# Urban County Council Meeting - June 18, 2015 > Auto-transcribed civic record · June 18, 2015 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/3687 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/3687?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2015-06-18 - **Last revised**: June 18, 2015 - **Length**: 12,153 words > ⚠️ **Auto-generated content.** Audio from the official Granicus video was auto-transcribed with OpenAI's open-source Whisper large-v3-turbo model, run locally by The Lexington Times. Structured facts were extracted with GPT-4o; the narrative summary was written by Anthropic Claude. Verbatim wording may contain errors. See [methodology](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/about/methodology) or [report a correction](mailto:editor@lexingtonky.news). --- ## Meeting Overview The Urban County Council met on June 18, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. The council addressed a substantial agenda of 41 items, demonstrating an active session focused on municipal operations and governance. The meeting included one informational presentation recognizing the Calvary Church of the Nazarene Community Partnership for their community service contributions. The council conducted 3 formal votes during the session, with the vast majority of agenda items receiving approval. Notable actions included budget amendments, personnel authorizations, contract approvals, and various grant applications. Key business items encompassed amending zoning ordinances, accepting multiple bids for city services and equipment, ratifying civil service appointments, and approving several lease agreement amendments with community organizations including the Urban League of Lexington, NAMI Lexington, and the West End Community Empowerment Project. The council also approved significant infrastructure and service contracts, including agreements for GPS services with Routeware Inc., fire alarm panel upgrades, and various construction change orders. Grant applications were approved for submissions to the Kentucky Fire Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, and Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. One budget amendment item received first reading status, indicating it will return for final consideration at a subsequent meeting. No public comments were recorded during this session, suggesting the meeting focused primarily on routine municipal business and administrative matters. The comprehensive agenda reflected typical urban county government operations, covering public safety, infrastructure, community partnerships, and fiscal management across multiple city departments and divisions. ## Attendance The following members were present at the June 18, 2015 meeting: • Bledsoe • F. Brown • J. Brown • Evans • Henson • Kay • Lamb • Lane • Moloney • Mossotti • Scutchfield • Stinnett **Absent:** • Akers • Farmer • Gibbs No members arrived late to the meeting. A total of 12 members were present and 3 members were absent. ## Votes and Decisions The council conducted three roll call votes during the June 18, 2015 meeting. **Ordinance 0812-15** - Appropriating the Revenues, Expenditures/Expenses and Interfund Transfers for various funds for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016 was motioned by Stinnett and seconded by Kay. The ordinance **passed** with 11 ayes and 1 nay. Voting in favor were Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Lane, Moloney, Scutchfield, and Stinnett. Mossotti cast the sole opposing vote. **Ordinance 0750-15** - Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 22-2015, relating to fees for sanitary sewer service rates was motioned by Stinnett and seconded by Kay. The ordinance **passed** with 11 ayes and 1 nay. Voting in favor were Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Lane, Moloney, Mossotti, and Stinnett. Scutchfield was the lone dissenting vote. A resolution **encouraging the Kentucky General Assembly to increase the Commonwealth's minimum wage** was motioned by Stinnett and seconded by Lane. The resolution **passed** with 8 ayes and 4 nays. Supporting the resolution were J. Brown, Evans, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, and Stinnett. Opposing votes were cast by Bledsoe, F. Brown, Lane, and Scutchfield. All three items were decided by roll call votes with no abstentions recorded. The budget appropriation ordinance and sewer rate amendment both received broad support with only single opposing votes, while the minimum wage resolution saw more divided support among council members. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting addressed 24 financial items totaling over $2.9 million in contracts, grants, and amendments across multiple city departments and services. **Major Contracts and Equipment:** • **Resolution 0714-15**: Approved $935,339.83 for excess liability insurance for FY2016 with various insurance companies • **Resolution 0798-15**: Authorized $330,000 contract with Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for operation and maintenance of traffic signals and electrical traffic control devices • **Resolution 0681-15**: Approved $176,400 contract with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for fire alarm panel upgrades and related services • **Resolution 0827-15**: Amendment for $336,699 to Marrillia Design & Construction for the Senior Citizen Center Construction Project **Grant Funding:** • **Resolution 0739-15**: Accepted $445,880 grant from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for hazardous material detection equipment, key card entry systems, and cyber security hardware/software • **Resolution 0731-15**: Approved $157,390 grant from U.S. Department of Justice for police equipment and training • **Resolution 0696-15**: Accepted $110,000 grant from Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet for the Fayette County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event **Infrastructure and Services:** • **Resolution 0563-15**: Approved $35,170 contract with Titan ASE, LLC for thermoplastic melting kettle and trailer for Streets and Roads Division • **Resolution 0635-15**: Authorized $29,270 contract with Commercial Services, Inc. d/b/a Image 360 Lexington for Legacy Trail interpretive signage • **Resolution 0656-15**: Approved $23,032.32 contract with Routeware, Inc. for GPS services for Streets and Roads Division **Community Services:** The meeting also approved several lease agreements without specified amounts for community organizations including North Central Area Health Education Center (Resolution 0715-15), West End Community Empowerment Project (Resolution 0717-15), Urban League of Lexington (Resolution 0718-15), and NAMI Lexington (Resolution 0721-15). ## Appointments The council took action on eleven appointments to various boards and commissions during the meeting. **New Appointments:** • Michael Graves was appointed to the Address Enforcement Administrative Hearing Board **Reappointments:** • David Martorano was reappointed to the Board of Health • Jacqueline Matar was reappointed to the Board of Health • John Riley was reappointed to the Board of Health • Bryanna Carroll was reappointed to CASA of Lexington • Lendy Brown was reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission • Joan Whitman was reappointed to the Housing Authority Board • Adam Sovkoplas was reappointed to the Masterson Station Park Advisory Board • Cordelia Harbut was reappointed to the Parking Authority Board • Lydia Jacobs was reappointed to the Social Services Advisory Board • Georgia Hinkel was reappointed to the Urban County Arts Review Board The appointments covered a diverse range of municipal functions, from health oversight and historic preservation to housing authority governance and arts review. The Board of Health saw three reappointments, indicating continuity in health policy oversight. Other boards receiving reappointments included those focused on social services, parking management, park advisory functions, and cultural arts review. ## Contested Items The meeting featured two significant areas of disagreement among council members. **Minimum Wage Resolution** A resolution encouraging the Kentucky General Assembly to increase the Commonwealth's minimum wage generated a split vote among council members. The measure ultimately passed by a narrow margin of 8-4, indicating substantial division on the issue. The resolution represented the council's formal position urging state legislators to raise the minimum wage, though specific wage amounts or implementation timelines were not detailed in the available information. **Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Discussions** The proposed Fiscal Year 2016 budget sparked heated discussion among council members, with particular concerns raised about two key areas. Council members expressed significant reservations about the number of projects proposed to be funded through bonding, suggesting disagreement over the city's debt financing strategy and the scope of capital improvements planned for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the allocation of funds for the Old Courthouse renovation became a point of contention during budget deliberations. Council members debated the appropriateness of the funding levels designated for this historic preservation project, though the specific dollar amounts and nature of their concerns were not specified in the available records. These budget-related disputes highlight broader disagreements about fiscal priorities and spending strategies as the council worked to finalize the city's financial plan for the 2016 fiscal year. The discussions suggest tension between different approaches to capital project financing and historic preservation funding within the council. ## Recognition - Calvary Church of the Nazarene Community Partnership Mayor Gray and Ms. Henson presented the Spirit of Lexington Award to Pastor Matthew Cole of Calvary Church of the Nazarene during this recognition ceremony (Agenda Item 0842-15). The award honored the church's community partnership efforts, specifically their work in assisting senior citizens with transportation services. The presentation highlighted the church's commitment to addressing transportation challenges faced by elderly residents in the community. This initiative demonstrates how faith-based organizations can partner with local government to provide essential services that improve quality of life for vulnerable populations. Pastor Matthew Cole accepted the award on behalf of Calvary Church of the Nazarene, representing the congregation's dedication to community service. The Spirit of Lexington Award recognizes individuals and organizations that exemplify exceptional community partnership and service to Lexington residents. This was an informational presentation with no debate or discussion required, serving to publicly acknowledge the valuable contribution of the church's volunteer transportation program for seniors. ## Appropriating the Revenues, Expenditures/Expenses and Interfund Transfers The council considered Ordinance 0812-15, which appropriates funds for various government funds and approves the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2016 through 2021. The discussion involved several council members including Mr. Moloney, Ms. Mossotti, Mr. F. Brown, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Stinnett. The ordinance addresses the allocation of revenues, expenditures, expenses, and interfund transfers across multiple government funds to support municipal operations and capital projects. A key component of this ordinance is the approval of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) spanning six fiscal years from 2016 to 2021. This multi-year planning document outlines the city's infrastructure investments and major capital projects scheduled for the coming years. The ordinance was ultimately approved by the council, indicating consensus on the proposed budget allocations and capital improvement planning framework. The approval enables the city to proceed with its planned expenditures and capital investments as outlined in the fiscal planning documents. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item, preventing more detailed reporting of the discussion points and debate that may have occurred during consideration of this budget-related ordinance.* ## Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 22-2015 The council considered agenda item 0750-15, an ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 22-2015 regarding sanitary sewer service rates for residential users. The proposed amendment would modify the fee structure for residential sewer services. Key speakers during the discussion included Mr. F. Brown and Mr. Bill O'Mara, who presented information about the proposed rate changes and their impact on residential customers. The ordinance was approved by the council, implementing the amended fee structure for sanitary sewer services affecting residential users in the community. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.* ## Amending Articles 1, 8 and 23 of the Zoning Ordinance The council considered Ordinance 0754-15, which proposed amendments to Articles 1, 8, and 23 of the Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance specifically focused on amending the definition and regulation of "day shelters" within the city's zoning framework. The proposed changes would modify how day shelters are defined and regulated under the current zoning code. Day shelters typically provide temporary daytime services and facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, offering services such as meals, restrooms, storage, and case management during daytime hours. The amendments aimed to update the zoning ordinance to better accommodate and regulate these facilities within the city's various zoning districts. The changes would affect the definitional language in Article 1, as well as the specific use regulations found in Articles 8 and 23 of the zoning code. Following consideration of the proposed amendments, the council approved Ordinance 0754-15. The approval means the revised definitions and regulations for day shelters will be incorporated into the city's zoning ordinance, providing updated guidance for the establishment and operation of such facilities. The ordinance represents an effort to modernize the zoning code's approach to addressing facilities that serve vulnerable populations while maintaining appropriate regulatory oversight within the city's zoning framework. ## Amending Section 23-18(c) of the Code of Ordinances The council considered Ordinance 0713-15, which proposed amendments to Section 23-18(c) of the Code of Ordinances regarding the maximum age requirement for firefighter candidates. The ordinance specifically addressed age restrictions for individuals seeking to become firefighters within the municipality. The proposed changes would modify the existing maximum age requirements that firefighter candidates must meet to be eligible for employment with the fire department. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and transcript timestamps were not provided for the discussion portion of this ordinance. The council approved the ordinance, allowing the amendments to Section 23-18(c) to move forward. The approval suggests the council found the proposed changes to firefighter age requirements appropriate for the municipality's needs. The ordinance represents a modification to the city's personnel policies for emergency services, potentially affecting future recruitment and hiring practices for the fire department. By adjusting age requirements, the municipality may be seeking to expand or refine its pool of eligible firefighter candidates. ## Amending Ordinance No. 134-2014 The council considered agenda item 0740-15, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 134-2014. The amendment addresses parking requirements for development projects by allowing the reduction of surplus parking spaces as a minor amendment to original development plans. The ordinance provides flexibility for developers who may have initially planned more parking spaces than ultimately needed for their projects. Under the amendment, reducing these surplus parking spaces would be classified as a minor modification rather than requiring a full development plan revision, streamlining the approval process for such changes. No specific speakers were identified during discussion of this item, and no transcript timestamps were available for this portion of the meeting. The ordinance was approved by the council. This amendment appears to be an administrative improvement designed to reduce bureaucratic burden while maintaining appropriate oversight of development projects. By categorizing surplus parking space reductions as minor amendments, the city can process these changes more efficiently while still ensuring compliance with overall development standards. The approval of this ordinance modification demonstrates the council's commitment to practical governance and responsive development policies that can adapt to real-world project needs without compromising planning integrity. ## Amending the authorized strength in the Div. of Water Quality The council considered Ordinance 0748-15, which proposed changes to staffing positions within the Division of Water Quality. The ordinance sought to abolish one Unclassified Civil Service Position and simultaneously create one Classified Civil Service Position of Administrative Specialist Principal. This restructuring represents a shift from an unclassified position to a classified civil service role, which typically provides different employment protections and follows established civil service procedures for hiring and advancement. The change maintains the same overall staffing level within the division while altering the classification structure. The ordinance was approved by the council without recorded discussion or debate from the available materials. No specific speakers were identified as presenting arguments for or against the measure, and no concerns were documented regarding the position reclassification. The approval of this ordinance allows the Division of Water Quality to proceed with the personnel restructuring, converting the position type while maintaining operational capacity through the newly created Administrative Specialist Principal role. ## Amending the authorized strength in various divisions The council considered Ordinance 0758-15, which proposed amendments to the authorized strength across multiple city divisions. The ordinance involved changes to pay grades and reallocation of incumbent positions in several key departments. The affected divisions included: • Traffic Engineering • Water Quality • Waste Management • Building Inspection • Additional unspecified divisions The ordinance focused on restructuring existing positions rather than creating new ones, involving both pay grade adjustments and the strategic reallocation of current employees across the various divisions. This type of administrative reorganization typically aims to better align staffing resources with operational needs and ensure appropriate compensation structures. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were provided to indicate the duration or nature of any discussion that may have occurred. The council approved Ordinance 0758-15, allowing the proposed changes to the authorized strength and pay grade modifications across the affected divisions to move forward. The approval enables the city to implement the staffing reallocations and compensation adjustments as outlined in the ordinance. This administrative action represents routine municipal management, ensuring that city divisions have appropriate staffing levels and compensation structures to effectively carry out their responsibilities in areas such as traffic management, environmental oversight, waste services, and building code enforcement. ## Amending certain Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government The council considered Ordinance 0779-15, which amends certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The ordinance is designed to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and includes provisions for appropriating and re-appropriating funds within the government's budget structure. The ordinance addresses necessary budget adjustments to align spending authority with current operational needs and financial requirements. These types of budget amendments are typically routine administrative measures that ensure the government has proper authorization to spend funds in accordance with changing priorities or updated cost estimates for various municipal services and projects. The council approved the ordinance, allowing the budget modifications to take effect. This approval provides the urban county government with the updated spending authority needed to meet its current municipal expenditure requirements. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item, and no key speakers were identified in the available meeting records.* ## Amending the compensation system salary schedules The council considered Ordinance 0658-15, which proposed amendments to the city's compensation system salary schedules. The ordinance outlined a dual approach to employee compensation adjustments for the upcoming period. The proposed changes included a two percent structure movement to the salary schedules, which would adjust the overall pay scale framework. Additionally, the ordinance provided for a four percent pay increase specifically for employees who received satisfactory performance evaluations. This compensation structure created a merit-based system where employees meeting performance standards would receive the full four percent increase, while the two percent structure movement would apply more broadly to the salary schedule framework. The council approved Ordinance 0658-15, implementing these compensation adjustments for city employees. The approval means that eligible employees with satisfactory performance evaluations will receive the four percent pay increase, while the salary schedule structure will be adjusted by two percent overall. The ordinance represents the city's approach to balancing fiscal responsibility with employee compensation, linking pay increases to performance standards while also making structural adjustments to the broader compensation system. ## Amending certain Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government The council considered Ordinance 0838-15, which would amend certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The ordinance is designed to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and includes provisions to appropriate and re-appropriate funds as needed. The item was presented as a routine budget adjustment measure to align the government's financial allocations with current operational needs. The ordinance addresses necessary modifications to existing budget categories to ensure proper funding distribution across various municipal departments and services. No specific speakers were identified during the discussion of this agenda item, and no particular concerns or debates were recorded regarding the proposed budget amendments. The measure appears to be a standard administrative adjustment to the city's financial framework. The ordinance received its first reading during the meeting, which is the initial step in the legislative process. Following standard procedure, the ordinance will need to advance through additional readings before final adoption. The budget amendments contained in Ordinance 0838-15 represent the ongoing financial management responsibilities of the Urban County Government to ensure appropriate allocation of public funds to meet municipal service requirements and operational obligations. ## Accepting the bid of Windstream KDL, LLC The commission considered Resolution 0724-15, which would accept the bid of Windstream KDL, LLC for a short-term franchise to operate a non-exclusive telecommunications system in Fayette County. The resolution was presented as a standard telecommunications franchise agreement, allowing Windstream KDL, LLC to provide telecommunications services within the county under a non-exclusive arrangement. This type of franchise typically permits the company to install and maintain telecommunications infrastructure while operating alongside other service providers in the area. No significant discussion or debate was recorded regarding this agenda item. The commission proceeded with the standard approval process for telecommunications franchise agreements without raising concerns about the terms or the company's qualifications. The resolution was approved by the commission, granting Windstream KDL, LLC the requested short-term franchise to operate telecommunications services in Fayette County. This approval allows the company to begin or continue providing telecommunications infrastructure and services to residents and businesses within the county's jurisdiction. ## Accepting the bids for Tractor and Mower Parts The meeting addressed Resolution 0736-15, which involved accepting bids for tractor and mower parts from multiple vendors. The resolution proposed accepting bids from three companies: Central Equipment Co., Century Equipment, Inc., and Montgomery Tractor Sales, Inc. The agenda item was presented as a standard procurement resolution for the purchase of tractor and mower parts, which are essential supplies for municipal equipment maintenance operations. The bidding process resulted in three qualified vendors being selected to provide these parts to the municipality. No specific discussion details, concerns, or debate points were recorded in the available meeting materials. The resolution proceeded through the standard approval process without documented objections or extended deliberation. The resolution was approved, authorizing the acceptance of bids from all three vendors: Central Equipment Co., Century Equipment, Inc., and Montgomery Tractor Sales, Inc. This approval allows the municipality to procure tractor and mower parts from these established suppliers as needed for ongoing equipment maintenance and operations. The multi-vendor approach provides the municipality with flexibility in sourcing parts and potentially competitive pricing options for different types of equipment components and replacement parts. ## Accepting the bids for vehicle filters The council considered Resolution 0738-15 regarding the acceptance of bids for establishing price contracts for vehicle filters. This agenda item involved reviewing and approving bids from various companies to supply vehicle filters for municipal operations. The resolution was presented to establish formal price contracts that would allow the city to purchase vehicle filters as needed throughout the contract period. This type of procurement arrangement helps ensure consistent pricing and reliable supply chains for essential maintenance materials used across the city's vehicle fleet. No specific speakers were identified during the discussion of this item, suggesting it may have been considered routine procurement business that proceeded without extensive debate or questions from council members. The resolution was approved, authorizing the city to move forward with the accepted bids and establish the necessary contracts with the selected vendors. This approval enables city departments to procure vehicle filters under the established pricing agreements, supporting ongoing maintenance operations for municipal vehicles. The acceptance of these bids represents standard municipal procurement practices, where competitive bidding processes are used to secure favorable pricing and terms for commonly needed supplies and services. Vehicle filters are essential components for maintaining the city's fleet of cars, trucks, and other municipal vehicles in proper working condition. ## Accepting the bid for hospital PPE kits The board considered Resolution 0747-15 to accept a bid from Aramsco, Inc. for establishing a price contract for hospital personal protective equipment (PPE) kits. The resolution was presented to formalize the acceptance of Aramsco, Inc.'s bid proposal for supplying PPE kits to hospital facilities. The contract would establish set pricing terms for the procurement of these essential safety supplies. No specific discussion details, speaker comments, or debate points were recorded for this agenda item. The resolution proceeded through the standard approval process without noted concerns or extended deliberation. The board approved Resolution 0747-15, officially accepting Aramsco, Inc.'s bid and establishing the price contract for hospital PPE kits. This approval enables the procurement of personal protective equipment supplies under the agreed-upon contract terms. ## Accepting the bid for Thermoplastic Melting Kettle and Trailer The meeting addressed Resolution 0563-15, which proposed accepting a bid from Titan ASE, LLC for the purchase of a Thermoplastic Melting Kettle and Trailer. This equipment is typically used for road maintenance and pavement marking operations. The resolution was presented to the governing body for consideration, though specific details about the bid amount, competing proposals, or technical specifications were not captured in the available meeting data. No key speakers were identified in the discussion of this agenda item. The resolution was approved by the governing body, authorizing the acceptance of Titan ASE, LLC's bid for the thermoplastic melting equipment. This approval allows the municipality to proceed with the purchase and contract execution with the selected vendor. The thermoplastic melting kettle and trailer will likely be used by the public works or street maintenance department for applying thermoplastic pavement markings, which are commonly used for road striping, crosswalks, and other traffic control markings due to their durability and visibility. ## Accepting the bid for Legacy Trail Interpretive Signage The meeting addressed Resolution 0635-15 regarding the acceptance of a bid for Legacy Trail Interpretive Signage. The resolution proposed accepting the bid submitted by Commercial Services, Inc. d/b/a Image 360 Lexington for the interpretive signage project along the Legacy Trail. No specific discussion details, speaker comments, or debate points were recorded in the available meeting materials for this agenda item. The resolution proceeded through the standard approval process without documented concerns or extended deliberation. The resolution was approved, formally accepting Commercial Services, Inc. d/b/a Image 360 Lexington as the contractor for the Legacy Trail Interpretive Signage project. This approval allows the project to move forward with the selected vendor to install interpretive signage along the trail system. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.* ## Ratifying Permanent Classified Civil Service Appointments The meeting addressed Resolution 0771-15, which ratified various permanent classified civil service appointments and pay increases. This administrative resolution formalized personnel actions that had been taken within the civil service system. The resolution covered multiple permanent appointments to classified positions within the civil service structure, along with associated salary adjustments. These appointments represent the formal confirmation of employees who had successfully completed probationary periods or competitive selection processes for permanent civil service positions. No specific speakers were identified for this agenda item, suggesting it was handled as routine administrative business. The resolution appeared to be processed without significant discussion or debate, which is typical for personnel ratification items that have already undergone proper vetting through the civil service system. The resolution was approved, confirming the permanent status of the appointed employees and authorizing their associated pay rates. This type of ratification ensures that all civil service appointments comply with proper procedures and provides official authorization for the personnel actions and compensation changes. Civil service appointment ratifications are standard administrative functions that formalize employment decisions made through the merit-based civil service system, ensuring transparency and proper authorization of personnel actions and public expenditures for employee compensation. ## Agreement with Routeware, Inc. for GPS Services The council considered Resolution 0656-15, which authorized an agreement with Routeware, Inc. for GPS services for the Division of Streets and Roads. The resolution was presented to provide GPS tracking capabilities for the city's streets and roads division vehicles and operations. The agreement would enable the division to monitor vehicle locations, optimize routing, and improve operational efficiency through GPS technology services provided by Routeware, Inc. No transcript timestamps are available for this agenda item, and no specific speakers were identified in the discussion of this resolution. The resolution was approved by the council, authorizing the city to enter into the GPS services agreement with Routeware, Inc. to support the Division of Streets and Roads operations. ## Memorandum of Understanding with Fayette County Public Schools The board considered Resolution 0690-15, which authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with Fayette County Public Schools for Transportation Services. The agreement would provide transportation services for students at the Family Care Center and their children. The resolution was presented as part of the board's regular business without extensive discussion recorded in the available materials. The memorandum represents a collaborative effort between the two educational entities to ensure transportation access for a specialized student population served by the Family Care Center. The board approved the resolution, establishing the formal partnership with Fayette County Public Schools for these transportation services. This agreement would facilitate educational access for students who might otherwise face barriers due to transportation challenges, particularly those with children who require coordinated transportation arrangements. The approval of this memorandum demonstrates the board's commitment to supporting students in specialized programs and working cooperatively with other educational institutions to address practical needs that could impact student success and attendance. ## Accepting a Grant from the Ky. Energy and Environmental Cabinet-Div. of Waste Ma The council considered Resolution 0696-15, which authorized the acceptance of a grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet's Division of Waste Management. The grant funding is designated for the Fayette County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. The resolution was presented as a straightforward administrative matter to formally accept the state grant funding. The household hazardous waste recycling event provides residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of materials such as paint, chemicals, batteries, and other potentially harmful household items that should not be placed in regular trash collection. No speakers were identified during the discussion of this agenda item, and no transcript timestamp was available for the proceedings. The resolution appeared to move through the approval process without significant debate or concerns raised by council members. The council approved Resolution 0696-15, allowing Fayette County to accept the grant funding from the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet's Division of Waste Management. This approval enables the county to proceed with organizing and conducting the household hazardous waste recycling event for residents, providing an important environmental service while utilizing state funding to support the initiative. ## Procurement of fire alarm panel upgrade The meeting addressed Resolution 0681-15, which authorized the procurement of a fire alarm panel upgrade and related services from Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. The resolution was presented to the body for consideration, though specific details of the presentation and any accompanying discussion were not captured in the available meeting materials. No key speakers were identified for this agenda item, and transcript timing information was not available. The fire alarm panel upgrade represents infrastructure maintenance necessary for building safety systems. The resolution specifically designates Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. as the vendor for both the equipment upgrade and associated services. The resolution was approved by the body without recorded opposition or significant debate based on the available information. This procurement authorization allows the organization to move forward with upgrading critical fire safety equipment to ensure continued compliance with safety standards and proper functioning of emergency alert systems. ## Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with EOP Architects, PSC The council considered Resolution 0695-15, which authorized Change Order No. 3 to the contract with EOP Architects, PSC for the Old Courthouse Structural Study. The resolution was presented as a standard change order to modify the existing contract terms for the structural study of the Old Courthouse. No specific details about the nature of the changes, cost implications, or scope modifications were recorded in the available meeting materials. The item proceeded without recorded discussion or debate from council members. No speakers were identified as presenting information about the change order or raising concerns about the proposed modifications to the architect contract. The resolution was approved by the council, allowing the change order to move forward and modifying the terms of the contract with EOP Architects, PSC for their work on the Old Courthouse Structural Study. *Note: Transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.* ## Grant Application to the Ky. Fire Commission The council considered Resolution 0711-15, which authorized a grant application to the Kentucky Fire Commission for specialized firefighter training equipment. The resolution sought approval to apply for funding to purchase a portable, durable, multi-function forcible door entry simulator designed for firefighter training purposes. The equipment would provide local firefighters with hands-on training opportunities to practice forcible entry techniques in a controlled environment. This type of simulator allows fire departments to conduct realistic training exercises without the need to damage actual doors or structures, making training both more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were provided. The resolution appears to have proceeded without significant debate or discussion during the public portion of the meeting. The council approved Resolution 0711-15, authorizing the submission of the grant application to the Kentucky Fire Commission. This approval allows city staff to move forward with the application process to secure funding for the firefighter training equipment, which would enhance the training capabilities of the local fire department and potentially improve emergency response effectiveness in the community. ## Proposals for FY2016 for excess liability insurance The board considered Resolution 0714-15 regarding proposals for excess liability insurance coverage for fiscal year 2016. This resolution authorized the acceptance of proposals from various insurance companies to provide excess liability insurance protection. The agenda item was presented as a resolution requiring board approval to move forward with the insurance procurement process. Excess liability insurance provides additional coverage beyond the limits of primary liability policies, offering enhanced protection against potential claims and lawsuits. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were provided for the discussion. The resolution appears to have been handled as part of the board's routine business related to insurance coverage planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The board approved Resolution 0714-15, authorizing staff to accept and evaluate the submitted proposals for excess liability insurance coverage. This approval allows the organization to proceed with securing appropriate excess liability protection for FY2016 operations. The resolution represents standard risk management practices, ensuring adequate insurance coverage is maintained to protect the organization's interests and financial stability in the event of significant liability claims that could exceed primary policy limits. ## First Amendment to Lease Agreement with North Central Area Health Education Cent The board considered Resolution 0715-15, which authorized a first amendment to the existing lease agreement with the North Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The proposed amendment would extend the current lease arrangement for an additional one-year term. The resolution was presented to the board for approval, though no specific transcript timestamps or detailed discussion points were recorded for this agenda item. No key speakers were identified as providing presentations or commentary on the lease amendment during the meeting proceedings. The lease extension with North Central AHEC represents a continuation of the existing partnership between the organization and the board's entity. Health Education Centers typically provide medical and health professional training programs, continuing education, and community health services in their respective regions. The board ultimately approved Resolution 0715-15, authorizing the first amendment to extend the lease agreement with North Central Area Health Education Center for the additional year as proposed. The approval allows the ongoing lease relationship to continue under the amended terms. ## First Amendment to Lease Agreement with West End Community Empowerment Project The council considered Resolution 0717-15, which authorized a first amendment to the lease agreement with West End Community Empowerment Project of Lexington, Inc. The proposed amendment would extend the organization's current lease term by one additional year. The resolution was presented to the council for approval, though no specific transcript timestamps or detailed discussion points were recorded for this agenda item. No key speakers were identified as participating in debate or presentation of this matter. The West End Community Empowerment Project of Lexington, Inc. appears to be a community organization that currently holds a lease agreement with the city. The one-year extension would allow the organization to continue its operations at the current location under the existing lease terms. The council ultimately approved Resolution 0717-15, authorizing the lease amendment and the one-year extension for the West End Community Empowerment Project of Lexington, Inc. ## First Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Urban League of Lexington, Fayette C The council considered Resolution 0718-15, which authorized a first amendment to the lease agreement with the Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County, Inc. The amendment would extend the organization's current lease term by one additional year. The Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County, Inc. is a community organization that provides various services and programs to residents. The proposed lease extension would allow the organization to continue operating from its current location under the existing lease terms and conditions. No specific discussion details, speaker comments, or debate points were recorded for this agenda item. The resolution proceeded through the standard approval process without noted concerns or objections from council members. The council approved Resolution 0718-15, authorizing the Mayor to execute the first amendment to extend the Urban League's lease agreement for one year. This approval ensures continuity of the organization's operations and services to the community from their established location. ## First Amendment to Lease Agreement with NAMI Lexington (KY), Inc. The council considered Resolution 0721-15, which authorized a first amendment to the lease agreement with NAMI Lexington (KY), Inc. The proposed amendment would extend the organization's current lease term by one additional year. NAMI Lexington (KY), Inc., which stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a local affiliate of the national organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. The resolution was presented to the council without recorded discussion from specific speakers during this meeting. The amendment represents a straightforward administrative action to continue the existing lease relationship between the city and the mental health advocacy organization. The council approved Resolution 0721-15, allowing the lease extension to move forward. This approval ensures continuity of NAMI Lexington's operations in their current location for an additional year beyond the original lease term. The one-year extension provides both parties with flexibility while maintaining the established lease terms and conditions. For NAMI Lexington, this extension offers operational stability as they continue their mission of providing mental health support services to the Lexington community. ## Deed conveying permanent sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements The council considered Resolution 0722-15, which authorized the execution of documents to accept a deed conveying permanent sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements across property located at 1185 Deer Haven Lane. The resolution involved accepting easement rights that would allow the city to install and maintain sanitary sewer infrastructure on the specified property. The permanent easement would provide ongoing access for sewer line maintenance and operations, while the temporary construction easement would facilitate the initial installation work. No transcript timestamps were available for this agenda item, and no key speakers were identified in the meeting records for this particular discussion. The council approved Resolution 0722-15, granting the city the necessary easement rights to proceed with the sanitary sewer project at the Deer Haven Lane location. This approval allows city staff to execute the required legal documents to formalize the easement agreements with the property owner. The easement acquisition represents a standard municipal procedure for expanding or maintaining public utility infrastructure, ensuring the city has proper legal access to install and service sanitary sewer lines that serve the community's wastewater management needs. ## Amendment No. Three to the Agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District The council considered Resolution 0725-15, which authorized Amendment No. Three to the Agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District. The amendment was designed to accept additional funds and modify service delivery and budget documentation for the operation of the Lexington Senior Citizens Center. The resolution focused on enhancing the financial support and operational framework for senior citizen services in Lexington. The amendment would allow the city to receive supplemental funding through the Bluegrass Area Development District, which serves as a regional planning and development organization. The proposed changes included adjustments to the service delivery model and updates to the budget back-up documentation that supports the Senior Citizens Center's operations. These modifications were intended to improve the center's ability to serve the community's senior population effectively. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and no transcript timestamp was provided for the discussion. The resolution proceeded through the council's consideration process without recorded debate or concerns being raised during the meeting. The council approved Resolution 0725-15, authorizing the city to move forward with Amendment No. Three to the agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District. This approval enables the acceptance of additional funding and implementation of the revised service delivery and budget framework for the Lexington Senior Citizens Center. The successful passage of this resolution demonstrates the council's commitment to maintaining and improving services for senior citizens in the community through enhanced partnerships with regional development organizations. ## Agreement with Vision Internet Providers, Inc. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government considered Resolution 0729-15, which authorized a multi-year agreement with Vision Internet Providers, Inc., for upgrading the government's Intranet website. The resolution proposed entering into a contract with Vision Internet Providers, Inc., to enhance the existing Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Intranet website infrastructure. The upgrade was designed to improve the internal web-based systems used by government employees and departments. No specific transcript timestamps were available for this agenda item, and no key speakers were identified in the meeting records for this particular discussion. The resolution proceeded through the standard approval process without recorded debate or concerns raised during the public portion of the meeting. The council approved Resolution 0729-15, authorizing the administration to move forward with the multi-year agreement with Vision Internet Providers, Inc. The approval allows the government to proceed with the planned Intranet website upgrades to modernize internal digital infrastructure and improve operational efficiency for city-county employees. The resolution represents part of the government's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve its technological capabilities through partnerships with private sector providers specializing in internet and web services. ## Grant Application to the U.S. Dept. of Justice The meeting addressed Resolution 0731-15, which authorized a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the purchase of equipment and training for the Division of Police. The resolution sought approval to submit a grant application that would provide funding for police equipment and training programs. The specific details of the equipment to be purchased or the type of training to be provided were not elaborated upon in the available meeting materials. No key speakers were identified during the discussion of this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were available to reference specific portions of the debate or presentation. The resolution was approved by the governing body, authorizing staff to proceed with submitting the grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice. This approval allows the Division of Police to pursue federal funding opportunities that could enhance their operational capabilities through new equipment acquisitions and enhanced training programs for personnel. The successful passage of this resolution demonstrates the body's support for seeking external funding sources to supplement local resources for public safety initiatives, potentially reducing the financial burden on local taxpayers while improving police services and capabilities. ## Grant Applications to the Ky. Office of Homeland Security The meeting addressed Resolution 0739-15, which authorized the submission of grant applications to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. The resolution sought funding for three specific categories of security equipment and systems. The proposed grant applications covered: • Hazardous material detection and mitigation equipment • Coded key card entry system • Cyber security hardware and software These applications represented the jurisdiction's efforts to enhance public safety infrastructure and emergency preparedness capabilities through state homeland security funding opportunities. The resolution was presented for consideration without recorded discussion from specific speakers during this portion of the meeting. The agenda item proceeded through the standard approval process for grant application authorizations. Resolution 0739-15 was approved, authorizing staff to move forward with submitting the grant applications to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for the specified security equipment and systems. This approval enables the pursuit of state funding to support local homeland security and emergency preparedness initiatives. ## Amending Resolution No. 332-2014 The council considered agenda item 0742-15, a resolution to amend Resolution No. 332-2014. The amendment was proposed to correct a clerical error found in Section 2 of the original resolution. No specific speakers were identified during the discussion of this item, and no transcript timestamps were available for this portion of the meeting. The resolution appeared to be a straightforward administrative correction rather than a substantive policy change. The council approved the amendment to Resolution No. 332-2014, allowing the clerical error in Section 2 to be officially corrected. The nature of the specific clerical error that required correction was not detailed in the available meeting materials. This type of amendment is typically routine in nature, addressing technical or typographical issues that do not alter the intent or substance of the original resolution but ensure accuracy in the official record. ## Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Gilpin Masonry Construction, Inc. The council considered Resolution 0743-15, which authorized Change Order No. 1 to the existing contract with Gilpin Masonry Construction, Inc. for stone arch repairs at the Dunbar Community Center. The resolution was presented as a standard change order to modify the scope or terms of the ongoing masonry work at the community center facility. The change order process allows for adjustments to construction contracts when unforeseen conditions arise or when modifications to the original work scope are needed during the project. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were provided. The discussion details, including any concerns raised by council members or explanations provided by staff regarding the necessity or cost implications of the change order, were not captured in the extracted meeting data. The resolution was approved by the council, allowing the change order to proceed and enabling Gilpin Masonry Construction, Inc. to continue with the modified scope of work on the stone arch repairs at the Dunbar Community Center. This approval represents the council's authorization for the administration to execute the necessary contractual modifications with the contractor to complete the masonry project as revised. ## Grant Application to the Ky. Dept. of Juvenile Justice The council considered Resolution 0745-15, which authorized a grant application to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice for continuation of the Juvenile Surveillance Program. The resolution sought approval to submit an application for grant funding that would allow the continuation of an existing juvenile monitoring program. The grant application was presented as a continuation request, indicating the program had previously received funding from the state department. No specific speakers were identified during the discussion of this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were available for this portion of the meeting. The resolution appeared to be procedural in nature, requiring council authorization before the grant application could be formally submitted to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. The council approved Resolution 0745-15, authorizing the submission of the grant application for the Juvenile Surveillance Program continuation funding. ## Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with JRJ Contracting, LLC The council considered Resolution 0749-15, which authorized Change Order No. 1 to the contract with JRJ Contracting, LLC for the Shillito Sports Field Irrigation Project. The resolution was presented to modify the existing contract terms for the irrigation project at Shillito Sports Field. While specific details of the change order were not captured in the available meeting materials, the item was processed as part of the council's regular business. The resolution was approved by the council without recorded debate or discussion from the available transcript materials. No specific concerns or objections were noted regarding the contract modification. **Outcome:** Resolution 0749-15 was approved, authorizing the change order to JRJ Contracting, LLC's contract for the Shillito Sports Field Irrigation Project. ## Agreement with Commonwealth of Ky. Transportation Cabinet, Dept. of Highways The Urban County Council considered Resolution 0798-15, which authorizes an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. The resolution establishes a reimbursement arrangement for the Urban County Government's operation and maintenance of traffic signals and electrical traffic control devices. Under this agreement, the Urban County Government will continue to operate and maintain traffic signal systems and related electrical traffic control equipment, with the state Transportation Cabinet providing reimbursement for these services. This type of intergovernmental agreement is common when local governments maintain traffic infrastructure that serves both local and state transportation needs. The resolution was presented to the council without recorded discussion or debate from specific speakers. No concerns or objections were raised during the consideration of this item. The council approved Resolution 0798-15, formally authorizing the Urban County Government to enter into the reimbursement agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Highways. This approval allows the local government to continue providing traffic signal operations and maintenance services while receiving appropriate compensation from the state for these activities. ## Accepting the bid of Fuel Band, LLC The council considered Resolution 0752-15 to accept the bid of Fuel Band, LLC for repair work on the outside rear wall at the Government Center. The resolution was presented as a straightforward bid acceptance for necessary maintenance work on the government facility. No specific speakers were identified in the available records for this agenda item, and no transcript timestamps were provided for the discussion. The council approved the resolution to accept Fuel Band, LLC's bid for the Government Center wall repair project. No recorded concerns or debate were noted regarding this procurement decision. **Outcome:** Approved ## Change Order No. 18 to the Contract with Marrillia Design & Construction The council considered Resolution 0827-15, which authorized Change Order No. 18 to the contract with Marrillia Design & Construction for the Senior Citizen Center Construction Project. The resolution was presented to approve modifications to the existing construction contract. While specific details of the change order were not captured in the available meeting data, this represented the eighteenth amendment to the original contract with Marrillia Design & Construction for the senior center project. The item proceeded through the council's standard resolution process without recorded discussion or debate from council members. No speakers were identified as presenting detailed information about the specific nature of the changes, costs, or timeline impacts associated with this change order. The resolution was approved by the council, allowing the change order to move forward as part of the ongoing Senior Citizen Center Construction Project. This approval enables Marrillia Design & Construction to proceed with the modifications outlined in Change Order No. 18. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.* --- ## Decisions - **Ordinance 0812-15** — passed (11-1): Appropriating the Revenues, Expenditures/Expenses and Interfund Transfers for various funds for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016 - **Ordinance 0750-15** — passed (11-1): Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 22-2015, relating to fees for sanitary sewer service rates - **Motion** — passed (8-4): Encouraging the Ky. General Assembly to increase the Commonwealth's minimum wage --- ## Full transcript The Thank you. The End Thank you. Thank you. Hello, hello, and greetings and welcome, and I'll call the meeting to order. Thank you. Thanks, everyone, and welcome. First on our agenda is the roll call. Madam Clerk, if you'll please call the roll. Ms. Akers? Ms. Bledsoe? Here. Mr. Brown? Mr. Fred Brown? Here. Mr. James Brown? Here. Ms. Evans? Here. Mr. Farmer? Mr. Gibbs? Ms. Henson? Here. Mr. Kay? Here. Ms. Lamb? Here. Mr. Lane? Here. Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Here. And Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Next on our agenda is the invocation, and I'm happy to introduce this associate pastor, Chad Cook, with Calvary Church of the Nazarene. Thank you. Let us pray. Holy Creator, we thank you for the leaders that are gathered here today. Lord, we thank you for our wonderful city of Lexington, and we thank you for what a blessing it is to live here amongst your people. God, we pray now for the leaders that are gathered here and the decisions that they will be making tonight and the days ahead. God, we pray as they look at the budget that they will consider carefully your wisdom and your guidance and that they will do what they know is best for our community and for its peoples. God, we pray for your genuine love and care amongst our leaders here and their families. We pray that you will continue to guide them, continue to direct them, and that you will bless this city. in an awesome and powerful way. And it's in your name we pray. Amen. Pastor, thank you. And Pastor, I believe, is he, he's with, and he's going to be here for that. You're going to stay with us for just a minute. We have a little presentation. Yes. Okay, great. The senior pastor here is here as well. Oh, all right, all right, all right, okay. All right, let me ask Councilmember Peggy Henson to join me at the podium. The Spirit of Lexington Award is designed to recognize citizens and organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty to help those in need. Council Member Henson has brought the work of Calvary Church of the Nazarene to our attention, and Christy Stamball, our Director of Aging and Disability Services, is here as well to support this nomination. And I will now turn the podium over to Council Member Peggy Henson. Thank you, Mayor. I'm going to tell you a little story. I go regularly, well, about every quarter I visit the Senior Center, Christian Towers. and they're very, it's a living community, senior living community, so they're very outspoken. They don't have a problem telling me what their needs are. So on one visit, they were complaining that they used to have a grocery bus that came and got them and took them to the grocery, but the funding ceased and so they no longer had this grocery bus. So after leaving there and I was giving it some thought, I soon, it didn't take very long for me to think about Matthew Cole, who is the pastor of Calvary Church of the Nazarene, because he not only, he can't tell me no for some reason. I don't know if he does that with other people or not, but he's just so involved in the community. So I felt like he would be the first person I would ask. And he graciously agreed to transport the seniors to the grocery once a month. So he, along with Anita Mills, who's the manager of Christian Towers, organized it all. and now they have this successful grocery store bus that comes and gets them. But Calvary, in addition to this, they're very active in the neighborhood park. They have a faith feeds program. And I just felt they were very much deserving of this award. So with that, I'm going to turn it over to Christy because Christy Stambaugh, who is over aging services, when I spoke with her, she had another idea. Always. Hello. So when Peggy and I were talking, I said, you know, I wonder if a church would help us out. And then she thought of Calvary, and that worked out fine. So then I talked to Matthew Cole, and I said, it's been about six months since he's been doing it. I said, tell us the good, the bad, the ugly. And he truly said, there's no bad, there's no ugly. It's all good. So we said, let us reach out to other faith communities and see if they would help the seniors that live in our other senior high rise communities in Lexington and see if there's other churches out there who would enjoy this ministry once a month, transporting people to the grocery. He says it takes them two hours, start to finish. And they're serving eight, ten, sometimes a little bit more, sometimes a little less. but they said it's the easiest ministry they've ever done. So I'm kind of imploring to the other faith communities out there or those of you that have them in your council areas to just give my office a call and we'll help to work with the management of the senior communities and see if we can get this going citywide. So I just thought it was just amazing that they stepped up and did this and it's made a huge difference and it's really eased some of the worry and burden that our Office of Aging has for our aging communities, because not getting to the grocery store is kind of a big deal. And so that's all I have to say. Well, Pastor Cole, Pastor. So now this is the Spirit of Lexington Award, and we are just all really, really honored to be able to present it to you all. And we would love to have you say something to us. Thank you. Yes, sir. First of all, a huge thank you. It kind of seems overly simplistic. And while it's not unique to the Christian faith, and I'm glad that the plea is going out to all faith communities, John says it in his first letter this way, and I'm paraphrasing a little bit, but basically says if you have a need around you and you have the means to meet it, then do it. and we live in a beautiful city. I love Lexington dearly, entering into our 11th year since my wife and I moved here. And if you see a need in your community or around your city, then meet it. And it was an easy need to meet. We get the great joy of my two daughters come along with me and they say welcome on the Calvary bus. And for a three-year-old and a six-year-old, I think it's just the most awesome thing in the world. And they serenade 27 verses of the wheels on the bus go round and round between the grocery store and back to the senior home. And there's dolphins on the bus sometimes. and ducks on the bus, so you never know what kind of verse you're going to get. But it's just a beautiful thing. I think we get as much or more out of it than those that we're picking up, and it's been a blessing for me the days I drive. I know it's been a blessing for Chad the day he drives. And it's just we're grateful for the opportunity. Thank you. Thank you. So we'd like to now take some pictures if you all can join us. And the council members up in the front. Anita. Thank you. All right. Everybody smile. Okay. Thank you. All right. Next on our agenda, ordinances for a second reading. Madam Clerk, if you'll please give us a reading of the ordinances for a second reading. Ordinance number one, an ordinance amending Articles 1, 8, and 23 of the zoning ordinance to amend the definition and regulation of day shelters. Number two, an ordinance amending Section 2318C of the Code of Ordinances relating to the maximum age requirement for firefighter candidates. Number three, an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 134-2014 amending Article 217A of the Zoning Ordinance to allow, as a minor amendment, the reduction of surplus parking spaces depicted on the original development plan to correct a clerical error in the title. Number four, an ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one unclassified civil service position of Administrative Specialist Principal Grade 518E and creating one classified civil service position of Administrative Specialist Principal Grade 518E in the Division of Water Quality. Number five, an ordinance partially amending Section 3 of Ordinance 22-2015 relating to fees for sanitary sewer service rates to change the amount of the fee for sanitary sewer service for residential users subject to Schedule A from $4.21 per unit for usage in excess of one unit to $4.29 effective July 1, 2015. Number 6. Thank you. incumbent abolishing one position of program specialist grade 513 e and creating one position of environmental outreach specialist grade 518 e reclassifying the incumbent adjusting the biweekly salaries of the affected incumbents all in the division of waste management changing the pay grade of one position of deputy director of building inspection from grade 524 e to grade 527 e creating one position of building inspector supervisor grade 521 e and three positions of building inspecting inspection manager grade 524 e abolishing four positions of building inspector senior grade 518 e abolishing four positions of building inspector grade 517 n and creating four positions of commercial building inspector grade 518 n reclassifying the incumbents adjusting the biweekly salaries or hourly rates of the infected incumbents on the division of building inspection creating one position of computer systems manager grade 524 e abolishing two positions of computer analyst grade 520 e of creating one position of computer systems manager senior grade 526 e abolishing one position of Information System Specialist, Grade 514N, and creating one position of Technical Specialist, Grade 515N, reclassifying the incumbents, changing the pay grade of one position of Radio Electronics Specialist from Grade 521E to Grade 515N, reallocating the incumbent, adjusting the biweekly salaries of the infected incumbents, all in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Abolishing one position of Human Resources Generalist, Grade 523E, creating one position of Human Resources Manager, Grade 525E, reclassifying the incumbent adjusting the biweekly salary of the infected incumbent in the division of human resources Changing the pay grade of one position of probation unit supervisor from grade 519 e to grade 522 e Reallocating the incumbent and adjusting the biweekly salary of the affected incumbent in the division of community corrections Changing the pay grade of 31 positions of telecommunicator senior from grade 516 n to grade 517 n 24 positions of telecommunicator from grade 513N to grade 514N, reallocating the incumbents, adjusting the hourly rate for the affected incumbents, all in the Division of Emergency Management 911, changing the pay grade of one position of technical services supervisor from grade 519E to grade 521E, changing the pay grade of electronic technician from grade 514N to grade 515N, reallocating the incumbents, abolishing one position of electronic technician Senior, Grade 516N, creating one position of Electronic Technician, Grade 515N, reclassifying the incumbent, adjusting the biweekly salary or hourly rate of the affected incumbents, all in the Division of Police, abolishing one position of Clerical Assistant, Grade 505N, and creating one position of Mailroom Clerk, Grade 508N, all in the Department of General Services, correcting the job date for Richard Flewelling, Eligibility Counselor from July 1, 2005 to December 1, 1977, adjusting the biweekly salary of the affected incumbent in the Division of Adult Services. Abolishing two positions of Operations Manager, Grade 520E, creating one position of Skill Trades Manager, Grade 521E, creating one position of Public Service Manager, Grade 521E, creating two positions of Recreation Manager, Grade 518E, abolishing one position of Senior Adult and Therapeutic Recreation Services Administrator, Grade 520E, creating five positions of Recreation Manager, Senior, Grade 520E, abolishing five positions of Recreation Supervisor, Grade 514E, creating one position of Recreation Specialist Senior, Grade 516E, abolishing one position of Equestrian Park Program Supervisor, Grade 516E, and one position of Park Naturalist, Grade 516E, reclassifying the incumbents, adjusting the biweekly salaries of the affected incumbents, all in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective July 1, 2015. Number seven, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds, Schedule No. 69. No. 8, an ordinance amending the compensation system salary schedules in Sections 2253.2 and 2328 of the Code of Ordinances, providing a 2% structure movement to the salary schedules applicable to all full-time and part-time positions in the classification and compensation system, providing that all full-time and part-time employees in the classification and compensation system who receive a satisfactory score on their performance evaluation, pursuant to Sections 2129D and 2226.5 of the Code of Ordinances shall receive a 4% pay increase, providing that Section 2129C, notwithstanding, all employees at the maximum of the grade salary range shall receive a 4% pay increase, amending Section 2332D of the Code of Ordinances, modifying the existing step structure for the positions of Police Chief, Grade 324E, and Fire Chief, Grade 324E, increasing the salary by 4% for one position of ABC Administrator part-time within the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control, three positions of law clerk part-time within the Department of Law, one position of park patrol coordinator part-time within the Division of Parks and Recreation, all to become effective June 29, 2015. Number nine. And ordinance appropriating the revenues, expenditures. Wait a minute. But they want to speak on the motion, and that would be after the ordinances are read, you would speak on the motion. And, Mayor, for clarification, that would be prior to the vote, correct? Yes, it would be prior to the vote, but it would be after the ordinances are read. Okay, great. Thank you. Go ahead, continue. Madam Clerk. Number nine, an ordinance appropriating the revenues, expenditures, expenses, and interfund transfers for the General Services District Fund, the Tenant Relocation Fund, the Full Urban Services Districts Fund, the Police-Confiscated Federal Fund, the Police-Confiscated State Fund, the Public Safety Fund, the Municipal Aid Program Fund, the Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund, the Police-Confiscated Treasury Fund, the Lexington Jobs Fund, the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Fund, the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond Projects Fund, the Sanitary Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund, the Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund, the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Public Facilities Corporation General Fund, the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Public Facilities Corporation Parks Projects Fund, the Water Quality Management Fund, the Water Quality Management Construction Fund, the Landfill Fund, the Right-of-Way Program Fund, the Extended School Program Fund, the Prisoner's Account Fund, the Enhanced 911 Fund, the Central Kentucky 911 Fund, the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Public Library Corporation Fund, the City Employees Pension Fund, the Police and Fire Retirement Fund of the Lexington Fayette urban county government the medical insurance fund at the property and casualty claims fund and the reallocation of bond projects funds on a divisional level by four control levels for the fiscal year ending june 30 2016 for the lexington fayette urban county government and its agencies and instrumentalities approving and adopting the capital improvement program for fiscal years 2016 through 2021 as a portion of the fiscal year 2016 annual capital improvements budget and approving funding for the lexington fayette urban county tourist and convention commission from the transient room tax said funding to equal 99.5% of the revenue from the tax. All right. Thank you, Madam Clerk. So is there a motion to approve? No, Mr. Mayor. Second. Motion by Council Member Stenet, seconded by Vice Mayor Kate. Is there any discussion on the motion? If you all please sign up for discussion. Council Member Maloney. Thank you, Mayor. I just got a couple, just a quick question. I'm a little bit confused. I mean, after Thursday, we all made these great speeches, and then yesterday, I read in the paper we're looking about vetoing and then my phone started ringing off the hook from employees and they're really concerned about their raises and they asked me and I told them I would be glad to ask are you planning on vetoing their raises? Mr. Maloney I'm here You know that what we're doing is all we're doing is following the process and we're going to take the time just like the council's taking the time to review the council's adjusted budget. Right? So that's what I've said whenever I've been asked that question. And that's what we'll do. See, that's why I'm confused, because I remember four years ago when you did a tremendous job on the budget and we had a shortfall, and we had council members living out of their means, and they went in there and did some things they shouldn't have, and we got below the 1.5. and you came back and made that motion to veto a lot of those, and I support it. I support what you did. But this budget is one of the best budgets I think we all put together here and worked for the last four months, and a lot of it to deal with this administration here that came in with your staff asking us to find other money to get some of these projects going, which we did. and we all and I just, to me I could understand why you wanted to do a veto four years ago but this year it seems like everybody's been working together and I just have concerns about that that's the reason why I I appreciate everything that you've said and appreciate the spirit of it just like the spirit of what I said that I've really commended the council on the process that it's gone through and the council engaged this process very deliberately and very carefully made some adjustments and now the administration considers that. And then we'll absolutely let you know just on time, just as we've said that we would, just as the charter calls for. I'm not trying to, but I know what you're saying, and we have a process too. We have to vote on a budget that we worked hard to put together. And now, after putting it all together, you're talking about maybe vetoing something. And I'm wondering if all the hard work that we did, is it worth the ability to vote on something? I certainly don't think that you've wasted any effort whatsoever in the time that the council is engaged very carefully and very thoughtfully and very deliberately. So I'll just say that one more time, that I really appreciate everything that's been done. All right. Council Member Sadi. Thank you, Mayor. Since we're speaking about the budget, I guess I'll kind of come across what my feelings are on some of it. I wish we didn't have to vote for it in full, and I know that you and the commissioners have worked relentlessly on this, and it's a good budget. My only two concerns are some of the capital bond projects we have, and one is the courthouse, and the other is the town branch. And as I, in my business, look at, when you look at a commercial, whether you're going to sell a building for sale or you're going to lease it, I kind of look at the facts. One of the facts that I pulled out just about a half hour ago is that we have 225,000 of office vacancy in central business downtown. That's a lot of vacancy. And that's a real concern to me and a concern to my constituents that we're going to spend, I guess, to the tune of about $22 million and some change on the courthouse. Now, I know it's got some historical nature, and I don't dispute that. I guess my biggest concern is the viability. Once we go ahead and spend this money, can we get a tenant in there that's going to offset not only the rent, the maintenance, and everything else? And you know, Mayor, as well as I do, you're a businessman, and you've done this your whole life. You know, when you get into a project, you start, and you look at abatement as far as for mold, asbestos. You run into problems with you thought the structure was sound. It wasn't sound. You run into all kinds of different issues that sometimes don't come out like you thought it was. That's my big concern. If I had not been provided, and I know Sally was very, you know, forthright the other day, that she's going to come to us and she's going to give us a plan. You know, I think plans are good, but I have a real concern with the viability of this project based upon what I just said. You know, when you've got that kind of a square footage vacancy, and I've been trying to lease downtown square feet for a long time, not done this just, you know, at a one-time or two-time try, it's tough. downtown office business space is very difficult to be able to secure those kind of tenants. And I can't support that. And then I look at the town branch, and I think, okay, Jennifer, this is a good idea. I think downtown is good. I think we need to make it vibrant, we're viable. We're in competition with a lot of other cities. And then I think, okay, what do I say to my folks who have been paying taxes for years and years? How come my basketball courts haven't been resurfaced? What about my tennis courts? What about my playgrounds? We're going to build a brand-new park. We're going to spend $250,000 on a parks master plan that hasn't been given to us yet. And we're going to go forward with all that. And, again, it's kind of like I can't get my handle on this. Okay. What I'm saying is it's just been able to reconcile this for me to go forward with these two projects. is uncomfortable for me, and I can't support it. And I hope you can understand why I'm saying this. I mean, you know, everybody has a right to their own opinion, to agree and to disagree. We just happen to disagree. And until, you know, I want to say my no vote today is by no means vote against Lexington. You know, this is a great place to live, work. I've raised my family. I have my business here, my husband's business. But it's more of a vote as, you know, do we need to do this, and how do we spend the taxpayer dollars wisely? Thank you, Mayor. Thank you. Council Member Brown. Thank you, Mayor. I also have some concerns about the budget not being able to bring some things out. And we went through the process, and one of the things that I mentioned, and I'll mention it again, is that I felt like the $58 million that we're bonding was excessive, and especially a number of items. I know we need all of them. I wasn't questioning that. But there's got to be some priorities there. And I understand that once we get in and can look at the fund balance, if there is a surplus in October or November, then maybe we can rearrange some of that bonding amounts. But that was my concern there. But, you know, we can't vote against individual things in the budget. It's either up or down. So that was just my concern there. And I did have a question on number five ordinance, second reading, which is not the budget, but it's a sanitary fee going up from 421 per unit to 429. Y'all, maybe somebody has explained that, but I wanted to get that explanation for the public as to why that, is that an automatic increase? Commissioner O'Mara? Thank you, sir. That's actually a clerical error to an ordinance that has already been passed, I think it was in April. The council looked at two tier raise in the Lexer bill, one July 1 of 2015 and then again in July 2016. And the ordinance was written as 421 when it should have been written as 429. The increase has not gone into effect yet. this is correcting the original ordinance. Okay, I just wanted that clarified. I thought it was a correction, but I didn't know if it was addressed to the CPI, if we dealt with that. So that explains it. Thank you. All right. Thank you, Council Member Brown. Council Member Lane. Thank you, Mayor. I wanted to speak a little bit on the courthouse renovation. and I passed out a sheet that said 10 facts on the old courthouse renovation proposal, and the council members each have one, but I'm just going to go over them very quickly. The renovation cost is $38 million. The renovated building will provide only 22,555 usable square feet, and the total building is over 60,000 gross area, so the efficiency is only 36% usable. The cost of renovation per usable square foot would be around $1,685 a square foot. And the average rent needed to pay debt service per usable square foot would be about $56 per usable square foot, and that's quite above the market rate for space in downtown Lexington. And we don't have a business plan, and the mayor had indicated that we would be running this building for at least 100 years. So we need to look at the total cost to the government over 100 years for the building and decide if that's a good investment for taxpayers. And that would include an estimate of the cost of operations, maintenance, and the reserves that would be required for the maintenance. And I think you have to consider that a historic building is at $40 million. It's fairly expensive to maintain. And we have a number of buildings that we are not maintaining well, and we might be better served to use some of that $22 million to refurbish some of the fire stations, relocate some of those. And then we have no bona fide tenants committed to go into the space. We don't have a public-private partnership. Yet I know we're working on that. These are all contingencies to making the deal go together. And 50% of the square footage has to be released to a for-profit entity under the tax credit requirements. And before we can start construction, we have to have a development partnership formed. Full financing for public, private, and tax credits have to be secured. And we have to have lease agreements with tenants in place. and I think we've spent approximately $2 million or allocated approximately $2 million just to do exploration of putting the deal together. And so I'm just worried about this sort of spiraling and rolling downhill and running into a huge expense for the government. So I wanted just to say that I'm not in favor of this and I'm going to bring up a motion under council report to sort of go ahead and approve the bonding but to hold the approval of the expenditure until a full package comes back to council for approval. And I believe that is consistent with what the mayor said his plan was anyway, so that shouldn't be an issue. That's all I've got, Mayor. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Lane. Council Member Stennett. Thank you, Mayor. I want to start off by saying thank you, Mayor, for the budget that you delivered back in April. It was a workable budget and the council ended up with it with a very good budget and with very few tweaks to it Unfortunately, you know the votes when we've on the budgets either up or down But we had the last two months to go through it and make motions to take stuff in or out And so this is our final product if we didn't make those motions Then we accept what's in there and move forward because the alternative to voting the budget down If everyone decided to take that stance would be we revert to last year's budget and how many people really want to do that? not too many people want to do that so I want to thank the administration Bill Mara you've been wonderful to work with last couple months thank you and CL Hamilton thank you and all your staffs Melissa Euchre and everyone down the line because this has been a good joint effort and I've seen a lot of budgets I've seen some bad ones I've seen some times where we had a lot of controversy through the council and through the administration thank all the directors for all their time with our links and thank all their employees who have talked to the council and been honest to us throughout this whole process. I think that's what you see before us tonight is the end result of a good process. Thank you to the vice mayor. This was your first time chairing that. I know it was difficult. I know it's a people just don't understand until you sit in that chair and have to deal with 14 other council members how difficult that is. But it is. It is when you're running the budget cow meeting. And last but not least, I want to thank our staff. Stacey Maynard. Where are you, Stacey? I know you were here earlier, And Teresa Grider and Paul Schoeniger and Craig, they did a great job in keeping this council apprised of all the information. And I want to thank my colleagues. There's been some good debate, some honest debate. I know some of you don't like the courthouse. I understand that. But, you know, tonight's approval just moves us to the process. It doesn't approve it. It doesn't finalize it. There's a lot more to come in August, and we'll get some good information, hopefully, from the administration. I know our CAO is shaking her head yes. But that will be the time that we make an educated decision. and hopefully we'll have the right information to be able to make a good decision for all of Lexington moving forward. There is only one thing that troubles me in the budget, and that's how we pick and choose which agencies to fund. Because while some of you held to a standard that you only can fund agencies through the ESR process, there are five agencies in the budget that didn't have to go through that process that every one of us will vote on tonight. Now, that is a double standard, and that's one we can and will address here in October because the frustration from those agencies, they didn't get funded. And they had to go through both processes. Some agencies didn't have to go through either one and got funded. And I think that's a true double standard that this council needs to take a hard look at. And I thank you for the motion last Thursday night, Council Member Bledsoe, for putting that in committee. I think we'll get to the bottom of that going forward. But in the end, thank you to everyone on this budget, and I look forward to supporting it tonight, Mayor. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Stenet. Council Member Bledsoe. Thank you, Mayor. I just want to echo Council Member Senate's comments. I mean, there are a lot of things in this budget that I voted against, and unfortunately some got in the budget, and there are some things I voted for that did sustain and continue on. So I'm voting for the budget tonight knowing that sometimes you take those stances earlier, and we're not able to do that. So I just want to echo your thoughts, and I look forward to voting. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Bledsoe. All right, looks like that's all the council members who've signed up for discussion on the motion. That allows us to vote on the motion. You just can vote electronically and also voice vote. Oh, this is a voice, this is a roll call vote. So, Madam Clerk, when you're ready, please call the roll. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Ms. Evans? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Very pleased to say yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Mr. Maloney? Yes. Ms. Basadi? Yes on all, no on number nine. Thank you. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes on all, but five. Thank you. And Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Thank you. I record one no vote on number nine and one no vote on number five. All ordinances are approved. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion and allows us to move on. Two ordinances for a first reading. Madam Clerk, when you're ready. Ordinance number 10, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds. Schedule number 1. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any motions for walk-ons or suspensions? Hearing none, then we can continue with resolutions for a second reading. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of Windstream KDL LLC in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 126-2014, creating and offering for sale a short-term franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive telecommunications system in Fayette County, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a franchise agreement with Windstream KDL LLC, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 126, 2014. Number two, a resolution accepting the bids of Central Equipment Company, Century Equipment Incorporated, and Montgomery Tractor Sales Incorporated for tractor and mower parts for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number three, a resolution accepting the bids of Gilly Hyde Ford Lincoln Incorporated, Alton Blakely, Ford Lincoln Mazda, Bluegrass International, Powertrain of Kentucky, Fleet Pride, O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. doing business as O'Reilly Auto Parts, Napa Auto Parts doing business as Shelby County Automotive, KOI Auto Parts, Midwest Napa, and Advanced Stores Company, Inc. doing business as CarQuest Auto Parts, establishing price contracts for vehicle filters for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number four, a resolution accepting the bid of Aramsko, Inc. Thank you. classified civil service appointments of Bethany McFadden and Amanda Ewell, both telecommunicator senior, grade 516 and 18.599 hourly in the Division of Emergency Management 911, effective June 1, 2015, ratifying the permanent sworn appointments of Jeremiah Davis, effective June 1, 2015, and Jeremiah Harville, effective April 27, 2015, both police sergeant grade 315 and 28.828 hourly in the Division of Police, ratifying the unclassified civil service appointment of Megan Cadwell, family support worker senior, grade 514N, 16.870 hourly, in the Division of Family Services, effective June 15, 2015, and ratifying the unclassified civil service pay increases in the office of the Urban County Council, Craig Benz, research analyst, grade 523E, from 2,500 biweekly to 2,742.31 biweekly, and Deborah Sloan, council staff specialist, grade 510N, from $15 hourly to $20 hourly, both effective June 29, 2015. Number eight, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Route Ware Incorporated for GPS services for the Division of Streets and Roads at a cost not to exceed $23,032.32. Number nine, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a memorandum of understanding with Fayette County Public Schools for transportation services for the Family Care Center's students and their children for the 2015 summer school session at a cost not to exceed $5,189.25. sense. Number 10, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet Division of Waste Management, which grant funds are in the amount of $110,000 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for the Fayette County household hazardous waste recycling event, the acceptance of which obligates the urban county government for the expenditure of a 25% local match in the amount of $28,007, which will be provided from documentation of employee wages, volunteers and program advertising, and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 11, a resolution authorizing the Division of Community Corrections to procure the upgrade of the fire alarm panel and related services from Siemens Building Technologies Incorporated, a sole source provider, and a cost not to exceed $176,400, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to sign any necessary agreement with Siemens Building Technologies Incorporated related to the procurement. Number 12, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a lease agreement with the Lexington and Fayette County Parking Authority for space located at 162 East Main Street. Number 13, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number three to the contract with the EOP Architects PSC for the old courthouse structural study, increasing the contract price by the sum of $2,614.36 from $169,573.75 to $172,188.11. sense. Number 14, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the Kentucky Fire Commission and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $7,750 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds and are for the purchase of a portable, durable, multifunction, forcible door entry simulator for firefighter training. Number 15, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept the proposals for fiscal year 2016 for excess liability insurance from and to execute any necessary contracts and documents on behalf of the urban county government with the following insurance companies and or their respective broker j smith linear and company lexington powell walton millward aviation from old republic insurance at a cost not to exceed thirty thousand two hundred and thirty one dollars general auto public officials law enforcement and professional from american alternative insurance munich re at a cost not to exceed five hundred and twenty six $25,951. Property from Affiliated Factory Mutual FM at a cost not to exceed $323,658.83. Cyber from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at a cost not to exceed $28,530. Pollution from AIG Specialty Insurance Company at a cost not to exceed $20,341. And workers' compensation from Safety National Casualty Corporation at a cost not to exceed $325,628, all subject to sufficient funds being appropriated. Number 16, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute the First Amendment to lease agreement with North Central Area Health Education Center, extending the lease for one additional year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. Number 17, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a First Amendment to lease agreement with West End Community Empowerment Project of Lexington Incorporated, extending the term of its lease by one year. Number 18, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a first amendment to lease agreement with the Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County Incorporated, extending the term of its lease by one year. Number 19, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a first amendment to lease agreement with NAMI, Lexington, Kentucky Incorporated, extending the term of its lease by one year. Number 20, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute any necessary documents and accept a deed conveying permanent sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements across the property located at 1185 Deerhaven Lane for a gravity sanitary sewer line at a cost not to exceed $209.09. Number 21, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District to accept additional funds in the amount of $65,107.95 and to amend service delivery budget backup for operation of the Lexington Senior Citizen Center. Number 22, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a multi-year agreement with Vision Internet Providers, Incorporated as the sole source provider, for an upgrade to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government intranet website at a cost not to exceed $29,050 in fiscal year 2015 with additional funding for required subscription services subject to appropriation of sufficient funds in future fiscal years. Number 23, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice 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 $157,390 federal funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program are for the purchase of equipment and training for the Division of Police, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 24, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit six grant applications to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and to provide any additional information requested in connection with these grant applications, which grant funds are in the amount of $445,880 federal funds under the 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program and are for the purchase of hazardous material detection and mitigation equipment, $65,000, coded key card entry system, $100,000, and cybersecurity hardware and software, $8,000, for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, and the purchase of a multipurpose training prop and bomb suit for the hazardous devices unit, $142,800, and a searchlight system for the air support unit, $130,080 for the Division of Police. Number 25, a resolution amending Resolution No. 332-2014, which authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with EHI consultants for an Armstrong Mill West small area plan at a cost not to exceed $104,775 to correct a clerical error in Section 2 of the resolution. Number 26, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number one to the contract with Gilpin Masonry Construction Incorporated for stone arch repairs at the Dunbar Community Center, increasing the contract price by the sum of $25,276 from $39,400 to $64,676. Number 27, resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit a grant application to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice 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 $34,182 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds under the fiscal year 2016 state discretionary grant funds are for continuation of the juvenile surveillance program, professional services, anger management counseling, drug testing services, ankle monitors, bus tokens, food and supplies, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 28, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number one to the contract with JRJ Contracting LLC for the Shillitoe Sports Field Irrigation Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $1,000 from $49,000 to $50,000. Number 29, a resolution encouraging the Kentucky General Assembly to increase the Commonwealth's minimum wage. And number 30, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, to reimburse the urban county government up to $330,000 for operation and maintenance of traffic signals and electrical traffic control devices on the state primary road system. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Is there a motion to approve the second reading of resolutions? Second. Motion by Councilmember Stennett, second by Councilmember Lane. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. If not, then, Madam Clerk, whenever you're ready, please call the roll. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes to all and no on 29. Thank you. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes to all, no on 29. Thank you. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Thank you. Ms. Evans? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. K? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Lane? Yes on all, no on 29. Thank you. Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes, ma'am. Thank you. And Mr. Stennett. Yes, ma'am. I record four no votes on number 29, so it is approved. All right. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. It allows us to move on to resolutions for our first reading. Number 31, a resolution accepting the bid of Fuel Band LLC in the amount of $19,888 for the repair of the outside rear wall at the Government Center for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 32, a resolution accepting the bid of Todor LLC establishing a price contract for roll carts for the Division of Waste Management. Number 33, a resolution accepting the bid of Comtronics Incorporated, establishing a price contract for installation, repair, and removal of vehicle electronic equipment for the Division of Waste Management. Number 34, a resolution ratifying the permanent classified civil service appointment of Rob Ballard, arborist technician, grade 515N, 18.923 hourly in the Division of Environmental Services, effective June 8, 2015, and ratifying the following unclassified civil service pay increase in the office of the CAO, Sarah Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer, Grade 539E, from 4,570.12 biweekly to 5,000 biweekly, effective June 29, 2015. Number 35, a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers to the following probationary classified civil service appointments, Don Morris, Administrative Specialist, Principal, Grade 518E, 1,846.18 biweekly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 13, 2015. and Christopher Wilson, heavy equipment technician, grade 516N, 19.854 hourly, in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passage of council. Number 36, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with God's Pantry, $2,700 for the office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Number 37, a resolution authorizing the Division of Water Quality to purchase a heavy-duty sluice gate for the Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant from Business Incorporated, a sole source provider, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute any necessary agreement with Business Incorporated related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $25,216. Number 38, a resolution amending Resolution No. 588-2014 accepting the bid of Level 3 Communications Incorporated, formerly TW Telecom Holdings Incorporated, and establishing a price contract for Internet access redundancy and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an addendum to contract number 281-2014 for additional telephone lines for the LFUCG telephone system at a cost not to exceed $28,878.24 in fiscal year 2016. Number 39, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Communications Board, which grant funds are in the amount of $703,430.41. Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for the Lexington 911 PSAP customer premise equipment upgrade project for fiscal year 2016, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 40, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a donation of one $25 Kroger gift card from Joanna Rhodes for client incentives for families served by the Family Care Center. Number 41, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, which grant funds are in the amount of $200,000 federal funds, are for the remediation of environmental concerns identified at the Old Fayette County Courthouse, the acceptance of which obligates the urban county government for the expenditure of $40,000 as a local match, and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 42, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute Change Order No. 18 to the contract with Marilia Design and Construction for the Senior Citizen Center Construction Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $336,699 from $9,111,061.07 to $9,447,760.07. since. And number 43, a resolution designating the speed limit on Jewett Creek Drive as 25 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any motions for Walcons? Councilmember Stennett? Thank you, Mayor. Councilmembers, in front of you, we have a motion to place on the docket for tonight's councilman resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a partial release of easement, releasing a utility easement on the property located at 225 Chenault Road. And I'm putting this on behalf of Council Member Farmer who couldn't be here tonight. So moved. Second. Motion by Council Member Stennett, second by Council Member Sadi. Is there any discussion on the motion? Alright. If there is not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Any other walk-ons? All right. Madam Clerk, do you want to read that one? Sure. This will be number 44, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a partial release of easement releasing utility easement on the property located at 225 Chenault Road. All right. Thank you, ma'am. Are there any motions to suspend the rules for second reads? Council Member Henson. Thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 35. These are your conditional offers for employment. Second. Motion on 35 by Council Member Henson, second by Vice Mayor Kaye. Is there any discussion on the motion? If not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Maloney. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to move the second reading on 36th to close out the book so we can get the money to God Pantry. So move. Second. Motion by Council Member Maloney, seconded by Council Member Henson. Any discussion on the motion? All right. If not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Lamb. Thanks, Mayor. I have two. I want to request on behalf of the administration resolution number 31 for second reading. I so move. All right. Motion by Council Member Lamb and second by Council Member Henson. Any discussion on the motion? All right. If not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you. And the second one is item number 42. I'd like to suspend the rules on number 42, please. Motion on number 42. Is there a second? Second. Second by Council Member Henson. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you, Council Member Lamb. Council Member Stennett. Thank you, Mayor. I have two. First of all, number 34, so we can get these approved since this is the last meeting of the fiscal year. Motion on 34 by Councilmember Stennett. Is there a second? Second. Second by Councilmember Scutchfield. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Opposed no. Motion carries. Councilmember Scutchfield. The next one, I've got one more, Mayor. Sorry. And number 44, which was the easement, utility easement release, so that this project can begin. It's holding up the construction. All right. Motion by Council Member Stennett and second by Vice Mayor Kay. Any discussion on the motion? Council Member Brown. Thank you, Mayor. On 44, that's what we're talking about, isn't it? Yes, sir. You just walked that on. Is that correct? That would be correct. Do you want the first and a second reading? Yes, sir, because it's holding up the construction. I can't support that. I understand. I agree with the – I don't have any problem with the easement, but I can't support the process. Right. Okay. Thank you. Any further discussion on the motion? All right. Then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. No. All right. Motion carries. Council Member Scutchfield. Thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 43 so that we can get the traffic, the speed limit changed. Thank you. Motion by Council Member Scotchfield. Second by Vice Mayor Kaye. Is there any discussion on the motion? If not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Fred Brown. Oh, okay. That was your other comment. All right. Is that all the motions to suspend? All right, then. Madam Clerk, whenever you're ready, please. Number 31, a resolution accepting the bid of Fuel Band, LLC, in the amount of $19,888 for the repair of the outside rear wall at the Government Center for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 34. A resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers to the following probationary classified civil service appointments. Don Morris, Administrative Specialist, Principal, Grade 518E, 1,846.18, biweekly, in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 13, 2015. And Christopher Wilson, Heavy Equipment Technician, Grade 516N, 19.854, hourly in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passage of counsel. Number 36, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with God's Pantry, $2,700 for the office of the urban county council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Number 42, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number 18 to the contract with Marillia Design and Construction for the Senior Citizen Center Construction Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $336,699 from $9,111,061.07 to $9,447,760. Number 43, a resolution designating the speed limit on Jewett Creek Drive as 25 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. and number 44 a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a partial release of easement releasing a utility easement on the property located at 225 chennault road motion by council member henson and a second by council member scutchfield is there any discussion on the motion all right then madam clerk whenever you're ready please call the roll Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Ms. Evans? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Lane? Yes. Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Scutchfield? Yes. And Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. It allows us to move to communications from the mayor. Is there a motion to approve by Council Member Stenet? Seconded by Vice Mayor Kaye. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right, if not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Next is announcements. The floor is available to council members for announcements. Okay. I'm having trouble with my monitor. Here we go. All right. Council Member Bledsoe. Thank you, Mayor. I just wanted to elaborate just real quickly on why I voted no on 29. I very much agree with the spirit of the resolution on minimum wage, and I do believe and I would like to encourage our assembly to take it up. I think it's one piece of a larger picture, including workforce development, right to work, and overall tax reform. Doing one without the other, I think, isn't why. So that's why I didn't vote for it, although I do think it's a state thing. I hope they take up all those issues. Thanks. Thank you, Council Member Bledsoe. Council Member Lane. Thank you, Mayor. As I said earlier, I was going to make a motion to remove the $22 million old courthouse renovation project from the FY 2016 reimbursement resolution related to capital projects so as to prohibit incumbents or expenditures of funds related to the project until the administration has presented a comprehensive leasing and business plan related to the project, and that plan is approved by Council. This motion would keep the old courthouse renovation in the 2016 bond package list, but withholds expenditures until authorized by council. So moved. Motion by Council Member Lane. Second. Second by Council Member Massadi. Is there discussion on the motion? All right. We have discussion on the motion. Council Member Maloney. I thought we already had this discussion because I brought it up. I wanted to split all three of them up, the bonds, so that we don't make it into one group until we have each study on each one come out. And I thought that we already had this discussion. And the way I read this, we're doing that. We've already had this discussion, and I think this was two weeks ago, because I brought it up here when Bill O'Meara came up. And I said, you're not going to put these all under one. and before I vote for anything, I want them individually discussed. So I don't know why we have – I'm wrong about the way you're writing here, but I assume we've already discussed this. I'd just like to make a short comment back on that, is that in our meetings the mayor clearly stated that we were going to authorize the money but we would not be spending it until we did all of the due diligence on it. And this merely is putting in writing what the mayor said we were going to do. And I felt strongly about this because, you know, if we do the courthouse and we invest all the money in it and then we have a long-term obligation, maybe for 100 years, to operate the building, maintain it, repair it, and all that, it's a huge investment for the taxpayers. And I feel that it's really important before we go down the slippery slope and start spending money here and there. And then, you know, we get this approved. We need more money for that. And before you know it, we've got a lot of money invested in this project before the council's really even reviewed a business plan on it. So that's why I'm asking for it. And I think it backs up what the mayor said he was planning to do anyway. So I would appreciate your support on this. I'll ask not right now but I'll ask Commissioner O'Meara to speak to the to these questions that have been presented perhaps after council members speak. Council member Stennett Thank you mayor. I'll agree for once with Council Member Maloney that we've had some of this discussion a couple of weeks ago but I would say there is not a resolution before it, Councilman Relain. There's no reimbursement resolution before the council. That's why I can't support this motion at this time until it actually comes. I think Mr. O'Meara even said at the microphone he was willing to split that out if that's what we really wanted out of the reimbursement resolution when it comes in July or whenever it comes. So I won't support this tonight. I appreciate the spirit of it. I think it's been clear that the CEO has demonstrated in August we'll get a business plan and in August we'll be able to make the final call moving forward. So that's the reason I'll vote no. Thank you. Council Member Scotchfield. Thank you, Mayor. Anytime any budget, if we were going to expend money on this, it's going to come before us anyway, before we allow any of that millions of dollars to go out. And we are the catch-all. I think we have to look at this structure. This is a structure that for 20 years, this council and this city has let sit there and decay. If we do not do something about this structure now, one, it costs us another million dollars every year. If we had done something 10 years ago, the cost would have been $12 million or maybe $14 million. It would have been much less. This is a piece of history. It is a piece of art that this city has. We do not have 100-year-old buildings in this city anymore. and and I just I cannot fathom having it torn down and having another piece of land sitting there not having something on it I think this comes down to each one of us this is this is something we have to bite off and do or it's going to cost us more in the long run and and I'm not passing this buck to another council like it's been done to us. It's time to do it. Thank you, Council Member Scotchville. Council Member Fred Brown. Thank you, Mayor. Council Member Lane, I agree with the spirit of it and the intent because I, too, have got some reservations about voting for just putting it in there, carte blanche. We've been assured that there's going to be a plan coming forward. The process is going to allow us to be able to talk about it in length, and especially about the cost and the bonding part of it. And the way this motion is couched, you're removing something. I don't know what you're removing, but I know the intent that you have there. But I can't support the motion because I think the process is going to be there, and I'll certainly be looking at it. Thank you, Council Member Brown. Any other Council members wish to speak to the motion? Does the administration, Bill, do you need to say, would you wish to say anything to add? Don't have to. All right, okay. All right. Okay, then it doesn't sound like there's any questions. Okay. All right. If there's no further discussion, then we can vote. All in favor of the motion, please indicate by saying aye and voting electronically. And all those... All in favor of the motion, please say aye. All opposed, please say no. All right. And vote electronically. All right. So the motion fails. All right. Thank you, Council Member Lane. Is there anyone, any other council member? I don't see any other council, oh, Vice Mayor Kay. Thank you, Mayor. I wanted to add my comments about the budget process, and I would start by saying that this is my fifth time at the rodeo. It's the first time I've had any responsibility for managing the process, And I can say that in every year, at least from my perspective, the process itself, that is the work that the council does with the administration, the support we get from staff, the work that council members do themselves, it's gotten better and better. We start earlier. We get better information. There's more exchange of information. And so when we get to the point of actually having a budget, it's not perfect. It's not what every one of us might like in every detail, but it is a really good budget, and it reflects a wise use of the funds that the taxpayers entrust to us to spend wisely. So I want to add, again, my thanks to administration, council staff, council members, and I'm going to return the favor and give a special shout-out to Councilmember Stinnett as chair of the budget and finance for his expertise and his help in guiding council and understanding what is a truly intricate budget. So thanks to everyone, and I'm very pleased that this budget passed, and I look forward to an even better budget process next year. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Council Member Lamb. Thank you, Mayor. I just have to echo some of that, this being my first budget to ever get to vote on in this capacity, and I can't say how proud I am. It truly has been an experience, and I look forward to many more. And I appreciate all of the congenial manner that this council has handled themselves in wonderful discussions. And I'm even more pleased that we're able to provide support to our employees. We've had a lengthy time of making cuts and having to make decisions, hard decisions, and now we can actually start supporting our employees again. And I just am very appreciative, and I look forward to many more fun days of conversations. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Council Member Lamb. Council Member Evans. I just have two quick announcements, if that's all right, Mayor. First of all, I want to thank my colleagues and staff and the YMCA. We had a great groundbreaking this morning for the Hamburg Place YMCA. I think it was much more well attended, well attended than anyone anticipated. And just from the comments on Facebook, I think everyone in the city really is excited about the new facility that we're going to have. So thank you all for coming, and thank you, Council Member Stinnett. This is just your day to get all kinds of accolades for leading the charge in that, before I even really thought about running for council. So it is something that everyone in the neighborhood and in the district knew needed to happen. So everyone is excited. So thank you for that. And then just one more announcement that the Eastminster Presbyterian Women are having their annual rummage sale Friday and Saturday starting at 8 o'clock in the morning. They always have great finds, and they're a hoot to hang out with and just chat with. So I would encourage everyone. They're on the corner of Liberty Road and Henry Clay. So it's technically in Councilmember Farmer's district, but that is a church that I attend. They're a wonderful group of women. Again, all kinds of things, anything you want, you'll be able to find, and you'll be supporting a good cause. And part of that money they put directly back into the city. So they pick a charity specifically in town, so you're doing a great job. So thank you. That's my announcement. Thank you, Councilmember Evans. And Councilmember Maloney. Thank you, Mayor. I just want to echo what Jenny Crustfield, Council Member Crustfield, said about the courthouse. If I look at this symbol out here, that is the courthouse on that symbol. Isn't it? The closest building to looking like it. Well, anyway. Anyway, on a serious note. On a serious note, we learned from when they tore those buildings down, and you all, the council at that time, got plenty of calls from everybody in the neighborhoods, and you're in your neighborhoods and everything, about not having a plan or a project. And to me, I think it's the right way to go, especially since that's not my building there. This building, to me, is historical. This is Lutzen, and I say it again. Everybody keeps talking about the Blue Horse. I'm talking about the courthouse. When I send people downtown, I'm sending them to the courthouse, not the Blue Horse. So I commend the administration, and I commend that we do it right. And that's history there. And the last thing we need to do is tear down, I think, the prettiest building in Lutzen. And I think there's so much potential if we do it right. If you go to any city, if they have a building like that, it's their pride and joy. and I don't think we have a pride and joy in this town. And that's the only building that we have that can make it the pride and joy. I mean, I don't know we have the green space and all that, but we don't have a building like this. And to me, this is an opportunity, and I echo Council Member Custerfield on that. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Loney. All right. Is that all the Council Members who have signed? Council Member Lane. Good. I just want to thank my fellow council members for their comments tonight. And I would like to remind the council members that for six or seven or eight years, I've been a strong advocate of protecting the courthouse. On many occasions, I even made recommendations for budgets for, you know, making repairs to it, making it watertight. And, you know, we didn't have the money or we didn't vote the money, so it didn't get done. But I don't think the number one problem is the fact that we've had deferred maintenance as much as when the building was renovated in 1960. The people that did the research on it used the word the building was desecrated because we tore out the stairs, the windows, the doors, put another floor in, tore out all the molding. So the building has really been devastated for a period of over 50 years, and it has had deferred maintenance recently. You know, I'm heartbroken about the condition of the building, and I'm also very disappointed to find out that the building has 60,000 gross area in it and only 22,000 of usable square footage. And I think that's been the problem that has plagued the courts, and that's why they renovated in 1950, because the utility of the building was not that good. But I just want to go on the record and say I believe in historic buildings. I believe, but I think we also have to remember that we represent taxpayers. If this is going to cost $100 or $150 million over the next 100 years to maintain that building, would that money be better spent somewhere else? And that's the question we have to ask. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Lane? And just quickly, I'll pass the gavel to the vice mayor just so I can offer a few comments to thank the council on behalf of the administration. A lot of hard work, a lot of calories went into your work over the last several months in reviewing this budget and becoming familiar with so many of the moving parts in a budget like this. I earlier thanked our core staff, the administration, Sally and your team, Bill, all the commissioners, Jamie Emmons on the mayor's staff, all of the commissioners and all of the directors, and as Richard, as Councilmember Maloney routinely will say and properly will say, all the employees who participated in the budgeting process. And I think that we would all agree that there's one other group that we should perhaps thank, and that's our citizens that give us the opportunity and the resources and the funding to actually create this budget. And I know that we all take these roles that we have seriously and with a genuine interest in supporting such extraordinary citizenry and extraordinary city. So thank you all very much. I'll take it back. Take it back. Thank you, Vice Mayor. next on our agenda public comments mr. Mundy is anybody signed up no one signed up for public comments and there's a motion to adjourn by council member stennett and a second by council members scutchfield unless there's objection we are adjourned Thank you. Thank you.