Oldham County Fiscal Court March 3rd 2026

The Oldham County Fiscal Court meeting held on March 3, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The court reviewed bids for a stormwater improvement and water quality project at the Oldham County Health Department, with bids ranging from approximately $43,265 to $63,513. A contract for playground equipment at Shambach Park from Miracle of Kentucky was approved for $339,990, with a 2% discount applied and partial grant funding of $30,000 to $35,000. The court also approved a contract with AECOM for paving inspection services, estimated at $115,000 to $120,000, funded from the paving budget. Additionally, the court authorized the judge to sign grant applications for Kentucky 911 Services Board funding totaling approximately $199,200 for dispatch console upgrades and backup phone systems, with county matching funds budgeted for the next fiscal year. A resolution was passed to apply for a Kentucky Office of Homeland Security grant to purchase ballistic vests, firearms, and helmets for the police department, valued at about $225,000, with no county cost. Performance bond reductions for local developments were approved, and personnel actions including hiring and rehiring for county positions were confirmed. The meeting also featured a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment to reclassify two parcels for a five-unit apartment complex, which was approved after discussion of community concerns and compliance with county plans. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement contracts, grant applications, budget allocations, and land use decisions impacting county infrastructure and services.