LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council took action on multiple budget amendments and infrastructure projects at its meeting Thursday, addressing municipal spending priorities and approving construction contracts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The council considered amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget during the session, continuing work on annual spending adjustments required to reflect current municipal needs. Two separate budget amendment ordinances were on the agenda—one advancing to second reading and another being introduced for first reading—reflecting adjustments to government expenditures as the fiscal year progresses.

In infrastructure matters, the council advanced a zoning ordinance modification for property at 532 and 550 South Broadway and 659 Plunkett Street in Council District 3. The amendment would modify conditional zoning restrictions to allow additional principal, accessory, and conditional uses in the Corridor Business zone for approximately 1.16 net acres, with conditional approval granted 8-0.

Multiple resolutions authorizing construction and engineering contracts were introduced for the Division of Water Quality and Parks and Recreation. The council moved to accept a bid from Davis H. Elliot Construction Co., Inc., for $127,375 to construct concrete tee pads and sign posts for a disc golf course project. A second bid acceptance resolution authorized Mefford Contracting, LLC, to undertake the Town Branch Exterior Window Replacement Project for $425,900.

Water infrastructure projects received council attention as well. One resolution authorized a Site-Specific Agreement with the Jessamine South Elkhorn Water District and related entities to provide sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment capacity to portions of property in Jessamine County. Another resolution authorized engineering services agreements for storm water management projects involving multiple consulting firms.

The council also approved federal grant applications and accepted funding. A $100,526 grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet was authorized to fund a Victims Services Supervisor position under the Victim Assistance Formula Grant program, with no local match required. Additionally, a $253,714 grant application to the Kentucky 911 Service Board was approved to purchase Solacom Guardian System equipment, contingent on a local match of $28,190.

The council also authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to place missionary volunteers with the Department of Social Services at no cost, and approved an updated mutual aid agreement with Clark County for multi-jurisdictional emergency responses. An agreement with Central Bank Center and Levy Catering for the Police Awards Banquet was also authorized.