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Key points recorded in the work session: revenue collections through the first eight months of the fiscal year were slightly above budget with a positive variance of 1.8%. Expense presentations and updates on urban service funds (sanitary sewer, water quality, landfill) were given; no committee action was taken on those updates.

Parks sustainable funding: Parks and Recreation Director Monica Conrad presented a parks fund policy focused on accessibility, engagement and accountability. The policy prioritizes capital construction, repair and replacement, life-safety/code compliance, stewardship, adherence to the parks master plan and emergent opportunities. The policy proposes a contingency of up to 10% of total annual parks fund revenue for unassigned repairs, unexpected capital failures and cost overruns on previously approved projects; the committee did not take further action at that meeting.

Facilities and fleet planning: General Services Commissioner Chris Ford reported site inventories of 44 structures totaling about 1,200,000 square feet with an estimated value of $500,000,000. Fleet services' replacement planning estimated fleet replacement needs at approximately $164,000,000. The Capital Project Management (CPM) team is managing a portfolio of 11 projects totaling $43,300,000. No action was taken on these items at the committee meeting.

United for ALICE: Committee members heard an introduction to the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) metric, which measures households that earn above the federal poverty level but below the local cost-of-basics survival budget. No committee action was taken on the presentation.

Why it matters: The committee report provides council oversight of revenue trends, capital and maintenance backlogs, and community-level economic metrics. The parks contingency proposal could affect future capital prioritization and readiness to handle unexpected repairs.

Next steps: Items remained informational at the committee level; staff and departments will continue planning and reporting as projects advance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lexington - Council Work Session - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmember Brown presented a Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee report noting a 1.8% positive revenue variance through February and highlighting parks funding policy, facilities/fleet planning and ALICE data.","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},6523118,"Council hears staff briefings on vehicle forensic tools, digital evidence practices and economic development grants",94,1563000,1657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea&start=1563&end=1657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea/thumbnail_1563000.jpg","/articles/6523118/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Council-hears-staff-briefings-on-vehicle-forensic-tools-digital-evidence-practices-and-economic-development-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523118-694817ab244dd2227f2bfa81cb6bdd14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121942&Signature=ZZVyodbKWoO07nJ6XZtNkGk8jshJN9dTLHAFR4J5T93FDGKSLI4EeleraFJdb5oH7dtMkyLhhHW48dTBHEXlj6yVQkOz-4UQFYusBap3KalugqUv16n1Uzvw1M39PE-wxC-Orn9bsdVeSEDagNYuBkOKXsbdPeN9QilaGJ1CDJJzWGGY8quYAOuxSCCXr3iDxRrGk~EynGvYbJLNJO775SvsrNxaKSkZlbUf1DARfB5RfBdL7zvR2sIDWnPiiIMTrVIxKO711OeGQuFPtRMhn41HKBwBiGD9ypG5V6JWNBFgEH5tGczDiSTLmSFDIHjl6vR3uVdAKtdxU5BFgdifHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the June 24 work session, councilmembers asked for public transparency about several public-safety technologies and grant-funded programs.

Councilmember Morton asked for details about three items: (A) a vehicle system forensic tool, (B) digital evidence recovery practices, and (I) a grant supporting the narcotics unit. Commander Kevin Metcalfe, Bureau of Investigations, said the vehicle forensic tool is used to examine vehicle infotainment systems as part of an active investigation and that access occurs only with an owner's consent or with a judge-signed search warrant. On digital evidence, Metcalfe said evidence is recovered from cell phones, computers or other digital formats and likewise is recovered in conjunction with active investigations and with either owner consent or a signed search warrant.

On item I, Metcalfe said the grant “helps add overtime funds to our narcotics unit. This also helps with some additional training for them that they may receive throughout the year to supplement some of the department resources.”

Councilmember Morton also asked about items D and F, the economic development grants. A staff presenter said these are year two of a three-year grant program that partners with Community Ventures, Jubilee Jobs and Commerce Lexington to help existing businesses expand and to support business recruitment. The staff member said Commerce Lexington and partner organizations provide direct assistance to businesses and that the city has reports available to show outcomes; staff offered to provide those reports to council members after the meeting.

Why it matters: The council requested clarity on privacy safeguards and program goals. Staff emphasized legal safeguards (consent or judicial warrant) for accessing vehicle infotainment and other digital data, and described the economic development grants as ongoing efforts to support business growth.

Next steps: Staff offered follow-up reports on economic development grant outcomes and will proceed with the grant-funded narcotics overtime/training as budgeted.","During the June 24 work session, councilmembers asked for public transparency about a vehicle infotainment forensic tool, digital evidence handling, and several grant-funded programs supporting narcotics enforcement and economic development.",{"_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},6523123,"Council hears update on Loudoun Avenue streetscape; right-of-way work set before construction, drainage fixes tied to park opening",114,1334000,1448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea&start=1334&end=1448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea/thumbnail_1334000.jpg","/articles/6523123/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Council-hears-update-on-Loudoun-Avenue-streetscape-right-of-way-work-set-before-construction-drainage-fixes-tied-to-park-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523123-f1a1df9b058fd50c99dc89208a1d5b35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121942&Signature=l655SE6LTo3UZ5oPszIkF5p03-KTDUXJKy~RdyH7-wRcp8TrkBWfc~kytgRP2kZuTedxXWZgpZKnlv~2LHskp19W~fCYHBsvJB96eukRqSMBR~jjVRZCEaA61cQ-YSCQsnDpxAEp4TdlEmhzeKkcXZBywLg62H47uVgMcEuzaDPu3~6OGahUufaZ4gYNKzl-VS2b8-HVOdFWna4fuvpOHLwfQ0Y4BcVVSxY6c6CQSOhg5MaRqTI-wL77YJmaRrwkk7ykbqA3dfRXcExOzHCb98sDgK0JtqfqZMP6usUkzhZwVxQu8IYwo23Jh3AWU17qsjhJuiZ7OPJEwB~2XGxzuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers on June 24 heard a progress update on the Loudoun Avenue streetscape project and related drainage work tied to a nearby park opening.

Councilmember Lagree asked Director Burton for details about the project. Burton said the project will add sidewalks where none exist, add bike lanes, improve sidewalks and install a median to slow traffic on a wide street with heavy pedestrian use. \"Our next phase is the right-of-way phase,\" Burton said, adding that the city is seeking construction easements (not fee-simple property purchases) to give contractors room to work. Burton estimated the right-of-way phase could take about nine months and said the city hopes to secure construction funding and start construction next summer, pending funding.

On drainage, Burton told the council the team will attempt to make some historic drainage improvements while crews are working on speed tables and related roadway improvements. He cautioned the drainage work is limited in scope: \"It won't fix all the drainage problems because that's a much bigger project than what we have time for,\" Burton said, but noted that doing limited fixes while lanes are closed for roadway work would be beneficial. Councilmember Reynolds followed up and the director said the project team aims to complete the work before the park opens.

Why it matters: The streetscape changes are intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities and to calm traffic. Coordinating limited drainage fixes with roadway work may reduce repeated disruptions and address some known localized flooding issues ahead of the park opening.

Next steps: Proceed with right-of-way/construction easement work, pursue construction funding, and coordinate drainage materials and scheduling with the contractor where feasible.","City staff described the Loudoun Avenue streetscape project scope and timeline: right-of-way/construction easements phase next (roughly nine months), construction funding and start hoped for next summer, and limited drainage improvements tied to speed-table work will be pursued so some fixes can be completed before a nearby park opens.",{"_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},6523128,"Council places Rose Holdings rezoning petition on docket; two members recuse",74,1125000,1199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea&start=1125&end=1199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea/thumbnail_1125000.jpg","/articles/6523128/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Council-places-Rose-Holdings-rezoning-petition-on-docket-two-members-recuse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523128-a3776fac73104db7b19169f7e46efb75/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121942&Signature=IjnGNId-MAWF8IGg4Yzuy5sVAbC7qajj5jKtCOZrGNyWsmCStvnRKzgkaFf9hBJd24hwmB7vTzEDIZPPLzPzj2sMx9~Fnlq4m4HTprWe0LLSCr4X1DgXOaIWStA~1BACWQez8uYCDfG7CC4ntq9jJ1DUa01oqcxZE~YSp5lQXZWeTkFRIC18iIzSxUaGrYGvIVupeDJu65rJuQfxMDsQkYICcqhhD7rZ3hopKTkYa1vAbP4hvp5mqoKAo43haBJ7n0dDL8zeRL4rByxt-D60hYOMsXdiR62ZcRsaXq~gKZJj2zhN9Q0bRb5~1T0a1l661IihrBtOLcQguMnsIrt-8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted June 24 to place PLN MAR 20417 — a petition from Rose Holdings Lexington LLC to rezone 1899 Parkers Mill Road from single-family residential (R-1A) to planned neighborhood residential (R-3) — on the docket without a public hearing.

Vice Mayor Wu moved to place the item on the docket; Councilmember Baxter seconded. Councilmember Savigny said, “I'll be recusing from item number 7, as I've been very involved as a parishioner at Saint Rayfield's Next Door at 1891 Parkers Mill since '96.” Councilmember Ehlinger also announced a recusal, saying his mother lives nearby and he “will also be recusing.” The mayor confirmed the motion passed “with 2 recusals.”

The petition covers approximately 11.587 net acres (11.924 gross acres) at 1899 Parkers Mill Road and, if advanced, will appear as a first-reading ordinance under the council's legislative process. The council did not hold a public hearing on the motion to place the item on the docket; the action taken was procedural to add the ordinance to the council calendar.

Why it matters: Rezoning petitions determine what types of housing or development a parcel may host; placing an item on the docket moves it forward in the legislative process so that it can be scheduled for public hearings and subsequent readings.

What happened next: The council completed the docket vote and proceeded with other business. No substantive discussion of the petition's merits or conditions was recorded during the docket placement; the two recusals were entered on the record.

Votes at a glance: PLN MAR 20417 — Motion to place on docket without public hearing: moved by Vice Mayor Wu; seconded by Councilmember Baxter; outcome — approved (passes, recorded with two recusals: Councilmember Savigny and Councilmember Ehlinger). Detailed roll-call tallies were not specified on the record.","Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to place PLN MAR 20417 (Rose Holdings Lexington LLC) — a petition to rezone 1899 Parkers Mill Road from R-1A to planned neighborhood residential R-3 — on the docket without a public hearing. Two council members recused.",{"_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},6523108,"Resident raises concerns about credibility of 2022 compensation study during public comment",303,3536000,3839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea&start=3536&end=3839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065788-da6607cb839230b108a563ecb55e23ea/thumbnail_3536000.jpg","/articles/6523108/Lexington-City/Fayette-County/Kentucky/Resident-raises-concerns-about-credibility-of-2022-compensation-study-during-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523108-7ee44750d1f573f573818020aad7546b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771121942&Signature=bcjNegDfZcTM62ygMkOO3EGIUC3xyJDb7oVQVltQmTo8rZZSGfPUPPCaoTExu~lkPnwM0H4EVxKfNXiLdErtWHFGshR5xsNXOJUIOMb-9mMx-3obaE-ZuwxeMZf7otkdXzgYzrsBPeaRmmD1n0MBv0nD5FhbNcjSZOE7Q7DBP2lwE5gdQ~3fQ0nFVXfKfgVadaQPnk1xwZf~njVbttqqjXXGRzWHJygZP7osNP8me0JgaFte5dDHs-HTR4yTeij3WF94rG7dbW1Xi~QqLbrXsC04dCpf5KerHBYzIB0GwKt4N~xcb~hlSWFjBJNHJgc-819jfH9LkEv8SvA-oHmM5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Day of the Third District used the public-comment period at the June 24 meeting to challenge elements of the city’s 2022 compensation study produced by the Management Advisory Group (MAG).

Day said he was not disputing the study's results but asked the council to explain how the study arrived at certain outcomes. He cited what he described as anomalous pay-grade and salary increases for specific employees, including an example where one employee gained an eight-grade jump and a $9,000 increase in the study’s placement. He also described a program-administrator market-rate increase of 98% and salary growth of 80% between 2014 and 2022 in one role, figures he attributed to the study’s benchmarking. Day questioned whether supervisors' prior involvement with the consulting process and adjustments to job analysis questionnaires affected outcomes.

Day concluded by saying he believed the credibility of the 2022 compensation study — which covered more than 1,500 employees — was “beginning to fall apart” and called for explanation and transparency from the council and staff.

Why it matters: Compensation studies inform pay structures and can have significant budgetary and equity implications across the workforce. Public scrutiny of the study's methodology and outcomes can prompt staff responses or further review.

Next steps: Day requested an explanation of how the study treated particular positions and any changes made to job analysis materials; no specific council response is recorded in the transcript.","A member of the public questioned the fairness and methodology of the 2022 Management Advisory Group (MAG) compensation study, citing specific examples of pay-grade changes and salary increases and asking council for explanations.","actionData","errors"]

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