Paducah public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider routine consent agenda items, including minutes, a reappointment, personnel actions, a professional services contract for the Greenway Trail Phase VII Project, and an access agreement with Terracon Consultants. The board will approve an employment agreement for Audra Kyle as Director of Finance. Commissioners will adopt two ordinances: one creating a new article on taxation of abandoned urban properties and another establishing housing incentives in the Southside Revitalization Plan. A rental occupancy ordinance amendment will also be introduced.
- Approve professional services contract with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering and Testing, Inc. for the Greenway Trail Phase VII Project
- Ratify Mayor's signature on Access Agreement and Addendum with Terracon Consultants, Inc.
- Employment agreement with Audra Kyle as Director of Finance
- Adopt ordinance creating a new article of Chapter 106 on taxation of abandoned urban properties
- Adopt Southside Revitalization Plan housing incentives
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will meet to vote on several ordinances and funding agreements. Notable items include adopting the Southside Revitalization Plan Housing Incentives, introducing an ordinance to authorize golf carts on city streets, and adopting an ordinance for taxation of abandoned urban properties. The commission will also consider a funding agreement with Paducah Cooperative Ministry for an emergency shelter and a contract modification for the Paducah Sports Park project. Several appointments and property transfers are on the consent agenda.
- Authorize contract modification No. 4 with A&K Construction for Paducah Sports Park Project
- Authorize funding agreement with Paducah Cooperative Ministry for an emergency shelter
- Introduce ordinance to amend code to authorize golf carts
- Adopt ordinance creating new article on taxation of abandoned urban properties
- Adopt Southside Revitalization Plan Housing Incentives
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss several amendments to the Code of Ordinances and review routine consent items. The body is considering new rules for retail pet sales, golf cart authorization, and business licensing.
- Purchase of police radios from Communications International for $91,267.71
- Proposed ordinance to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet stores and in public places
- Proposed ordinance to authorize golf carts
- Application for a Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Grant of $8,589
- MOU with Paducah Independent School District for police and fire access to security cameras
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission is meeting in a special called session to consider several routine consent items and adopt three ordinances. The ordinances include amendments to body piercing regulations, revisions to the Remote Worker Incentive Program, and a budget amendment for a CDBG grant. The consent agenda covers property easements, HVAC bids, and health plan agreements for 2026.
- Ordinance to amend Section 20-23 of the Code of Ordinances related to body piercing
- Revisions to the City of Paducah Remote Worker Incentive Program
- Budget amendment for CDBG grant for Entitlement Community Funds
- Acquisition of permanent right-of-way access easement for Pump Station #14
- Authorize request for bids for City Hall HVAC equipment and duct cleaning
General
The Paducah City Commission will consider several items on the consent agenda, including appointments, contracts, and grant acceptances. Commissioners will vote on authorizing the purchase of real property at 3047 Jackson Street for not more than $762,850. Additional agenda items include radio equipment contracts, a cable franchise agreement, and ordinance changes.
- Authorize purchase of real property at 3047 Jackson Street, up to $762,850
- Authorize acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant of $583,406
- Approve contract with Motorola to re‑program police radios, $237,420.22
- Approve purchase of P25 mobile and portable radios, $273,121.04
- Approve a ten‑year non‑exclusive cable franchise with Ritter Communications
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider setting tax levies for FY2026, approve a $100,000 contract with Sprocket, Inc., and introduce a cable franchise with Ritter Communications. Several contract modifications for sports park and entry plaza projects are also on the consent agenda. A discussion on a tree voucher program is scheduled.
- Setting FY2026 tax levies for ad valorem properties (Ordinance adoption)
- Approve FY2026 contract with Sprocket, Inc. in the amount of $100,000
- Authorize purchase of 1302 Tennessee Street
- Approve 10-year non-exclusive cable franchise with Ritter Communications
- Discussion of tree voucher program
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding property taxes and introduce an ordinance to set FY2026 ad valorem property tax levies. The body will also consider several contracts for economic development, neighborhood services, and park improvements.
- Introduction of FY2026 Ad Valorem Properties tax levies
- FY2026 contract for services with GPEDC, Inc. for $250,000
- Contract with Paducah Alliance of Neighbors not to exceed $100,000
- MOA for incentives for 1541 Olivet Church Road and 6615 Blandville Road
- Updates to MO #3022 Schedule of Fees for Oak Grove Cemetery
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will hold a public hearing on a new cable franchise, consider adopting solid waste rate changes, and vote on the consensual annexation of two properties. Additionally, they will discuss potential changes to alcohol sales hours and curfew. The consent agenda includes several contracts, appointments, and a budget amendment.
- Public hearing on new cable franchise
- Adoption of solid waste rates and fees
- Consensual annexation of 1541 Olivet Church Road and 6615 Blandville Road
- Purchase of one Pac-Mac Knuckle Boom ($229,337) and one Heil Durapack Side Arm ($414,109) for refuse division
- Discussion of hours for alcohol sales and curfew ordinance
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on the adoption of the Southside Revitalization Plan and the introduction of several solid waste ordinance changes. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts and equipment purchases for public works and fleet divisions.
- Adoption of the Southside Revitalization Plan
- Proposed purchase of two refuse vehicles from Stringfellow totaling $643,446.89
- Proposed contracts for homeless services grants totaling $125,000 for three organizations
- Contract for services with Barkley Regional Airport Authority for FY2026 for $120,000
- Proposed amendments to Chapters 42 and 94 of the Code of Ordinances regarding solid waste
City Commission
The city commission will vote on a consent agenda including over $1.9 million in equipment purchases for police, public works, and parks, along with a $215,000 transit contract and board reappointments. A municipal order authorizes the city to provide local match funding and serve as grantee for a KPDI speculative building grant. An ordinance introducing the Southside Revitalization Plan is up for first reading, and a discussion will address compensating board and commission members.
- Introduction of Southside Revitalization Plan ordinance
- Purchase of 10 police pursuit SUVs for $556,000
- Purchase of refuse and street division equipment totaling over $1 million (front loader $379,868.56, brush loader $229,337, side arm $438,751.70)
- Approve FY2026 contract with Paducah Transit Authority for $215,000
- Authorize local match funding for KPDI speculative building grant
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on a consent agenda including routine items and several contracts, and will discuss municipal orders such as expanding Flock Safety license plate readers and committing financial support for a spec building. An ordinance for the consensual annexation of two properties (1541 Olivet Church Road and 6615 Blandville Road) will be introduced. The meeting also includes a solid waste presentation and executive session.
- Contract renewal and expansion for Flock Safety Licence Plate Readers
- Consensual annexation of 1541 Olivet Church Road and 6615 Blandville Road
- Commitment of financial support for construction of a spec building
- Contract Modification #3 with HDR, Inc. for Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project ($287,100)
- Insurance premiums from Kentucky League of Cities totaling $1,239,144.92
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will vote on the FY2026 job grade and pay schedules, approve a $100,000 contract for a community scholarship program, and authorize the release of bids for a new maintenance building and park restroom facility.
- Approve Job Grade Schedule for FY2026
- Approve Position and Pay Schedule for FY2026
- Approve $100,000 contract with Paducah Junior College, Inc.
- Authorize RFP for Maintenance Building design and construction
- Authorize RFP for restroom facility at Robert Coleman Park
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on the adoption of the FY2026 budget ordinance for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. They will also introduce a budget amendment for the Health Insurance Fund for FY2025. Other business includes an employee concern appeal and discussions on a speculative building project and a BUILD project update. Several board reappointments and appointments are on the consent agenda.
- Adoption of Budget Ordinance for FY2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Introduction of budget amendment for Health Insurance Fund for FY2025
- Employee Concern Appeal by Matt Meiser
- Discussion on Spec Building project led by B. Wilcox
- Discussion on BUILD Project update led by M. Townsend
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including payments to vendors and personnel actions. The commission will vote on a municipal order to transfer 2 acres at 2400 Brooks Stadium Drive to Paducah Public Schools for a softball field and stadium. They will also consider a contract for professional services with HDR, Inc. for a $185,000 alternatives analysis and adopt the FY2026 budget ordinance.
- Approve $45,232.04 payment to Xylem Dewatering Solutions for emergency pump rental
- Authorize $56,162.89 payment to Clean Earth, Inc. for hazardous waste collection
- Transfer 2 acres at 2400 Brooks Stadium Drive to Paducah Public Schools for softball facilities
- Contract with HDR, Inc. for up to $185,000 alternatives analysis for USACE permit reevaluation
- Adopt FY2026 budget ordinance
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider a consent agenda including contracts for a $255,000 radio purchase, a $245,322 body armor grant, and a $180,000 911 phone upgrade. Separately, the commission will vote on approving 90% design for the Paducah Sports Park entry plaza and introducing an ordinance for a $185,000 alternatives analysis contract. Discussions include a Southside update and CDBG entitlement overview.
- $255,025.98 for fire department and 911 radios
- $245,322 body armor grant through KY Attorney General
- $180,000 AT&T contract for Vesta 911 phone upgrade
- $40,170.18 for two dispatch consoles from Xybix
- Approve 90% design and proceed with documents for Sports Park Entry Plaza
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the FY26 budget and the activation of the Paducah Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The body is also considering a budget amendment for the Community Development Block Grant Fund and a contract for City Hall data cabling.
- Contract with TESCO Solutions for $122,754 for City Hall data cabling rewiring
- Budget amendment to increase Community Development Block Grant Fund revenues and expenditures by $200,000
- Proposed ordinance creating a Training Incentive Program for City officials
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 118 Vegetation of the Code of Ordinances
- RFPs for Dolly McNutt Plaza lighting, City Parks custodial services, and Hotel Metropolitan Executive Director recruitment
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the city budget and the Southside Revitalization Plan. The body is deciding on a budget amendment to increase revenues and expenditures for the Community Development Block Grant Fund by $200,000.
- Proposed $200,000 increase to the Community Development Block Grant Fund
- Sale of surplus property at 729 South 13th Street
- Addendum to the Development Agreement for 318 Broadway
- Acceptance of a $3,000 Kentucky League of Cities 2025 Workers Compensation Safety Grant
- Amendment to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances
City Commission
The Paducah City Commission will consider adopting its 2025-2026 priorities, approve several grants including $43,650 for crumb rubber surfacing at Keiler Park and $49,941.86 for aerial imagery, and introduce an amendment to the Code of Ordinances. The board will also receive a police deflection program update and discuss the upcoming budget.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 City Commission Priorities
- Crumb Rubber Grant for pour-in-place surfacing at Keiler Park ($43,650)
- Reimbursement to McCracken County PVA for aerial imagery ($49,941.86)
- Introduction of an amendment to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances
- Police Department Deflection Program Update
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including acceptance of a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant for Four Rivers Behavioral Health's Centerpoint Recovery Center, and authorization of a contract with Peck Flannery Gream Warren, LLC for the Paducah Sports Park design package. They will also introduce an ordinance amending cemetery regulations and discuss a National Park Service Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant.
- Accept $200,000 CDBG grant for Four Rivers Behavioral Health's Centerpoint Recovery Center
- Authorize contract with Peck Flannery Gream Warren, LLC for Paducah Sports Park Design Package
- Amend cemetery fee schedule via Municipal Order No. 2743
- Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 26 'Cemeteries' of city code
- Discuss Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from National Park Service
City Commission
The City Commission will consider three contract modifications totaling $1,937,017 for the Championship Field at Paducah Sports Park. They will also vote on a street closure ordinance, adoption of the comprehensive plan, and routine consent items including appointments and an RFP for Coleman Park Spray Ground. A discussion on Main Street is scheduled.
- Authorize contract modification with Sprinturf, LLC for $772,492 for the Championship Field
- Authorize contract modification with A&K Construction for $999,000 for the Championship Field
- Authorize contract modification with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $165,525 for the Championship Field
- Ordinance authorizing closure of 33,722 square feet of Vermont Street between 124 & 169 Nolan Avenue and other parcels
- Adoption of the City of Paducah/McCracken County Comprehensive Plan
City Commission
The Paducah Board of Commissioners and McCracken County Fiscal Court are holding a joint special meeting. The session focuses on a presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan and the introduction of a related ordinance.
- Comprehensive Plan presentation by Gary Mitchell of Kendig Keast Collaborative
- Introduction of the City of Paducah/McCracken County Comprehensive Plan ordinance
General
The Paducah City Commission holds a special called meeting with a consent agenda including appointments, a $200,000 CDBG grant for Center Point Recovery Center, a cybersecurity assessment contract, and bond support for Baptist Healthcare. They will also consider a motion to appoint a mayor pro tem, adopt 2025A general obligation bonds, introduce an ordinance to close a 33,722-square-foot portion of Vermont Street, and hold an executive session.
- Approve $200,000 Community Development Block Grant for Center Point Recovery Center
- Authorize contract with Federal Engineering for cybersecurity assessment
- Introduce ordinance to close 33,722 sq ft of Vermont Street between Nolan Avenue, Ridgeview Street, and adjacent addresses
- Reappoint Mark Thompson, Michael Cochran, Sherry Kahne, and Vic Patel to Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Acquire drainage easement from Malinda L. Richie at 2338 Seitz Street for S. 24th Street Improvement Project