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Emily Faye of Lexington Emergency Management recommended that households keep a three‑day supply of water and nonperishable food per person, maintain prescriptions and medical supplies, and include pet supplies and carriers in evacuation planning. She suggested storing a waterproof emergency kit in a readily accessible spot and refreshing supplies seasonally.

“Having an emergency plan and having an emergency kit are some of the most important things you can do before a storm hits,” Faye said. She advised families to identify shelter locations in their homes (interior rooms or closets) and to have a plan for medication refills, food for children and elderly family needs.

Faye explained the difference between a watch and a warning: a watch means conditions are favorable for a weather event; a warning means the event is occurring or imminent. She advised residents to sign up for Lex Alerts at bereadylexington.com to receive weather and other emergency notifications by phone, text or email.

Why it matters: April is a peak month for severe storms in Central Kentucky; timely preparation reduces risk and speeds household recovery after high winds or tornadoes.

Ending: Emergency Management recommended residents check emergency kits after storms, rotate supplies by season and maintain multiple ways to receive alerts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lexington - Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Joint Work Session - Apr 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Emergency Management advised residents to make a family emergency plan, build a three‑day kit with water and nonperishable food, include pets and medications, and sign up for local Lex Alerts; officials explained the difference between watches and warnings.","taxTitle","Lexington City, Fayette County, Kentucky","taxId",5707,"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},6604897,"Lexington Police victims’ advocates outline notifications under Marcy’s Law and support programs for homicide survivors",529,10778000,11307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b&start=10778&end=11307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b/thumbnail_10778000.jpg","/articles/6604897/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Lexington-Police-victims-advocates-outline-notifications-under-Marcys-Law-and-support-programs-for-homicide-survivors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604897-66493ce424479d53779ad9471123855a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=EvSaUDUEoP2XTZGkh4U~XBeCpEeM0DFZaf4BKTrWTDUcUWEJ5D~u1NOB~c6oK5ZdmhPL3pOtfBA1FOi-eD2N6pyDdKOYrKFYCMg6vnTSrKARxFHfgextGJn9Ixqw76Q~9S6RwznQVMPRyv4DMhXH3gyRXQbThfh9njIASLyjH5sQlNeEuK0-oi2GXNyLtYqEAf~oXY1qWqRxlFmgjEzEzQ~2ABrTWBKzhWysf3y0-~0vFUbc2vH01GdDmemOZz~tWO~tvoRZA0Xfg~JDIrSHOq54eTeuhhAyzI6PMFDz6yiNhx-CFp676wLulQHhtBUKN7ViNKecJh66Ah2grX4sZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington Police Department victim-advocacy staff described their work helping survivors of violent crime, explaining how Marcy’s Law notifications operate and outlining community referral networks and support programs.

Advocates Leticia Hagerman and Cornetta Harris said the unit proactively reaches out to survivors of intimate-partner or violent crimes to explain next steps, rights and services. “Marcy’s Law made victims’ rights in Kentucky a constitutional law,” an advocate said on the record, noting victims’ rights to timely notification of court proceedings, registration with Vine (a custody-notification system) and the opportunity to attend court.

The segment explained that advocates can register victims for notifications, help explain prosecution timelines and connect families with partners including the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Bluegrass Care Navigators, domestic-violence coalitions and community groups that provide counseling, emergency supports and court accompaniment.

Separately, advocates Robin Anderson and Marisol Contreras described the Surviving Onward Sessions (SOS) program: a monthly meeting for families and friends who have lost someone to homicide. The program provides fellowship, a rotating guest speaker from community agencies and information about support services. Contreras noted the unit’s bilingual advocacy role and said outreach in Spanish helps overcome language barriers to reporting and follow-up.

Why it matters: victims’ advocates provide notifications, referrals and practical follow-up for survivors and bereaved family members seeking services and information; these functions are central to coordinated victim services and to statutory rights under Marcy’s Law.

Ending: advocates gave a phone number for assistance and said they will continue outreach, noting victims and families sometimes need only someone to listen as well as referrals to services.","Victim-advocacy staff described outreach and notifications under Marcy’s Law, community referrals and the monthly Surviving Onward Sessions (SOS) support meetings for families bereaved by homicide.",{"_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},6604902,"Lexington Code Enforcement promotes Lexcall 311, abatement and cost-share programs in public Q&A",458,6204000,6662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b&start=6204&end=6662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b/thumbnail_6204000.jpg","/articles/6604902/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Lexington-Code-Enforcement-promotes-Lexcall-311-abatement-and-cost-share-programs-in-public-QA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604902-2a6c4322f424835e7dfb3a3ef1231444/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=klD8KgVu45SbHCq7WjqjO8JLbYMdBTaeWj6loCyvBQdbgixSeSZqSY4yq3wuVy8zmN26adXaHT7AQcNm7f-LvURltGcq2pT6ov5TwTFuHm3nD1a447UEQoecV2mbQzgC3ehAVG904nmWyRIuW~~OCNnfn6sTmLk33FtUvE8KBFtFhXX-RGVcZ0m0a0v8yavv~iCHFwxhz0BS88nHjlJ29nSJEeNEatc84JhsPNKV85RYiHnxghHIzvcGyTlQlpX0RWPhlCeg6PB7EpCMQZk3G3Uc4aKS54Ija-xjd4CvJqsRIs5wnYJDzKHmnwHRUIXQG41xVDJ6LGXBJkROn9qgjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee Steele, director of Lexington’s Division of Code Enforcement, told residents in a recorded segment that the division has reorganized case handling to emphasize customer service, abatement where feasible and programs that help homeowners make repairs.

Steele urged residents to use the city’s Lexcall (311) system to report code and nuisance issues so cases can be tracked and residents receive updates. “We definitely want you to use the city's Lexcall division,” Steele said, and noted callers receive a case number and can get progress updates as staff moves a case through Salesforce.

Steele said the division has shifted from issuing multiple fines toward pursuing abatement when that removes a public hazard immediately, and that the department is using a newly formalized training program and a staff case-management approach. He described a homeowner repair assistance program for owner-occupied properties and a cost-share sidewalk program that splits replacement costs roughly 50/50 with owners, both intended to reduce cases that otherwise escalate into fines and liens.

During a short Q&A, Steele and host Councilwoman Denise Gray explained jurisdictional splits—Lexpark or Traffic Safety handles cars in yards or traffic issues, Lexington Fire handles illegal trash burning or open burning complaints, and building inspection or zoning handles signage or light-pollution issues. Steele said property-maintenance complaints such as broken gutters or runoff that damages a neighbor’s property should be reported so code inspectors can document impacts.

Why it matters: the division framed the changes as a customer-service shift intended to reduce repeated complaints, avoid punitive escalation and provide practical assistance to residents through abatement and targeted cost-share programs.

Ending: Steele encouraged residents to provide contact information when filing Lexcall reports so the division can send updates as cases progress and to contact code enforcement officers directly when their notice includes an officer’s contact information.","Code Enforcement Director Lee Steele described customer-service changes, an emphasis on abatement over repeated fines, outcome-focused programs including housing repairs and a 50% sidewalk cost-share, and urged residents to report issues through Lexcall 311.",{"_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},6604907,"Lexington Community Corrections highlights mental-health unit, CIT training and rising officer certification",230,6592000,6822000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b&start=6592&end=6822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b/thumbnail_6592000.jpg","/articles/6604907/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Lexington-Community-Corrections-highlights-mental-health-unit-CIT-training-and-rising-officer-certification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604907-b829b76e5cbdbdc64e4a061ae72169c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=IcTIrvluRuVIOz-4~EnZ50gup~nzY4PlbzO42IOtZINOJuMapbzyolnSwyjs9W8iqUwJFQQad2EfldqpYXJnVay2rbdrtsRDyqv6hXAeFiD0nOEfaovTjNtUzy6DuUiDNjUC1iG59VwizqY8sWOekkI6szQNHFudVnxnV-jh-nuwM6QtjjCZWtS6XP~EHiylxFBCcGaf4RWGwMYEjio-DVxD0oFVEfj8tXkjt6Vp9oEUQvo5k2xbd7HVTSRploqdf~Q1ePsmUosqedh~8PR9Pzc3e0p9VKTTcg2KDQ-KAzCwLC2rCdymWfFqgj0LtKKJ4qi6efjKFC2NAkubAyG~0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington’s Community Corrections leaders described recent changes to mental-health care, training and recruit education during a city broadcast segment that included Council Member Amy Beasley and Chief Scott Colvin.

Chief Colvin said the jail merged medical and mental-health contracts under YesCare and has a mental-health professional “in the unit at all times.” He said the department plans to train officers in a 40‑hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) course developed by the National Institute of Corrections and expects to offer refresher courses to veteran officers so the department can reach full CIT coverage.

“YesCare has put a really experienced team of mental-health professionals on the ground,” Colvin said. He described a mental-health team including named clinicians who are “heavily involved in the standing up of this mental-health unit.”

The segment included statistics: Sergeant Arrington reported that the Fayette County Detention Center had 10,932 bookings in 2024, with about 8,200 males and 2,800 females and an average of roughly 30 bookings per day. Arrest reasons cited included public intoxication, driving under the influence, possession of controlled substances, failure to appear and assaults, including domestic-related offenses.

Major Crawford summarized the department’s 13‑week recruit academy, which includes an eight‑week classroom portion and a five‑week facility training officer phase; recruits remain on a 12‑month probationary period from date of hire. Officers additionally described in-service training plans to provide CIT to veteran staff.

Corporal Waldrom noted an achievement: the department reported 86 certified jail officers recognized by the American Jail Association, and Colvin said the department’s training and leadership helped reach that level.

Why it matters: the department framed the changes as steps to reduce risk and improve care for people with mental-health needs in custody while strengthening staff skills. The training and certification updates could affect detention operations and community outcomes.

Ending: leaders said the department will continue public outreach about training and staffing progress and welcomed continued council and community engagement.","Fayette County detention leaders described a new mental-health unit staffed by YesCare clinicians, planned Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for officers and said 10,932 bookings occurred in 2024; department leaders touted high certification rates among staff.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604912,"Kentucky League of Cities trains Lexington planning commission and board of adjustment on new House Bill 321 rules, bylaws and hearing procedure",0,3016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b&start=3016&end=3016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045224-15cdbafd871d26cb219ec1e4e5748f4b/thumbnail_3016000.jpg","/articles/6604912/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Kentucky-League-of-Cities-trains-Lexington-planning-commission-and-board-of-adjustment-on-new-House-Bill-321-rules-bylaws-and-hearing-procedure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604912-45ea87002d97314d63a0ffab408d73ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200069&Signature=JfWdyFmo5y2NPVfgbtUlMHEO3MEi96qagIYH9OcgIEPakWVBpSgJ-MfKOapRnOYjtuyyNF8ZHiYQM3bZoCvLxbSpshfAR7Ca9HuhviHXg9JdpibmxiU0ZzntybUJxqCNPbJplcWENDSM4YfTSk1lVe2sLSY07C3HoumOqfhZf7j1c~e1o3giGNuzB0IxvrJ5XDvxPSSuoqTF0H~A~LZmN5lAoqlQowCfk8j-RtpFWNS3B1y1pMKDMTOg-dIWw8HHyycyTzHSvT-qaJa2Tzdvnc8DpOe2Iov0Z8zvrLHMMGJKJZgF9BMFW2OX9dB8BYKDUb9Fr9JAm94gU3T1syzd0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of Lexington’s Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment attended a training session led by Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) attorneys that reviewed recent statutory changes, the bodies’ bylaws and guidance on meeting and hearing procedure.

KLC attorney Megan Griffin summarized changes from House Bill 321, saying the law reduces some training hours for volunteer commissioners but adds a new required hour on “the impact of planning and zoning on housing supply and accessibility.” Griffin said the new law changes orientation to three hours within one year prior to or one year after appointment and provides seven hours of continuing training every four years for commissioners; planning professionals’ orientation was described as seven to eight hours with 15 hours of continuing education depending on position.

“Just because you can doesn’t mean you should,” Griffin told commissioners, urging compliance with training requirements even though appellate guidance has not voided prior decisions solely because of missing training.

Why it matters: the session aimed to reduce procedural risk and to align local practices with state law. KLC lawyers told members that House Bill 321 also narrows who may appeal final actions to circuit court by requiring that an appellant own real property in the same zoning classification as the subject parcel, a change KLC said provides an “objective standard” for standing that may limit appeals from parties without a direct property interest.

The training reviewed practical implications for bylaws. Griffin and Director of Municipal Law Morgan Patterson discussed whether bylaws should be broad or detailed: broader bylaws provide flexibility and reduce the chance of accidental procedural violations, while more detailed bylaws can increase transparency and clarity but may require formal amendment to change. Patterson said boards may adopt more detailed operational rules as separate standard operating procedures to avoid frequent formal bylaw amendments.

Patterson also reviewed parliamentary procedure and hearing process fundamentals, urging boards to tailor Robert’s Rules of Order to local needs rather than adhere rigidly to arcane motions. “The basics are, how do you want your meeting run? Have your motion, have your second, have debate, and try to have an orderly, functional meeting,” Patterson said. She reminded members that certain votes and actions under state law require roll-call recording of individual member votes.

On procedural due process for hearings, presenters told members to base decisions only on evidence in the official record, avoid ex parte communications, and disclose potential conflicts or recusals. The presenters warned that overly detailed time limits in bylaws (for example, fixed minutes for staff presentations) can create grounds for challenge if not followed consistently and suggested placing fine-grained hearing rules in amendable procedures rather than in bylaws.

Next steps and schedule: staff confirmed the Planning Commission’s next zoning hearing is scheduled for April 24 and the Board of Adjustment will meet May 12. KLC offered follow-up assistance and said attendees would receive credit for the training.

Ending: Presenters encouraged members to review and, if necessary, update bylaws to reflect current practices and legislative changes while preserving due-process protections and meeting efficiency.","A joint training session covered recent statutory changes to training and standing under House Bill 321, guidance on drafting bylaws and best practices for meeting and hearing management for Lexington’s Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.","actionData","errors"]

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