Paducah public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will review several municipal orders, including a $10 million agreement for a 911 radio upgrade. The meeting also includes discussions on sign regulations, code of ethics amendments, and various board appointments.
- Agreement with Communications International for $10,013,436.64 for Paducah-McCracken County 911 Radio Upgrade
- Contract modification with Midstates Construction for Robert Cherry Civic Center for $166,073.30
- Amendment #10 to agreement with Federal Engineering not exceeding $265,782
- Acceptance of Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Grant for $29,100
- Text amendment of Section 126-76 sign regulations
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider several ordinances and contract modifications during this meeting. Agenda items include street closures on Vermont Street and infrastructure projects in Noble Park. The commission will also hear presentations regarding the Civic Beautification Board and Paducah Power.
- $612,700 contract for dog parks and roadway improvements in Noble Park
- Street closure of 33,722 square feet on Vermont Street
- Contract modification for S. 25th St Improvement Project ($69,535.09)
- Residential Infill Agreement for LaBarri Subdivision (up to $197,991.86)
- Introduction of a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Ritter Communications
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several contract modifications for civic and street projects. The agenda also includes an ordinance to annex four city-owned lots and a discussion on the FY2023 financial overview.
- Contract Modification #5 for Midstates Construction (Civic Center renovation): $4,790.15
- Chambers Roofing Co., Inc. contract modification (Market House Roof replacement): $1,288.17
- Kentucky Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Rural Communities Grant: $5,000
- Contract Modification #1 for S. 25th St Improvement Project (Central Paving Co.): $69,535.09
- Residential Infill Agreement with EMD Properties, LLC (LaBarri Subdivision): up to $197,991.86
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission is considering several financial agreements including a $100,000 scholarship contract and various park grants. The agenda also includes municipal order updates for water projects and an ordinance modification for bridge replacement.
- $100,000 contract for Paducah Junior College Community Scholarship Program
- $200,000 Community Development Block Grant application for Center Point Recovery Center
- $81,885 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to update Keiler Park playground
- GameTime Playground grant up to $80,000 for Keiling Park
- Contract modification of ($8,120.00) for Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement Project
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several municipal orders, including a contract renewal for police cameras and a request for proposals for the Civic Center parking lot. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding FY2024 property tax levies and budget amendments.
- Renew Axon Enterprises, Inc. contract for police body-worn and in-car cameras for $1,424,684.67
- Purchase of rubber playground surfacing for Robert Coleman Park for $84,475
- Contract modification for Robert Cherry Civic Center Construction Project for $7,097.38
- Request for Proposals for the reconstruction of the Civic Center parking lot
- Ordinance setting FY2024 Ad Valorem property tax levies
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the FY2024 property tax levy. The agenda includes several grant applications, funding agreements, and an introduction of an ordinance for setting tax levies.
- Public Hearing: FY2024 Property Tax Levy
- FEMA Port Security Grant: $543,750
- Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Grant: up to $40,000
- Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority funding agreement: $100,000
- FY2024 Contract For Services with Barkley Regional Airport Authority: $120,000
City Commission
The City Commission will review several board appointments and personnel actions via the consent agenda. The meeting includes discussions on a roofing contract for Market House and an annual agreement for Paxton Park.
- Contract with Chambers Roofing Co., Inc for Market House roof replacement ($83,887.04)
- Annual appropriations agreement with Paxton Park ($100,000 for FY24)
- Closing of 31,659 square feet of Plum Street and 111,331 square feet of Brower Circle
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program FY24 Budget
- Request for Bid for playground rubber surface at Robert Coleman Park
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several contract modifications and appointments. The agenda includes a presentation on economic development and an update on commission priorities.
- Contract modification for $6,168.52 for Robert Cherry Civic Center construction
- Purchase of solid waste dumpsters from Wastequip not to exceed $190,000
- Contract with Ray Black & Son for $45,128 for Hotel Metropolitan Purple Room renovations
- Contract modification for Paducah Floodwall Pump Station #2 in the amount of ($10,000.00)
- Contract modification for Buckner Lane Project in the amount of ($74,320.00)
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will review several contracts and municipal orders, including service agreements for transit and economic development. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a 911 upgrade and ordinances for street closures.
- Purchase of eight police pursuit SUVs for $432,646
- Contract with Rightway Janitorial Services for $39,500 for park restroom cleaning
- Approval of contracts for Paducah Transit Authority ($215,000) and GPEDC ($250,000)
- Ordinance to close portions of Plum Street and Brower Circle
- Purchase of a Pac Mac MiniPacker for $192,557
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several municipal orders, including contract modifications for the Civic Center and a radio communication system project. The agenda also includes an ordinance to close a portion of Old Coleman Road and discussions regarding 911 upgrades.
- Contract modifications of $51,108.15 for Civic Center construction and materials
- Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program Grant of $6,795
- KY Office of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Grant of $12,474
- Closing 33,517 square feet of Old Coleman Road
- Intent to award letter for the Public Safety Radio Communication System Project
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will review several ordinances, including a $650,000 budget amendment for city facility improvements and housing programs for Southside neighborhoods. The agenda also includes the construction of dog parks at Noble Park and various grant acceptances. Additionally, the commission will consider insurance premiums totaling over $1.2 million.
- $650,000 budget amendment for City Facilities Improvements
- Dog park construction budgets at Noble Park
- Acceptance of a $46,000 KDLA Local Records Program Grant
- RFP for demolition at the Sports Complex Construction project
- Sale of surplus property at 1240 & 1242 North 12th Street
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission is meeting to adopt the Fiscal 2024 Budget and several ordinances. The agenda includes discussions regarding census data and 911 upgrades. The commission will also consider various appointments and contract approvals.
- Adoption of the Fiscal 2024 Budget
- $183,832 contract for Fire Station #2 exterior repairs
- $42,540 contract for fire department bailout kits and harnesses
- Introduction of a $650,000 budget amendment for city facilities improvements
- Sale of surplus property at 1201 Park Avenue and 1011 Oscar Cross
City Commission
The Commission will introduce the Fiscal 2024 budget and consider an ordinance for the annexation of part of 252 Locust Avenue. The agenda also includes a $772,913 purchase agreement for a pumper truck. Discussions are scheduled regarding Oak Grove Cemetery and Southside Neighborhoods housing programs.
- $772,913 purchase agreement for a pumper truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions
- $25,000 contract with Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau for the Spring 2023 Quilt Show
- Annexation of a portion of 252 Locust Avenue
- Introduction of the Fiscal 2024 Budget
- Agreement with AFSCME Local 1586
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider ordinances regarding energy districts and street closures. The agenda also includes reviewing grant applications for port security and park improvements. Additionally, the commission will consider equipment proposals and appointments.
- Establish an Energy Project Assessment District for energy projects in Paducah
- Approve a $543,750 Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant application
- Authorize a $38,656.27 proposal from Zones, LLC for network hardware replacement
- Close 4,356 square feet of Monroe Street between 200 and 306 North 2nd Street
- Apply for a $22,370 GameTime Grant for Coleman Park playground elements
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an ordinance to authorize pickleball court construction at Noble Park. Other items include a street closure on Monroe Street and the establishment of an energy project assessment district.
- $701,967.00 for pickleball courts at Noble Park
- Closing 4,356 square feet of Monroe Street between 200 & 306 North 2nd Street
- $29,130 Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Grant application
- $28,085 Kentucky Office of Homelandness Security Grant application
- Establishment of an Energy Project Assessment District
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several items including grant applications and vehicle purchases. Proposed actions include adopting labor agreements for fire and police departments and amending payroll tax processing. The agenda also includes the introduction of a contract for new pickleball courts.
- Introduction of $701,967.00 agreement for pickleball courts at Noble Park
- Application for a $1,000,000 EPA Environmental Justice Government to Government Grant
- Purchase of one SUV for the Paducah Fire Department for $44,354.00
- Adoption of agreements with Professional Fire Fighters Local 168 and the Police Department Bargaining Unit
- Acceptance of a $100,000 DLG pass-through grant for the P&L Railroad Rockport Bridge Project
General
The City Commission will consider several municipal orders, including a renovation project for the Robert Cherry Civic Center. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments for fleet plans and community development funds.
- Robert Cherry Civic Center Renovation Project: $1,557,697.00 contract with Midstates Construction
- 2023 Crumb Rubber/Tire-Derived Products Grant application for $48,419
- Cisco HyperFlex Virtualization hardware purchase not to exceed $250,000
- Fleet Plan Budget FY2023 amendment of $156,870
- Community Development Block Grant Fund budget increase of $200,000
City Commission
The Commission will consider several consent agenda items including board appointments and property donations. The meeting includes ordinances for a street resurfacing contract and a telecommunications franchise agreement.
- Acceptance of property donations at 1401 Old Mayfield Road and 1400 Tennessee
- $8,828 911 Services Board Grant application
- $40,632 Household Hazardous Waste Grant application
- $200,000 Community Development Block Grant for Four Rivers Recovery Center
- Consensual annexation of 2631 Holt Road
City Commission
The City Commission will review a six-month financial report and consider several municipal orders and ordinances. Discussion topics include pickleball court updates and energy project assessment districts.
- Relocation of dog parks from Stuart Nelson Park to Noble Park
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the City of Paducah/McCracken County 2045 Comprehensive Plan
- Consensual annexation of 2631 Holt Road
- Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with OpenFiber Kentucky Company, LLC dba Accelecom
- Request for bids to replace computer network switches and routers
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider a $1,413,192.14 agreement with Western Surety Company regarding the Pump Station #2 Rehabilitation Project. The agenda also includes ordinance amendments for parades and several board appointments.
- $1,413,192.14 agreement with Western Surety Company for Pump Station #2 costs
- $440,000 contract with Tetra Tech for EPA Brownfields Grant
- $46,000 grant application for Paducah Fire Department
- Amendments to ordinances regarding parades and general assemblies
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for 2045 Comprehensive Plan
General
The Paducah City Commission will review ordinance amendments related to public comments and firefighter training. The agenda also includes several board appointments and the approval of a $35,000 Kentucky Highway Safety Grant award.
- Approval of a $35,000 Kentucky Highway Safety Grant award
- Amendment to Code of Ordinances regarding public comments
- Amendment to firefighter training and qualifications
- Disbanding the 911 Communication Services Oversight Committee
- Request for Proposals for an Independence Celebration Display
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will vote to adopt a $1,000,000 budget increase for the Community Development Block Grant Fund. The agenda also includes adopting a telecommunications franchise agreement and introducing new ordinances regarding public comments and firefighter training.
- $1,000,000 increase to the FY23 Community Development Block Grant Fund
- Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Quad State Internet, LLC
- Sale of surplus property at 416 and 418 North 13th Street
- Sale of surplus property at 1645 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
- Legal services contract with Vaughn Petitt Legal Group, PLLC