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Spencer County approves FLEX funds, prepares KACo financing and tables QK4 contract follow‑up
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Summary
The court accepted FY26 FLEX funds to pave or improve Ochs Ln., Coulter Rd. and Lakeview Dr., approved a KACo financing resolution to borrow up to $1 million for a farmers market and a radio system, and tabled a QK4 on‑call engineering contract pending pricing review.
Spencer County approved execution of a Rural Secondary Program Agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to use FY26 FLEX funds ($162,369) for projects on Ochs Lane, Coulter Road and Lakeview Drive. The resolution includes the county certification that the named roads are part of the county road system.
On capital financing, the court approved a resolution authorizing participation in the Kentucky Association of Counties finance program to provide a vehicle for borrowing up to $1 million to complete the farmers market and to fund a radio communications upgrade. The resolution states the interlocal cooperation agreement will be the vehicle for financing under KRS Chapters authorizing interlocal agreements.
The court considered a two‑year on‑call engineering agreement with QK4 (hourly billing; not to exceed $20,000) but laid the motion to approve on the table so the judge could collect pricing comparisons and provide more information at a future meeting.
Why it matters: FLEX funds target road repair projects in specific county corridors; KACo financing could create debt for capital improvements that will affect county finances; tabling the QK4 contract reflects procurement prudence.
What’s next: The judge and Treasurer will follow up with QK4 cost comparisons; the Clerk will record the FLEX and KACo resolutions as appropriate.