Lexington public meetings in 2025

Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The committee will review several technical presentations regarding wetland solutions and urban growth planning. Discussions include MS4 monitoring program data and iTree site assessments at Fayette County Public School locations.

• Wetland Solutions presentation by Dr. Tiffany Messer
• Urban Growth Master Plan overview by Hal Baillie
• MS4 Monitoring Program insights from University of Tennessee researchers
• iTree Site Assessment at Fayette County Public School Locations
• Stormwater Manual Update

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 5, 2025, meeting. The session included a presentation by Dr. Tiffany Messer regarding the effectiveness of various wetland solutions in treating water quality impairments.

• Approved September 5, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee will review the final draft of Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program (LPGMP), an ordinance that would codify a data-driven process for balancing rural preservation and urban growth. They will also hear the annual report on the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program, which has added 1,075 acres of new easements in FY-25 through FY-26. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting summaries and items referred to committee.

• Review of final LPGMP draft ordinance (Chapter 20, Section A) establishing Growth Trends Report and land need formula
• PDR annual report: 16 new easements totaling 1,075 acres, bringing total PDR acreage to 33,333
• Small Farm Program: 37 applications received, 14 qualified, 2 offers extended
• LPGMP changes include revised vacant land review, public input meetings, and Special Economic Development Need track
• Approval of September 9 and September 16, 2025 committee summaries

Council Workshop: Microtransit

The Urban County Council will hold a workshop focused on microtransit discussion. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at the Government Center.

• Microtransit discussion

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will review a Letter of Intent for the Haley Pike Solar Project, discuss water quality management fee incentive grants, and receive an update on waste contamination reduction efforts. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's summary and stormwater projects for information only.

• Haley Pike Solar Project: 67.4 MW DC solar facility on closed landfill; LOI approval requested
• Water Quality Management Fee Incentive Grants: $1.2M annual program; process improvements proposed
• Waste contamination: recycling 30-35%, yard waste 50-60%; audit results show improvement
• Stormwater projects update (information only)
• Approval of October 7, 2025 committee summary

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

The Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee will review the FY25 fund balance presentation and proposals. The agenda also includes a review of the FY26 Quarter 1 financial update and various change orders.

• FY25 Fund Balance Presentation
• FY26 Quarter 1 Financial Update
• October 2025 Change Orders Report
• Approval of September 16, 2025, Committee Summary

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee will consider a proposed ordinance regulating recovery residences (sober living homes), receive an annual update from the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, and hear a presentation on the A Caring Place Villages model for aging in place. The committee will also approve minutes from its August 26 meetings.

• Recovery Residences (Sober Living Homes) Ordinance requiring license and certification, with six-month grace period
• Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention annual update; LFUCG invested over $50 million in homelessness from FY20-FY25
• A Caring Place Villages model for Lexington, funded by a $150,000 city grant
• Approval of August 26, 2025 committee and special committee summaries

Water Quality Fees Board

The Board will review available funds and applications for the FY 2026 Class B Infrastructure Grant program. Members will consider director recommendations and discuss remaining fund allocations. The meeting also includes an update on incentive grant status and the election of officers.

• FY 2026 Class B Infrastructure Grant selection
• Incentive Grant status update
• Election of Officers
• 2026 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule

The Board approved amended July 24th meeting minutes regarding project funding amounts for Partin Lex Acquisitions, LLC. Staff presented several FY 2026 Class B Infrastructure Grant applications for review, including recommendations for full or partial funding.

• Approved amended July 24th meeting minutes with corrected Table 1 amounts (unanimous)
• Recommended full funding of $113,800.00 for BBPH Properties, LLC
• Recommended full funding of $231,984.38 for 1000 Delaware, LLC
• Recommended partial funding of $211,155.49 for The Sanctuary Lexington, LLC
• Did not recommend funding for LFUC Airport Board
• Did not recommend funding for Griffin Gate Community Association, Inc.

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several items: an update on the Live Green Lexington marketing efforts, a proposal to better coordinate maintenance considerations in roadway design and delivery, and the winter 2025-2026 snow and ice control plan. The committee will also consider approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting summary and any items referred to the committee.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 Committee Summary
• Live Green Lexington marketing update, including compost program with $50 vouchers for 300+ households
• Roadway design process improvements to integrate operations and maintenance early, with case studies from Versailles Road, Newtown Pike, and Manchester St
• Snow and Ice Control Plan for winter 2025-2026, including salt status and route changes
• Items referred to committee

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

The committee will review several annual updates regarding jobs, economic development, and workforce development. The agenda also includes a monthly financial update for August 2025 and a report on local impacts of federal policy on nonprofits.

• August 2025 Monthly Financial Update
• Lexington JOBS Fund Annual Update
• Economic Development Partners Annual Update
• Workforce Development Partners Annual Update
• Local Impact Due to Federal Policy – Nonprofits

Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and hear presentations regarding WaterwaysLex, Inc., the Fayette County Conservation District’s Backyard Conservation Program, and the Royal Springs Aquifer. The agenda also includes an overview of proposed manual updates and a vote on 2026 meeting dates.

• Introduction to WaterwaysLex, Inc. by John Pike
• Fayette County Conservation District’s Backyard Conservation Program presentation
• Royal Springs Aquifer introduction and overview
• Proposed Manual Updates Workgroup overview
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

The committee approved the March 3, 2025, meeting minutes. Presentations were given regarding the formation of WaterwaysLex, Inc. and the Fayette County Conservation District’s Backyard Conservation Program.

• Approved March 3, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee will hear presentations on municipal pollution prevention responsibilities, KYTC’s MS4 program, and revisions to the local stormwater manual. Members will also discuss potential topics for future meetings. The agenda does not list any formal votes or binding decisions.

• Approval of December 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on pollution prevention responsibilities for municipal operations by DES
• Overview of KYTC’s MS4 program by Robert Gibson
• Updates to the Stormwater Manual by Doug Burton (DOE)
• Discussion of potential topics for the next committee meeting

The committee approved the December 6, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. LFUCG staff presented on Pollution Prevention Responsibilities for Municipal Operations, covering facility inspection tracking and employee training protocols. Members discussed mobile truck washing regulations and received an overview of KYTC’s stormwater program. No new policies, contracts, or projects were decided during this session.

• Approved December 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear updates on the proposed monitoring program from Third Rock Consultants and the Greenway Master Plan from Lord Aeck Sargent. They will also discuss potential topics for the next meeting and make announcements. The agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Approval of June 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed Monitoring Program Updates by Third Rock Consultants
• Greenway Master Plan presentation by Stan Harvey of Lord Aeck Sargent
• Discussion of potential topics for next meeting

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee heard presentations on proposed updates to the water quality monitoring program and the Greenway Master Plan. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The monitoring program proposal, which includes reducing monitoring sites from 115 to 59, will be presented to the Kentucky Division of Water later this year.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding sanitary sewer remedial measures and stormwater drainage/flooding. The meeting also includes a proposed monitoring program update from Third Rock Consultants, LLC.

• 2024 Update to the Sanitary Sewers Remedial Measures Plans
• 2024 Stormwater Section Drainage and Flooding Update
• Proposed Monitoring Program Update by Third Rock Consultants, LLC

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee reviewed an update to the Sanitary Sewers Remedial Measures Plan. The committee noted that a schedule modification approved in September 2024 extends the full compliance deadline from 2026 to 2030 and reduces quarterly reporting obligations.

• Approved September 6, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

The committee will review the July 2025 monthly financial update and a presentation from the Bluegrass Area Development District regarding FY26. The agenda also includes a discussion on Industrial Revenue Bond policies and procedures.

• July 2025 Monthly Financial Update
• Bluegrass Area Development District (BGADD) FY26 Presentation
• Regional Business Park Authority Update
• Industrial Revenue Bond Policies and Procedures review

Water Quality Fees Board

The Board will review recommendations for Class A Neighborhood and Class B Education grant applications. Discussion includes available funding totals, application scores, and specific director recommendations for funding or denying requests.

• FY 2026 Class A Neighborhood Grant selection with $480,529.14 total available funds
• Director's recommendation to fund six Class A applications totaling $310,105.50
• FY 2026 Class B Education Grant selection with $169,598.52 total available funds
• Director's recommendation to fund Bluegrass Area Development District and Fayette County Public Schools for $63,157.50
• Change orders for Partin Lex Acquisitions, LLC (2415 Regency Road) and Rob Prop, LLC (2592 Palumbo Drive)

The Board approved funding increases for two stormwater quality projects to address rising construction and material costs. These changes involve retrofitting parking lots with permeable surfaces at Regency Road and Palumbo Drive.

• Approved $86,916.64 change order for Partin Lex Acquisitions, LLC at 2414 Regency Road (unanimous)
• Approved $43,800.12 change order for Rob Prop, LLC at 2592 Palumbo Drive (unanimous)
• Accepted April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services & Public Safety Committee will hear presentations on recruitment, retirement, and retention for police, fire, and corrections, including pay scales and staffing data. They will also review the Community Health Improvement Plan. The agenda includes approval of the June 3, 2025 meeting summary and items referred to the committee.

• Police officer starting pay: $58,689 (2025), top step $83,336
• Firefighter starting pay: $54,265 (2025), top step $83,210
• Corrections officer starting pay: $52,895 (2025), top step $68,671
• Police vacancies: 84 (June 2025); Fire vacancies: 12; Corrections vacancies: 18
• Community Health Improvement Plan presentation by Health Department

General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee will consider a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA-23-00003) that would create a new Article 31 to regulate solar energy systems, including definitions, permitted uses, siting requirements, and decommissioning plans. The committee will also discuss charter review and Lexington's Preservation & Growth Management Program (LPGMP). The agenda includes approval of the May 6, 2025 committee summary and items referred to the committee.

• Solar Energy Systems (ZOTA-23-00003) - proposed Article 31 creating categories for solar systems, with large-scale ground mounted systems (over 5 acres) as conditional use in agricultural zones
• Charter Review - discussion item
• Lexington's Preservation & Growth Management Program (LPGMP) - discussion item
• Approval of May 6, 2025 Committee Summary
• Items Referred to Committee

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

The Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee reviewed monthly revenue and expense reports. Discussions included a new policy for Parks Sustainable Funding and capital improvement planning for facilities and fleet maintenance.

• Parks Year 1 proposed projects valued at $7.1 million plus $800,000 contingency
• LFUCG manages 44 structures totaling 1.2 million square feet valued at $500 million
• Fleet replacement value estimated at $164 million for 2,000 vehicles and 800 pieces of equipment
• Courthouse roof replacement design budgeted at $200,000 with construction estimated at $3 - $3.5 million
• FY24 courthouse reimbursement from AOC to LFUCG was $1.5 million

Water Quality Fees Board

The Water Quality Fees Board will review the current status of Incentive Grant projects. The meeting includes a tour of Stormwater Quality Project Incentive Grant projects.

• Incentive Grant Status Update
• Tour of Stormwater Quality Project Incentive Grant Projects

The Board reviewed updates on ongoing incentive grants, including status discussions regarding Fayette County Public Schools and the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Staff also discussed potential programmatic changes following the Bluegrass Watershed Summit.

• Approved January 16, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will hear updates on the Empower Lexington sustainability plan and the Race to Net Zero emissions reduction plan, as well as the Urban Forestry and Street Trees program. They will also receive updates on HB 443 related to engineering and waste management, and consider items referred to the committee. The agenda is informational, with no votes scheduled.

• Race to Net Zero plan aims to cut Lexington's 2050 emissions by ~80% using PPAs, RECs, and offsets
• Hazard Street Tree Cost-Share Program: $150,000 budgeted FY25, $149,292 paid out for 96 trees
• Waste contamination reduction plan: recycling contamination at 35%, yard waste at 60%, vs 17% national average
• Proposed cart removal after 3 serious recycling violations, with 12-month red strikes
• Empower Lexington update: 2021 GHG inventory, LEED for Cities alignment

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services & Public Safety Committee will hear updates on the Substance Use Disorder Intervention Program, the EmPATH psychiatric unit, and the Hope Center expansion project. The meeting also includes approval of the April 15 committee summary and a list of referred items. No votes are scheduled on these updates.

• Substance Use Disorder Intervention Program update: SAMHSA grant, naloxone distribution, RSLA assistance ($500 per client, FY2025 $300K)
• EmPATH Center update: 3,900 patients, 93% diversion from state hospital, 92.1% reduction in ED visits
• Hope Center expansion: 72 beds (32 veterans, 40 supportive housing), opening delayed to 7/01/25 due to pipe burst ($1M+ damages)
• Approval of April 15, 2025 committee summary
• List of referred items including Sober Living Ordinance review and Homeless Encampment Response

Budget Committee of the Whole (Budget COW) FY26

The Budget Committee of the Whole is reviewing the April FY2025 financial update, the Mayor's late items, and the FY2026 Link report-out presentations from various departments. They will also consider individual council member recommendations for the FY2026 budget. The meeting is a working session to discuss and refine the budget before final adoption.

• April FY2025 revenues $422.1M vs expenses $395.6M, one-year deficit $1.8M
• ARPA funds: $121.2M allocated, $111.7M expended (92%) through April 30, 2025
• FY2026 Link report-outs: CAO/Housing, Environmental Quality/Public Works, Finance/Economic Development, General Government, Social Services/Public Safety
• Individual council member recommendations from Sevigny, Ellinger, Boone, J. Brown, Reynolds
• Mayor's late items for FY2026 budget

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will hear presentations on the Water Quality Management Fee Incentive Grant Program and the Waste Contamination Reduction Workgroup's update. The committee will also consider approving the April 22, 2025 meeting summary and review items referred to the committee.

• Water Quality Management Fee Incentive Grant Program: $1,615,000 allocated for FY25, with discussion on grant cancellations and proposed changes to prioritize water quality projects.
• Waste Contamination Reduction Workgroup: recycling contamination rate ~35%, yard waste ~60%, goal to reduce to national average of 17%.
• Proposed curbside recycling enforcement: three 'oops tags' could lead to cart removal.
• Referral item: Review of Water Quality Management Fee Incentive Grants Program (Legistar 0486-25).
• Referral item: Lextran Services and Environmental Impacts (Legistar 0389-25).

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will receive a legislative update from the Kentucky League of Cities covering bills enacted in the 2025 session, including changes to pension spiking, firefighter schedules, planning and zoning, police leave, and other topics. The committee will also hear a presentation on Lexington's Preservation & Growth Management Program, which outlines the process for reviewing growth needs and potential Urban Service Area expansions.

• House Bill 30 expands pension spiking exemption for pay raises authorized by employer's legislative body.
• House Bill 131 allows alternative firefighter schedules, including 48-on/96-off and 1-3-2-3 schedules.
• House Bill 321 extends planning commission training deadlines and limits standing to appeal zoning decisions to property owners within the zone.
• House Bill 369 allows police annual leave to accrue over a year as per personnel policy.
• Senate Bill 25 expands industrial revenue bonds to multifamily housing of 48+ units and limits zoning appeal standing to adjoining property owners.

General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee will consider a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA-25-00001) to align local development plan reviews with Kentucky's HB 443, which requires ministerial (non-discretionary) application of objective standards. The committee will also discuss Lexington's Preservation and Growth Management Program and a solar energy systems zoning text amendment (ZOTA-23-00004). The agenda includes approval of the March 4, 2025 committee summary and items referred to the committee.

• ZOTA-25-00001: Ministerial review of development plans to comply with HB 443, effective July 1, 2025
• ZOTA-23-00004: Solar Energy Systems zoning text amendment
• Lexington's Preservation & Growth Management Program (LP&GMP) update
• Approval of March 4, 2025 committee summary
• Items referred to committee

Budget Committee of the Whole (Budget COW) FY26

The Budget Committee of the Whole is reviewing the FY2026 Mayor's Proposed Budget and discussing revenue adoption. They will also receive a quarterly financial update for FY2025 through March 31, 2025, covering revenues, expenses, and fund balances across major funds, plus an ARPA expenditure update.

• FY25 Q3 revenues $364.9M vs budget $354.1M (3% positive variance)
• FY25 Q3 expenses $359.8M vs budget $384.9M (6.5% under budget)
• FY25 Q3 one-year surplus/(deficit) of ($22.0M)
• ARPA total expended $108.2M (89% of $121.2M allocation)
• FY26 Mayor's Proposed Budget overview and revenue adoption discussion

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will hear two presentations: an update on the Lex Grow Trees program, which has spent $1.5 million on tree planting and grants, and a report from Lextran on its services and environmental impacts. The committee will also consider items referred to it, including an odor control program update and a review of the stormwater grants program.

• Lex Grow Trees update: $1.5M program, 389 trees from pilot projects, $494,131.55 in Round 1 grants, $392,985.28 in Round 2 grants
• Lextran report: 25 fixed-route routes, 52% CNG fleet, 10 new vehicles on order, microtransit feasibility study, Downtown Circulator and BRT discussions
• Referral items include Odor Control Program Update (0140-24) and Stormwater Grants Program review
• Approval of March 11, 2025 committee summary

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services & Public Safety Committee will hear presentations on the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, a review of Fayette County Sheriff services, and a proposed ordinance creating a licensing and enforcement framework for recovery residences (sober living homes). The committee will also consider items referred to it. The agenda includes no votes on these items; they are for discussion and review.

• Proposed ordinance to create a Recovery Residence License, require state certification, and establish civil penalties and liens for violations
• Presentation on Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, including statistics and resources
• Review of Fayette County Sheriff services and resources
• Discussion of recovery residences legal framework under Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will hear updates on energy initiatives, the pavement management plan, and a solar feasibility study for the Haley Pike Landfill. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's summary and items referred to the committee. No votes are scheduled on the substantive items.

• Energy Initiatives Update: FY2025 solar projects at Fire Station #22 and #19, plus Solar Shares, with $137,031 invested and estimated annual savings of $7,885.
• Pavement Management Plan Update: FY25 paving budget of $14,000,000, with $5,600,000 allocated to local roads across 12 council districts.
• Haley Pike Solar Feasibility Study: 312 of 687 acres identified for utility-scale solar, with estimated annual lease payments of $171,000-$265,000.
• Paving Sharing Program: $541,546 reimbursed by utilities to date, with open requests on 41 streets.
• Approval of February 11, 2025 Committee Summary.

General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee discussed several items, including a downtown area master plan, a comprehensive review of boards and commissions, an update on short-term rental compliance, and a proposed electronic digital billboard zoning change. The committee also approved the previous meeting's summary. No final votes were taken on the substantive items.

• Downtown Area Master Plan: RFP issued, contract expected to start in May for ~18 months
• Boards and Commissions Comprehensive Review: recommendations on representation, functionality, accessibility, transparency
• Short-Term Rentals Update: 31 valid hotline calls, 78 properties received initial non-compliance notice
• Electronic Digital Billboards: ZOTA filed, councilmember to meet with each member
• Preservation & Growth Management Program: March public input events and survey scheduled

The General Government and Planning Committee met March 4, 2025 and approved only its prior meeting summary. The rest of the agenda was informational: a Downtown Area Master Plan overview, a boards and commissions review presentation, a short-term rental compliance update, a digital billboard ZOTA overview, and a Preservation and Growth Management Program update. The committee took no action on any of those items.

• Approved February 4, 2025 committee summary (unanimous)
• Downtown Area Master Plan: no action taken
• Boards and commissions comprehensive review: no action taken
• Short-term rental update: no action taken
• Electronic digital billboards ZOTA: no action taken
• Lexington Preservation and Growth Management Program update: no action taken
• Item referred to committee: no action taken

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee will hear updates on CASA (court-appointed special advocates for abused children), homeless encampment response and street outreach services, and a comprehensive review of code enforcement. The committee will also approve the January 28, 2025 meeting summary and conduct its annual review of committee items.

• Homeless encampment response: OHPI proposes adding an Encampment Coordinator position ($85,000/year) and a fleet vehicle ($45,000) in FY26
• Street outreach services: current contract funded at $300,000 (Year 1) and $316,640 (Year 2)
• Code enforcement survey: 711 residents responded; 54.49% were not notified of a complaint or request
• CASA of Lexington: 2024 volunteers 275, children served 673, Fayette County children served 423
• Committee will remove four items from its referral list (adult mental health court, golf cart policies, fire department recruitment, emergency financial assistance)

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee is meeting to approve the previous meeting's summary, receive updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and the Odor Control Program, and conduct an annual review of committee items. These are informational updates and routine administrative actions, not final decisions on new projects.

• Approval of December 3, 2024 Committee Summary
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Update
• Odor Control Program Update
• Annual Review of Committee Items

General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee heard presentations on the 2025 Blue Sky Small Area Plan for a 301-acre industrial area off Athens Boonesboro Road and an update on the A Sense of Place initiative to preserve Lexington's historic African American hamlets. The committee approved the January 14, 2025 committee summary and discussed public engagement for the Lexington Preservation & Growth Management Program. No votes were taken on the presentations.

• Blue Sky Small Area Plan: RFP issued Jan 24, proposals due Feb 14, completion expected by Spring 2026
• Cadentown hub: $730,144.97 raised toward $500,000 goal; school repairs RFP in Feb 2025
• 705 Caden Lane property to become cultural heritage hub with school, church, cemetery
• Oral history seminar scheduled April 15, 2025 at Lexington History Museum
• Committee approved Jan 14, 2025 summary (9-0)

The General Government and Planning Committee approved the summary of its January 14, 2025 meeting without dissent. The committee reviewed updates on the Blue Sky Small Area Plan, the 'A Sense of Place' historic preservation initiative, and the Lexington’s Preservation and Growth Management Program but took no action on any of these substantive items.

• Approved January 14, 2025 Committee Summary (unanimous)
• Took no action on Blue Sky Small Area Plan update
• Took no action on 'A Sense of Place' initiative update
• Took no action on LPGMP public engagement update

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services & Public Safety Committee will hear updates on the Lexington Community Paramedicine Program, Family Services, and Partners for Youth, and will review annual committee items. The meeting includes approval of the November 12, 2024 summary and discussion of program outcomes and funding.

• Community Paramedicine Program update: $1.3M COSSUP grant, $875K Medicaid grant, $150K KORE grant
• Family Services update: Family Care Center serves 189 clients weekly, 149 volunteers logged 1,893 hours in FY24
• Partners for Youth update
• Annual review of committee items and 2025 meeting schedule

Water Quality Fees Board - Special Meeting

The board will review the status of the Incentive Grant Program and receive citizen comments regarding it. The meeting also includes a discussion on programmatic changes and documentation for FY 2026 grant applications.

• Citizen comments regarding Incentive Grant Program
• Memorandum regarding programmatic changes
• FY 2026 Grant Application documents
• Incentive Grant status update

The Water Quality Fees Board approved the continuation of the Change Order Program and updated application language regarding contingency costs. The board also reviewed proposed scoring adjustments for grant applications.

• Approved October 10, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of the Change Order (CO) Program (unanimous)
• Approved adding contingency cost definitions and a 20% cap to application packets (unanimous)

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee will elect a chair and select a vice chair, and review its 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda contains no substantive policy items, only organizational business.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Selection of Vice Chair
• 2025 Meeting Schedule (Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 25, Apr 15, Jun 3, Jul 3*, Aug 26, Oct 14)
• July 3 meeting to be held Thursday at 3 p.m.

General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee will elect a chair, approve the October 2024 summary, and receive updates on the Urban Growth Master Plan, Lexington's Growth Management Program, and House Bill 443. The meeting also includes an annual review of items in committee and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Urban Growth Master Plan update: third and final phase, recommending 17,607–26,677 dwelling units
• Infrastructure Funding Plan: $750,000 allocated for consultant; RFP closes January 17, 2025
• Growth Management Program: process for Urban Service Boundary decisions, adoption by August 1, 2026
• House Bill 443: requires objective standards for subdivision plats and development plans, effective July 1, 2025
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

The General Government and Planning Committee elected Liz Sheehan as chair and Shayla Lynch as vice chair. Members approved the January 14 meeting summary and voted to remove several items from the committee's active referral list, including office/residential conversions and two-way street conversions. No action was taken on presentations regarding the Urban Growth Master Plan, the Growth Management Program, or compliance with House Bill 443.

• Elected Liz Sheehan as committee chair
• Appointed Shayla Lynch as vice chair
• Approved January 14 committee summary
• Removed shared use paths/sidewalks item from committee
• Removed office/residential conversions from committee
• Removed two-way street conversions from committee
• Removed division and program review from committee

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee is meeting to elect a chair and select a vice chair, and to review its 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda contains no substantive policy items, only organizational business.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Selection of Vice Chair
• 2025 meeting schedule: Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 22, May 13, Jun 10, Oct 7, Nov 18