Lexington, KY

Urban County Council

Committee of the Whole (COW)

Urban County Council

Budget, Finance & Economic Development (BFED) Committee

The Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee will meet to approve the June 23, 2026 meeting summary, receive a monthly financial update for July 2026, and discuss the local impact of federal policy on businesses and local government. The committee will also review items referred to it. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of June 23, 2026 Committee Summary
• Monthly Financial Update - July 2026
• Local Impact due to Federal Policy - Businesses
• Local Impact due to Federal Policy - Local Government
• Review of Items Referred

The Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee approved the draft Infrastructure Fund Ordinance, which introduces Privilege Fees to fund infrastructure in newly designated Urban Growth Areas. The committee also received the July 2026 financial update, noting a one-month deficit of $12.7 million, and heard presentations on federal policy impacts on businesses and local government. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved draft Infrastructure Fund Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2026 committee summary (unanimous)

Urban County Council Work Session

The Urban County Council will consider a series of new business items, including contracts for animal control, traffic software, and water quality projects, plus several budget amendments and adjustments. The agenda also includes a presentation on the ADA Transition Plan and reports from committees.

• Animal control services contract with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, LLC for $2,512,545
• Amended grant agreement for $3,770,202 for East Hickman Pump Station project
• Change Order #6 for New Senior & Therapeutic Center, increasing contract to $17,532,658.04
• Agreement with US Geological Survey for stream gauges at $127,000
• Budget amendments and adjustments for FY 2027

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee will review updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, including traffic calming measures, street art, and quick builds, as well as changes to the Traffic Engineering Manual. The committee will also receive an update on urban forestry and street trees, and consider items referred to the committee. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's summary.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 committee summary
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) update
• Traffic calming - street art and quick builds
• Traffic Engineering Manual updates
• Urban Forestry / Street Tree update

The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee received updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, a proposed Quick Build Program, the Traffic Engineering Manual, and Urban Forestry programs. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approval of the June 16, 2026 committee summary. The committee also reviewed a list of referred items.

• Approved June 16, 2026 EQPW Committee Summary (unanimous)
• Received NTMP update; no action taken
• Received Quick Build Program presentation; no action taken
• Received Traffic Engineering Manual update; no action taken
• Received Urban Forestry/Street Tree update; no action taken
• Reviewed items referred to committee; no action taken

Urban County Council Work Session

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including a $9.74 million general obligation bond sale, a zoning ordinance for large-scale solar energy systems, and several sole-source contracts. The agenda includes public comments, budget amendments, and new business items with specific dollar amounts for services and repairs.

• Authorization to issue up to $9,740,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, with an estimated FY 2027 debt service of $1,423,775
• Ordinance to amend zoning for large-scale Solar Energy Systems in agricultural zones, with staff alternative text approved 9-0
• Sole source contract with In-Situ (ChemScan) for West Hickman WWTP analyzer service, not to exceed $54,870 over three years
• Professional Services Agreement with Kenya Ballard for gun violence survivor liaison services, not to exceed $20,000 for FY 2027
• Sole source repair contract with Tekton Construction for Cardinal Run North arson damage, $105,011

The Urban County Council work session reviewed a docket of administrative items, including a $9.74 million general obligation bond issuance for road, sidewalk, and beautification projects, and a $3.87 million federal application to reduce homelessness. The council also reviewed a solar energy zoning amendment and a Complete Streets design manual, both recommended for approval by committees. No final votes were taken during this work session; items are scheduled for the August 13 council meeting.

• Approved August 13, 2026 Council Meeting Docket, as amended (unanimous)
• Placed on docket: Rezoning at 500 Southland Drive from P-1 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Placed on docket: Ordinance prohibiting parking in bike lanes, as amended (unanimous)
• Set FY2027 ad valorem tax rates at Option 2 for General Services and Urban Services funds (unanimous)
• Set public health tax rate at 0.0243 and soil/water conservation at 0.001 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on all ad valorem tax rates for August 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Referred mental health support for first responders to SSPS Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $500 tree plaque at Charles Young Center honoring Carl White (unanimous)

Urban County Council

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is meeting to consider first-reading ordinances and resolutions, including setting municipal property tax rates for FY 2026-2027, approving a $135,000 contract for interactive outreach tools, and making numerous personnel changes. The agenda also includes a zoning change, budget amendments, and a republished code of ordinances.

• Ordinance to levy ad valorem taxes for FY 2026-2027, with rates including $.075 per $100 for real property in the General Services District (public hearing Aug. 27)
• Resolution authorizing a $135,000 contract with Riggs Ward Design for interactive outreach tools (RFP #3-2026)
• Ordinance changing zoning at 500 Southland Dr. from P-1 to B-1 (0.684 net acres, Fox South LLC)
• Resolution accepting $519,200 in federal funds for ITS/CMS traffic improvements, with $129,800 local match
• Ordinance creating a Sick Leave Bank Program for employees

Urban County Council Work Session

The Urban County Council will consider a wide range of new business items, including over $3.1 million in contracts for community wellness, youth development, food access, and mental health services, plus a $900,000 renewal for sanitary sewer consulting. Other items include speed limit changes, police equipment grants, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes public comment, budget amendments, and a presentation on ad valorem taxes.

• Authorization of $3,177,745 in Purchase of Service Agreements with 30 agencies for Extended Social Resource programs (RFP #14-2026, #16-2026, #17-2026, #18-2026)
• Fourth and final renewal of contract #291-2022 with Hazen and Sawyer for Sanitary Sewer Remedial Measures Plan consulting at $900,000
• Authorization to apply for $581,860 in homeland security grant funds to purchase three bomb-disposal robots for police
• Authorization to reduce speed limit on Wyndham Hills Drive from 35 to 30 mph
• Authorization to pay $11,700 civil penalty for OSHA violations at the Materials Recovery Facility at 360 Thompson Rd.

The Urban County Council Work Session reviewed a large docket of administrative items, including budget amendments, donations, procurements, and new business items. The most significant action was the approval of $3,177,745 in Purchase of Service Agreements with 30 Extended Social Resource (ESR) Program grantee agencies. The council also approved numerous other contracts, grants, and personnel actions, all of which were part of the consent agenda for the upcoming Council Meeting.

• Approved $3,177,745 in ESR Program contracts with 30 agencies
• Approved $900,000 contract renewal with Hazen and Sawyer for sewer program
• Approved $519,200 KYTC grant for traffic improvements
• Approved $135,000 contract with Riggs Ward Design for outreach trailer
• Approved $61,288.30 Bluegrass ADD local dues agreement
• Approved $50,000 agreement with You Matter Kentucky for Juvenile Treatment Court
• Approved $11,700 payment for OSHA civil penalty
• Approved $10,177.50 for Code of Ordinances republication

Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee

The Social Services & Public Safety Committee will consider a proposed drag racing ordinance, an update from the Division of Youth Services, and items on equitable code enforcement and the Villages Model Initiatives for Lexington. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's summary and items referred to the committee.

• Proposed Drag Racing Ordinance
• A Caring Place (Villages Model Initiatives for Lexington)
• Equitable Enforcement (Code Enforcement)
• Division of Youth Services Update
• Items Referred to Committee

The SSPS Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance to ban vehicle speed contests and reckless driving exhibitions, with civil penalties up to $4,500 and vehicle impoundment up to 60 days, but took no action. The committee also heard updates on the Village model for older adults, code enforcement equity, and youth services, all without voting. The only formal action was approving the June 9, 2026 committee meeting summary.

• Approved the June 9, 2026 SSPS Committee meeting summary.
• Heard presentation on proposed Drag Racing Ordinance (no action).
• Heard update on A Caring Place Village model feasibility (no action).
• Heard review of Code Enforcement equitable enforcement (no action).
• Heard update from Division of Youth Services (no action).
• No action on items referred to committee.

Urban County Council

The council will hold second readings on several ordinances and resolutions, including a zone change for properties on Chair Avenue and South Broadway, amendments to zoning rules for alcohol sales at horse tracks and economic development zones, and budget adjustments. Notable resolutions include a $11.8 million contract for inmate medical and mental health services, a $1.86 million stormwater improvement project, and various other contracts and agreements.

• Ordinance changing zone for 416-451 Chair Ave., 441 Hayman Ave., and 633 S. Broadway from I-1/B-4 to CN zone (4.355 net acres)
• Resolution ratifying $11,835,921 contract with Comprehensive Correctional Care for inmate medical and mental health services
• Resolution accepting $1,861,447.50 bid from Sunesis Construction for Mentelle Park Stormwater Improvements
• Resolution authorizing $97,324.79 change order for New Senior & Therapeutic Center construction (total now $17,206,172.98)
• Resolution authorizing $50,000 in agreements for crisis response mediators for ONE Lexington

Urban County Council Work Session

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will review and likely approve multiple resolutions authorizing grants, contracts, and agreements totaling over $2.4 million. Items include funding for gun violence prevention programs, emergency shelter services, and infrastructure projects, as well as street closures and professional service agreements.

• $211,500 grant to Community Action Council for gun violence prevention programs
• $80,000 agreement with SWAG for survivor support services
• $2,015,935.50 change order for Town Branch WWTP UV Disinfection Project
• $775,000 design agreement for Town Branch WWTP WWS Tank Phase 2
• $572,795 for Comprehensive Street Outreach Services with Hope Center, Inc.

The council authorized a $2,015,933.50 change order for the Town Branch and West Hickman WWTP UV Disinfection Process Replacement Project, raising the contract to $15,715,933.50. They also approved numerous other items including a $572,795 agreement with the Hope Center for homeless outreach, $2,011,675 in emergency shelter grants, and $840,000 for a 24-unit low-income housing project. All actions were authorized as part of the work session docket.

• Approved $2,015,933.50 change order for UV disinfection project (Herrick Company)
• Approved $572,795 agreement with Hope Center for homeless outreach services
• Approved $2,011,675 in emergency shelter grants to seven agencies
• Approved $840,000 HOME funds for Meadowsweet Apartments low-income housing
• Approved $400,000 LexArts operating support agreement
• Approved $211,500 Community Action Council violence prevention grant administration
• Approved $80,000 SWAG Sisters survivor support services agreement
• Approved $1,392,348 design contract for new fire training academy

Urban County Council

General Government & Planning (GGP) Committee

The General Government and Planning Committee will meet on July 1, 2026. The agenda includes an update on short-term rentals, a discussion of the Blue Sky Small Area Plan, and an update on A Sense of Place. The committee will also consider items referred from the July referral list.

• Short-Term Rentals Update (0864-24)
• Blue Sky Small Area Plan (0128-25)
• A Sense of Place Update (0103-26)
• Items Referred to Committee (July Referral List)

The General Government & Planning Committee met on July 1, 2026, and approved the June 2, 2026 committee summary. The committee also received updates on short-term rentals, the Blue Sky Small Area Plan, and A Sense of Place, and discussed items referred to the committee. No votes on substantive policy changes were recorded.

• Approved June 2, 2026 committee summary

Urban County Council

The Urban County Council will hold second readings on ordinances including a 2% pay raise for most employees and a 1% structure movement, a zone change for properties on Chair Avenue and South Broadway, and a resolution to purchase waste management hardware and software from Routeware Global for up to $380,180.09. The council will also consider first readings on zoning amendments for alcohol sales at horse race tracks and economic development zones.

• Ordinance 0496-26: 2% pay increase for FY2027 for all full-time and part-time employees in the Unified Pay Plan, plus specific increases for certain positions
• Ordinance 0570-26: Zone change from Light Industrial (I-1) and Wholesale and Warehouse Business (B-4) to Corridor Node (CN) for 4.355 net acres at 416-451 Chair Avenue, 441 Hayman Avenue, and 633 South Broadway
• Resolution 0451-26: Purchase of hardware, software, and services from Routeware Global, Inc. for waste management at a cost not to exceed $380,180.09
• Resolution 0491-26: Bid acceptance of $1,939,674 from Machinex Technologies Inc. for a Materials Recovery Facility Optical Sorter and Robotics
• Resolution 0484-26: Bid acceptance of $846,000 from MAC Construction and Excavating for the North Elkhorn Force Main Relocation