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Wade told the committee a rough cost breakdown for the building included $280,000 for erection, $90,000 for concrete, $60,000 for utilities, $40,000 for four overhead doors with operators, $16,000 for lighting, $45,000 for asphalt and $50,000 for insulation, plus heating costs — together approximating $600,000. He said about $240,000 in disaster-related funds from a prior event may be available to help offset the cost but that the county must request an extension to keep those funds available past a July threshold.

Other maintenance items discussed included courthouse roof and stonework repairs, restroom rehab at the sheriff’s office and clerk/judge restrooms, purchase of a man lift and platform lift (with possible 97% match on a project specific to the courthouse Annex), and exterior and HVAC upgrades at a county satellite office. Wade also proposed an outdoor sound system for courthouse events and flagged the need for 24-hour security coverage during the Big Spring playground rubber-infill cure window.

For athletic facilities, Wade presented proposals for stadium upgrades including a new sound system and scoreboard estimated at about $80,000 and advanced stadium lighting quoted around $250,000; he said field-house parking expansion and theatre lighting/sound and stage-floor work remain on the capital list. Maintenance staff said some projects – notably an Annex HVAC replacement and some generator work — could be eligible for 97% reimbursement from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and that those reimbursement possibilities will be pursued.

The committee did not take final votes to approve these capital items at the meeting; staff said some amounts are conservative estimates and that project particulars and vendor quotes will be finalized during the budget process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Woodford County Fiscal Court","oneSentenceSummary","County maintenance presented a list of capital needs including a proposed $600,000 emergency-management/maintenance storage building, courthouse repairs, Annex HVAC and generator requests and stadium lighting and scoreboard upgrades; some projects may be eligible for partial AOC reimbursement or require future budget adjustments.","taxTitle","Woodford County, Kentucky","taxId",73313,"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},6571227,"Parks director outlines Big Spring Park opening, pool resurfacing and multi-field turf plans; county to seek partnership on community stadium field",875,2960000,3835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a&start=2960&end=3835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a/thumbnail_2960000.jpg","/articles/6571227/Woodford-County/Kentucky/Parks-director-outlines-Big-Spring-Park-opening-pool-resurfacing-and-multi-field-turf-plans-county-to-seek-partnership-on-community-stadium-field","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571227-10a5139ceeaaeefd6bc83c1b3804dcc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176251&Signature=TLHnhY1zMXx8wCVzywRhVQX03ZceFFjU8aKiFf0DOmlLcXM-rBCXOoItTRBaIrt6ajBZC62TNVsBLE1NFNYoIKNuwELL7BlyaeYXGiE7Njih7t2cbDtZfHrzRl1z7dmgXu5akhgdv9WkNNflrEOGVMCnlRpCuiOWOkJzSGo1rlUpENTMKcPnPDGM74gAOYMudVtcCkqu~I7EYO2UlSW4vxwmf6hzt6VqZAZoNBb-ilcZ4NVtZ7XRlg3r6kKXStxKpxKzIlxvUx91kwtZZeRoN5AJKkD-olhDXymjMt89iVlhJtXcxbn-XfN9ffJAkleh55hTvCzol7rhhg2IIrtnag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Rich Pichter told the committee that Big Spring Park renovations are near completion, with playgrounds under construction and benches and bike racks expected within weeks; he said contractors project a grand-opening about a month away. \"Everything is looking tremendous down there,\" he said.

Pichter described the parks budget as a 7.9% overall increase driven largely by capital projects, specifically two indoor-pool improvements — resurfacing and ceiling painting — that together account for much of the change. With those two projects removed, he said the budget increase would be roughly 1.1%. Pichter said health insurance was budgeted at a placeholder 10% increase pending final numbers from the treasurer and that there are no new full-time positions proposed this year.

Key capital items in the proposed parks budget include HVAC digital control software to replace legacy controls, playground upgrades at Russell Town Park, unified park signage, shade and side amenities at Big Spring, resurfacing and re-striping of existing tennis/pickleball courts to add basketball lines, replacement of an outdoor pool pump and continued removal of invasive plantings.

Pichter said the county is actively seeking bids and cost estimates for a multi-project phase that would add turf and lighting to youth ball fields and create a multipurpose football/soccer/lacrosse field; he said the estimated total from earlier work was about $2 million and that the county expects a 50-50 split with the city for the immediate project scope. Pichter told the committee he will include an addendum to turf bids to capture a price to replace the community stadium's existing turf and that he expects to provide firm project costs by the end of May.

Pichter also said Big Spring Park’s new construction performed well during recent historic rains and that the design kept water in the lower great lawn as intended; staff reported that the area drained within a few days and that playgrounds and sidewalks remained dry during the high-water event.

The committee had no questions that changed the budget presentation; Pichter said he will be available to answer follow-up questions by email and will present updated turf numbers when they are ready.","Parks Director Rich Pichter presented a parks-and-recreation budget that funds Big Spring Park finishing touches and indoor-pool resurfacing; the county plans turf for youth fields and will seek cost estimates for the community stadium field to explore a multi-party partnership with the school and city.",{"_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},6571232,"Road department seeks new hires and vehicles; county faces lost state paving funds that could shift costs to general fund",852,1185000,2037000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a&start=1185&end=2037","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a/thumbnail_1185000.jpg","/articles/6571232/Woodford-County/Kentucky/Road-department-seeks-new-hires-and-vehicles-county-faces-lost-state-paving-funds-that-could-shift-costs-to-general-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571232-3eb288021291ec95f76cbf4cd3ec02c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176251&Signature=NOKm4L6AlC0lV4mxNVCWGBhGeZxFAIa4k0o6ltQNtLRXGNi2hPmkg6FtAenPg75UWR004v~YA06daBrhLbYKBGvQb1ymhS21JQrqI7EfhA7R3MbxsCC33HwSSU~XF2hDVYldYSO7DO5Bo1Mf~ZFi~BMQc6XSdUhUe2Ca42Ax7vkpIkmfqq1mgnS~xS9wOxCf670ZzeA8LFEsjNbwW7-EMIDRpO3xM5mmu77dZWOQGOBhdqkh8jCfy56ZijD2moPzzqA29fphAZwJQCa0KYYqUTQ~x-YIWN-6Mw3HmLOYXqI85Zo5VM8zgayIMbqGRYqIVfrqTE73v8bWQgyYbC959g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodford County road supervisor outlined significant changes proposed in the road department draft budget, including hiring two additional full-time employees to create two full crews and reduce overtime, and funding for trucks and equipment to replace aging units.

At the meeting the supervisor said two long-term absences likely mean permanent replacements are needed, and argued two full crews — enabling 12-on/12-off schedules during winter response rather than extended shifts — would improve safety and reduce overtime. \"If he can run 2 12 hour shifts, 12 on, 12 off, instead of trying to run 20, 22 hours...Safety factor comes in there,\" the supervisor said.

On equipment, the supervisor reminded the committee the county preordered two trucks last year and said the county will need to buy additional trucks to maintain reliability. Committee discussion noted rust and mechanical failures on many trucks and emphasized lead times and potential tariff-driven price increases on some international-brand parts. The supervisor said the county had budgeted roughly $1,150,000 to buy additional trucks and that preordered units are expected to arrive after July 1; some additional purchases might be carried into the following budget if lead times or tariffs cause delays.

The committee heard that the state’s county priority paving project fund yielded zero funding this cycle; the supervisor said about $166,000 previously spent was accounted for but that remaining allocations the county expected to carry forward will instead revert to the state’s rural and municipal road aid if not used in-year. \"We learned that we were not approved for any of that funding for the next fiscal year. We got 0,\" the supervisor told the committee. He said county road-aid funds traditionally funded paving, salt, and salaries; without the county-priority allocation the court may need to consider shifting maintenance costs to the general fund in order to preserve paving plans.

The committee approved a motion authorizing the road supervisor to solicit quotes for road fluids after the initial procurement attempt received no valid bids. The motion was made by Squire Taylor and seconded by Squire Varner and carried.

Supervisory staff also identified a $100,000 FD-39 funding allocation for Old Clifton that must be expended before February of next year or risk being lost, and said Old Clifton and other flood-impacted roads will be priority pavements given recent flood damage. The supervisor recommended resurfacing Huntertown Road and an additional mile of Dry Ridge using any available flex funding when and if it becomes available.","Woodford County’s road supervisor told the budget committee the department needs two full-time hires to sustain two shifts, and recommended purchasing several trucks preordered last year; county staff warned a state county-priority paving allocation was not approved for next fiscal year, reducing funds available for resurfacing.",{"_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},6571237,"DES proposes WebEOC software, cybersecurity grants and training funding in draft emergency management budget",419,791000,1210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a&start=791&end=1210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a/thumbnail_791000.jpg","/articles/6571237/Woodford-County/Kentucky/DES-proposes-WebEOC-software-cybersecurity-grants-and-training-funding-in-draft-emergency-management-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571237-b48d934ea0a752272a0dbdd3ceb659b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176251&Signature=fc4AzO~LRzz8HvHw9~GPgA791seMH260VxwuSYD3ErtQzaoqw7zxlU0kSxNakESryEnb252Gpu4jCToMWjkoUbzW1YAq10ZkLYWyi0Lxg2ca91icK-ZZUWso2DInL6c8aWPb7QipIiqasjLzIOrwFwOlFDhswrw1gB6Y3ejyPL4JPVq8C82yI9-a-HqpwzEGmXmC~8IUs3GJo4-vqKYWN8o4xwMD2JNlmXgon8XWw6oGplgVWXoWITx2ycp9B71rmvy6zT8xBGLkjqKNjdxyrTK7AP391SOXPMpp533zvUiq0-DN-A~OBzwGEDcErmnInaQrJM-RpgddjdOFALRO0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Chandler, who oversees the county’s Division of Emergency Services (DES), presented the DES draft budget and highlighted a planned subscription to WebEOC crisis-management software as the budget’s largest change. Chandler said the software will allow county emergency staff and outside partners — fire chiefs, utilities and public works from cities and taxing districts — to share incident data without relying on cumbersome network shares.

Chandler described the county’s grant pipeline: one grant in closeout, one the county is ready to start once reimbursement timing is clear, and a pending application for an additional cybersecurity award that staff suggested reserving space for in the revenue estimate. “That was about $250,000,” Chandler said of the possible third award.

Chandler said the DES budget reduces training and travel line items overall but keeps funding to support attendance at a national conference in Louisville so staff may pursue certification opportunities. He also told the committee that DES is maintaining emergency-management activities in a separate fund structure, and agreed with a committee member’s point that federal grant pass-throughs and disaster funds are handled in separate special funds rather than the personnel and operating fund.

Committee members asked whether preliminary DES numbers could be shared with cities for interlocal agreement breakout calculations; Chandler asked if there were objections. The committee raised none and authorized staff to share the preliminary figures.

No formal committee vote was required to accept the draft budget presentation. Committee discussion also covered coordination with the sheriff’s office and county attorney for cybersecurity-related hardware and licensing that would be supported by grant funding if awards are made.

Director Chandler and county staff said they will finalize grant-line numbers with the treasurer and return with any updates to the committee when award details are confirmed.","The county emergency management director presented a draft budget that adds WebEOC crisis-management software, anticipates cybersecurity grant awards and seeks targeted training and travel funds; the committee cleared staff to share preliminary numbers with interlocal partners.",{"_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},6571242,"Woodford Theatre to open bids for lighting, stage and seating work; committee approves advertising",414,452000,866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a&start=452&end=866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086361-28ed12bd9a99bec4d1a1924de4b7a99a/thumbnail_452000.jpg","/articles/6571242/Woodford-County/Kentucky/Woodford-Theatre-to-open-bids-for-lighting-stage-and-seating-work-committee-approves-advertising","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571242-fb16f5b7ee6ff331dd6bf36d8f133055/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176251&Signature=lPGhX-ibSLuVzDGfIP6KLwYBit9zQZOwaqkDeysTXXzBWBwCxNs-LB5nm06wnjF~UdCdLGTZNG89DyLGNRexTf1Z7LR--ihJrjuKwy7PRHUaDaubmWm4vlaX6hkEarBFdd-KD-ToziEPGL~1mviVSykHPnhumxBtoK8Tb0fGbaHHQDck5UN75rTYfI0zG-XNoL1lCfEprd1SsLLbzlO-Ge9PEPnuV6RZrWMj9EHdgNi2Hf8M40AySWHdQ8sNPDBSktA4VHOzvBd2vjdQlUeZ~sNJksAD2Etb4SzvFpR5m3t32cAfcJSTRnsLJ-pmdsXdPaGpCCtLKv82nYQWHWCPiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodford County Fiscal Court Budget and Finance Committee voted to advertise and begin the bid process for lighting upgrades and for repairs to the stage and flooring at the Woodford Theatre, the committee chair said during the meeting.

The theatre’s representatives told the committee the modernization project was included in the prior year’s county budget but was postponed because the venue’s performance schedule limited when the work could be done. “Our dark month in the theater world…is July,” Daniel, a Woodford Theatre representative, said, adding that the project team had recreated a request-for-bid document and submitted it to county staff earlier in the week.

The bid package discussed includes lighting and sound upgrades, replacement of seats that the theatre said are about 22 years old, and a stage-floor replacement. Darlene, another Woodford Theatre representative, briefed the committee on the theatre’s current season, the youth showcase this weekend and an upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, and thanked the county for supporting the project.

Judge (meeting chair) called for motions. The committee approved a motion to advertise and begin the bid process for the theatre lighting. A second motion to advertise and begin the bid process for repairs to the stage and flooring also carried unanimously. Committee members who moved or seconded were identified in the record for the stage-and-flooring motion as Squire Carl (mover) and Squire Varner (seconder); the original mover for the lights motion was recorded only as “Squire” and was not further identified in the transcript.

County maintenance staff and theatre representatives said some seat components had already been ordered; the theatre asked the county to proceed so work can be completed during July when the theatre is dark. The county and theatre indicated the work will be packaged as bid solicitations that separate equipment and labor items and that the theatre hopes to receive multiple bidders.

The committee did not set contract awards at the meeting; it authorized advertising the bids so the county can accept proposals and later return with a recommendation for award.

The committee thanked the theatre delegates for attending, and members and staff discussed small safety improvements made recently at the venue — including installation of a railing to stage-level steps — and thanked county maintenance and others for that work.","The Woodford County budget and finance committee voted to advertise and begin the bid process for lighting upgrades and separate repairs to the stage and flooring at the Woodford Theatre; county and theatre representatives said the work is targeted for July, the theatre’s dark month.","actionData","errors"]

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