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Spencer County declares emergencies after pump-station overflow and EMS HVAC failure; residents raise zoning concerns
Summary
Spencer County Judge/Executive John Riley declared emergencies for a failing EMS HVAC unit and an overflowing lift station at Top Flight Landing on reports from EMA/EMS Director Chris Limpp. An engineer and residents told the court the pump failures stemmed largely from debris and 'flushable' wipes, and residents urged bond or operator responsibility as rezoning proceeds.
County Judge/Executive John Riley declared two separate emergencies tied to essential services and infrastructure during the Spencer County Fiscal Court meeting on July 7.
Riley said he invoked KRS 39A.100(3)(d) on June 28 after EMS Director Chris Limpp reported an unrepairable air-conditioning unit at the county EMS offices and ordered Martin Heating & Air to replace the unit immediately to protect operations amid high heat and humidity.
Riley also declared an emergency on July 5 after Limpp reported a malfunctioning lift station and overflow at the Top Flight Landing package treatment plant that required immediate contractor response to contain sewage runoff. The declaration authorized Limpp to engage contractors and…
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