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PaducahKY averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $190,460 -1.6% yr/yr · +35.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$208.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$178.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$50.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$172.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$6,788 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202584 housing units ($11.4M)
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Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 13:00
City Commission
300 South 5th Street, Paducah
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to vote on $6M industrial building and $200K recovery center contract
The Paducah City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent items and several ordinances. Key actions include authorizing a $6 million general obligation note for a speculative industrial building, introducing a $200,000 contract with Lifeline Recovery Center, and amending the budget and personnel ordinance. The meeting also includes public comments and an executive session.
- Authorize interlocal agreement for Industrial Park West speculative building
- Issue up to $6,000,000 in general obligation notes for 5800 Commerce Drive building
- Introduce $200,000 contract with Lifeline Recovery Center
- Approve $100,000 agreement with Paxton Park Golf Board for operations
- Purchase solid waste dumpsters up to $160,000 from Wastequip
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300 South 5th Street, Paducah
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR AUGUST 11, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION Lea Ann Armstrong, Customer Experience Representative - C.
BRYANT-QUIMBY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for July 28, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Emily Esau to the Creative & Cultural Council
D. Reappointment of Matthew Turley to the Code Enforcement Board.
E. Appointment of Zach Barnett to the Barkley Regional Airport Authority
Board
F. Appointment of Lacy Boling to the Municipal Housing Commission.
G. Personnel Actions
H. Memorandum of Agreement with Mary Fol …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City considers $6M bonds for speculative industrial building at Industrial Park West
The Paducah City Commission will vote on routine consent items, adopt ordinances including annexation of two properties on Berger Road and a telecommunications franchise agreement with Uniti, and introduce ordinances to authorize an interlocal agreement and up to $6,000,000 in general obligation notes for a speculative industrial building at 5700 Commerce Drive. The board will also discuss the Noble Park 100 Celebration and authorize a grant application for bridge improvement funds and a release of RFQ for a new police facility.
- Approve FY2027 contract with Sprocket, Inc. for $100,000
- Authorize grant applications for homeland security ($56,500 and $286,332)
- Authorize release of RFQ for design of new police facility
- Consensual annexation of 435 & 485 Berger Road
- Authorize $6,000,000 in general obligation notes for speculative industrial building at 5700 Commerce Drive
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR JULY 28, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for July 14, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Reappointment of Jana Dawson and LaToya Richardson to the Paducah
Human Rights Commission.
D. Reappointment of Bonnie Koblitz to the Tree Advisory Board
E. Appointment of Debra Calhoun to the Paducah Riverfront Development
Advisory Board.
F. Personnel Actions
G. Approve FY2027 Contract with Sprocket, Inc. in the Amount of $100,000 -
M. SMOLEN
H. Authorize the Engineering Department to Submit a Grant Application to the
Kentucky Tra …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to vote on zoning amendments and fire department agreement
The City Commission will consider several text amendments to the Paducah Zoning Ordinance regarding mobile home parks and residential zones. The body will also vote on a procurement code amendment and an agreement with the Professional Firefighters of Paducah, Local 168.
- Payment of $58,031.76 to Clean Earth, Inc. for 2026 Clean-Up Day waste collection
- $101,000 Memorandum of Agreement for the Levin Avenue Resurfacing Project
- Zoning Ordinance text amendments for Mobile Home Parks, R-1, and R-2 zones
- Agreement with the Professional Firefighters of Paducah, Local 168
- Introduction of a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Uniti
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR JULY 14, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for June 23, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Carolyn Roof to the Tree Advisory Board
D. Personnel Actions
E. Approval of Lease Agreement for Probation & Parole Office Facility - C.
YARBER
F. Authorize Payment to Clean Earth, Inc. in an amount of $58,031.76 for
Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collected during 2026 Clean-Up
Day - C. YARBER
G. Adopt and Approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of
Paducah and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transporta …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to consider $1.36 million insurance premiums and various infrastructure contracts
The City Commission will vote on several board appointments, property sales, and infrastructure contracts. The body is also introducing zoning text amendments and a consensual annexation of properties on Berger Road.
- Insurance premiums from Kentucky League of Cities totaling $1,362,381.00
- Sale of 1303 North 6th Street to the Joint Sewer Agency for $325,000
- Contract with Youngblood Excavating & Contracting, LLC for Clements St - Farley Place Sidewalk Project not to exceed $205,000
- Contract with Paducah Main Street for $65,000 for the 32nd BBQ on the River
- Consensual annexation of 435 & 485 Berger Road
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR JUNE 23, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS Code Enforcement Officers Shawn Ball and Nick Smith - G.
CHERRY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for June 9, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Reappointment of Dr. Simone Fearon to the Paducah/McCracken County
Senior Citizens Board
D. Reappointment of Staci Drake and Mary Katherine Dossett and appointment
of Marcia Harbison and Parker Jaco to the Civic Beautification Board
E. Appointment of Danny Evitts to the Paducah-McCracken County Joint Sewer
Agency
F. Reappointment of Thomas M. W …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission approves FY27 budget and infrastructure contracts
The Paducah City Commission will approve the FY2027 budget ordinance and a series of consent agenda items including infrastructure repairs, personnel updates, and surplus property sales. The meeting also includes the graduation of the 2026 Citizens' Academy.
- Approve FY2027 Budget Ordinance
- Approve Contract with CJ Mahan Construction for Pump Station #11 repairs ($245,025)
- Approve Contract with Jim Smith Contracting for Paducah Infrastructure Improvements ($130,382.28)
- Authorize sale of property at 5065 Concord Avenue
- Approve Amendments 11 and 12 with Federal Engineering for 911 Radio Upgrade (up to $120,000)
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR JUNE 9, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PRESENTATION 2026 Citizens' Academy Graduation - Cathy Bryant-Quimby
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for May 26, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Ajay Patel to the Convention & Visitors Bureau
D. Appointment of Tonya Shelton to the Creative and Cultural Council
E. Personnel Actions
F. Position and Pay Schedule Update for FY27 - S. WILCOX
G. Job Grade Schedule Update for FY27 - S. WILCOX
H. Approve Contract with CJ Mahan Construction Company, LLC for the Pump
Station #11 Pump 3 Repair Project fo …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 17:00
General
FY2027 Budget Ordinance introduced for adoption
The Paducah City Commission will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, adopt a zoning text amendment and a budget amendment, and introduce the FY2027 Budget Ordinance. A discussion on AI updates is also scheduled.
- Introduction of the FY2027 Budget Ordinance
- Contract with Ray Black and Son for $499,028 for Hotel Metropolitan capital improvements
- Contract with Allied Contracting for City Hall Administration Renovation up to $249,491
- Contract with Window Energy for window security film up to $175,360
- Sole source purchase of light fixtures for Marine Way Improvement Project for $86,757
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR MAY 26, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION Paducah Main Street Month - Blaine McDonald
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for May 11 & 12, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Michael Yungmann to the PJC Foundation Board
D. Personnel Actions
E. Authorize the Mayor to Execute Purchase Agreement with DWA Recreation
for Shade Canopies in Noble Park - A. CLARK
F. Authorize Mayor to Execute Purchase Agreement with Miracle Playground
of KY and TN for Playground Equipment in Kolb Park - A. CLARK
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:00
General
Commission to discuss budget, consider R-3 zoning text amendment
The Paducah City Commission meets May 12 to discuss the upcoming budget and introduce a zoning text amendment for the R-3 Medium Density Residential zone. Consent items include a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for $7,850 annually, a turnout gear purchase of $43,949, and a Memorandum of Agreement for incentives at 224 Berger Road. The meeting also features proclamations for National Public Works Week and Police Week, and presentation of Dogwood Award winners.
- Introduce text amendment to Section 126-104 (R-3 Medium Density Residential Zone)
- Approve budget amendment and discuss FY2026 budget
- Execute contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for $7,850 annually
- Authorize $43,949.04 expenditure for turnout gear from Atlantic Emergency Solutions
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement for incentives at 224 Berger Road
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR MAY 12, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION National Public Works Week - C. YARBER
PROCLAMATION National Police Week and Police Officers Memorial Day - B. LAIRD
PRESENTATION 2026 Dogwood Award Winners - S. DRAKE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for April 28, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Personnel Actions
D. Approve Contract Amendment with Tyler Technologies in the amount of
$7,850 annually for ACFR Statement Builder - E. STUBER
E. Approve a Memorandum of Agreement for certain incentives related to 224
Berger Road - C. GAULT
F. Authoriz …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission discusses budget and infrastructure projects
The City Commission will consider several contracts, including a $499,028 capital improvement project for Hotel Metropolitan. The agenda also includes a budget discussion and the consensual annexation of 224 Berger Road.
- Contract with Ray Black & Son for Hotel Metropolitan improvements: $499,028
- Contract with Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products for Pump Station 5 Pipe Lining: $51,000.00
- Change Order #2 for Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvements: $41,974.00
- Contract with Cherry Bekaert LLP for audit services: $75,000
- Consensual annexation of 224 Berger Road
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR APRIL 28, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION Mental Health Awareness Month - Ashley Walters, Mercy Health - Behavioral
Operations Manager
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for April 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Reappointment of Shirley Walker to Forest Hills Village, lnc. to serve for a
term expiring on May 6, 2028.
C. Reappointment of Edward Box to the Civil Service Commission.
D. Personnel Actions
E. Approve Contract with Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products for the
Pump Station 5 Pipe Lining Project in the Amount of $51,000.00 - G.
GUEBERT
F. Approve C …
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 17:00
General
City Commission to approve contracts and grant applications
The Paducah City Commission will approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, personnel actions, and a fleet maintenance agreement. The body will also authorize amendments to a law enforcement contract and accept two state grants.
- Authorize amendment to Tyler law enforcement mobile site license contract ($45,012.00)
- Authorize application and acceptance of FY 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant ($11,649)
- Authorize application and acceptance of Kentucky League of Cities Safety Grant ($2,500)
- Approve minutes for March 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
- Reappointment of John Spurlin to the Code Enforcement Board
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR APRIL 14, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PROCLAMATION Arbor Day 2026 - Jonathan Perkins
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS Parks and Recreation - Destiny Coleman and Coleman "Cole"
Royal — T. MORSCHING & G. SHELTON
SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS - JUDGE TONY KITCHEN
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for March 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Reappointment of John Spurlin to the Code Enforcement Board
D. Personnel Actions
E. Fleet Maintenance Service Agreement between the City of Paducah Fleet
Division and City of Marion, KY - C. YARBER
F. Autho …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to approve consent agenda and grant funding
The Paducah City Commission will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including the approval of minutes, personnel appointments, and contracts for cybersecurity and environmental services. The body will also vote on ordinances regarding 911 fees and labor agreements, and authorize the acceptance of a $58,805 grant for a household hazardous waste cleanup.
- Authorize contract with Deloitte for $40,000 cybersecurity assessment
- Authorize $58,805 grant for Spring Clean Up Day 2027
- Authorize contract amendment with TetraTech up to $15,000
- Amend 911 Parcel Fee Ordinance
- Authorize consensual annexation of 224 Berger Road
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR MARCH 24, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PRESENTATION Paducah-McCracken County 911 Administrative Board Budget Presentation - Jeff Parker
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for March 10, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Laren Ashley Gentry and Jennifer Coad to the Civic
Beautification Board
D. Appointment of Kathleen McHaney, Kathy Musser and Jessi Fletcher to the
Creative & Cultural Council.
E. Reappointment of Amanda Johnson to the Historical & Architectural Review
Commission (HARC)
F. Personnel Actions
G. Authorize the Engineering …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
Commission will approve a $502,416 composting grant and several development actions
The Paducah City Commission will consider items on its consent agenda, including routine appointments and property transactions. It will vote on major actions such as authorizing a $502,416 Kentucky Pride Fund composting grant, approving a development agreement for 1501 Broadway, and adopting a telecommunications franchise agreement with Lumos Fiber. Additional items include requests for proposals for storm pipe repairs and a sidewalk project, as well as an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
- Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a Kentucky Pride Fund Composting Grant in the Amount of $502,416
- Approve a Development Agreement with Westwood Development, LLC for the property located at 1501 Broadway
- Approve a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Lumos Fiber
- Authorize the Engineering Department to publish a Request for Proposal for repair of a storm pipe at Pump Station #5
- Authorize the Engineering Department to Release a Request for Proposals for Design, Engineering, Permitting, and Construction Administration for the Coleman Road Sidewalk Project
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR MARCH 10, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION Brain Injury Awareness Month - Dylan Dixon
PROCLAMATION American Red Cross Month - Erick Mowers and Tiffany Benberry
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for the February 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners
Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Jennifer Cook to the Paducah-McCracken County Senior
Citizens Board
D. Appointment of Paul King to the Commissioners of Water Works
E. Appointment of Rick Cochran to and reappointment of Mark Kettler to the
Paducah Golf Commission
F. Personnel Actions
G. Acquisition of 729 South …
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Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission approves budget amendment and rental occupancy ordinance
The Paducah City Commission will consider a mid-year budget amendment, a repeal of rental occupancy rules, and approve several contracts and grants. The meeting also includes a public presentation and an executive session.
- Approve Mid-Year Budget Amendment
- Repeal and Replace Chapter 42 Rental Occupancy rules
- Authorize $44,650 contract for Tyler Technologies
- Authorize $25,000 KY Highway Safety Grant
- Approve Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Lumos Fiber
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION Tree Advisory Board Annual Update - Jonathan Perkins, Chairperson
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for February 10, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Personnel Actions
D. Authorize the Application and Acceptance of a FY2027 KY Highway Safety
Grant in the amount of $25,000 - B.LAIRD
E. Authorize the Release of a Request for Proposal for a Historic Structure
Report for the Hotel Metropolitan - H. REASONS
F. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tyler Technologies in
the amount of $ …
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Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
Rental occupancy code overhaul introduced; golf carts authorized
The City Commission will vote on adopting ordinances authorizing golf carts and a street name change, and introduce ordinances to repeal and replace the rental occupancy code and approve a mid-year budget amendment. The agenda also includes a discussion on a household bulk item collection pilot program, and several consent items including contracts for fire fighter training, sports park modifications, and street resurfacing.
- Ordinance introduction to repeal and replace Chapter 42 on rental occupancy
- Ordinance introduction to approve mid-year budget amendment
- Ordinance adoption to amend code to authorize golf carts
- Authorize contract with IAFF for $45,000 for fire ground survival train the trainer course
- Authorize contract for 2026-2027 street resurfacing program
budgethousingstreetspublic-safetyparkscode-amendmentsprocurement
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Troop 2470
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
PRESENTATION Tree Advisory Board Annual Update - Jonathan Perkins, Chairperson
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for January 16, 2026 and January 27, 2026, Board of
Commissioners meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Personnel Actions
D. Authorize a Contract Between the City and the International Association of
Fire Fighters in the Amount of $45,000 for Fire Ground Survival Train the
Trainer Course - S. KYLE
E. Authorize Contract Modification No. 2 with Avaniti Restaurant Solutions for
the Paducah Sports Park - A. CLARK & …
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Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to adopt FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
The Paducah City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items including appointments, grant applications, and purchases. Key actions include adopting the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, authorizing a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant, and approving a $145,314.24 loan payoff for the Riverport Authority. The commission will also introduce an ordinance to rename Downs Drive to Steve Doolittle Drive and discuss a BUILD Grant update.
- Adopt FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
- Authorize $500,000 EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant
- Authorize $58,265.50 reimbursement for aerial imagery
- Approve $145,314.24 Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority equipment loan payoff
- Introduce street name change from Downs Drive to Steve Doolittle Drive
budgetcapital-improvement-plangrantsbrownfieldsstreetsriverportfire-departmentpolice
300 South 5th Street, Paducah
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR JANUARY 27, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION
City of Paducah Financial Audit Presentation - David Hampton, Kemper CPA Group
PRESENTATION
Paducah Main Street Update - David Wilkins, Main Street President & Board Chair
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
Introduction of Scott Herrin, Deputy Building Inspector and Chris Lykins, Code Enforcement Officer. G.
Cherry
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for January 13, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of LaToya Burton Richardson to the Paducah Human Rights
Commission
D. Reappointment of Mark Workman to the Electric Plant Board
E. Reappointment of Marcus Turnley to the Board of Ethics
F. Personnel Actions
G. Authorize the Finance Director to reimburse the McCraken County PVA for
aerial imagery in the amount of $58,265.50 - E. STUBER
H. Authorize the Public Works Department to release a Request for Bids for the
City Hall Administration Renovation - …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 17:00
General
City Commission may approve up to $800,000 DOT transportation grant
The Paducah City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals, board appointments, and several contract and grant authorizations. Items include a change order for the Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvements Project, a temporary easement for access to Pump Station 14, and an amendment to the city code concerning Brooks Stadium. The commission will also hear presentations on the PAVER program and a community scholarship, and will hold public comment and an executive session.
- Approve Change Order #1 with Jim Smith Contracting for additional work on the Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvements (BUILD) project – $273,093.03
- Authorize application and acceptance of a DOT/KY Transportation Cabinet Transportation Alternative Program Grant – up to $800,000
- Acquire deed of temporary easement for 1930 North Eighth Street for access to Pump Station 14
- Authorize contract with Hughes Environmental for City Hall HVAC system cleaning and ductwork sealing
- Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 70 related to the Brooks Stadium Commission
transportationgrantinfrastructurecontractsordinance
300 South 5th Street, Paducah
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Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA FOR JANUARY 13, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
300 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
Any member of the public who wishes to make comments to the Board of Commissioners is asked to fill out a Public
Comment Sheet and place it in the box located at the end of the Commissioner’s desk on the left side of the Commission
Chambers. The Mayor will call on you to speak during the Public Comments section of the Agenda.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS Ian Puckett, Assistant to the Mayor and Commissioners
PRESENTATION PAVER Program Update - Maegan Mansfield, BFW
PRESENTATION Community Scholarship Presentation - Andy Wilson
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted by one
motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The City Clerk will read the items
recommended for approval.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes for the December 9, 2025, Board of Commissioners
Meeting
B. Receive & File Documents
C. Appointment of Deb Domke and Joseph DiJulio to the Paducah Main Street
Board.
D. Appointment of Danny Brown to the Code Enforcement Board.
E. Reappointment of Lanie Fearon and Appointment of Michael Stone to the
Barkley Region …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $452.8M | PADUCAH REMEDIATION SERVICES, LLC Department of Energy · INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION OF SPECIFIC AREAS AT THE PADUCAH GASEOUS |
| $59.8M | A & K CONSTRUCTION INC Department of Defense · CONSTRUCTION OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL AT FORT CAMPBELL, TN |
| $53.3M | SWIFT & STALEY INC. Department of Energy · INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES FOR PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT |
| $19.9M | JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · 657A4-21-800 TF - FCA - REMOVE AND REPLACE END-OF-LIFE HVAC INFRASTRUC |
| $16.3M | INTEC GROUP LLC Department of Defense · DESIGN BUILD 1ST BRIGADE BARRACK B-3725 |
| $13.7M | INTEC GROUP LLC Department of Defense · FIP D/B RENOVATION BARRACK BUILDING 4024 |
| $13.5M | INTEC GROUP LLC Department of Defense · DESIGN-BUILD RENOVATION BARRACK B-3730 |
| $13.0M | API GROUP LIFE SAFETY USA LLC Department of Defense · FIRE PROTECTION AND UPGRADES TASK ORDER AT DESIGN/BUILD FOR FIRE ALARM |
| $11.5M | JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · REPLACE AIR HANDLER UNIT MULTIPLE BUILDINGS |
| $8.8M | JETT'S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · 657-21-106JB REPLACE AIR HANDLER BUILDING 52 AND 53 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (McCracken County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities7 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,061 (34,581 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,011/mo (1,288 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.6% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$208.3M
Annual budget
$172.8M
Debt outstanding
84
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$208.3M
Spending$178.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$172.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.83×
Debt-load index55 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.