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A parks staff member identified in the meeting as Erin reported estimated attendance numbers: roughly 39,000 participants at events and programs, more than 40,000 shelter and facility reservations, 64,377 admissions to Paradise Cove (up from 57,929 the prior year), and nearly 10,000 users at Adventure Falls. The department estimated more than 12,000 attendees at the Millstone Festival and about 4,800 at the Fourth of July celebration. The teen center ran programs throughout the year with regular attendance and the department distributed more than 700 backpacks at a back‑to‑school giveaway.

Project work described included flooring and net repairs at Adventure Falls, slide repairs and a planned shade structure at Paradise Cove (installation pending finalization of adjacent pickleball court work), plaster and paint repairs at the Irv McDowell House Museum, and new playground installations at Robinson Terrace and a planned spring installation at Betty Miller Park. The department said it completed six pickleball courts this past year and expects 12 additional courts when the Richmond Regional Sports Complex’s next phase is delivered. Phase 1 of the regional complex is near completion and staff expect to receive maintenance responsibility for fields and a maintenance barn in mid‑2026.

Staff detailed inventories of athletic assets and amenities—playgrounds, shelters (13 noted), picnic tables (96 noted), ball fields, dog parks, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts and an adult fitness court—and described accessibility upgrades at a kayak launch and recent playground turf installations. The city’s community recreation guide, distributed digitally, was described as a 60‑page online brochure that aggregates programs across Richmond and Madison County.

Commissioners thanked staff and asked about visitors from other communities; staff said some events bring regional visitors, including participants in a recent GeoTrail geocaching event. The department asked the board to continue budget support for ongoing operations and capital work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting 2025-2-11","oneSentenceSummary","Parks staff presented attendance figures, recent repairs and projects, and plans for the Richmond Regional Sports Complex and additional pickleball courts; staff highlighted accessibility improvements and community programs.","taxTitle","Richmond City, Madison County, Kentucky","taxId",51048,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6693218,"Richmond accepts $200,000 CDBG award to support Liberty Place recovery services for women",488,1429000,1917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602&start=1429&end=1917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602/thumbnail_1429000.jpg","/articles/6693218/Richmond-City/Madison-County/Kentucky/Richmond-accepts-200000-CDBG-award-to-support-Liberty-Place-recovery-services-for-women","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693218-cbb45eb93f71550a1dde4629128fce84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196629&Signature=NrlcFNl5wNpBTCXFcd3JUUQlzkcFiwe~~zitEbV5xi0X7LNTlf6sMcdAT44GxadJtSUS6fc6qCvnDhJrsYESJGniSGMcGS7kjykOxI2xw2zPyC2m-blWEVglHguu8uasN6j5v1SMAQLoCjGf9QOGoOhop2b95CJBWcuudBXoDdkdtpddM~~L6VoSM~BOpyLk8soiT7xOPhDIerfrVQDwU5~26~Kh5O~kxCtc3oL84y~Fha45-nxr1EhA6QWf0DhRttZSVM5osbSSL9gPoUX~2NzPP1NTeSw-WOJlXz-7KbDoGPooDGBrRonZys6GwBGZN-0FmQS3fhkS0eOy3TbYbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond Board of Commissioners on second reading approved a $200,000 amendment to the fiscal year 2024–25 budget and accepted a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant from the Kentucky Department for Local Government to support services at Liberty Place.

Ordinance 25‑04 amended the CDBG fund to reflect $200,000 in unanticipated revenue and increased budgeted expenditures by account: $190,000 for public services and $10,000 for administration. Separately, the board adopted Order 25‑24 authorizing the mayor and city attorney to sign documents necessary to accept the award and to execute a subrecipient agreement with Kentucky River Foothills Development Council to operate the project and Liberty Place Recovery Center for women where feasible.

The order states the city will work with Kentucky River Foothills Development Council and seek additional funding sources should cost overruns occur. The board approved both the budget amendment and the acceptance motion unanimously on second reading; both measures are effective upon enactment and publication under applicable Kentucky law.

City staff did not propose additional budget changes tied to the grant at the meeting. The measures place responsibility on staff to finalize agreements and to coordinate program delivery with the designated subrecipient.","The Richmond Board of Commissioners amended the FY2024–25 budget to reflect $200,000 in unanticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and authorized the mayor to sign a subrecipient agreement with Kentucky River Foothills Development Council for implementation of Liberty Place recovery services.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6693223,"Richmond amends short‑term rental rules and zoning after fee, parking clarifications",244,1533000,1777000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602&start=1533&end=1777","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602/thumbnail_1533000.jpg","/articles/6693223/Richmond-City/Madison-County/Kentucky/Richmond-amends-shortterm-rental-rules-and-zoning-after-fee-parking-clarifications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693223-48dc393df1482362e8d95d3c9f4217cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196629&Signature=lsUMQZ6VnjEzApNdPPqNCRIB0XaidopaH0QFFy0k50SsCn~uPxuO1IqdYnte04XCep9iM~As48pcjfR6FVK8DcT3tPr68h69EuWTbkMIqv1ABUAaCd0r4RMXxLpnlV9hYl5a447qKhUdg8JQIUmHWmu~Io0zgvZJnnV-6~0urNRNQIM6iPynEROEbAXaVcd6pUPdyfQD1suzMoov~1YFUvXRl0dOK-gVKf9yBvC~jYR2GLSfqgjaVnRc-ktGXIBfJbX0~tD6bdx~UFge1~gXfvDb-zfpJOQbWqvTqZScXepXF7JJA30Uxmw9d5tRZoXJVk3A6XnE7rzF7Zq7Kp-73w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond City Board of Commissioners on second reading adopted two measures that revise how short‑term rentals (STRs) will be regulated and where they may operate in the city.

The measures approved were: Ordinance 25‑05, a comprehensive update to the city’s short‑term rental regulatory regime that incorporates planning‑board recommendations, and Ordinance 25‑06, which amends the city’s development ordinance to allow short‑term rentals as permissible uses in R1A, R1B and R1C residential zones and as a conditional use in B2 commercial zones.

Commissioners discussed and corrected fee language before final approval. The board recorded a clarification that the initial registration fee will be $2.50 and the recurring annual registration fee will be $100. Commissioners also noted and confirmed the parking standard language in the ordinance’s D section that addresses vehicles per bedroom.

The city attorney summarized the changes during the second reading and the Board voted to enact both ordinances immediately upon publication, as permitted under Kentucky law. City leaders said the planning and zoning board had recommended the zoning classifications now adopted.

Supporters of the changes told the commission the amendments provide a clearer regulatory framework for hosts and neighbors; commissioners emphasized the need to finalize fee and parking language in the printed ordinance before the final reading.

The measures will take effect upon required publication and enactment procedures under Kentucky law.","The Richmond Board of Commissioners adopted revisions to the city’s short‑term rental regulations and zoning, approving a regulatory ordinance and a development‑ordinance amendment after commissioners clarified registration and annual fees and how short‑term rentals will be allowed in residential zones.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6693203,"Board approves budget amendment, contracts, hires and capital projects; minutes and executive session also recorded",2236,1380000,3616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602&start=1380&end=3616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602/thumbnail_1380000.jpg","/articles/6693203/Richmond-City/Madison-County/Kentucky/Board-approves-budget-amendment-contracts-hires-and-capital-projects-minutes-and-executive-session-also-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693203-e216d231a9fa442d45ec7e23ca8075bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196629&Signature=eGoWQgXW8XzMFjrrJxT0TKRuLCsS6xlU0iwLyqCSjN2ZygdrgLOKm1cLv00QoG2krml5YfwYpol8Cs6GEEeMyxReE31x8QRccnle~RzzXfPAtZzQ7Q55xJ54Q0ZDyvoS6WlOy7jhazi71oz87MTmcZCy9m0Coukd6ll2sMypjHEMPn4j~y0qI1RAGTs35aiMAK6HG~GCrOSMMIOZvNymMtCCPtAeN7YHhJNBI3kqz9sbHkuDPKjMRhROZgEdkx~Es8~cjsJpfxelSDxWvPn1klndSJeBXpGgyPvBOwG1mDmxq3MAy8KZKcVVMpL0IVfqIztYM8tolf7NqVAEO-xCgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its February meeting the Richmond City Board of Commissioners handled a series of routine and capital matters by unanimous vote.

Minutes
- The board approved minutes for the special call meeting and regular meeting of Jan. 28, 2025.

Budget and grants
- Ordinance 25‑04 (second reading) amended the FY2024–25 budget to add $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant receipts for Liberty Place (see separate article for details). The board voted yes on second reading.

Contracts and capital projects
- Order 25‑27: The board awarded the July 4, 2025 fireworks contract for Lake Reba to Pyro Shows Inc. (Tennessee) for $25,000 and authorized the mayor to sign the contract.
- Order 25‑28: The board accepted the low bid from SERVPRO of Richmond, Kentucky, to renovate the Lake Reba restroom interior (including optional new HVAC) for a total of $64,315.16; funding to come from the parks capital outlay buildings budget. The mayor noted the city had earlier budgeted $250,000 to tear down and rebuild the structure but is proceeding with renovation and retaining budgeted funds for other uses.
- Order 25‑29: The board extended the bidding period for the sports complex playground equipment project from 21 days to 60 days to allow bidders more time to design and price the work.

Personnel and property
- Order 25‑25: The board approved the hire of Chase Rummage as full‑time Administrative Assistant I for the Section 8 housing department, contingent on completion of pre‑employment requirements; effective 02/19/2025 and subject to a one‑year probationary period.
- Order 25‑26: The board declared a list of police department items surplus (including vehicles and motorcycles listed in the attached property list) and authorized disposition via govdeals.com; staff noted items such as a Ford Crown Victoria, a Ford Focus, a Harley Davidson and a Honda Shadow on the surplus list.

Other
- Ordinance 25‑05 and Ordinance 25‑06 (short‑term rental regulation and zoning) were adopted on second reading (see separate article for details).
- The board voted to go into an executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss personnel matters and later returned to open session with no action taken on matters discussed in executive session.

All recorded votes on the listed items were unanimous as called by the mayor and clerk at the meeting.","The Richmond Board of Commissioners approved minutes, adopted an ordinance to amend the fiscal year budget for CDBG funds, accepted a CDBG award, approved contracts for fireworks and restroom renovation, declared surplus property, extended a bidding period, hired a Section 8 employee, and recessed into and returned from an executive session on a K ",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6693208,"Residents raise safety, blight and alley access concerns; city cites stepped‑up code enforcement",315,2509000,2824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602&start=2509&end=2824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626879-be6ffd8b8e2088064685782599b9c602/thumbnail_2509000.jpg","/articles/6693208/Richmond-City/Madison-County/Kentucky/Residents-raise-safety-blight-and-alley-access-concerns-city-cites-steppedup-code-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693208-4291f3ad705471131023996d2891ade2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196629&Signature=FTWdn9G38nOLdLQVz7~x27GmXA2qiOUByWTGqyenYVm~PDPDTAOUcTF6f1ckgC7Yr7~W1~gQ8sagPkj5o1Y17vTNhi7xNfDqhYURQCb9PM-rsA1mDsbQzxBacG9vWN8V9PvSmY25Dq2xwKsadfwpXMX5ueScNzTntL~UmFtgBVgsOCbC41pPV~2pxRXb8zJ2kw-3smr8yusStJRBSLpoNuYA2Fe5OJd1-fBu7ijHX0ePkHUPMrk8OYfylp57nZDu3dzBDKq3ntZspNkGyF~2TPOhkmgsxhx-FYx7fah83RTP1vRnj6rRpJTHYkBxQJdQhnOs9rKs0CyPeUJ2-elSWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents brought persistent neighborhood problems to the Richmond Board of Commissioners during the public‑comment portion of the meeting, and city staff described steps being taken.

Joseph Robertson Jr. said he had documented five years of ongoing problems at properties on Sizemore Drive, including tenants finding needles and other hazardous debris. Robertson asked the commission to take further action; the chief and code enforcement staff indicated the city had ramped up enforcement, citing a citation schedule (warning, $100 fine, $300 fine, then $500 recurring) intended to prompt compliance.

Robertson also reported an incident involving a pit bull chasing a child. The panel told him that if an animal is actively threatening a child, residents should call 911 so police and animal control are dispatched. Chief Richardson and code enforcement staff were present and said animal control now has a vehicle and is responding to such complaints.

Daryl Smith, a property owner on North Street, described illegal activity in an old alley behind properties that he said makes renters feel unsafe. He asked whether the city would consider selling or closing the alley and installing a gate. Staff said the city had previously pursued options such as deeding alley segments to adjacent owners or installing gates when owners do not agree; staff asked Smith to leave contact information so they could follow up.

City staff said they have recently begun renewed enforcement and will issue citations to property owners when appropriate. No formal action was taken at the meeting beyond commitments to follow up and to use existing code and animal‑control procedures.","Two residents described ongoing health, safety and nuisance issues—needles, trash, a dog chasing a child and persistent illegal activity in alleys—prompting city staff to say code enforcement and animal control are addressing complaints and that follow‑up will occur.","actionData","errors"]

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