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Kendra Wadsworth, a fifth-grade teacher at Simmons Elementary School, described the Run for D.C. as the school's primary fundraiser for the fifth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. \"This will be our fourteenth year ' minus COVID ' of the run for D.C.,\" Wadsworth told the court. She said the event draws broad participation and that the school publicizes the race with banners, yard signs and local calendars.

The court moved to approve the 5K permit (motion by Squire Gill; second by Squire Blackford) and the motion carried unanimously.

Dan Erwin, joining the meeting by Zoom, described the Ragnar/Bourbon Chase relay as a roughly 200-mile, two-day relay that passes through multiple counties and distilleries. \"This year, we're looking at approximately about 250 teams, which will bring about 2,000-3,000 individual participants through the entire middle part of Kentucky, including Woodford County,\" Erwin said. He noted organizers begin early and spread runners across time, which reduces concentrated traffic impacts.

Erwin said his team coordinates with each jurisdiction and with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for permits and that they deploy signs and variable message boards in busier areas. \"We make sure that our participants are well versed in the rules. They have to follow all the laws and the rules of any other pedestrian, stopping at crosswalks, running on sidewalks, running on shoulders against traffic when sidewalks are not available,\" Erwin said.

Squire Downey asked for expected time windows for runners in Woodford County. Erwin said, based on current simulations and a 5 a.m. Friday start, the first runners would reach rural sections of Woodford County around 1 a.m. and the final runners would pass through the county by roughly 7 p.m. Saturday, subject to change.

The court approved the Bourbon Chase permit (motion by Squire Veil; second by Squire Varner) by unanimous voice vote and asked organizers to coordinate with city councils and local public-safety departments as needed.

Ending: Organizers were given standard conditions to coordinate signage and crossings with county staff and public-safety partners; exact event dates and final route details will be confirmed with county offices prior to the events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Meeting of the Woodford County Fiscal Court 5-27-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Fiscal Court approved the Simmons Elementary Run for D.C. 5K and the Ragnar/Bourbon Chase relay through Woodford County and heard organizers outline promotion, signage and public-safety coordination plans.","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},6534721,"Emergency management reports flood recovery still largely locally funded as federal-state assistance is determined",147,1405000,1552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3525295-3265192ccf741a1f5c3b92e0649af41e&start=1405&end=1552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3525295-3265192ccf741a1f5c3b92e0649af41e/thumbnail_1405000.jpg","/articles/6534721/Woodford-County/Kentucky/Emergency-management-reports-flood-recovery-still-largely-locally-funded-as-federal-state-assistance-is-determined","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534721-f81a4697267004e13970e83a41ab63bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448550&Signature=cgWCR~GtQssHAsrRqP0lNdM-4ouyRQW6jfM11IENPHQiA3M6YTtn3lwewaOZSxdg-4UIhRzW6ED3S9OXLz-CydoqOGEgd6xi8Bn5YgtP9IwK0SRLbonQ1nIwITATvVoqgVxRHmj2UkTqQrOZCBWFJj3T1BWLDxl4YVGD71D-VfAcQgLJCO5mmz0xZwSqHUEmLnFPfgAx~BKbzTU0k8i1E197HbcD2mBePPlAxGwRcW57m0QZIZek5Ik60FRUKgBc0QjLDWvxVo7~61d774fQo2pKQLN9abvwVu7Sg-g9VqgPiS1Yq38eB7OLPrUwzaosrBZY2yvCrjMyBADKtOp8xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodford County's emergency management director, Joe Chandler, told the Fiscal Court on June 3 that the county continues to pay flood recovery costs while the state finalizes its public assistance request and federal funds are processed.

\"As of 3:00 this afternoon ' we still are awaiting determination on the state's request for public assistance,\" Chandler said. \"So all the recovery costs, up to this date, are still out of the local taxpayers' pocket.\"

Chandler said Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is currently housing multiple residents and that county staff have requested a data-sharing agreement so the county can identify and reach households receiving state assistance. \"We requested to execute a data sharing agreement so that we can exchange that personally identifiable information and reach out to those families,\" he said, noting that the state has not yet told the county which residents are being assisted.

He gave an operational update on registration and the county's disaster recovery center: the center is open Monday'Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the February registration deadline has passed but there remain opportunities to register for assistance. Chandler said more than $32 million has been obligated to Kentucky to date, with a large percentage tied to Woodford County damages.

Chandler also said there is continuing local interest in mitigation programs, particularly buyouts: \"It seems like every day or so we add another interested household to the list that is done being flooded,\" he said.

The director thanked volunteer and faith-based organizations helping with response and said the county is continuing to request information from state and federal partners to ensure residents receive all eligible services.

Ending: Chandler concluded without requesting additional action from the court but asked members to note ongoing needs and the potential for future requests once state and federal determinations are complete.","Woodford County's emergency management director said the county is still covering recovery costs while the state and FEMA complete assistance determinations; a data-sharing agreement is being sought to connect affected households with 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},6534725,"Woodford County Fiscal Court: votes at a glance — budget first reading, event permits, grants, contracts and equipment purchases approved",72,1694000,1766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3525295-3265192ccf741a1f5c3b92e0649af41e&start=1694&end=1766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3525295-3265192ccf741a1f5c3b92e0649af41e/thumbnail_1694000.jpg","/articles/6534725/Woodford-County/Kentucky/Woodford-County-Fiscal-Court-votes-at-a-glance-budget-first-reading-event-permits-grants-contracts-and-equipment-purchases-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534725-0198508305ead8cd3ab2221490c49dbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448550&Signature=TP44pvB0hAVnxTfL4RGsTNH1Y3Nnz2B9OJI09BtmKCVr8U0B638wxC3Kw2-8uCeesvQ5SzboiNad3o79ZCGnGZ9TvfX2V3qyMKuMbvqC~WNdTVwD7CDh2vx0In00t0Po5X5ry8fofGQ0vF4PfPs8ml3IDCZJItQJNYdJdTd0nVnACAD8wsYfWn79vdmx2Fa4zkPaStZP3Q3RbwX0fOnVo2z-Zs6NfL7TK1pnS6NzVoETxzyFL3LW6dmQ8mYf448AF-gYwOfXrGc-clwGmbbkizO1e8VbeiXk0LQLsERXtv3fs8lRfJcEGJ2w8U--IVGJG1QXzmyuSknqDIIAuECJBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodford County Fiscal Court on June 3 gave first reading to the county's fiscal year 2025'26 budget ordinance and approved a slate of routine items including event permits, grant agreements, a professional services contract for sewer work and equipment purchases.

The court's first reading of Ordinance 25'06, the fiscal year 2025'26 appropriations, was moved by Squire Brown and seconded by Squire Taylor and approved by voice vote. The ordinance summary presented at the meeting listed a proposed grand total of $60,976,612.08 across funds, including $34,141,792.03 in the general fund, $4,058,515.58 in the road fund and $3,705,531.54 in American Rescue Plan Act allocations. The judge executive said the ordinance will be advertised for a second reading at the court's June meeting.

The court approved event permits for two community fundraisers: the Simmons Elementary \"Run for D.C.\" 5K on Sept. 20, 2025 (motion by Squire Gill, second by Squire Blackford) and the Ragnar/Bourbon Chase relay through Woodford County in October 2025 (motion by Squire Veil, second by Squire Varner). Both motions carried unanimously.

Several grant agreements and related procurement steps were approved. The solid waste office received approval for the annual Waste Tire Grant in the amount of $4,000 and for a household hazardous waste grant; the court also authorized advertising and beginning the bid process for the household hazardous waste event (motions moved and seconded as stated in the record). The court ratified earlier email approvals tied to flood response expenditures and included a proposed recycling vehicle in the budget paperwork.

On infrastructure and professional services, the court approved a draft agreement with Bell Engineering for engineering and professional services on the Millville Sewer Line project, subject to final review by the judge executive, the county attorney and the Bluegrass Area Development District (motion by Squire Gentry, second by Squire Varner). The court also approved transfers, the personnel order, and the annual standing order and purchase-order designees for FY 2025'26.

A purchase of a tracked Bobcat for the road and maintenance departments was authorized pursuant to the Kentucky state price contract, in the amount of $87,462.76, following committee discussion that the tracked machine would reduce tire damage and better suit yard cleanup after recent flooding (motion by Squire Brown, second by Squire Varner). The court noted the purchase is an unbudgeted expense.

Other routine approvals included acceptance of a $37,945 donation for emergency management to be used as the emergency management director recommends; approval and acceptance of the sheriff's office 2024 property tax and franchise settlements; adoption of Resolution 25'03 for reimbursement to transport nonpublic school children under Kentucky Transportation Cabinet rules (motion moved/seconded as recorded); approval of an interlocal cooperative agreement among counties in the Bluegrass Area Development District; and moving the June payroll date from the county holiday Juneteenth (June 19) to June 18 so employees are paid before the holiday.

All motions recorded in the meeting minutes carried unanimously unless a different outcome was stated on the record.

Votes at a glance (motions recorded in the meeting):
- Ordinance 25'06 (FY 2025'26 budget): first reading approved (mover: Squire Brown; second: Squire Taylor). Outcome: first reading approved; second reading to be advertised.
- Simmons Elementary Run for D.C. 5K (Sept. 20, 2025): permit approved (mover: Squire Gill; second: Squire Blackford). Outcome: approved.
- Ragnar/Bourbon Chase relay (Oct. 2025): permit approved (mover: Squire Veil; second: Squire Varner). Outcome: approved.
- Waste Tire Grant ($4,000) and household hazardous waste grant: judge authorized to sign; bid/advertising for household hazardous waste event approved. Outcome: approved.
- Bell Engineering draft agreement for Millville Sewer Line project: approved, contingent on final legal and administrative review (mover: Squire Gentry; second: Squire Varner). Outcome: approved.
- Purchase of track Bobcat under state price contract ($87,462.76): approved (mover: Squire Brown; second: Squire Varner). Outcome: approved.
- Ratification of prior email approvals and approval of bills to be paid: ratified/approved by court. Outcome: approved.
- Young and New Farmers grant round 2 disbursements: approved. Outcome: approved.
- Sheriff's 2024 property tax and franchise settlements: accepted (mover: Squire Downey; second: Squire Gill). Outcome: accepted.
- Interlocal cooperative agreement (Bluegrass area development district counties): approved and judge authorized to sign, contingent on county attorney review (mover: Squire Blackford; second: Squire Taylor). Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 25'03 (bus transportation reimbursement application): adopted (mover: Squire Gill; second: Squire Taylor). Outcome: adopted.
- Payroll date change (June payroll moved from June 19 to June 18): approved (mover: Squire Taylor; second: Squire Downey). Outcome: approved.
- Annual standing order, personnel order, purchase-order designees and routine transfers: approved. Outcome: approved.

Context: Many items were routine, recommended by committees, or required by administrative timing (payroll date and grant signatures). The court also noted several items arising from recent flood response and recovery work that influenced procurement and grant activity.

Ending: The court concluded with department reports, announcements and the traditional reading of fallen service members before adjourning.","At its June meeting the Woodford County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to give first reading to the FY2025–26 budget ordinance and approved a series of routine motions including event permits, grants, a sewer engineering agreement, and the purchase of a track Bobcat under state contract.","actionData","errors"]

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