Council authorizes Mayor Duval to negotiate sale of roughly 10 acres for Mid Kentucky Kennel Club headquarters

The Radcliffe City Council voted on Aug. 19 to authorize Mayor Duval to negotiate and enter into a contract conveying approximately 10 acres in the Mill Pond Business Center, Section 2, to Mid Kentucky Kennel Club Incorporated for the stated purposes of building a corporate headquarters and exhibition space.

City Attorney Pike presented the motion after the council returned from executive session and asked for a motion “to authorize Mayor Duval on behalf of the City to negotiate and enter into a contract for the conveyance of real estate with Mid Kentucky Kennel Club Incorporated for approximately 10 acres in the Mill Pond Business Center Section 2 adjacent to the Ruffle Girl property.” A councilmember moved and a second was recorded; the council then carried the motion by roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.

Vote tally: The roll call recorded affirmative votes from Bell, Brown, Rhodes, Murrow, Owens and Thompson. The mayor said no official action was taken during the closed session; the recorded motion authorized negotiating and entering into a conveyance agreement.

Why it matters: The authorization is a formal step enabling the mayor to conclude terms and execute a real-estate conveyance for economic development. The council indicated it would update the public as negotiations advanced.

Next steps: Mayor Duval is authorized to negotiate and enter the contract; the council expects periodic updates as the process proceeds. The record did not include the purchase price, contract terms, or a closing timeline.

Ending: Council listed no additional conditions in the meeting record and returned to other business; staff will provide updates as negotiations progress.