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A city staff member responded that recent Sixth Circuit case law constrains some parking-enforcement tactics and described limitations on marking or physically altering vehicles. Staff said the city is exploring options that rely on license-plate readers and is working with the police department and outside vendors to determine an approach, adding that \"based on the sixth circuit's current ruling...what we're kinda limited with is something called a license plate reader...you can't touch the cars, you can't mark the cars anymore, you can't do anything like that.\" The staff member said the city hopes to further flesh out solutions during budget discussions and asked the public to \"bear with us.\"

Why it matters: Chronic street parking by noncustomers can reduce turnover in short-term spaces that downtown businesses rely on. The legal constraints described by staff affect how the city can implement enforcement technology and require coordination with police and budget planning.

Board action and next steps: The board did not take a formal vote on enforcement policy at the meeting. Staff said options will be evaluated in upcoming budget discussions and that there was ongoing work to identify an appropriate model and to clarify operational limits.

Public comment context: Hicks described customers who\u0000re elderly and who need nearby parking and said vehicles sometimes occupy seven or eight spots for days. The mayor and commissioners acknowledged the complaint and said the issue and a loading-zone policy were matters staff will continue to work on.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ashland City Commissioners Meeting - 5-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","A downtown restaurant owner raised concerns about chronic parking by noncustomers; city staff said court rulings limit enforcement practices and that license-plate-reader approaches are being explored pending budget discussions.","taxTitle","Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky","taxId",71006,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228147,"Ashland approves CDBG-funded demolitions and parking-lot repaving; transportation grant cleared",1089,1630000,2719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477622-a049ea5775cb81fe6cce7ecc8b4a7f85&start=1630&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477622-a049ea5775cb81fe6cce7ecc8b4a7f85/thumbnail_1630000.jpg","/articles/6228147/Ashland/Boyd-County/Kentucky/Ashland-approves-CDBG-funded-demolitions-and-parking-lot-repaving-transportation-grant-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228147-731e11e2db2a18df2d06e2d35310f7a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442858&Signature=ZcZ-Y6pMUg5I3j4BObP6GBI81xWsH6dsZ5CbKCgetCxFWqW5kVOrdK05qjalPJnj2E8XLhsfc3Tr9EAuIRfsHttA0VAuxM9K-6TBJb1ycK-msdp2WtqY-fHXuQi0akzaDkMbJqkvbln5quFzqzLz87RC17xvjLvffM~xCrcx9p7hFtorWBwBYHKXJ6EXawkkdNDW1xAbhMrEpqEzb6ZqrmsNWc8umSjrYU6Z8JmjilJcdr1tg6595FG1IeofK8fLS4RrBOIrtGhx-931MCoJ8qN3FvT0zbWavROnpcC46u8IBH49Ap4FtdnYSdXWq0VI6VxEDqMNNX4jGCWRPk~luQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ashland Board of City Commissioners on May 22 approved several Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded demolition contracts, authorized a CDBG subrecipient agreement and construction contract for King's Daughters and Sons parking lot repaving, and approved a FY2025 capital matching public transportation grant agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for $37,992.

Demolition and environmental review: The board approved first-reading contracts with Lights Enterprises Inc. and Tri State Construction for demolitions at multiple addresses, including 52530 Ninth Street (contract amount $15,500), 2449 Clinton Street (demolition contract $5,800; total project cost including asbestos abatement and related work approximately $12,000), and 2131 Oakview Road ($6,790). City staff explained that higher project costs can reflect structure size, site access complications and asbestos abatement. During the consent-agenda discussion staff explained phase 1 environmental reviews had been completed at some sites and that phase 2 environmental testing (asbestos testing, core drilling and related work) would begin \"immediately\" on properties advancing to that stage.

Parking-lot repaving and reimbursement split: The board gave second reading and final adoption to ordinances authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with King's Daughters and Sons as a CDBG subrecipient for $30,272.74 toward a parking-lot repaving project and to execute a contract with Tri State Construction for the work in the amount of $49,479. Agenda language shows $30,272.74 to be paid from CDBG funds and $19,206.26 to be paid by King's Daughters and Sons.

Public transportation grant: Commissioners approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a public transportation grant agreement between the city and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the FY2025 Capital State Match Grant in the amount of $37,992 for the Ashland bus system.

Why it matters: The demolition work and repaving project are part of the city's CDBG-funded community development activities, including property stabilization and public-safety considerations when structures require removal. The transportation grant provides state capital match funds for bus system improvements.

Board action and implementation: All items were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff noted asbestos abatement and title-search costs can substantially increase total project expenses; those additional costs are covered within the total project budgets presented in the fiscal notes. Phase 2 environmental work will proceed on properties where phase 1 indicates it is necessary.","The commission approved multiple Community Development Block Grant-funded demolition contracts and a CDBG-backed parking-lot repaving agreement for King's Daughters and Sons, and authorized a $37,992 FY2025 transportation grant agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228152,"Commission approves additional professional service payments to Palmer Engineering for multi-block streetscape projects",522,1901000,2423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477622-a049ea5775cb81fe6cce7ecc8b4a7f85&start=1901&end=2423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477622-a049ea5775cb81fe6cce7ecc8b4a7f85/thumbnail_1901000.jpg","/articles/6228152/Ashland/Boyd-County/Kentucky/Commission-approves-additional-professional-service-payments-to-Palmer-Engineering-for-multi-block-streetscape-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228152-5351ef0551d32056c9b24dcbe9fd292c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442858&Signature=UN~Yx1K7ssTBVo~QILQGyTzhWLIrTu2nUPaPDq8zU2vwLy7n57x721DitOCtCBH2uzTRt9jylF3AUn1PhxW4-9SI~4jw6~gjwGJZvnEujhxWmt6BxdNXpGBMokJ6x4hz9Jpc8exZyz4poagCiXuI2OJv9FFMWXCzv4xDRuhTrs5~kmhRoDa0oDKMpU8Tb9P6H2bovUCo~fqWkfo4F3M17-QVtmSIm1iJGgE-1DUTuKIENTIPB1ahMdDH6TlDj2i1hmntAg8-1bom8g6XeqJGup6kd1OAJo4xXusE22X4F8WOnC~nW-WpXKZi3lJ3hx3KjF5ZUwnD~q~eoXJQFP6stg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ashland Board of City Commissioners on May 22 granted first reading approval for three amendments to Palmer Engineering\u0000s professional services agreements, adding $50,000, $30,000 and $50,000 to separate contract totals for streetscape work on Thirteenth to Eighteenth Street, Seventh to Thirteenth Street, and other segments. The actions will raise the respective contract totals to $210,000, $190,000 and $155,000 as presented.

Legal context and board remarks: City staff and the city attorney reviewed contract documents and communications from Palmer Engineering. City Attorney Wheeler told the board, after an objective review and given \"ongoing litigation and potentially additional litigation,\" his recommendation was to approve the pay requests and seek reimbursement from the Commonwealth Transportation Cabinet (COVA was referenced in the discussion), a recommendation he said engineering and finance likely share.

Why it matters: The three amendments affect the city\u0000s capital streetscape projects and increase the scope and cost of construction inspection and administration services. Commissioners pressed staff on contract verbiage and prior correspondence; one commissioner said a letter from Palmer Engineering predating the contract indicated the work would be billed on an hourly, not-to-exceed basis but that wording \"apparently did not get in any of the contracts.\" The board agreed that moving the items forward for first reading was appropriate while they seek closure ahead of fiscal-year end.

Board action and next steps: Each amendment was moved, seconded and approved on first reading. Staff indicated the local match percentages for the projects (item I and K described as 20% local match; item J described verbally in the record as having a different percentage). The board directed staff to continue working with engineering, finance and legal to close the outstanding contract issues and to request appropriate reimbursements.

Background: The three items were tabled from the May 13 regular meeting and were brought back for first reading. The contracts are for construction inspection and construction administration for multi-block roadway and streetscape improvements under the Department of Engineering.","The commission approved three contract amendments increasing Palmer Engineering\u0000s fees across multiple streetscape projects and noted ongoing litigation tied to some contract modifications.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228156,"Ashland approves $325,000 amendment for lead-and-copper program; water tank project schedule extended",0,1739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477622-a049ea5775cb81fe6cce7ecc8b4a7f85&start=1739&end=1739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477622-a049ea5775cb81fe6cce7ecc8b4a7f85/thumbnail_1739000.jpg","/articles/6228156/Ashland/Boyd-County/Kentucky/Ashland-approves-325000-amendment-for-lead-and-copper-program-water-tank-project-schedule-extended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228156-b87270e3b4624192cd2870bda99ca0ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442858&Signature=g8g0BMFohRMK3YTEdKgD-am6WezTsT9AkOI4Zl8wkunizCBkIQmnJYXnMGh~d~-mr~uRk2GF7byWZEZDwq~Sv2IMv9xJH9bQ-khWVPS4aBKYpS3bzZ~kaJiqjEqALsvEdwAHLpr-IhaZghNVCf9Pliu4A19Xyh1ZGPjgeL3vEhlrSYyYQedl5Z6-9YSB65EcaTencSvwQfrn~~n-U~Ap0A~4~1DzM4goEwCapkikO3H3Dx9o24rCN5Vt7GlXnPL6DywCHVmfbktUwoR3O4Ra4hkJ-ax1gMBlJH11bPELYSiatSBkE6Boj~iggqN43tB-k1iUKPw5Ulf4ECDuSWbwhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ashland Board of City Commissioners on May 22 approved an amendment of $325,000 to the city\u0000s professional services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for phase 2 of the Lead and Copper Rule Program and also approved a change order extending the DeBoerth Hill Water Tank Rehabilitation Project deadline by 137 calendar days.

The board voted on the Hazen and Sawyer amendment during its second reading and final adoption of an ordinance that authorizes the mayor to execute the amendment. The DeBoerth Hill time extension was presented as a change order to the contract for Martin Painting and Coating Company and was approved on a first-reading motion.

Why it matters: Phase 2 of lead and copper compliance work typically involves more extensive sampling, corrosion-control evaluations, and potentially service-line investigations or replacement planning; the additional $325,000 increases the city\u0000s contracted professional services budget for that program. The DeBoerth Hill extension delays completion of a municipal water storage project that can affect operational schedules for the city's water system.

Board action and next steps: The Hazen and Sawyer amendment was approved by motion, second and an affirmative board vote. The DeBoerth Hill change order increasing the contract time by 137 days was moved and approved on the consent/new business calendar; the revised completion date is listed as May 11, 2025 in the change-order language presented to the board.

Background and context: The Hazen and Sawyer amendment was introduced as an item authorizing \u0000amendment number 1 in the amount of $325,000 to the professional services agreement\u0000 for phase 2 of the Lead and Copper Rule Program under the Department of Engineering. The DeBoerth Hill item was framed as change order number 2 for the DeBoerth Hill Water Tank Rehabilitation Project, increasing contract time to 05/11/2025.

Implementation and fiscal notes: The ordinance language presented to the commission described the amendment amount and that it is for professional services in support of the Lead and Copper Rule Program; the change order specifies only the time extension. The meeting record did not include a detailed funding breakdown (for example, whether the $325,000 comes from water enterprise funds, grants, or another source); that breakdown was not specified in the public presentation.

Public comment and board discussion: No members of the public spoke about the Lead and Copper amendment during the public comment period. Legal and engineering staff previously briefed commissioners on the items; no roll-call vote tallies by name were read into the record during these actions.

What remains unresolved: The transcript does not specify the fund source for the Hazen and Sawyer amendment, nor does it record any specific mitigation steps or timelines beyond the DeBoerth Hill revised completion date. Additional details, including a budget line and contractor deliverables for phase 2, will be available in follow-up staff reports or contract files.","The Ashland Board of City Commissioners approved a $325,000 amendment for phase 2 of the city's Lead and Copper Rule program and accepted a contract time extension for the DeBoerth Hill water tank rehabilitation project.","actionData","errors"]

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