Paducah City Commission Meeting - March 10, 2026

The Paducah City Commission held a meeting on March 10, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of municipal orders to declare certain city properties as surplus and authorize their sale or transfer, such as the property at 1501 Broadway to Westwood Development LLC for a residential development project named Clayton Park. This project involves 12 homes with an estimated value of $400,000 each, totaling approximately $4.5 million, and includes a 5% construction rebate incentive. The commission also authorized requests for proposals for storm pipe repairs and design and construction administration of a Track Trommel screen. Additionally, the commission approved the transfer of surplus police vehicles to McCracken County schools for $19,000 and authorized an addendum for operational support funding of $25,000 for the Hotel Metropolitan. The meeting included the introduction of ordinances to grant a 10-year telecommunications franchise to Lumos Fiber of Kentucky LLC, with a planned three-year build-out covering most of the city, and to approve labor agreements with AFSCME Local 1586 and the Paducah Police Department bargaining units for 2026-2029. The commission also adopted a municipal order to pay off certain general obligation bonds to reduce future debt service commitments. Public comments focused on concerns about the Cates John site residential development plan, particularly regarding neighborhood impact and house orientation. The meeting concluded with a discussion on the city's housing needs, including affordable housing, and a planned executive session on real estate and legal matters.