Madison County fiscal court approves FEMA MOA, data‑center interlocal and retaining‑wall contract

Madison County Fiscal Court approved a package of administrative and procurement actions on Aug. 12, including a FEMA memorandum of agreement, an interlocal data‑center agreement and a public‑works contract.

Resolution 2025‑071 authorizes execution of a memorandum of agreement under FEMA DR‑4592 (public assistance) — the MOA covers participation in the federal program and is effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2034. County staff said the resolution updates an out‑of‑date contract and enables the county’s participation in DR‑4592 projects; the resolution passed on voice/roll call vote.

Resolution 2025‑072 approves an interlocal agreement with Perry County to offer data center services via the Kentucky Counties Government Cloud (KCGC). The staff presentation cited the Interlocal Cooperation Act (KRS 65.21–65.3), described the facility as meeting tier‑3 availability (99.982% uptime) and noted the service can be offered as software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS) to other counties and local agencies. The court approved the resolution by roll call.

For public works, Resolution 2025‑073 awards a bid to Stewart Contracting Corporation for $58,860 to construct and tie into an existing retaining wall at the First Street parking lot in Richmond; the scope includes demolition of the failing wall, excavation, footer work and tie‑ins. Staff said only one bid was received; the court approved the award on roll call.

The court also approved listed personnel changes and new hires from the packet, recognized an employee spotlight for a 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator and approved claims and transfers. The next regular meeting was set for Aug. 26, 2025.

Votes for the listed resolutions and contract awards were recorded by roll call during the meeting; the court directed county staff to execute agreements and next steps as described in each resolution.