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Lexington public meetings in 2025

32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Urban County Council

Lexington Council to Vote on Sewer Project, Homelessness Funding, and Grants

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will meet on December 4, 2025, to vote on numerous ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $10.7 million sewer project contract, budget amendments for homelessness initiatives, and various grant applications and community project agreements.

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Council Chambers
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM

General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee

Committee to review Purchase of Development Rights and Preservation program

The General Government & Planning Committee will review the 2025 annual Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) report and a draft ordinance for Lexington's Preservation & Growth Management Program (LPGMP). The committee will also approve September 2025 meeting summaries and consider items referred to the committee.

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Council Chamber
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council to review $20M loan and project contracts

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Work Session features business items including a $20,000,000 state revolving fund loan application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for the North Elkhorn Wet Weather Storage Tank project. The council will also consider multiple contract amendments, capital project expenditures, and nonprofit grants.

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Council Chamber Packet
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Urban County Council

Lexington Council to vote on $30 million Government Center development project

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will hold a second reading on an ordinance to construct and lease a new Government Center at 200 and 260 West Vine Street. The council will also consider budget amendments for FY 2026 and review several ordinances to expand urban services districts for street lighting and waste collection.

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Council Chambers Work Copy
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Urban County Council

Council to vote on new Government Center construction and lease agreement

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider an ordinance to construct and lease a new Government Center at 200 and 260 West Vine Street. The council will also review multiple ordinances regarding urban services district expansions, budget amendments, and various resolutions authorizing contracts, grants, and community project funding.

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Council Chambers
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Urban County Council

Council to vote on $30M Government Center lease-to-own deal

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is meeting to vote on ordinances and resolutions, including a major first-reading ordinance to construct and lease-to-own a new Government Center at 200 and 260 West Vine Street, with an initial payment of $30 million and estimated annual payments of $3.5 million for up to 35 years. The agenda also includes second readings on recovery residence licensing, zoning changes for short-term rentals, and multiple budget and personnel adjustments, as well as resolutions for various contracts and grants.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Urban County Council

Council to hold public hearing on zone change for Maxwell St. and Kalmia Ave.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed zone change for properties located at 251-273 Maxwell St. and 256-271 Kalmia Ave. The council will also hold a second reading of Ordinance 0992-25, which proposes rezoning the site from Medium Density Residential (R-4) to Downtown Frame Business (B-2a).

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Council Chambers Zone Change Public Hearing
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

Committee to review water quality fees, landfill solar, stormwater list

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a water quality management fee incentive grant program, a waste contamination reduction plan, the Haley Pike Landfill Solar Project, and the annual stormwater priority list. The committee will also approve its summary and address referred items.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears updates on solar, recycling, stormwater; no votes taken

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee met on November 18, 2025, and heard presentations on the Water Quality Management Fee Incentive Grant Program, Waste Contamination Reduction Plan, Haley Pike Landfill Solar Project, and Annual Stormwater Priority List. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was unanimous approval of the previous committee summary. The committee also received updates on the Live Green Lexington program, coordination of ongoing maintenance for projects, and the annual snow and ice control plan.

Council Chamber
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

Council to approve $10M Habitat for Humanity housing partnership

The Urban County Council is holding a work session to review and approve a large batch of new business items, including contracts, grants, and agreements. Key items include a $10 million subrecipient agreement with Lexington Habitat for Humanity for the Transformational Housing Affordability Partnership, a $1.15 million purchase of a fire pumper, and several stormwater quality incentive grants. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as budget amendments, neighborhood development funds, and a presentation on the SPOKE Award.

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✓ Decided: Council advances $86.6M P3 for new Government Center at 200 W. Vine

The Urban County Council Work Session considered a request to authorize a Public-Private Partnership (P3) with the Lexington Opportunity Fund to construct and lease a new Government Center at 200 West Vine Street. The proposal includes an initial $30 million payment and an estimated annual lease payment of $3.5 million over a term not to exceed 35 years. The final closing is contingent upon approval from the Kentucky Local Government Public-Private Partnership Board. The minutes record the item as presented on the docket for the November 18, 2025 work session; no vote is recorded in the provided text.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Urban County Council

Lexington Council to Vote on Recovery Residence Licensing and Airport Financing

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider ordinances to establish a new licensing system for recovery residences and approve up to $65 million in airport revenue obligations for Blue Grass Airport facilities. The council will also review multiple budget amendments, personnel changes across various city divisions, and several infrastructure and grant-related resolutions.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Urban County Council

Lexington council to consider new recovery residence licenses and zoning rules

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is meeting to consider second-reading ordinances regarding civil penalty citation timeframes, mobile home park zoning, budget appropriations, and a new licensing requirement for recovery residences. The agenda also includes first-readings for short-term rentals in planned unit developments and commercial center zoning changes, alongside various bid resolutions and municipal appointments.

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Council Chambers Work Copy
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

✓ Decided: Council approves $204K Town Branch Commons trail repairs

The Urban County Council work session reviewed multiple agenda items, including new business contracts and committee summaries. The most significant action was the authorization of a $204,016.91 agreement with Gordian & Prodigy Building Solutions for capital repairs along the Town Branch Commons trail. The council also reviewed a presentation on a Lextran microtransit feasibility study and received a partial committee summary recommending an ordinance for recovery residences.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews FY25 fund balance and $2.79M in council spending proposals

The committee reviewed the FY25 fund balance presentation and discussed $2.79 million in council member proposals for fund balance allocations, but took no formal action on them. They also received the FY26 Q1 financial update, change orders report, and updates on the JOBS Fund, economic development partners, workforce development, and nonprofit impacts from federal policy. The only formal action was approving the September 16, 2025 committee summary.

Council Chamber
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee Approves Amendments to Animal Noise Ordinance

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee approved amendments to Section 4 of the Code of Ordinances, which limit the number of roosters allowed in residential zones and increase fines for noise violations to $100 per day per animal. The committee also reviewed updates regarding the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, the 'A Caring Place' village initiative, and a proposed ordinance regulating recovery residences.

Council Chamber
Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

✓ Decided: Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee reviews updates and project maintenance coordination

The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee met to receive informational presentations and updates. The committee reviewed the Live Green Lexington public information and engagement marketing update, a presentation on coordinating ongoing maintenance for projects, an annual snow and ice control plan update, and committee referral items. The meeting minutes record informational reports and updates without listing formal roll-call votes or final legislative enactments.

Council Chamber
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

✓ Decided: Council advances $2.35M animal control contract, new government center plan

The Urban County Council work session reviewed a large consent agenda of contracts and agreements, including a $2.35 million animal control services contract, a $1.31 million right-of-way increase for Citation Boulevard, and a $276,900 change order for slope repairs. The council also heard presentations on the new Government Center at 200 W. Vine Street and the Fayette County Conservation District annual report. No final votes were taken at this work session; items are scheduled for formal council action.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves amended Industrial Revenue Bond policies

The committee approved amended Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) policies and procedures, allowing housing components under certain conditions and expanding eligible areas to the entire urban service area. The committee also heard annual updates on the JOBS Fund, economic development partners, workforce partners, and federal policy impacts on nonprofits, but took no action on those items. The August 19, 2025 committee summary was approved.

Council Chamber
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviewed proposed ordinance on recovery residences and sober living homes.

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance establishing local licensing, certification, and enforcement rules for recovery residences in Lexington-Fayette County, incorporating state law requirements while remaining mindful of federal Fair Housing Act and ADA guidelines. The agenda also included public input and committee chair comments regarding the ordinance.

Council Chamber Special Meeting
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews fire growth plan, animal ordinance amendments

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee reviewed the Strategic Growth Plan for the Lexington Fire Department, which recommends four new fire stations and a six-year budget plan. The committee also reviewed proposed amendments to Section 4 of the Code of Ordinances to limit roosters to one per non-agricultural property and increase fines for restricted and noisy animals. No votes were taken on these items; the committee only received presentations and discussed them. The committee approved the summary of its July 3, 2025 meeting.

Council Chamber
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews IRB policy expansion to entire Urban Service Boundary

The Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee reviewed a draft ordinance and resolution to update Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) policies, including allowing leaseback IRBs for mixed-use housing with affordability requirements and expanding the eligible area to the entire Urban Service Boundary. No formal action was taken on the IRB items; the committee only received presentations and updates. The committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting summary and removed two items from its referral list.

Council Chamber
Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 1:00 PM

General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee hears solar zoning, charter review; no votes taken

The General Government & Planning Committee met on July 1, 2025, and took no formal votes on any agenda items. Members heard presentations on solar energy system zoning (ZOTA-24-00003), a proposed Civic Assembly for charter review, and an update on development process changes required by HB 443. The committee also approved the May 6, 2025 meeting summary unanimously.

Council Chamber
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

✓ Decided: Council approves capital projects, workforce pact, police data deal

The Urban County Council Work Session approved several items for referral to the full Council docket, including Council Capital Project Expenditure Funds totaling $23,761.22 for four recipients, a five-year interlocal workforce development agreement with 17 counties, and a $2,400 annual police data-sharing agreement. The Council also approved the May 27, 2025 Table of Motions, which included placing a rezoning on the docket and scheduling the FY2026 Budget Ordinance for first reading. Presentations on a Lextran microtransit feasibility study and an emergency shelter study were received and filed with no action taken.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue May 13, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.13M change order for Senior Center, plus fire trucks

The Urban County Council Work Session approved and referred to the May 29 docket a series of resolutions, including a $1,132,447.13 change order for the New Senior and Therapeutic Center Project, increasing the contract to $16,561,019.91. The council also approved the purchase of two fire apparatuses: a $779,168 SVI 18' Air Truck and a $1,213,010 Seagrave rural pumper. Additionally, the council approved a $60,176.37 amendment for short-term rental tracking software and a $435,464 grant application for a police rapid response vehicle.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue May 13, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee hears updates on water quality grants and recycling contamination; no votes taken

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee met on May 13, 2025, and took no formal votes. Members heard presentations on the Water Quality Management Fee Incentive Grant Program and the Waste Contamination Reduction Plan, both informational. The committee also approved the summary of its April 22, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on any substantive item.

Council Chamber
Tue May 6, 2025 · 1:00 PM

General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews HB 443 development process changes, takes no action

The General Government and Planning Committee met on May 6, 2025, and reviewed several items but took no substantive votes. They discussed the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA-25-00001) to comply with HB 443, which would make development plan reviews ministerial, and heard updates on the Solar Energy Systems ZOTA, the Lexington Preservation & Growth Management Program, and other referred items. The only action was the unanimous approval of the March 4, 2025 committee summary.

Council Chamber
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

✓ Decided: Council approves $495K Downtown Area Master Plan contract

The Urban County Council Work Session approved and referred to the docket a resolution authorizing a $495,075 contract with MKSK, Inc. for the Downtown Area Master Plan. The council also approved and referred to the docket resolutions for Neighborhood Development Funds, Council Capital Project Expenditure Funds, and several other contracts and agreements. All items were approved without dissent.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Urban County Council Work Session

✓ Decided: Council approves $667,796 housing stability funds for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

The Urban County Council Work Session on March 11, 2025, was a docket review meeting; no final votes were taken during the session itself. The docket included several resolutions and one ordinance that were later approved at the March 20, 2025 Council meeting, including a $667,796 amendment for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass housing services, a $700,000 grant application for police gun violence investigation, and an ordinance adding a Complete Streets Manager to the Corridors Commission. The session also included presentations on youth services and traffic calming.

Council Chamber Packet
Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM

General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews downtown master plan, boards review, digital billboards

The General Government and Planning Committee heard presentations on the Downtown Area Master Plan, a comprehensive review of Boards and Commissions, and draft amendments for electronic digital billboards, but took no formal action on these items. The committee also received updates on short-term rental compliance and the Preservation & Growth Management Program. The only action taken was approving the February 4, 2025 committee summary.

Council Chamber
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reviews homelessness, code enforcement, CASA updates

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee met on February 25, 2025, and approved the January 28, 2025 meeting summary. They received informational updates on CASA, homeless encampment response and street outreach, and code enforcement ordinance changes. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee also reviewed its referral list.

Council Chamber
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves waste digester task force recommendations

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee approved the Waste Digester Task Force Report-Out recommendations as presented, focusing on SSO-ASP composting. The committee also received updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and the Odor Control Program, and reviewed the annual status of committee referrals. No other formal actions were taken.

Council Chamber
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM

General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves Jan. 14 summary, removes several items from docket

The General Government and Planning Committee approved the January 14, 2025 committee summary and removed several items from its docket, including shared use paths, office/residential conversions, two-way street conversions, and division/program review. Presentations were given on the Blue Sky Small Area Plan, A Sense of Place, and Lexington's Preservation & Growth Management Program, but no action was taken on these items.

Council Chamber
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

✓ Decided: Committee hears updates, removes two items from referral list

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee heard informational updates on community paramedicine, family services, and Partners for Youth, and reviewed its 2025 referral list. The committee voted to remove the Juvenile Treatment Court Update and the Emergency Financial Assistance Program from its list of referrals. No other substantive decisions were made; all other items were informational only.

Council Chamber