Urban County Council
1.
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
3.
An Ordinance amending Section 12-1(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, relating to the adoption of The International Property Maintenance Code, to adopt and incorporate additional provisions establishing required standards for carbon monoxide detection, including the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in existing single- and multi-family dwellings, which shall be effective one hundred and eighty (180) days following passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]
The key provisions require:
Installation of carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with Section 1103.9 of the International Fire Code
2.
An Ordinance creating Section 9-2.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, relating to fire prevention, to adopt and incorporate certain provisions of the 2024 International Fire Code establishing required standards for carbon monoxide detection, including the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in existing buildings, effective one hundred and eighty (180) days following passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]
It mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in existing buildings, including both commercial structures (under Section 9-2.1) and single...
4.
An Ordinance changing the zone from a Single Family Residential (R-1B) zone to a Mixed Low Density Residential (R-2) zone, for 3.267 net (3.488 gross) acres for property located at 2914 Clays Mill Rd. (Dailey Homes, LLC …
Key aspects of the rezoning include:
Development: The property is planned for the construction of 41 single-family townhouse units, increasing res...
5.
An Ordinance changing the zone from a Single Family Residential (R-1E) zone and Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, for 0.51 net (0.61 gross) acres for property located at 118 Montmullin St., 121 & 123 Prall St., and a portion of 545-549 and 553 South Limestone St. (Subtext Acquisitions, LLC …
The rezoning covers 0.51 net (0.61 gross) acres
1.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with the Fayette County Board of Education for space to host Truck-A-Palooza, for the Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, at a cost not to exceed $389.16. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]
The event, organized by the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works, showcases the department's various trucks
2.
A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Aging and Disability Services, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to purchase exercise equipment from Design2Wellness, a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary agreement with Design2Wellness related to the procurement, at a cost not to exceed $175,576.45. [Div. of Aging and Disability Services, Stambaugh]
The Division of Aging and Disability Services, on behalf of the Urban County Government, seeks to procure this equipment from Design2Wellness, identif...
3.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc., for Record Management Services at a cost not to exceed $42,451.50 with a total cost of $66,996.84. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
The amendment aims to acquire additional RMS software services to replace and streamline legacy components for fire inspections, property pre-plans, p...
4.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Release of Claims Agreement with Officer Chaz Grider, for care of Retired Canine Cato. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Canine Cato is being retired due to aggression issues with handlers other than Officer Grider, who was his previous handler
5.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with God’s Pantry Food Bank, for a partnership to distribute food. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
The collaboration aims to improve food security for community members served by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) programs, specif...
6.
A Resolution accepting the bid of Lagco, Inc., in the amount of $474,477, for the East Vine Street Retaining Wall, for the Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an agreement with Lagco, Inc., related to the bid. (6 Bids, Low) [Albright]
The project is managed by the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works
7.
A Resolution accepting the bid of C & R Asphalt, LLC, in the amount of $135,900, for the Meadowbrook Park Parking Lot, for the Div. of Parks and Recreation, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an agreement with C & R Asphalt, LLC, related to the bid. (6 Bids, Low) [Conrad]
The bid amount is $135,900.00
8.
A Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Devin Adams, Forestry Technician Assistant, Grade 510N, $18.425 hourly in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective January 21, 2026, Samuel Wier, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, $42.968 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective January 14, 2026, and Raymond Miller, Police Lieutenant, Grade 317E, $4,450.93 biweekly in the Div. of Police, effective January 14, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]
Samuel Wier: Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, at $42.968 hourly in the Division of Police, effective January 14, 2026
9.
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, for a period of one year, will be funded by an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Fund Balance, specifically fro...
10.
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]
This initiative is crucial for fulfilling the city's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements
11.
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]
The amendment increases the limit for the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account from $5,000 to $7,500
12.
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 addendum extends the agreement for health care services at the Samuel Brown Health Center for one year, from January 1, 2026, through December 31,...
13.
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 related to Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
14.
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
15.
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 Wiseguys Urban Uplift Foundation LLC ($13,072) …
Lexington History Museum, Inc.: $1,500.00 for two archival storage units, a wardrobe cabinet, and a flat file storage system
16.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a One-Year Agreement with Cumulus Radio Lexington, Ky, to provide rounds of golf at golf courses owned by the Urban County Government at no charge in exchange for radio advertising for the golf courses, from the date of execution through October 31, 2026. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]
The agreement will run from the date of execution through October 31, 2026
17.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Change Order #3 to Contract 147-2025 with Gresham Smith for an increase in the original design scope of work at Kelley’s Landing, in the increased amount of $7,626.72 for the new Contract total of $79,476.72. [Div. of Parks and Recreation, Conrad]
This change order increases the original design scope of work for Kelley's Landing by $7,626.72, bringing the new total contract amount to $79,476.72
18.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute the necessary documents with Wastequip Manufacturing Co. LLC., for dumpster units at a cost not to exceed $33,845.66. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]
LLC
19.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Project Services Agreement with EverestLabs, to participate in a national study on aluminum container capture rates, for the Div. of Waste Management, at no cost to the government. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]
The study will involve EverestLabs installing AI-assisted cameras at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to identify aluminum containers
20.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc., for a Custom Pierce Enforcer Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper at a cost not to exceed $1,960,731. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]
This new apparatus will replace an existing heavy rescue unit that is nearing the end of its cost-effective service life and is critical for specializ...
21.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Amendment to an Agreement with Arbor Youth Services, Inc., in order to adjust the Budget, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute any other amendments with Arbor Youth Services, Inc., related to that Agreement. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]
The primary purpose of the amendment is to adjust the budget for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
22.
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky. Dept. for Environmental Protection - Div. of Waste Management, to provide any additional information requested in connection with this Grant Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in the amount of $110,000 support of a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Fayette County, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the expenditure of $27,500 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Waste Management, Baldon]
This grant requires a local match of $27,500, which will be funded through Urban Services Funds
23.
A Resolution of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government accepting the Supplemental Grant of $990,202 for the East Hickman Pump Station Expansion and Rehabilitation Project, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government to the expenditure of funds, approving the Supplemental Grant Assistance Agreement, authorizing the amendment of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s annual budget, and authorizing a representative to sign all related documents. [Div. of Water Quality, Martin]
This additional funding, part of the Kentucky Cleaner Water Program utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds, brings the total project cost to $3,770,...
24.
A Resolution accepting the bid of K Hayes Limited, in the amount of $72,836.71, for the moveable partition wall replacement, for the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management. [Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, Baradaran]
The total bid amount is $72,836.71
25.
A Resolution accepting the bid of L-M Asphalt Partners, Ltd. d/b/a ATS Construction, in the amount of $658,867 for the Meadows Northland Arlington Street Stabilization Project, for the Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with L-M Asphalt Partners, Ltd. d/b/a ATS Construction, related to the bid. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Albright]
This project, overseen by the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works, involves comprehensive street improvements including milling, pavi...
26.
A Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments of: Abigail Herald, Telecommunicator Sr., Grade 519N, $28.180 hourly in the Div. of Enhanced 911, effective February 11, 2026, Kandice Mills, Administrative Specialist Principal, Grade 520N, $30.168 hourly in the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, effective February 11, 2026, Katrice Smoot, Custodial Supervisor, Grade 517N, $25.536 hourly in the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective February 25, 2026. [Div. of Human Resources, George]
Kandice Mills: Appointed as Administrative Specialist Principal, Grade 520N, at $30.168 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effecti...