Lexington public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee
The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee met on December 5, 2023, and took no formal votes. Members received updates on the Consent Decree and Remedial Measures Plan, environmental best practices in paving, and a proposed ordinance to update the Environmental Commission. The ordinance was later approved by the full Council on March 7, 2024.
- Approved October 24, 2023 committee summary (motion passed without dissent)
- Heard Consent Decree and Remedial Measures Plan update; no action taken
- Heard Environmental Best Practices in Paving Process presentation; no action taken
- Heard Environmental Commission ordinance update; no action taken (later approved by Council as O-025-2024)
Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee
The Social Services and Public Safety Committee met to review the Fairness Ordinance, hear public comment on source of income discrimination, and discuss committee chair comments and next steps regarding file items 1168-23, 1169-23, and 1170-23. The provided minutes record discussion and review items but do not record final votes, approvals, or denials.
- Reviewed draft ordinance amending Section 2-33 relating to the local non-discrimination policy and lawful source of income in housing (File 1168-23)
- Received public comment on source of income discrimination (File 1169-23)
- Heard committee chair comments and discussed next steps (File 1170-23)
Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee
The Social Services and Public Safety Committee met on November 14, 2023, and heard presentations on Sunday alcohol sales, affordable housing, and mental health court, but took no votes on these items. The only action was approving the October 10, 2023 committee summary. A special committee meeting on source of income discrimination was scheduled for later that day.
- Approved October 10, 2023 committee summary (unanimous)
- Heard presentation on Sunday alcohol sales ordinance; no action taken
- Heard annual affordable housing fund update; no action taken
- Heard Fayette Mental Health Court update; no action taken
- Heard items referred to committee; no action taken
Urban County Council Work Session
The Urban County Council work session reviewed multiple agenda items, including economic incentive agreements for Keeneland and a soccer stadium, contract approvals, and budget amendments. No final votes were recorded in the minutes; items were presented for discussion and scheduled for the upcoming council meeting.
- Reviewed $1M public infrastructure incentive for Keeneland expansion
- Reviewed soccer stadium incentives: 1% payroll tax refund, $50M IRB, $1M forgivable loan
- Reviewed $736,133 design contract for New Senior & Therapeutic Center
- Reviewed $380,000 media placement contract increase for Safe Streets
- Reviewed $1.3M federal opioid grant acceptance
- Reviewed $32,000 federal funds for Wilson Downing intersection design
- Reviewed $9,800 contract modification for Town Branch Trail Phase 6
- Reviewed $149,904.76 decrease for Hartland 3 Pump Station change order
Urban County Council Work Session
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council reviewed work session items including property acquisition for the Allendale Drive Stormwater Project, software support purchases, and various grant applications and service agreements. The packet outlines administrative items and committee summaries for ongoing city projects.
- Authorized property acquisition of 2.16 acres on Lane Allen Rd and 3.15 acres on Garden Springs Dr for $223,400 for Allendale Drive Stormwater Project
- Authorized purchase of SCADA Citect/Historian Support from ATR Automation for $56,587
- Authorized FY 2024 Purchase of Service Agreement with Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for $127,500
- Authorized grant application and award acceptance for 2020 Project Safe Neighborhood grant of $95,164
- Authorized grant application for Kentucky Community Crisis Co-Response Grant Program of $775,000 with a $75,000 local match
- Authorized agreement with Quality Counts, LLC to evaluate roadway curves for up to $137,500
- Authorized amendment to Resolution 246-2023 for City Employee Pharmacy merchant processing adding $2,000
General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee
The General Government and Planning Committee received informational updates and presentations on October 17, 2023, covering the Urban Growth Management Plan, employee pay comparisons by race and gender, diversity and inclusion workshops, the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) annual update, and committee referrals. No final legislative votes or substantive policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.
- Adjourned the meeting at 2:55 p.m.
Urban County Council Work Session
The Urban County Council work session reviewed a docket of administrative items, including contracts, grants, and personnel changes. The most consequential item was authorization to execute a $563,100 agreement with TSW for the Urban Growth Management Master Plan, which will guide expansion of the Urban Service Area. Other notable items included a $188,000 housing affordability study, a $100,000 LexArts agreement, and a police academy age requirement change. The minutes do not record final votes on these items, as they were presented for work session discussion.
- Authorized $563,100 Urban Growth Management Master Plan contract with TSW
- Authorized $188,000 housing affordability study with EHI Consultants
- Authorized $100,000 LexArts purchase of service agreement
- Authorized police academy minimum age reduction from 21 to 20
- Authorized $31,251.60 snow plow parts sole source with J Edinger & Sons
- Authorized $13,950 eSOPH background software with Miller Mendel, Inc.
- Authorized $144,461 federal Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment
- Authorized $113,583 video arraignment equipment grant for Fayette County Jail
Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee
The Social Services and Public Safety Committee heard presentations on a proposed ban on source of income discrimination, a community risk assessment for the fire department, and an update on the juvenile treatment court, but took no action on these items. The committee approved the August 22, 2023 meeting summary and made two procedural changes to its referral list: removing 'Improve Enforcement of Traffic Laws' and combining code enforcement items. No substantive decisions were made on the policy items discussed.
- Approved August 22, 2023 committee summary (unanimous)
- Removed 'Improve Enforcement of Traffic Laws' from referred items (unanimous)
- Combined Code Enforcement items 12-19 on referred items list (unanimous)