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Urban County Council Meeting

August 15, 2013 · 19,359 words

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council met on August 15, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Jim Gray presiding. The council considered 41 agenda items during the meeting, taking 79 motions and votes overall. The body heard 4 public comments during the session.

The council approved the majority of items on the agenda, including 12 ordinances and 28 resolutions. Notable approvals included Ordinance 0897-13, which levied ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; Ordinance 0899-13 and 0900-13, which increased franchise fees for utilities and gas utilities respectively; and Ordinance 0848-13, which permitted mobile food unit vendors. The council also approved several resolutions addressing infrastructure and services, including sanitary sewer rehabilitation, stream bank stabilization, stormwater improvements, and animal control services agreements.

Three items received alternative outcomes. Ordinance 0839-13, a zoning change for Bayer Properties, LLC, was deferred. Ordinance 0845-13, a zoning change for MMA Management, LLC, was withdrawn. Ordinance 0846-13, a zoning change for 562 W. Short St., advanced to first reading.

The council also addressed personnel and administrative matters, approving resolutions for civil service appointments, conditional offers to probationary positions, and various agreements with external organizations including the Kentucky Theater, neighborhood associations, and Lazy Eight Stock Farm.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on August 15, 2013:

  • Henson
  • Kay
  • Lane
  • Lawless
  • Mossotti
  • Myers
  • Scutchfield
  • Stinnett
  • Akers
  • Beard
  • Clarke
  • Ellinger
  • Farmer
  • Ford
  • Gorton

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The council passed 46 ordinances and resolutions with unanimous support. All votes were conducted by roll call, with 15 members voting in favor and no votes against or abstentions on any measure.

Ordinances

Ordinance 0752-13 amended the Code of Ordinances to abolish one Computer Analyst position and create one Associate Traffic Engineer position in the Division of Traffic Engineering, with funding from Schedule No. 6. 3:57

Ordinance 0802-13 amended budgets for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriate funds, with Schedule No. 7. 3:57

Ordinance 0820-13 abolished one Program Coordinator position and created one Public Service Supervisor position in the Division of Family Services, with funding from Schedule No. 9.

Ordinance 0821-13 created one Program Supervisor P/T and one Custodial Worker P/T in the Department of Social Services, effective upon passage.

Ordinance 0826-13 abolished one Police Analyst position and created one Property and Evidence Technician position in the Division of Police, with funding from Schedule No. 10.

Ordinance 0844-13 established The Summit Lexington Development Area, approved a Local Participation Agreement with Bayer Properties, LLC, created an Incremental Tax Special Fund, and designated the Department of Finance as responsible agency.

Ordinance 0847-13 amended Articles 1 and 23A of the Zoning Ordinance to define hospice and permit hospice facilities as a principal use, and regulate parking in the Economic Development zone.

Ordinance 0848-13 amended Articles 8 and 23A of the Zoning Ordinance to permit mobile food unit vendors as accessory uses in B-4, I-1, I-2, and ED zones. 1:33:26

Ordinance 0845-13, which would have changed zoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) for 20.0 net acres at 1100 Alexandria Dr., was withdrawn by the developer. 21:01

Ordinance 0897-13 levied ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for FY 2013–2014 on all taxable property, including rates for real and personal property, insurance capital, tobacco, agricultural products, and motor vehicles.

Ordinance 0899-13 amended Ordinance No. 35-2013 and franchise agreements with Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy, and Clark Energy to increase franchise fees from 3% to 4% of gross revenues effective October 1, 2013.

Ordinance 0900-13 amended Ordinance No. 34-2013 and franchise agreements with Columbia Gas and Delta Natural Gas to increase franchise fees from 3% to 4% of gross revenues effective October 1, 2013.

Resolutions

The council passed 34 resolutions addressing personnel appointments, service agreements, property matters, and municipal operations, all with 15-0 votes.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed 25 financial items including amendments, contracts, and grants:

Amendments - Resolution 0818-13: Roof repair for Senior Citizens' Center, $52,044, to Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal

Major Contracts - Resolution 0843-13: Hazen and Sawyer, P.S.C. for sanitary sewer assessment and remedial measures plans, $4,944,145.95 - Resolution 0873-13: Bluegrass Contracting Corporation for Clays Mill Rd. Improvement Project Section 2B, $3,310,582.35 - Resolution 0835-13: Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, LLC for animal control services, $1,105,980 - Resolution 0833-13: WINMAR Corp. for additional office space at 125 Lisle Industrial Rd., $371,505.21 - Resolution 0841-13: Triton Services, Inc. for HVAC and piping repair at Phoenix Building, $241,371 - Resolution 0832-13: Todd Johnson Contracting for Roland Ave. Stream Bank Stabilization Project, $211,060.01 - Resolution 0836-13: Group CJ, LLC for Mobility Office Marketing Campaign, $44,400 - Resolution 0824-13: Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney's Office for "Fast Track" Prosecutor, $59,920 - Resolution 0829-13: Dialogic Communications Corp. for Emergency Notification System support, $31,330 - Resolution 0827-13: Roots and Heritage Festival, Inc. for 2013 festival services, $35,415 - Resolution 0830-13: NeuStar, Inc. for access to Number Portability Administration Center, $3,200 - Resolution 0864-13: Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Inc. and East End Reunion c/o Inner Youth Development, Inc., $500 - Resolution 0873-13: Fayette County Board of Education for use of Henry Clay High School track, $174

Contracts with No Specified Amount - Resolution 0891-13: Division of Traffic Engineering for multiway stop controls at Clearwater Way and Ridgeway Rd. - Resolution 0892-13: Lazy Eight Stock Farm for fresh produce and meat at Government Center - Resolution 0812-13: Leak Eliminators, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation - Resolution 0814-13: Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. and Pearce-Blackburn Roofing, LLC for roof repairs and maintenance - Resolution 0869-13: ZKB Services, LLC for sidewalk ramp installation - Resolution 0871-13: Gall's, LLC for soft body armor - Resolution 0828-13: Ky. Theater Management Group, Inc. for theater management - Resolution 0831-13: Ky. Community and Technical College Systems for police internships

Grants - Resolution 0842-13: Ky. Economic Development Finance Authority for revenue bonds to finance Catholic Health Initiatives capital projects, $158,195,000 - Resolution 0837-13: Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet for Wolf Run Watershed-Based Plan, $300,000 - Resolution 0823-13: Ky. Div. of Waste Management for waste tire disposal, $3,000

Public Comment

Four speakers addressed the council during the public comment period, raising concerns about charter compliance, public safety, and community engagement.

Charter and Franchise Fee Concerns

Bill Wheeler spoke at 1:25:44 regarding the city charter's prohibition on transferring funds between district appropriations. He warned that increasing franchise fees to fund streetlights would violate the charter and urged the council to study the charter's integrity before proceeding with this approach.

Douglas Park Safety

Stephen Overstreet, speaking on behalf of the West End community at 2:04:17, urged the council to support efforts to deter drug activity and violence in Douglas Park. He emphasized the importance of maintaining community presence and engagement in the park.

Georgetown Street Neighborhood Safety

Diane Marshall, president of the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association, spoke at 2:07:39 about safety concerns in her neighborhood. She expressed that elderly residents feel unsafe on their porches and requested a meeting with city leadership to address neighborhood safety issues.

Henry Kenyon, vice president of the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association, followed at 2:08:40 with additional remarks on public safety. He emphasized the need for more visible, community-oriented police officers and expanded youth programs to combat crime and provide positive alternatives for at-risk youth.

Appointments

The following appointments and reappointments were made:

Administrative Hearing Board - Jane Graham was reappointed

Animal Care and Control Oversight Committee - Eric Headley was appointed

Board of Health - Paula Anderson was appointed

Carnegie Literacy Center Board of Directors - Eric Case was appointed - Pamela Perlman was appointed - William Stewart was appointed

CASA Board - Bryanna Carroll was appointed - Amy Pollock was appointed - Morgan Hall was reappointed - Joseph Schuler was reappointed

Contested Items

Streetlight Funding and Franchise Fee Increase

Council members debated a proposal to eliminate the property tax for streetlights and instead increase the franchise fee from 3% to 4%. The council was divided on the merits of this approach, with disagreements centered on equity, fairness, and long-term fiscal sustainability. The motion failed with a vote of 4-11, indicating substantial opposition to the proposed funding mechanism.

Charter Compliance of Franchise Fee Increase

Bill Wheeler raised procedural concerns about the streetlight funding proposal, arguing that using franchise fees to fund streetlights would violate the city charter's prohibition on transferring funds between district appropriations. Wheeler called for a formal review of the charter's integrity in relation to the proposed fee increase, highlighting questions about whether the funding mechanism complied with existing municipal law.

Public Hearing for Bayer Zoning Application

Opponents of the Bayer zoning application requested a public hearing on the matter. This request sparked contentious discussion among council members regarding timing, public access, and procedural fairness. The disagreement centered on how and when the public should have the opportunity to weigh in on the zoning application. The council ultimately scheduled a public hearing for September 17, 2013, to address community concerns about the Bayer zoning application.

Ordinance 0752-13: Amending Section 21-5(2) of the Code of Ordinances

3:57

The council considered and approved an ordinance to amend Section 21-5(2) of the Code of Ordinances regarding personnel positions within the city government.

Key Action

The ordinance abolished one Computer Analyst position and created one Associate Traffic Engineer position in the Division of Traffic Engineering. Funding for this change was allocated from Schedule No. 6.

Discussion

The agenda item was discussed by council members Ellinger and Myers.

Outcome

The motion to approve Ordinance 0752-13 passed unanimously.

Ordinance 0802-13: Amending certain budgets

The council considered and approved Ordinance 0802-13, which amended certain municipal budgets to reflect current expenditures and re-appropriate funds according to Schedule No. 7. 3:57

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Myers. The ordinance passed unanimously.

The measure was approved as presented, with no recorded objections or concerns raised during the discussion.

Ordinance 0839-13: Zoning change for Bayer Properties, LLC

14:34

The council considered a zoning change request for Bayer Properties, LLC during this meeting. Key speakers on this item included Grady, Beard, Ellinger, and Ford.

A public hearing was requested regarding the proposed zoning change, which prompted the council to postpone action on the ordinance. Rather than proceeding with a vote at this meeting, the council scheduled a public hearing to allow for community input and further discussion of the proposal.

The public hearing was set for September 17, 2013, at 5:00 p.m., giving interested parties an opportunity to comment on the zoning change before the council takes final action.

The outcome of this agenda item was deferred, with the matter to be revisited following the scheduled public hearing.

Ordinance 0845-13: Zoning change for MMA Management, LLC

21:01

The council removed Ordinance 0845-13 from the docket after the applicant, MMA Management, LLC, withdrew their application for a zoning change. Council Member Lane moved to remove the item from consideration, and the motion passed unanimously.

No discussion of the merits of the proposed zoning change was recorded, as the withdrawal of the application rendered further deliberation unnecessary.

Ordinance 0846-13: Zoning change for 562 W. Short St.

22:08

The council considered a zoning change request for 562 W. Short St. during this meeting. The zoning change request was placed on file for public inspection for a two-week period, allowing community members to review the proposal before further council action.

Henson addressed the council on this matter. The motion to place the ordinance on file passed unanimously, indicating council support for moving forward with the public inspection process.

This represented the first reading of Ordinance 0846-13.

Ordinance 0847-13: Defining hospice in zoning ordinance

The council considered and approved an ordinance to define hospice and establish regulations for hospice facilities within the city's zoning code 2:00.

Key Action

The ordinance permits hospice facilities to operate as a principal use in the Economic Development zone and establishes parking regulations for such facilities.

Speakers

The discussion involved council members Akers and Ellinger.

Outcome

The council approved the ordinance by unanimous vote.

Ordinance 0848-13: Permitting mobile food unit vendors

1:33:26

The council considered an ordinance to permit mobile food unit vendors as accessory uses in specific zoning districts. The ordinance would allow mobile food units to operate in B-4 (commercial), I-1 (light industrial), I-2 (heavy industrial), and ED (economic development) zones.

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Akers. The council approved the ordinance by unanimous vote.

The ordinance was adopted as presented.

Ordinance 0820-13: Amending Section 21-5(2) for Family Services

2:00

The council considered an ordinance to amend Section 21-5(2) regarding staffing changes within the Division of Family Services. The proposed amendment would abolish one Program Coordinator position and create one Public Service Supervisor position, with funding provided through Schedule No. 9.

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Gorton. The discussion resulted in a unanimous approval of the ordinance, with no recorded objections or concerns raised during the deliberation.

The motion passed without opposition.

Ordinance 0821-13: Creating positions in Dept. of Social Services

The council considered and approved an ordinance to create two part-time positions within the Department of Social Services 2:00. The new positions consisted of one Program Supervisor (P/T) and one Custodial Worker (P/T).

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Gorton. The ordinance was presented for council consideration and received a motion for approval. No concerns or objections were raised during the discussion.

The motion to approve Ordinance 0821-13 passed unanimously. The ordinance became effective upon passage.

Ordinance 0826-13: Amending Section 21-5(2) for Div. of Police

2:00

The council considered an ordinance to amend Section 21-5(2) regarding staffing within the Division of Police. The ordinance proposed abolishing one Police Analyst position and creating one Property and Evidence Technician position. Funding for this change was to be provided from Schedule No. 10.

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Gorton. The motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously, indicating council support for the proposed staffing adjustment.

Ordinance 0844-13: Establishing The Summit Lexington Development Area

The council considered and approved an ordinance to establish The Summit Lexington Development Area 2:00. The ordinance included approval of a Local Participation Agreement with Bayer Properties, LLC, and authorized the creation of an Incremental Tax Special Fund.

Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Gorton. The motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously.

Ordinance 0897-13: Levying ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes

The council approved Ordinance 0897-13, which levies ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for fiscal year 2013–2014. 2:00

The ordinance establishes tax rates across multiple property categories, including:

  • Real and personal property
  • Insurance capital
  • Tobacco
  • Agricultural products
  • Motor vehicles

Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Gorton.

The motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously.

Ordinance 0899-13: Increasing franchise fees for utilities

The council considered and approved an ordinance to increase franchise fees for three utility companies operating in the jurisdiction 2:00.

Details of the Ordinance

The ordinance increased franchise fees from 3% to 4% for the following utilities: - Ky. Utilities Co. - Blue Grass Energy - Clark Energy

Discussion and Speakers

Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Gorton, though specific details of their remarks were not documented in the available materials.

Outcome

The motion to approve Ordinance 0899-13 passed unanimously.

Ordinance 0900-13: Increasing franchise fees for gas utilities

The council considered and approved an ordinance to increase franchise fees for gas utilities 2:00. The ordinance raised franchise fees from 3% to 4% for both Columbia Gas and Delta Natural Gas.

Key Speakers

Council members Henson and Gorton participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The motion to approve Ordinance 0900-13 passed unanimously.

Resolution 0871-13: Accepting bid for soft body armor

The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for soft body armor for the Division of Police. 2:00

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Gorton.

The council approved the resolution to accept the bid from Gall's, LLC for soft body armor for the Division of Police. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0873-13: Conditional offers to probationary civil service appointment

The council considered Resolution 0873-13, which authorized conditional offers to multiple probationary civil service appointments across various departments 2:00.

Key Speakers

Ellinger and Gorton were the primary speakers on this agenda item.

Action Taken

The council approved the resolution authorizing conditional offers to probationary civil service appointments. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0874-13: Ratifying civil service appointments

The council considered Resolution 0874-13, which ratified multiple civil service appointments and approved council leave for William Duncan 2:00.

Key Speakers

Henson and Gorton were the primary speakers on this agenda item.

Action Taken

The resolution approved: - Multiple probationary civil service appointments - Permanent civil service appointments - Appointments of sworn officers and administrative staff - Council leave for William Duncan

Outcome

The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0810-13: Extending Share the Road Media Campaign

The council considered a resolution to extend the Share the Road Media Campaign Project through June 30, 2014, at no additional cost to the municipality. 2:00

Key Speakers

Henson and Gorton participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The resolution was approved unanimously by the council.

Resolution 0812-13: Sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract

2:00

The council considered a resolution to amend Resolution 334-2013 and accept a bid for sanitary sewer rehabilitation work. The key speakers on this item were Henson and Gorton.

The resolution approved accepting the bid submitted by Leak Eliminators, LLC for the sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract. The motion passed unanimously, indicating full council support for the decision.

Resolution 0823-13: Grant application for waste tire disposal

The council considered and approved Resolution 0823-13, which authorizes a grant application to the Kentucky Division of Waste Management for $3,000 to support waste tire disposal efforts. 2:00

Key Speakers

Henson and Gorton participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Proposal Details

The resolution seeks grant funding from the state's waste management division specifically designated for the disposal of waste tires. Importantly, the authorization includes a provision that there is no obligation to expend the funds, providing flexibility in how the grant is utilized.

Outcome

The motion to approve Resolution 0823-13 passed unanimously, indicating full council support for submitting the grant application to the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

Resolution 0824-13: Fast Track Prosecutor for drug enforcement

The council approved Resolution 0824-13, which authorizes a $59,920 agreement with the Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney's Office for a "Fast Track" Prosecutor position dedicated to drug enforcement 2:00.

Key Speakers

Henson and Gorton were the primary speakers on this agenda item.

Outcome

The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0827-13: Roots and Heritage Festival agreement

The council approved Resolution 0827-13, which authorized a $35,415 agreement with Roots and Heritage Festival, Inc. for the 2013 festival. The agreement included in-kind services in addition to the financial commitment.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton. 2:00

The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0828-13: Ky. Theater management agreement

The council considered a resolution to extend the management agreement with Ky. Theater Management Group, Inc. 2:00

Key Speakers - Henson - Gorton

Action Taken The council approved the resolution to extend the agreement with Ky. Theater Management Group, Inc. for one year through October 31, 2014. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0831-13: Police internship agreement

The council approved Resolution 0831-13, which authorizes a memorandum of agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems for police internships 2:00.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved council members Henson and Gorton.

Outcome

The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0832-13: Change Order for stream bank stabilization

The council approved Resolution 0832-13, which authorized a change order for the Roland Ave. Stream Bank Stabilization Project 2:00.

Action Taken

The resolution approved a $26,428.96 increase in the contract with Todd Johnson Contracting for the project. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Participants

Henson and Gorton were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Outcome

The resolution was approved without opposition.

Resolution 0833-13: Lease agreement for additional office space

2:00

The council considered and approved a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with WINMAR Corp. for additional office space located at 125 Lisle Industrial Rd. The space is designated for use by the Division of Water Quality.

Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Gorton.

The motion to approve the lease agreement passed unanimously.

Resolution 0835-13: Animal control services agreement

The council approved Resolution 0835-13, which authorizes an agreement with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, LLC for animal control services 2:00. The agreement is valued at $1,105,980.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0836-13: Mobility Office Marketing Campaign

The council considered and approved Resolution 0836-13, which authorized a $44,400 agreement with Group CJ, LLC for the Mobility Office Marketing Campaign 2:00.

Key Speakers

Henson and Gorton participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously.

Resolution 0837-13: Grant for Wolf Run Watershed-Based Plan

2:00

The council approved Resolution 0837-13, which authorizes acceptance of a $300,000 federal grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for the Wolf Run Watershed-Based Plan. The resolution also establishes a $200,000 local match obligation to accompany the grant funding.

Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Gorton. The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously.

Resolution 0838-13: Walhampton Stormwater Improvements Project

The council considered and approved Resolution 0838-13, which authorized the execution of certificates of consideration and deeds for property interests required for the Walhampton Stormwater Improvements Project. 2:00

The resolution authorized the acquisition of necessary property interests at a total cost of $410,000. Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Gorton.

The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously.

Resolution 0840-13: Rescinding and accepting new bid for demolition

2:00

The council approved Resolution 0840-13, which rescinded Resolution 190-2013 and accepted a new bid for demolition work. The resolution pertained to the Secondary Digester Blend Tank Damaged Cover Demolition and Removal project.

Key Details:

  • The council accepted the bid submitted by Pace Contracting for the project
  • The contract amount was $30,000
  • The previous resolution (Resolution 190-2013) was rescinded as part of this action

Speakers:

Henson and Gorton participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome:

The motion to approve Resolution 0840-13 passed unanimously.

Resolution 0841-13: HVAC and piping repair at Phoenix Building

The council considered a resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Triton Services, Inc. for HVAC and piping repair work at the Phoenix Building. 2:00

The resolution approved a $6,801 contract increase for the repair project. Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton.

The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0842-13: Request for revenue bonds for Catholic Health Initiatives

The council considered a resolution requesting the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to issue $158,195,000 in revenue bonds to finance Catholic Health Initiatives capital projects 2:00.

Key Speakers

Beard and Myers participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The resolution was approved unanimously by the council.

Resolution 0843-13: Change Order for sanitary sewer assessment

The council approved Resolution 0843-13, which authorized a change order increasing the contract with Hazen and Sawyer by $1,444,145.95 for sanitary sewer assessment and remedial measures plans. 2:00

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0851-13: Transfer of right-of-way at 1324 Camden Ave.

2:00

The council considered a resolution authorizing the transfer of a portion of non-utilized right-of-way at 1324 Camden Ave. to the abutting property owner.

Key speakers on this item included Lawless and Gorton. The resolution was presented for council consideration and approval.

The motion passed unanimously, and the resolution was approved.

Resolution 0852-13: Residential Parking Permit Program

2:00

The council approved Resolution 0852-13, which establishes a Residential Parking Permit Program for a specific area on Miller Street. The program applies to the 200 block of the south side of Miller Street, covering addresses 220 to 240, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton. The resolution waived prior design mechanics as part of its implementation.

The motion passed unanimously, indicating full council support for the program.

Resolution 0864-13: Agreements with neighborhood associations

The council approved Resolution 0864-13, which authorized agreements with two neighborhood organizations for the Office of the Urban County Council 2:00.

Agreements Approved

The resolution authorized funding agreements with: - Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($250) - East End Reunion c/o Inner Youth Development, Inc. ($250)

Outcome

The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0877-13: Reimbursement of temporary advances

The council considered Resolution 0877-13, which declared official intent to reimburse temporary advances for capital expenditures from subsequent borrowings. 2:00

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton.

The resolution was approved by unanimous vote.

Resolution 0887-13: Approving Fayette County Sheriff's Settlement

2:00

The council considered Resolution 0887-13, which approved the Fayette County Sheriff's Settlement for 2012 taxes and granted the Sheriff a Quietus.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton. The resolution was presented for council consideration and approval.

The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously, with no recorded opposition or abstentions.

Resolution 0891-13: Installing multiway stop controls

The council approved a resolution authorizing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install multiway stop controls at the intersection of Clearwater Way and Ridgeway Road 2:00.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Gorton. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution 0892-13: Agreement with Lazy Eight Stock Farm

The council considered and approved Resolution 0892-13, which authorized an agreement with Lazy Eight Stock Farm to provide fresh produce, meat, and related items at the Government Center as a pilot program 2:00.

Key Speakers

Kay and Lawless participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The motion passed unanimously.

Decisions

  • Ordinance 0752-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Section 21-5(2) of the Code of Ordinances to abolish one Computer Analyst position and create one Associate Traffic Engineer position in the Div. of Traffic Engineering, with funding from Schedule No. 6.
  • Ordinance 0802-13 — passed (15-0): Amending certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriating funds, with Schedule No. 7.
  • Ordinance 0845-13 — withdrawn (0-0): Changing zone from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) with zoning restrictions for 20.0 net acres at 1100 Alexandria Dr., including conditional use permit request.
  • Ordinance 0847-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Articles 1 and 23A of the Zoning Ordinance to define hospice and permit hospice facilities as a principal use, and regulate parking in the Economic Development (ED) zone.
  • Ordinance 0848-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Articles 8 and 23A of the Zoning Ordinance to permit mobile food unit vendors as accessory uses in B-4, I-1, I-2, and ED zones.
  • Ordinance 0820-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Section 21-5(2) to abolish one Program Coordinator position and create one Public Service Supervisor position in the Div. of Family Services, with funding from Schedule No. 9.
  • Ordinance 0821-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Section 22-5(2) to create one Program Supervisor P/T and one Custodial Worker P/T in the Dept. of Social Services, effective upon passage.
  • Ordinance 0826-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Section 21-5(2) to abolish one Police Analyst position and create one Property and Evidence Technician position in the Div. of Police, with funding from Schedule No. 10.
  • Ordinance 0844-13 — passed (15-0): Establishing The Summit Lexington Development Area, approving a Local Participation Agreement with Bayer Properties, LLC, creating an Incremental Tax Special Fund, and designating the Dept. of Finance as responsible agency.
  • Ordinance 0897-13 — passed (15-0): Levying ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for FY 2013–2014 on all taxable property, including rates for real and personal property, insurance capital, tobacco, agricultural products, and motor vehicles.
  • Ordinance 0899-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Ordinance No. 35-2013 and franchise agreements with Ky. Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy, and Clark Energy to increase franchise fees from 3% to 4% of gross revenues effective October 1, 2013.
  • Ordinance 0900-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Ordinance No. 34-2013 and franchise agreements with Columbia Gas and Delta Natural Gas to increase franchise fees from 3% to 4% of gross revenues effective October 1, 2013.
  • Resolution 0871-13 — passed (15-0): Accepting bid of Gall’s, LLC for soft body armor for the Div. of Police.
  • Resolution 0873-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing conditional offers to probationary civil service appointments in Div. of Waste Management, Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management, Div. of Police, and Div. of Water Quality.
  • Resolution 0874-13 — passed (15-0): Ratifying probationary and permanent civil service appointments, including sworn officers and administrative staff, and approving council leave for William Duncan.
  • Resolution 0810-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing amendment to agreement with Ky. Transportation Cabinet to extend Share the Road Media Campaign Project through June 30, 2014, at no cost.
  • Resolution 0812-13 — passed (15-0): Amending Resolution 334-2013 to accept bid of Leak Eliminators, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and authorize mayor to sign agreement.
  • Resolution 0823-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute grant application to Ky. Div. of Waste Management for $3,000 to dispose of waste tires, with no obligation to expend funds.
  • Resolution 0824-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for a “Fast Track” Prosecutor for Street Sales Drug Enforcement Project at $59,920.
  • Resolution 0827-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute purchase of services agreement with Roots and Heritage Festival, Inc. for 2013 festival at $35,415 and in-kind services.
  • Resolution 0828-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 to agreement with Ky. Theater Management Group, Inc., extending term through October 31, 2014.
  • Resolution 0831-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute memorandum of agreement with Ky. Community and Technical College Systems for police internships.
  • Resolution 0832-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to contract with Todd Johnson Contracting for Roland Ave. Stream Bank Stabilization Project, increasing price by $26,428.96.
  • Resolution 0833-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute amendment to lease agreement with WINMAR Corp. for additional office space at 125 Lisle Industrial Rd. for Div. of Water Quality at $371,505.21 for FY14.
  • Resolution 0835-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute purchase of service and lease agreement with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, LLC for animal control services at $1,105,980.
  • Resolution 0836-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Group CJ, LLC for Mobility Office Marketing Campaign for FY 2014 at $44,400.
  • Resolution 0837-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to accept $300,000 federal grant from Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet for Wolf Run Watershed-Based Plan, with $200,000 local match obligation.
  • Resolution 0838-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute certificates of consideration and deeds for property interests needed for Walhampton Stormwater Improvements Project at $410,000.
  • Resolution 0840-13 — passed (15-0): Rescinding Resolution 190-2013 and accepting bid of Pace Contracting for Secondary Digester Blend Tank Damaged Cover Demolition and Removal at $30,000.
  • Resolution 0841-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 4 to contract with Triton Services, Inc. for HVAC and piping repair at Phoenix Building, increasing price by $6,801.
  • Resolution 0842-13 — passed (15-0): Requesting Ky. Economic Development Finance Authority to issue $158,195,000 in revenue bonds to finance Catholic Health Initiatives capital projects.
  • Resolution 0843-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to engineering services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for sanitary sewer assessment and remedial measures plans, increasing price by $1,444,145.95.
  • Resolution 0851-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute quitclaim deed and documents to transfer portion of non-utilized right-of-way at 1324 Camden Ave. to abutting property owner.
  • Resolution 0852-13 — passed (15-0): Establishing a Residential Parking Permit Program for 200 block of south side of Miller St. from 220 to 240, 24/7, waiving prior design mechanics.
  • Resolution 0864-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreements with Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($250) and East End Reunion c/o Inner Youth Development, Inc. ($250) for Office of the Urban County Council.
  • Resolution 0877-13 — passed (15-0): Declaration of official intent to reimburse temporary advances for capital expenditures from subsequent borrowings.
  • Resolution 0887-13 — passed (15-0): Approving Fayette County Sheriff’s Settlement - 2012 Taxes, granting Sheriff a Quietus.
  • Resolution 0891-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Division of Traffic Engineering to install multiway stop controls at Clearwater Way and Ridgeway Rd.
  • Resolution 0892-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Lazy Eight Stock Farm to provide fresh produce, meat, and related items at Government Center as a pilot program.
  • Resolution 0814-13 — passed (15-0): Accepting bids of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., and Pearce-Blackburn Roofing, LLC, for roof repairs and maintenance for Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management.
  • Resolution 0869-13 — passed (15-0): Accepting bid of ZKB Services, LLC, for sidewalk ramp installation for Div. of Engineering, authorizing mayor to execute related agreement.
  • Resolution 0873-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Fayette County Board of Education for use of Henry Clay High School track for Hershey Track Meet at $174.
  • Resolution 0874-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute memorandum of understanding with Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Dept. for Public Health, Office of Vital Statistics, for exchange of vital records.
  • Resolution 0874-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to accept donation of two televisions from Lexington Fayette County Health Dept. for William Wells Brown Community Center.
  • Resolution 0816-13 — passed (15-0): Changing property address numbers and street names for multiple properties, effective 30 days from passage.
  • Resolution 0817-13 — passed (15-0): Declaring property at 426 and 430 Smith St. as surplus and authorizing mayor to execute deeds for sale and transfer.
  • Resolution 0818-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to contract with Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal for roof repair at Senior Citizens’ Center, decreasing price by $3,945.
  • Resolution 0819-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Div. of Parks and Recreation to negotiate possible purchase of 14-acre parcel surrounded by Raven Run Sanctuary.
  • Resolution 0829-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Div. of Emergency Management/911 to obtain support services for Emergency Notification System from Dialogic Communications Corp. (DCC) at $31,330.
  • Resolution 0830-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute amendment to agreement with NeuStar, Inc. for access to Number Portability Administration Center for Enhanced 911 services for up to 3 years at $3,200 in FY 2014.
  • Resolution 0842-13 — passed (15-0): Requesting Ky. Economic Development Finance Authority to issue $158,195,000 in revenue bonds to finance Catholic Health Initiatives capital projects.
  • Resolution 0843-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to engineering services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for sanitary sewer assessment and remedial measures plans, increasing price by $1,444,145.95.
  • Resolution 0851-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute quitclaim deed and documents to transfer portion of non-utilized right-of-way at 1324 Camden Ave. to abutting property owner.
  • Resolution 0852-13 — passed (15-0): Establishing a Residential Parking Permit Program for 200 block of south side of Miller St. from 220 to 240, 24/7, waiving prior design mechanics.
  • Resolution 0864-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreements with Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($250) and East End Reunion c/o Inner Youth Development, Inc. ($250) for Office of the Urban County Council.
  • Resolution 0877-13 — passed (15-0): Declaration of official intent to reimburse temporary advances for capital expenditures from subsequent borrowings.
  • Resolution 0887-13 — passed (15-0): Approving Fayette County Sheriff’s Settlement - 2012 Taxes, granting Sheriff a Quietus.
  • Resolution 0891-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Division of Traffic Engineering to install multiway stop controls at Clearwater Way and Ridgeway Rd.
  • Resolution 0892-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Lazy Eight Stock Farm to provide fresh produce, meat, and related items at Government Center as a pilot program.
  • Resolution 0814-13 — passed (15-0): Accepting bids of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., and Pearce-Blackburn Roofing, LLC, for roof repairs and maintenance for Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management.
  • Resolution 0869-13 — passed (15-0): Accepting bid of ZKB Services, LLC, for sidewalk ramp installation for Div. of Engineering, authorizing mayor to execute related agreement.
  • Resolution 0873-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Fayette County Board of Education for use of Henry Clay High School track for Hershey Track Meet at $174.
  • Resolution 0874-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute memorandum of understanding with Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Dept. for Public Health, Office of Vital Statistics, for exchange of vital records.
  • Resolution 0874-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to accept donation of two televisions from Lexington Fayette County Health Dept. for William Wells Brown Community Center.
  • Resolution 0816-13 — passed (15-0): Changing property address numbers and street names for multiple properties, effective 30 days from passage.
  • Resolution 0817-13 — passed (15-0): Declaring property at 426 and 430 Smith St. as surplus and authorizing mayor to execute deeds for sale and transfer.
  • Resolution 0818-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to contract with Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal for roof repair at Senior Citizens’ Center, decreasing price by $3,945.
  • Resolution 0819-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Div. of Parks and Recreation to negotiate possible purchase of 14-acre parcel surrounded by Raven Run Sanctuary.
  • Resolution 0829-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Div. of Emergency Management/911 to obtain support services for Emergency Notification System from Dialogic Communications Corp. (DCC) at $31,330.
  • Resolution 0830-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute amendment to agreement with NeuStar, Inc. for access to Number Portability Administration Center for Enhanced 911 services for up to 3 years at $3,200 in FY 2014.
  • Resolution 0842-13 — passed (15-0): Requesting Ky. Economic Development Finance Authority to issue $158,195,000 in revenue bonds to finance Catholic Health Initiatives capital projects.
  • Resolution 0843-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to engineering services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for sanitary sewer assessment and remedial measures plans, increasing price by $1,444,145.95.
  • Resolution 0851-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute quitclaim deed and documents to transfer portion of non-utilized right-of-way at 1324 Camden Ave. to abutting property owner.
  • Resolution 0852-13 — passed (15-0): Establishing a Residential Parking Permit Program for 200 block of south side of Miller St. from 220 to 240, 24/7, waiving prior design mechanics.
  • Resolution 0864-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreements with Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($250) and East End Reunion c/o Inner Youth Development, Inc. ($250) for Office of the Urban County Council.
  • Resolution 0877-13 — passed (15-0): Declaration of official intent to reimburse temporary advances for capital expenditures from subsequent borrowings.
  • Resolution 0887-13 — passed (15-0): Approving Fayette County Sheriff’s Settlement - 2012 Taxes, granting Sheriff a Quietus.
  • Resolution 0891-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing Division of Traffic Engineering to install multiway stop controls at Clearwater Way and Ridgeway Rd.
  • Resolution 0892-13 — passed (15-0): Authorizing mayor to execute agreement with Lazy Eight Stock Farm to provide fresh produce, meat, and related items at Government Center as a pilot program.