Urban County Council Work Session
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Table of Motions: Council Work Session, February 3, 2026
Key actions included:
Approval of January 27, 2026 Table of Motions by unanimous consent
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An Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures, and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, FY 2026 Schedule No. 23. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]
The primary amendment involves appropriating $5,890,725.02 from the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Fund to various accounts
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Council Capital Project Expenditure Funds with African American Forum, Inc. ($6,419.94) …
The Southland Association, Inc.: $2,000.00 to repair and restore the Southland welcome sign
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Summary: General Government and Planning Committee, January 20, 2026
Key discussions included:
Downtown Area Master Plan: An update was provided on this year-long planning effort to guide downtown's future
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Presentation: STREEET Safety Task Force Final Report
The task force focused on short-term solutions in three key areas: Engineering, Education/Engagement, and Enforcement, aiming to reduce collisions and...
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A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with A Caring Place, Inc., to expand the Village Model, including the pilot testing of neighborhood social hubs, at a cost not to exceed $50,000. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]
The agreement will be for a period of one year and will be funded by $50,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Fund Balance, specifically from account 1101-60...
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Watershed Watch in Ky., Inc., to coordinate volunteers for water quality monitoring to fulfill the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Requirements, at a cost not to exceed $5,000. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]
The agreement directs KWW to coordinate volunteers for quarterly water quality monitoring throughout 2026
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A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks to furnish and deliver a Fireworks display on July 4, 2026, or the postponement date of July 5, 2026, for a cost of $25,300 with an additional fee of ten percent (10%) if fired on the postponement date. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]
The cost for the display is $25,300
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Authorization to execute a Ground Lease, pursuant to RFP No. 35-2025 with Social Impact Solar LLC (“SIS”), and a platform entity of Edelen Strategic Ventures LLC, for approximately 357 acres for the development, construction, and operation of a solar photovoltaic project located on the Haley Pike Landfill. Lease revenue estimate for year one is $30,345. (L0098-26) (Dugas/Albright)
Project Details:
Lease Term: Initial 21 years, with two optional 7-year extensions (total potential 35 years)
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A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an amended Flexible Spending Benefits Plan with Chard, Snyder & Associates, Inc., for the purpose of adopting a new limit increase from $5,000 to $7,500 for the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, effective January 1, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]
This amendment increases the annual limit for the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account from $5,000 to $7,500
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an addendum to the Health Services Agreement with Marathon Health, LLC, for certain health care services offered at the Samuel Brown Health Center, extending the Agreement through December 31, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $1,069,068, effective January 1, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]
The agreement, effective January 1, 2026, will cost no more than $1,069,068.00
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant award from Kentucky American Water of $500 from the 2025 Fire Fighting Support Grant for purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
These funds are designated for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically fire-resistant hoods, for the Division of Fire and Em...
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if the application is approved, which Grant funds are in the amount of $100,000 in Federal funds under the Victim Assistance Formula Grant funded by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and further authorizing an expenditure of $57,644 as a voluntary local match for the purposes of continuing the Green Dot Program, subject to sufficient funds being appropriated in FY2027. [Dept. of Social Services, Allen-Bryant]
These funds are intended for the Department of Social Services to implement the Underserved Victims Advocacy Program, covering salary, fringe benefits...
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A Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $32,000 to the Commonwealth of Ky., Ky. State Treasurer, and $32,000 to the United States Dept. of Justice, as stipulated penalties under the Consent Decree, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute any necessary documents related to the payment. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]
This payment is required under a Consent Decree (Case No. 5:06-cv-386) related to Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Dr. Robert Gregory McMorrow as a volunteer physician for the Community Paramedicine Program at a cost not to exceed $9,998. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
Robert Gregory McMorrow to serve as a volunteer physician for the Community Paramedicine Program