HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/12DECEMBER 18, 2012
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at
4:30 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).
AMBASSADORS PRESENTATION
Ambassadors Marty and Cheryl Bendick, on behalf of the Paducah Ambassadors, presented
Commissioner Watkins with an Honorary Paducah Ambassador certificate.
THANK YOU FROM YEISER ART CENTER
Josh White, Director of Yeiser Art Center, gave a thank you for providing funds for renovation to
the Art Center and to help create a new website.
RECOGNITION
AWARD RECIPIENT FOR GOVERNOR'S IMPAIRED DRIVING AWARD
Police Chief Berry recognized Officer Steve Thompson for receiving the above award.
PRESENTATION
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR)-FY2012
Robert Robertson of Williams, Williams & Lentz gave a short report on the City's audit.
THANK YOU
Lower Town Artist Michael Terra gave a thank you to the Mayor and Commissioners for their
service and commitment to the community.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of
the Minutes for the December 11'h, 2012, City Commission meeting be waived and that the
Minutes of said meeting 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).
APPOINTMENT
PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE BOARD OF ADVISORS
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Sharon Poat as a member of the Paducah
Renaissance Alliance Board of Advisors. This term will expire December 1, 2016."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Sharon Poat as a
member of the Paducah Renaissance Alliance Board of Advisors.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the following
documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) Premier Fire Protection, Inc
b) Webb's Pest Control
2. City of Paducah Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2012
3. City of Paducah Police and Firefighters Pension Fund Valuation as of July 1, 2012
4. City of Paducah Police and Firefighters Pension Fund Actuarial Report—GASB #25 as
of June 30, 2012
5. City of Paducah Appointive Employees' Pension Fund Actuarial Report—GASB #25 as
of June 30, 2012
6. Called Meeting Notice for December 18, 2012
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
DECEMBER 18, 2012
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
2013 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS "OUR TOWN" GRANT
APPLICATION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MARKET HOUSE THEATRE TO APPLY FOR THE 3013
OUR TOWN MATCHING GRANT FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR
THE ARTS FOR $100,000, FOR PHAASE IV OF THE MARKET HOUSE EXPANSION
PROJECT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.1699, BK 8
SHEEHAN BRIDGE ROAD SITE FARMING CONTRACT RENEWAL
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO FARM LEASE
AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND JOSH GOODWIN WITH RESPECT
TO FARM LAND GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE "LINDSEY FARM," AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.1700, BK 8
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
SALE OF PADUCAH WATER WORKS PROPERTY AT 5514 REIDLAND RD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING MUNICIPALLY
OWNED REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5514 REIDLAND ROAD, HELD
FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF WATERWORKS OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, DBA PADUCAH WATER, AS SURPLUS AND APPROVING THE
SALE AND TRANSFER OF SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: In this
Ordinance the City of Paducah declares municipally owned real property generally located at
5514 Reidland Road, Paducah, Kentucky as surplus and approves the sale of the surplus real
property for $66,000.00 in accordance with the Auction Purchasing Contract dated November 27,
2012. The subject property was originally acquired by the Reidland Water District and by virtue
of acquisition is now owned by the City for the use and benefit of the Commissioners of Water
Works of the City of Paducah, DBA Paducah Water. The subject property is no longer necessary
or in the best interests of the operations of the water works. This Ordinance further authorizes the
Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the use and benefit of Paducah Water to execute and
deliver a special warranty deed of conveyance of the surplus property.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-7998; BK 33
REVISIONS TO SEWER ORDINANCE
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 114,
UTILITIES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS". This s ordinance is summarized as follows:
Chapter 114, Article II, Section 31-237, of City of Paducah Code of Ordinances currently
contains a sewer use ordinance. As part of its five year license renewal, JSA is required to update
certain portions of its sewer use ordinance. This revised ordinance includes an updated definition
for the term Significant Industrial User, new discharge parameters for use of public sewers, and
establishes revised standards for significant non-compliance with the ordinance.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-7999; BK 33
NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATIONS PHASE H CONTRACT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION CO, INC., FOR THE NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATIONS
PHASE II PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of
Midstates Construction Co, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $139,607 for the Noble Park Pool
Renovations Phase II Project which includes work for the concession stand upgrade and the
DECEMBER 18, 2012
inclusion of hot water to each of the restrooms, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8000; BK 33
ACCEPT 2012/2013 KENTUCKY FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD
FROM KENTUCKY FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION FOR FUNDING
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S JUNIOR FIRESETTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM ".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts a grant award
in the amount of $2,500 from the Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Association Foundation for funding for
the Fire Department's Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Program. The award does not require any
local matching funds.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8001; BK 33
2012/13 WALMART FOUNDATION — FACILITY LEVEL GIVING PROGRAM GRANT
AWARD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT
AWARD FROM WALMART FOUNDATION -FACILITY LEVEL GIVING PROGRAM FOR
FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE FIRE
SETTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City of Paducah hereby accepts a grant award in the amount of $1,000 from the Wal-Mart
Foundation -Facility Level Giving Program to assist the Paducah Fire Department in funding the
Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program. The award does not require any local matching funds.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8002; BK 33
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION FOR THE
MARKET HOUSE AND RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
RAY BLACK & SON, INC., FOR PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION OF THE
MARKET HOUSE AND RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME; AND AUTHORIZIING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR
TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE RENTAL PROPERTY REPAIRS/UPKEEP ACCOUNT ".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Ray Black
& Son, Inc., in the amount of $215,927.00, for the preservation and renovation of the Market
House and River Discovery Center, authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same and
authorizes the Finance Director to transfer funds in the amount of $87,800 from the Facilities
Maintenance Account to the Rental Property Repairs -Upkeep Account.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8003; BK 33
AMEND ORDINANCE #2012-11-7990 TO PURCHASE 2013 FRONT LOADING
REFUSE TRUCK
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2012-11-7990, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCBRIDE
MACK SALES, INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE, NEW 2014 FRONT -LOADING
REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME"
TO PURCHASE A 2013 FRONT -LOADING REFUSE TRUCK". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby amends Ordinance No. 2012-11-7990,
to purchase a 2013 front -loading refuse collection truck from McBride Mack Sales, Inc., in the
amount of $223,696.19, instead of a 2104 front -loading refuse collection truck.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8004; BK 33
DECEMBER 18, 2012
FY2012 FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2011-6-7825, AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, REVISED
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012,
BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The
City of Paducah rescinds Ordinance No. 2011-6-7825, that estimated revenues and resources and
appropriated funds for FY2011 and adopts a revised budget for FY2011 that reflects all
adjustments made throughout the fiscal year and any adjustments required by the independent
financial auditors. The appropriations of City Government for a total of $59,146,765, and
summarized by fund as follows:
FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL
$ 31,520,870
SMALL GRANTS
68,130
MAP
1,526,550
INVESTMENT
4,646,245
CDBG
560,360
TELCOM
223,745
E911
1,578,030
COURT AWARDS
51,885
DEBT
2,549,160
CIP
2,619,735
BOND
272,890
SOLID WASTE
4,469,515
CIVIC CENTER
71,170
RENTAL
128,465
RADIO DEPR
199,045
FLEET
528,560
FLEET TRUST
888,055
SELF INSURANCE
965,535
HEALTH INS
4,267,185
MAINT TRUST
19,345
PRA
223,470
AEPF/PFPF/TRSTS
1,768,820
$ 59.146.765
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8005; BK 33
CREDIT BUREAU SYSTEMS — COLLECTION SERVICE CONTRACT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT
WITH ADDENDUM AND CONTINGENCY FEE SCHEDULE WITH CREDIT BUREAU
SYSTEMS, INC. FOR COLLECTING DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves a Collection
Service Contract with an addendum and contingency fee schedule with Credit Bureau Systems,
Inc., for collecting delinquent property taxes for properties within the City limits. The sole
charge to the City shall be 25% of all amounts collected, except, 35% of amount collected by
attorneys from litigation filed on behalf of the City. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute all documents necessary with Credit Bureau Systems, Inc. The contract and other
documents will commence upon execution and continue in effect for one (1) year. Upon
expiration the agreement shall automatically renew each year unless either the City or Credit
Bureau Systems give written notification to terminate the agreements.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. 2012-12-8006; BK 33
DECEMBER 18, 2012
PURCHASE RADIOS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HAND-HELD RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FOR
THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City of Paducah hereby approves and authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to
Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $37,466.80, for the purchase up to 14 Motorola
XTS2500 800 MHz portable radios at $2,676.20 each, for the Paducah Police Department, in
�l compliance with the Kentucky State Purchasing Contract. Grant funds in the amount of $37,000
received from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security will be used for purchase with balance
being paid from the Police department's budget.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD. -2012-12-8007; BK 33
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 2006 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM/GREENWAY TRAILS PROJECT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE
2006 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM BETWEEN KENTUCKY TRANSPORATION
CABINET AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE I
GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City
of Paducah authorizes the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Agreement between
the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the City of Paducah for the 2006 Kentucky
Transportation Enhancement Grant Reimbursement Program Award in the amount of
$500,000 for the Greenways Trail Project Phase I to extend the termination date to June
30, 2013, all other terms and conditions of the original agreement P02-628-060003374
shall remain in effect.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Lisa Thompson, Executive Director for Paducah Renaissance Alliance, gave a report on
"Restoring the Land mark Historic Columbia Theater."
(For details a copy of the commission highlights are attached.)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Mayor Paxton gave comments regarding his term as Mayor (12 years) and as Commissioner (2
years).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January 8, 2013
Zi ftjj�t,
City Clerk Mayo
A copy of the Commission Highlights prepared by Pam Spencer, Public Information
Officer, are included.
r --
DECEMBER 18, 2012
�� oe
PAD(jC
idN(10,3
Called City Commission Meeting Highlights
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
Merry Christmas from the Paducah Board of Commissioners,
City Manager J�Pederson (an elf stole his hat), and City Clerk Tammy Sanderson
Mayor Bill Paxton's Final Commission Meeting
After serving three terms as Paducah's mayor, Bill Paxton presided over his final Commission
meeting. Mayor Paxton says, "I want to thank the people of Paducah for giving me the honor of
serving as mayor. Paducah is a great city, and I wouldn't trade a single day as mayor." Paxton adds,
"From the city manager, to the department heads, to the employees, there's not a better group of
people in the country." Paxton told the current City Commission that he enjoyed working with
them. To the incoming Commission, he urged them to continue leading Paducah in the right
direction and be willing to make the tough decisions to make Paducah an even better city. Mayor -
elect Gayle Kaler presented Paxton with a gavel engraved with his name and years of service.
McCracken County in Frankfort."
Recognition of Officer Steve Thompson
Presentation to Commission Gerald
Watkins from the Paducah
Ambassadors
Paducah Ambassador Marty and Bendick
presented Commissioner Gerald Watkins
with an honorary Paducah Ambassador
certificate thanking him for his service to
the community as City Commissioner. At
the end of the meeting, Commissioner
Watkins thanked voters for their support in
electing him State Representative saying, "I
will continue working for Paducah and
Police Chief James Berry recognized Officer Steve Thompson for his recent 2012 Governor's
Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards. On December 5 in Louisville, the Kentucky Office of
Highway Safety (KOHS) honored law enforcement officers from 164 agencies across the
Commonwealth for their efforts to target impaired drivers. The awards were presented to officers
with the most impaired driving arrests in each agency and division. Officer Thompson's dedication
led to 82 DUI arrests in one year. Chief Berry says, "It's a major accomplishment. We try to get
unsafe drivers off the road." Last year, Kentucky recorded more than 5,600 crashes related to drugs
and alcohol, resulting in 150 deaths and more than 3,000 injuries. According to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1 in 3 Americans will be impacted by a drunken driving crash
in his or her lifetime.
Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Finance Director Jonathan Perkins along with Robert Robertson and Ben Teer with Williams,
Williams & Lentz provided an overview of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
DECEMBER 18, 2012
(CAFR) which includes the City Audit. The report is for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2012.
The audit found that the City is compliant in its financial reporting and found no deficiencies in
internal controls. The entire CAFR report and previous audits dating back to 2002 can be found on
the City's website, www.paducahky.gov.
2013 National Endowment for the Arts "Our Town" Grant Application
The Mayor and Commissioners approved a municipal order to apply for the Our Town grant
through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The City would act as the lead agency for a
Market House Theatre project. The grant request is for $100,000 which requires an equal match
with the City providing $35,000 and Market House Theatre providing $65,000. Market House
Theatre Executive Director Michael Cochran says the theatre has been planning for a facility and
1„J program expansion. So far, an organizational assessment, a facilities use and demand analysis, and a
five-year business plan have been completed. He says the next step would hopefully be funded by
the grant and by the partnership with the City of Paducah. If approved by NEA, this grant would be
used for site analysis, site selection, property acquisition, and architectural and design fees. Market
House Theatre serves more than 40,000 people each year with children making up more than half of
that number. Cochran thanked the City for its long-time support of Market House Theatre. He says
a grant and a partnership with the City 15 years ago were responsible for the current theatre space.
Extension of Time for 2006 Kentucky Transportation Enhancement ProLyram for Greenway
Trail (vote January 81
The Mayor and Commissioners introduced an ordinance to extend the termination date for the
agreement between the City of Paducah and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The ordinance
extends the termination date to June 30, 2013 for the greenway trails project. In 2006, the City of
Paducah received a $500,000 Transportation Enhancement grant for the construction of a greenway
trail between downtown Paducah and the Brockport Bridge. In July the City authorized a contract
with Wilkins Construction Company to complete 1.67 miles of a concrete pedestrian and bicycle trail
on the city's floodwall levee. The trail begins next to the Expo Center parking lot downtown and
stops behind the Smoke Shop on North 8thStreet. Two shelters, four benches, and signs also are
included in the project. Work to complete that section is in its final stages.
Paducah currently has a 1.75 -mile greenway trail which starts at County Park Road next to Stuart
Nelson Park and terminates at Noble Park next to the skatepark. In 2013, the City will work to link
the two trails. A future phase will take the trail through the Perkins Creek Nature Preserve adjacent
to County Park Road.
Columbia Theatre Vision
Paducah Renaissance Alliance (PRA) Executive Director Lisa Thompson and Maiden Alley Cinema
Executive Director Landee Bryant briefed the Mayor and Commissioners regarding the vision for the
city -owned Columbia Theatre. Thompson says the ultimate goal is to restore the landmark on
Broadway to its original grandeur but allow it to be a multi -use facility for performances and films.
Thompson says, "Historic preservation is the key to keeping historic Paducah alive and vibrant.”
Also, Maiden Alley Cinema would like to have a larger space to expand its offerings. To begin the
restoration process for the Columbia, PRA has created the Columbia Club, a non-profit
organization. Columbia Club is raising funds for the fagade restoration including the repair of the
windows and the replacement of the 50 foot Columbia blade. The City is working to restore the
marquee lighting and the front entrance doors. Thompson says an additional step will be to develop
a master plan for the project which would include designs, cost evaluations, engineering, and
financing options. Thompson is meeting in January with an organization that specializes in historic
theater renovations. After getting a handle on what it will take to restore the Columbia, Thompson
will report back to the Conunission. The Columbia Theatre was built in 1927. The City of Paducah
has owned the Columbia Theatre for nearly 10 years. Across the nation, there used to be
approximately 20,000 historic theaters similar to the Columbia. That number has dropped to about
5000.
Noble Park Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project -Phase II Contract
The Mayor and Commissioners approved an ordinance for the second phase of the Noble Park
Swimming Pool renovation project. The first phase was approved in November with a $795,930
contract with Aquatic Renovation Systems, Inc. (RenoSys Corporation). The contract has a scope of
work including the pool liner, replacement of the gutter, drain, filtration, disinfection, pumping, and
piping systems in addition to a new treatment and storage building, concrete improvements, and the
installation of new diving boards and platforms, a water slide, and a pool lift. The contract
introduced at this meeting is for the renovation of the concession area and the inclusion of hot water
to each of the restrooms. Four local bids were received with the lowest evaluated bid from Midstates
Construction of Paducah for $139,607. The final construction phase, Phase III, will be the bid for
the sprayground area which will go out early in 2013. The entire swimming pool renovation project
will be completed and ready for the public's use by the Memorial Day weekend. Separating the
project into three bid packages and utilizing City staff for a portion of the demolition has resulted in
a reduction in costs. The Noble Park Pool has not received a significant renovation since 1992. The
pool averages 300-400 visitors per day during the summer.
DECEMBER 18, 2012
Preservation and Renovation of the Market House and River Discover Center
The Mayor and Commissioners approved an ordinance for a contract with Ray Black & Son, Inc. for
the preservation and renovation of the Market House and River Discovery Center buildings. The
City owns both of those facilities. The contract is for $215,927 with the work to include the
repairing and cleaning of masonry, sealing joints, gutter repairs, repair of wood trim, and the
replacement of existing bird control devices. Two bids were opened November 20, 2012 for the
project with Ray Black & Son submitting the lowest responsive bid. City Engineer -Public Works
Director Rick Murphy says, "This contract will take care of both historic buildings, and the work will
be sensitive to the historic nature of the facilities."
Quick Highlights:
• josh White of the Yeiser Art Center thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for the
City's $9000 support. White says the funds have been used to update Yeiser's
website and renovate Yeiser's kitchen area so that the facility can be rented for
parties and other functions.
• Michael Terra thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for their support and vision
for Paducah.
• Boards and Commissions: Sharon Poat reappointed to the Paducah Renaissance
Alliance board.
• Municipal order approved for the renewal of a two-year lease between the City of
Paducah and Josh Goodwin. Goodwin is leasing approximately 120 tillable acres of
the sports park property off Sheehan Bridge Road for agricultural purposes. The
City will receive as rent an amount each to 25% of the yearly soybean and corn
production and $60 per acre for winter wheat.
• Ordinance approved authorizing Paducah Water to sell for $66,000 its surplus real
estate located at 5514 Reidland Road. This property is no longer needed due to the
completion of the Paducah-Reidland Interconnect Project. On a separate note,
Paducah Water General Manager Glen Anderson says the new office building,
located at 1800 North 8t' Street, will be ready for customers on February 4. At this
time, the facility needs its final touches including furniture, flooring, and lighting.
The office on Washington Street is for sale.
• Ordinance approved to amend the sewer use ordinance to clearly define the term
"significant industrial user", update maximum daily concentrations for certain
parameters, and update the wording of the significant non-compliance section to
comply with federal regulations. The Joint Sewer Agency is required to update its
permit every five years.
• Ordinance approved accepting the $2500 grant from the Kentucky Fire Sprinkler
Association Foundation for the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program. No local
match is required.
• Ordinance approved accepting the $1000 grant from the Walmart Foundation for
the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program. No local match is required.
• Ordinance approved to amend the ordinance approval in November regarding the
purchase of a refuse truck. The amendment is to purchase a 2013 model instead of
the 2014 model. The purchase price will not change.
• Ordinance approved for the final revised budget ordinance for fiscal year 2011-2012.
This budget reflects the budget adjustments made throughout that fiscal year in
addition to any adjustments required by the independent financial auditors. The
City's Comprehensive Annual Final Report, which in set to be presented at the
December 18 meeting, discloses the City's original adopted budget and the revised
final budget.
• Ordinance approved for a contract with Credit Bureau Systems, Inc. (CBS) for the
collection of delinquent property taxes. CBS has collected delinquent taxes for the
City of Paducah for more than two decades. This agreement clearly defines the
relationship. CBS receives 25% of all amounts collected and 35% of amounts
collected by attorneys from litigation filed on behalf of the City.
• Ordinance approved to purchase 14 portable radios for the Paducah Police
Department from Motorola Solutions for a total of $37,466.80. A $37,000
homeland security grant will fund the bulk of the purchase.
65%7e9