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Neighborhood Development Funds Approved
A motion was made to approve Neighborhood Development Funds. The motion was moved by Council Member Reynolds and seconded by Council Member Higgins-Hord. The motion passed.
Shillito Pool Motor and Pump Replaced After Unexpected Issue
Council Member Elliot-Baxter thanked the parks staff for their expeditious work in replacing the motor and pump at Shillito Pool, which may have been struck by lightning. The pool is expected to reopen later in the week, allowing residents a place to cool off during the heatwave.
Greater Lexington Partnership Faces ROI Clarity and Inter-County Payment Challenges
Council Member Morton inquired about Item S, regarding the Greater Lexington Partnership, specifically concerning the anticipated return on investment for taxpayers and how and when council can evaluate economic benefits. The workforce engagement component is active, with the website receiving significant engagement. Companies are being engaged, and buy-in from communities within the project is being sought. While the project is ahead of schedule, determining dollar numbers for ROI is still being defined, with a need to clarify if website engagement leads to jobs and benefits for employers. The Mayor and Council Member Morton are on the board and have requested a development of the success rate after engagement versus just engagement numbers. The partnership is facing struggles with other counties regarding payment rates, with a 63% request to payment rate. Lexington's agreement ties its future payments to receiving payments from other communities. A re-engagement plan is planned for December/January due to a lack of participation from some judge executives, with a strong commitment from Lexington but a need for partners to be equally committed.
Investigation Underway for Curt Levington Park Shooting; Community Engagement Planned
Council Member Curtis addressed a non-injury shooting incident at Curt Levington Park in the 4th District. Officers responded to numerous calls and initiated a significant response including patrol, drones, K-9, and detectives. The investigation is active. LPD is increasing patrols in the park area, and parks identified streetlights needing repair, with requests submitted to Kentucky Utilities. Residents are encouraged to contact LPD with any home security footage or information. Council Member Curtis, living in the area, expressed concern for children who experienced trauma and urged the community to come together rather than spread disinformation or fear-monger.
Hope Center Re-selected for Expanded Street Outreach Services
Council Member Sheehan noted a recusal from discussions due to an affiliation with the University of Kentucky. Following this, Council Member Reynolds inquired about Item M, which pertains to an expanded street outreach agreement with the Hope Center. The Hope Center was re-selected through a rebid contract. The expanded service will involve 10 directly funded staff, plus additional leveraged staff from opioid abatement and SAMHSA funding. A program manager will be added, and a zone-based approach will continue with a focus on location-based needs for consistency and rapport. The services will operate during evening and weekend hours, with expanded medical partnerships and use of the Hope Mobile. A shared email address, outreach@hopetr.org, is currently used, and the Hope Center is working on developing a dedicated phone number for routing calls. The discussion highlighted the expansion of services and the importance of street outreach as an access point, despite the primary systemic issue of housing availability. Positive outcomes from the program, including housing 18 persons and a high percentage of positive destinations for those receiving case management, were noted.
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