Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, with Linda Gorton presiding. The council addressed five agenda items during the session, including one informational presentation and four ordinances. The body took four votes and heard no public comments during the meeting. All four ordinances on the agenda were approved, covering amendments to Article XXIV of Chapter 2, authorized strength provisions, compensation system salary schedules, and Article III of Chapter 27. The session also included a recognition of the Thoroughbred Chapter of the Kentucky Colonels.

Attendance

The following members were present at the Council meeting on July 1, 2026:

• Sheehan
• Wu
• Beasley
• Boone
• Brown
• Curtis
• Eblen
• Ellinger
• Elliot-Baxter
• Hale
• Higgins-Hord
• Lynch
• Morton
• Reynolds
• Sevigny

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

Approval of June 18, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes 4:24

Motion identifier 0609-26 to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2026 Council meeting passed by voice vote.

Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading 16:28

A motion by Baxter, seconded by Curtis, to approve ordinances on second reading passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor:

• Sheehan
• Wu
• Beasley
• Boone
• Brown
• Curtis
• Eblen
• Ellinger
• Elliot-Baxter
• Hale
• Higgins-Hord
• Lynch
• Morton
• Reynolds
• Sevigny

Amendment to Item 9 under Ordinance First Reading 18:10

A motion by Brown, seconded by Reynolds, to amend Item 9 under Ordinance First Reading passed by voice vote.

Approval of Resolutions on Second Reading 27:48

A motion to approve resolutions on second reading passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor:

• Sheehan
• Wu
• Beasley
• Boone
• Brown
• Curtis
• Eblen
• Ellinger
• Elliot-Baxter
• Hale
• Higgins-Hord
• Lynch
• Morton
• Reynolds
• Sevigny

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council approved the following financial actions:

Routeware Global, Inc. - Hardware, Software, and Services Resolution 0451-26 authorized a purchase of $380,180.09 from Routeware Global, Inc. for hardware, software, services, and maintenance.

Tetra Tech, Inc. - Annual Program Management Services Resolution 0467-26 approved a contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $814,000 for Annual Program Management Services.

Machinex Technologies Inc. - Materials Recovery Facility Equipment Resolution 0491-26 authorized a purchase of $1,939,674 from Machinex Technologies Inc. for a Materials Recovery Facility Optical Sorter and Robotics.

Recognition of the Thoroughbred Chapter of the Kentucky Colonels

4:56

Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed July 1, 2026, as Thoroughbred Chapter of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Day in recognition of the organization's contributions to the community.

Key Speakers

• Mayor Linda Gorton
• Kevin Bullock

Outcome

This was an informational presentation item (Agenda Item 0613-26). The Council recognized the Thoroughbred Chapter of the Kentucky Colonels through the mayoral proclamation.

Ordinance amending Article XXIV of Chapter 2

Identifier: 0458-26

Outcome: Approved

This ordinance amended Article XXIV of Chapter 2 of the municipal code to increase the membership of the Sister Cities Programs Commission from its previous size to seven voting members, along with other related changes to the commission's structure and operations.

The item was discussed at approximately 14 minutes and 14 seconds into the meeting 14:14. No specific speakers or detailed debate points were recorded in the available meeting materials.

The ordinance was approved by the Council.

Ordinance amending authorized strength

Identifier: 0495-26

Overview

The Council considered an ordinance to amend authorized strength by creating new Classified Civil Service Positions in the Division of Parks and Recreation. 14:14

Outcome

The ordinance was approved.

Ordinance amending compensation system salary schedules

Identifier: 0496-26

Ordinance 0496-26 proposed amendments to the compensation system salary schedules 14:52. The ordinance provided for a one percent structure movement and a two percent pay increase for various positions.

The ordinance was approved by the Council.

Ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 27

Identifier: 0520-26

Outcome: Approved

This ordinance amends Article III of Chapter 27 to alter the criteria for a Small Farm Conservation Easement and modify the required information for applications 14:52.

The ordinance was approved by the Council.