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.