HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-2021February 23, 2021
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021,
at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered
to their names: Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner
Guess was unable to attend (1).
In order to keep the Commission and public safe in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and in
accordance with Kentucky Executive Order 2020-243, all members of the Board of Commissioners
participated using video teleconferencing. Further, this meeting was not open to the public. The
public was invited to view the meeting on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/paduc4hkYRov
or on the government access channel Government 11 (Comcast channel 11).
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor George Bray opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of the 100 Paducah -
McCracken County citizens who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MAYOR REMARKS:
➢ Mayor Bray announced that the March City Commission meetings will be held in person at
City Hall.
➢ Mayor Bray expressed the Commission's condolence to the families of Pat Brockenborough
and Frances Hamilton.
➢ Mayor Bray expressed his gratitude to the Customer Experience Department and other
employees who are making calls to assist in the scheduling of the COVID 19 vaccine.
INVOCATION:
Commissioner Henderson led the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. There were no items removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on
the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for February 5, February 6 and February 9, 2021, Paducah Board of
Commissioners Meetings
I(B)
Receive & File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — February 9, 2021
2. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — February 5 &
6, 2021
3. Letter to Jacob L. Brown, Dunlap GP — 401 Walter Jetton Blvd.
Contract File:
1. Memorandum of Agreement — Tax Increment Financing Project — ORD 2019-04-
8569
2. Interlocal Agreement regarding a Kentucky Division of Waste Management
Hazardous Household Waste Gran Award — MO #2371
3. Interlocal Agreement For Acceptance and Administration of Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Award — MO #2380
4. Short Form Agreement between City of Paducah and HDR Engineering —
Permitting for Dredging Project — ORD 2021-01-8670
5. Short Form Agreement between City of Paducah and HDR Engineering — Flap
Gate Replacement Project — ORD 2021-01-8671
February 23, 2021
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PROPERTY DONATION — 540 LOCUST DRIVE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Ordered entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE
DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 540 LOCUST DRIVE TO THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSIDERATION
CERTIFICATE IN THE DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(MO #2433; BK 11)
PROPERTY DONATION —1246 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE
6. Reimbursement Agreement — City of Paducah and Paducah -McCracken County
JSA — Video Inspection of All Gravity Drains Traversing the Paducah Local Flood
Protection Project — ORD 2021-01-8672
Financials File:
1. Midtown Alliance of Neighbors, Inc. — Year Ended December 31, 2019
Bids File:
1. Surplus Property Bid — 2028 Clay Street — bid of Maria Angelique Korte -
$522.08
I(C)
Reappointment of Robert L. Wade to the Civil Service Commission. Said term shall
expire December 9, 2023.
I(D)
Appointment of Darryl Pea to the Electric Plant Board to replace the late Adolphus Jones,
Jr. Said term shall expire February 6, 2025.
I(E)
Reappointment of Ines Rivas -Hutchins to the Code Enforcement Board. Said term shall
expire February 26, 2024.
I(F)
Personnel Actions
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A FY2022 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR OVERTIME PAY FOR OFFICERS
AND ASSOCIATED FUEL COSTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME (MO #2430; BK 11)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FOR A FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY MATCHING
GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF $12,000 FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT.
(MO #2431; BK 11)
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE
LICENSE OF SOFTWARE AND THE PROCUREMENT OF RELATED PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES (MO #2432; BK 11)
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PROPERTY DONATION — 540 LOCUST DRIVE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Ordered entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE
DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 540 LOCUST DRIVE TO THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSIDERATION
CERTIFICATE IN THE DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(MO #2433; BK 11)
PROPERTY DONATION —1246 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE
February 23, 2021
DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1246 SOUTH 6TH STREET TO THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSIDERATION
CERTIFICATE IN THE DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(MO 42434; BK 11)
APPLICATION FOR A STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $835,754.13
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AN
FY2020 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT
FUNDED THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $835,754.13 FOR THE HIRING OF THREE FIREFIGHTERS."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(MO #2435; BK 11)
MAP -GIS ESRI LICENSE 3 -YEAR RENEWAL $210,000
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT BETWEEN ESRI AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, ON BEHALF OF THE
MEMBERS OF THE MAP—GIS CONSORTIUM, FOR A MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL
ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(MO #2436; BK 11)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
BID AWARD FOR 2021-2022 CONCRETE PROGRAM
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioner adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR THE
CITY OF PADUCAH'S CALENDAR YEARS 2021-2022 CONCRETE PROGRAM, 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 Harper Construction, LLC, for
the calendar years 2021-2022 concrete program, at the unit prices and hourly rates listed below, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. The contract has a one-year renewal option,
ending December 31, 2023, upon mutual agreement by the City and Harper Construction. The
prices are as follows:
Concrete Removal and Replacement Unit Prices
ITEM NO
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
UNIT BID PRICE
1
Curb & Gutter (Remove & Construct)
L.F.
$ 23.00
2
Curb & Gutter (Adjacent to Roadside Edge)
L.F.
17.50
3
Curb & Gutter (New Construction)
L.F.
14.99
4
Concrete Sidewalk (Remove & Construct)
S.Y.
37.00
5
Concrete Sidewalk (New Construction)
S.Y.
30.00
6
Concrete Handicap Ramp
S.Y.
65.00
7
Concrete Entrance Pavement — 6" (Residential)
S.Y.
58.00
8
Concrete Entrance Pavement — 8" (Commercial)
S.Y.
64.00
9
Concrete Entrance Pavement — 6" M -Mix
S.Y.
65.00
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10
Concrete Entrance Pavement — 8" M -Mix
S. Y.
71.00
11
Granite Curb Reset with new Concrete Gutter
L.F.
30.00
12
Gutter Replacement — Granite/Concrete Curb in
L.F.
20.00
13
Concrete Header Curb —12"
L.F.
14.00
14
Concrete Header Curb — 18"
L.F.
15.00
15
Non -Reinforced Concrete 8"
S. Y.
52.00
16
Inlet Repair (Existing)
Each
600.00
17
Reinforced Concrete New Construction —Class A
C. Y.
700.00
18
Deep Saw Cut
L.F.
3.00
19
Perforated Pipe — 4"
L.F.
5.00
Excavation Rates:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
HOURLY RATE
1
Trackhoe
HR
$100.00
2
Backhoe
HR
80.00
3
Compactor/Roller
HR
70.00
4
Dump Truck
HR
90.00
5
Backhoe with Breaker
HR
90.00
6
Small Dozer
HR
90.00
7
Laborer
HR
35.00
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(ORI) 2021-02-8674; BK 36)
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMONWEALTH ECONOMICS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioner adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMONWEALTH
ECONOMICS PARTNERS, LLC FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) PROGRAM FOR THE PADUCAH RIVERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance
authorizes the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Commonwealth Economics
Partners, LLC, for services related to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program. This agreement
authorizes the expenditure of a flat fee of $4,000 per month during the period of time related to the
State TIF Approval Process. The fee shall change to a flat fee of $1,750 per month after the
completion of the approval process and before the City Block construction phase. The flat fee shall
then change to a flat fee of $3,500 per month during the City Block construction phase. Further, this
ordinance authorizes the payment of all outstanding balances due and payable to Commonwealth
Economics Partners, LLC. This agreement shall continue until notification of cancellation by either
ply.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
(ORD 2021-02-8675; BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
AMENDING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE III, "STORMWATER CONVEYANCE AND
MANAGEMENT" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioner introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50,
ARTICLE III. "STORMWATER CONVEYANCE AND MANAGEMENT" OF THE CODE OF
February 23, 2021
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: this Ordinance is being enacted pursuant to mandates imposed by the Federal Clean Water
Act, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, and the Kentucky Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System in particular those parts that require local governments to comply with water
pollution control requirements. This ordinance amends Paducah Code of Ordinances Chapter 50,
Article III. "Stormwater Conveyance and Management" to come into compliance with Post -
Construction Runoff Control requirements of the Kentucky Division of Water pursuant to the Clean
Water Act.
V. DISCUSSION
2021 STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
"The Board discussed the 12 priority action items for the 2021 Strategic Plan. The Board reviewed
each item's objective, key team member(s), and expectations. The final Strategic Plan document will
be adopted at an upcoming meeting. The Board met February 5 and 6 and selected the following
priority items listed below in no particular order:
1. 911 Radio/Tower Upgrades and Operational Funding
2. Minority Inclusion
3. Downtown
4. Stormwater
5. Southside Enhancements
NOTE: Mayor Bray announced that Southside Paducah residents and business owners are invited to provide input
about their neighborhood at public meetings on March 4 and March 11. Each meeting will be from 5 until 6:30 p.m.
at Soirees Events & Catering (2069 Irvin Cobb Drive). Please wear a facial covering. These meetings will help the
City develop a plan for Southside's growth and beautification. (Summary of information provided by Pam Spencer,
Communications Manager).
6. Sports Facilities - Bluegrass Downs and Stuart Nelson Park
7. Remote Workers Incentive Program
8. Communications Enhancement
9. City Facilities
10. Develop a plan for Parks & Recreation Building and Fire Station #4
11. Housing
12. Annexation/PlannedGrowth
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
➢ Announced the March 1 reopening of the basketball courts (with rules in place to comply
with COVID-19 mandates)
➢ Commissioner Wilson asked about the re -opening of other facilities. The City Manager
responded that Staff continues to work on other re -openings such as the Noble Park Pool
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency KRS
61.810(1)(c)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Paducah Board of
Commissioners reconvene in open session at 8:02 p.m.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4)
February 23, 2021
ADJOURN
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to adjourn the meeting
of the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
Meeting ended at approximately 8:04 p.m.
ADOPTED: March 9, 2021
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