Paducah public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several items including fire department equipment purchases and property sales. The agenda also includes discussions on ARPA funding and public works updates.
- Purchase of a $613,206 pumper truck for the Fire Department
- Right of Way Closings near Clark, Polk, and Washington Streets
- Sale of surplus property at 1142 N. 14th St. and 1126 Park Ave.
- Application for a $190,930.83 grant for station exhaust systems
- Discussion regarding Bond and ARPA funding
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will review ordinances regarding pavement management inspections and a sanitary sewer easement at 1105 South 3rd Street. The agenda also includes discussions on right of way closings and settlement participation.
- Pavement Management Inspections contract with BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc for up to $49,751.82 per year
- JSA Sanitary Sewer Easement at 1105 South 3rd Street
- Right of Way Closings near Clark Street, Polk Street and Washington Street
- $3,000 Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services Liability Grant
- Settlement participation for Johnson & Johnson and Distributors settlements
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on a contract modification for the Paducah Floodwall Pump Station #2 and several street closures. The agenda also includes appointments to various local boards and the swearing-in of new police officers.
- Contract modification for Paducah Floodwall Pump Station #2 in the amount of $405,536.35
- Purchase of a 1/2 Ton Pickup 4x4 SSV for the Fire Department for $46,755
- Closing of Vermont Street between 1401 Elmdale Road and 500 Ridgewood Street
- Introduction of a pavement management inspection contract up to $49,751.82 per year
- Appointments to the 911 Communication Services Oversight Committee, Brooks Stadium Commission, and Municipal Housing Commission
City Commission
The City Commission will review several municipal orders, including funding for the Hotel Metropolitan and the Robert Cherry Civic Center renovation. The meeting also includes introductions of new police, fire, and code enforcement staff. Additionally, the commission will consider ordinances regarding street closures and utility easements.
- Contract modification for Paducah Floodwall Pump Station #2 ($405,536.35)
- Agreement with PFGW for Robert Cherry Civic Center Renovation Project ($66,500 plus expenses)
- Acceptance of $55,000 African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund for Hotel Metropolitan
- Closing of Vermont Street between 1401 Elmdale Road and 500 Ridgewood Street
- Acceptance of $12,325 JAG Program award
City Commission
The commission will consider several equipment purchases for Public Works, including a knuckle boom truck and windrow turner. They will also review a contract modification for the Paducah Floodwall Pump Station #2 Project. Additionally, an ordinance regarding utility easements for Paducah Water will be introduced.
- Purchase of Knuckle Boom Truck ($155,793)
- Purchase of Windrow Turner ($389,000)
- Contract modification with HDR, Inc. for Paducah Floodwall Pump Station #2 Project ($55,315.00)
- GPS hardware and software contract with Routeware, Inc (up to $166,930)
- Introduction of easement acquisition for Paducah Water
City Commission
The City Commission will review several infrastructure contract modifications and 2022 employee benefit plans. The agenda also includes a request for a $750,000 loan increase for Pump Station #2 and the setting of FY2022 ad valorem tax levies.
- $495,784 construction contract for Riverfront Park Land Mass Scour Project
- $750,000 loan assistance increase request for Pump Station #2
- $106,500 contract modification for S. 24th Street-S 25th Street Improvement Project
- $74,345 contract modification for Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement Project
- Setting of FY2022 ad valorem tax levies
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 property tax levy. The agenda also includes several contract modifications for engineering and construction projects introduced for approval.
- Public hearing for FY2022 property tax levy
- $495,784 construction contract for Riverfront Park Land Mass Scour Project
- $215,000 contract with Paducah Transit Authority
- $120,000 contract with Barkley Regional Airport Authority
- $74,345 contract modification for Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement Project
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several service contracts and board appointments. The agenda also includes an agreement for the Airport Terminal Project and CARES Act funding.
- $250,000 contract for Greater Paducah Economic Development Council
- Acceptance of $185,093 in CARES Act funding
- Interlocal agreement for the Airport Terminal Project
- $45,000 contract with Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, Inc.
- $35,000 contract with Sprocket, Inc.
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider a merger of the West McCracken Water District and Paducah Water Systems. The agenda includes adoption of ordinances for new land uses and mobile food vehicle regulations. The commission will also review an agreement regarding the Airport Terminal Project.
- $85,000 contract for services with Paxton Park
- Merger of West McCracken Water District and Paducah Water Systems
- Zoning text amendment for new land uses
- Mobile food vehicle fire inspection fee
- Agreement for Airport Terminal Project local share payment
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider several municipal orders, including property transfers and a $4 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for stormwater projects. The agenda also includes the introduction of ordinances for floodwall construction contracts and designating Juneteenth as a city holiday.
- Allocation of $4 million in ARPA funds toward Stormwater Infrastructure Projects
- Contract for Floodwall Flapgate Replacement Project for $2,152,000.00
- Property purchase at 2416, 2420 & 2540 Barnett Street and 2364 South 24th Street for $34,500
- Introduction of an ordinance designating Juneteenth as a holiday for City Employees
- Contract with Dallmann Systems, Inc. for Barkley Regional Airport security cameras for $70,114.71
City Commission
The Commission will vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and a $2.9 million budget amendment for the US Army Corps of Engineers Floodwall Project. The agenda also includes approving temporary downtown street closures for outside dining and discussing a remote workers incentive program.
- $2.9 million FY21 Budget Amendment for US Army Corps of Engineers Floodwall Project match funds
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
- Temporary downtown street closures to allow for outside dining
- $200,000 CDBG Coronavirus Grant acceptance for Four Rivers Behavioral Health CenterPoint Recovery Center
- Payment to Clean Earth, Inc. for household hazardous and electronic waste collection
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and a $2.9 million budget amendment for US Army Corps of Engineers Floodwall Project match funds. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding rules of conduct in recreational areas and a purchase for E911 services.
- $2.9 million budget amendment for US Army Corps of Engineers Floodwall Project match funds
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
- Purchase of a $72,263 Zetron Fire Station Alerting System for E911
- Amendment to rules of conduct for recreational areas (Section 70-5)
- Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Cremation Society of Paducah, LLC
City Commission
The Commission will consider a municipal order for police radios and discuss the FY22 budget. The agenda includes grant applications for bulletproof vests and the Bark for Your Park program. Members will also discuss the McCracken County Sports Complex.
- Purchase of police department radios from Motorola Solutions for $374,262.28
- $125,000 contract with Paducah Junior College for the Community Scholarship Program
- Introduction of an ordinance amending rules of conduct for recreational areas
- Grant applications for bulletproof vests and the Bark for Your Park program
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an application for a downtown entertainment destination center. The agenda also includes several grant approvals and budget amendments.
- Application for an Entertainment Destination Center in Downtown Paducah
- $154,000 budget amendment for Industrial Development Authority matching funds
- Up to $100,000 in grant funds for Dunlap Apartments roof stabilization
- $52,500 agreement with Federal Engineering, Inc for 911 radio project report
- $31,500 Emergency Shelter grant acceptance
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several zoning amendments and grant applications. This includes a request for a utilities assistance grant and updates to mobile food vehicle regulations.
- $93,975 grant application for a police bomb squad X-ray system
- Zoning text amendments for mobile food vehicles and historical zones
- $49,000 contract amendment with Strand Associates
- Application for an entertainment destination center in downtown Paducah
- $200,000 utilities assistance grant application
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will vote on street resurfacing bids, alley closures, and several grant applications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Entertainment Destination Center and city performance indicators.
- Bid award for 2021-2022 Street Resurfacing Program
- $314,450 KOHS 2020 Grant for police radio equipment upgrades
- $46,682 purchase of a transit van for the Police Department
- Zoning amendments for mobile food vehicles and historical zones
- Approval of various grants including Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste ($25,545)
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider appointments to several local boards and commissions. The agenda also includes adopting a stormwater management ordinance and introducing ordinances for alley closures.
- Introduction of bid award for 2021-2022 Street Resurfacing Program
- Adoption of ordinance amending stormwater conveyance and management code
- Application for $31,500 in emergency shelter funding through Kentucky Housing Corporation
- Acceptance of up to $42,772 KDLA Local Records Grant for Paducah Police Department
- Introduction of ordinances to close alleys near Irvin Cobb Drive and Kentucky Avenue
City Commission
The City Commission will review municipal orders regarding a SAFER grant application and property donations. The agenda also includes adopting ordinances for a concrete program and professional services. Additionally, the commission will discuss the 2021 Strategic Plan.
- $835,754.13 SAFER grant application
- $210,000 GIS ESRI License 3-year renewal
- $12,000 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant application
- Property donations at 540 Locust Drive and 1246 South 6th Street
- Bid award for the 2021-2022 Concrete Program
City Commission
The commission will review a bid award for the 2021-2022 Concrete Program and an agreement with Commonwealth Economics regarding a Tax Increment Financing District. The agenda also includes stormwater compliance updates and a firefighters grant application.
- Bid award for 2021-2022 Concrete Program
- Agreement with Commonwealth Economics for TIF District services
- Sale of surplus property at 2028 Clay Street for $522.08
- Payment to Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority for TIF
- FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application
City Commission
The City Commission will consider ordinances for dredging and flap gate replacement projects involving HDR Engineering, Inc. The agenda also includes appointments to the Water Works Commissioners and Riverport Authority Board. Additionally, the commission will review a school resource officer agreement with Paducah Public Schools.
- $266,250.00 dredging project contract with HDR Engineering, Inc.
- $79,550.00 flap gate replacement contract with HDR Engineering, Inc.
- Agreement with Paducah Public Schools for School Resource Officers
- Consensual annexation of 5540 Cairo Road
- Closure of two alleys at 133 Broadway and 111 North Water Street
City Commission
The commission will consider several ordinances, including dredging and flap gate replacement contracts. The agenda also includes a $50,000 grant application for the Hotel Metropolitan and various board appointments.
- $266,250.00 contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for dredging project services
- $79,550.00 contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for flap gate replacement services
- $50,000 grant application for Hotel Metropolitan repairs and renovations
- Change order of $37,585.10 to Jim Smith Contracting, LLC for Greenway Trail Phase V
- Consensual annexation of 5540 Cairo Road