval of the TIF District following the meeting tonight ➢ Members of Fire Prevention are doing neighborhood "Walk and Talk" events tonight to discuss spring cleanup and yard maintenance. The plan to do another one in a different neighborhood later this week. These will take place between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Watkins ➢ Reported that he had received inquiries about whether or not it is illegal to blow your grass clippings into the street following an incident where a motorcycle rider died from injuries sustained when he lost control of his motorcycle in grass blown on the roadway. Chief Laird reports that there are City Ordinances forbidding grass and leaves being blown into the street. Commissioner Abraham ➢ Reminded everyone "who we are as a community." We are a community that supports one another when tragedy strikes (fires, floods, school shootings, etc). We need to take steps to "shut down" negativity when we hear it. Commissioner Wilson ➢ Discussed the recent Economic Development trip to Greenville, South Carolina. She has notes on the trip if anyone wants to review them. Mayor Harless ➢ There will be a symposium at WKCTC on April 18 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. How to retain the 20-40 year old age group. ➢ Greenville credits the TIF in developing their downtown. It's a great affirmation for Paducah. ➢ Mentioned the possibility of beginning Neighborhood Walks. PUBLIC COMMENTS ➢ Jonathan Gercke —requested curbs and gutters in the 700/800/900 blocks on North 251i and 261' Streets. Also questioned the increase of water rates and how that happens ➢ John Suttles — questioned whether or not the City is eligible for grants to purchase fire trucks ➢ Alfred Anderson — commented on the "Confederate" billboards around town ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 6:26 p.m. April 9, 2019 ADOPTED: April 23, 2019 randi Harless, May ATTEST: '�,� M^- Aa I Claudia S. Meeks, Assistant City Clerk 6LLoU Lindsay Parish, Cit Elerk