Paducah City Commission Meeting - October 27, 2026

The Paducah City Commission meeting on October 27, 2026, featured a major Riverport West funding update. The Riverport Authority executive director reported a $24 million BUILD grant with a $4.8 million state match and a $40 million Port Infrastructure Development Program grant with an $8 million state match; the presentation described the project’s secured funding as roughly $78 million toward an estimated $78.4 million cost. The next steps include federal environmental review (NEPA), wetland mitigation, and permits, including a dredge permit. Construction could begin in about a year, take roughly 18 months, and lead to operations in 2029. The director also reported a contract with an unnamed prospective user and interest from other companies. No commission vote on a Riverport contract or procurement award was reported.