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May 7, 2021
During Thursday night's Council Meeting, we recognized Kentucky Rifle on their 2021 NCAA Rifle National Championship!

After missing out last year due to COVID-19, this year they got gold and silver in air rifle inside Converse Hall in Columbus, Ohio to bring home the title!

Kentucky’s national title marks the third for head coach Harry Mullins and the UK program.

Not to mention this year the entire team made the SEC Academic Honor Roll! 

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments!! 

#UKAllDay #GoBigBlue #WeAreUK #BBN
Schedule of Meetings


Sunday, May 9     HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
 


Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, additional protocols are in place to ensure healthy at work standards while still allowing for public comment. The meetings will be held via video teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency because it is not feasible to offer a primary physical location for the meeting. You may view the meeting on LexTV spectrum channel 185, Metronet channel 3, Windstream channels 3 and 20, or via live stream.

Residents may choose to make a public comment in one of two ways:

  1. Register to speak during a zoom meeting
  2. Submit a written comment to be entered into the official meeting record. 

Speakers must sign up online or call (859) 258-3155 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

* The deadline to register to speak during public comment is noon the day prior to the meeting.

The registration link and listed process are for Urban County Council work sessions and council meetings only.
 


Please note, Council voted to return to in-person meetings after their Summer Recess on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. 

Traffic signals on West Short Street will be changing

Two traffic signals on West Short Street will be converted from timed lights to flashing four-way stops between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The change, at the intersections of North Mill and North Upper streets, will take effect at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10.

Traffic Engineering Director Jeff Neal says the change is designed to better serve all travel modes during lower vehicle travel times.

“We think the change will serve motorists and pedestrians alike,” says Nancy Albright, Commissioner of the city’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. “That area has a high pedestrian count in evening hours. The flashing signals should allow pedestrians to pass through the intersections more efficiently and more safely.”

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution while traffic adapts to the new traffic control measures.

Sanitary Sewer Work - May 10 - May 14, 2021
Contractor: Leak Eliminators

  • 1301 Versailles Rd, 2 weeks
     

Storm Water Work - May 10 - May 14, 2021 
Contractor: Leak Eliminators

  • Clover Valley Drive
  • Meadow Valley Road
  • Suzanne Circle
  • Trailwood Lane

Public input need on Task Force’s draft report

The Task Force on Neighborhoods in Transition has completed its work after almost 3 years since its conception. The group comprised of Urban County Councilmembers, city developers, planners, historians, residents and other community members has met monthly, with a brief pause during the COVID pandemic, to discuss the complicated topics of infill and redevelopment, preservation and gentrification. The Task Force’s goal was to identify ways to protect vulnerable residents from the negative impact of neighborhood redevelopment and transformation.

In addition to welcoming public comment at nearly all of their regular meetings, the Task Force hosted two city-wide community forums. In lieu of having a final in-person forum and in an effort to not put the public at risk, the Task Force seeks community input via survey. Specifically, the survey requests input on two reports, the TFNT Report, which includes the recommendations and a map report, Maps of Vulnerabilities to Displacement.


Link to Reports:


The survey includes links to the draft report and the Task Force google drive, which includes past meeting packets, resources, maps and meeting summaries. Residents are able to complete the survey until Friday, May 14, 2021. After the window closes, the Task Force will review all submissions and make any necessary revisions to the report. The Task Force expects to submit the final report to Urban County Council by early summer.
 

To access the survey, please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7FYLKHM

WUKY Tops Lexington Radio Stations With 12 Kentucky Broadcasters Association Nominations

Lexington's NPR news station, WUKY-FM, grabbed 12 nominations, including Best Short Newscast, from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association's new 2020 "Impact Broadcasters Awards."

CREDIT WUKY

In a year when world-altering events, from the COVID-19 pandemic to historic racial justice demonstrations, visited Kentucky's doorstep, WUKY's news team delivered the most KBA-nominated entries of any Lexington radio station.

WUKY's Morning Edition anchor Karyn Czar is in the running for five awards, highlighting her reporting on the protests surrounding the death of Breonna Taylor and community efforts to cope with the ongoing health crisis.

Nabbing four nominations in categories spanning Best Anchor to Best Sports Feature, News Director Alan Lytle also won nods for collaborations with UK's Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Director Doug Boyd spotlighting the debut of UK Basketball's Big Blue Madness and the unsung heroes of Kentucky's suffrage movement.

WUKY reporter Josh James received the sole nomination for Best Political Coverage and a nod for Best Long Serious News Feature for his teachers' eye view of the pandemic.

The awards will be announced at the KBA Impact Broadcast Awards virtual presentation on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Here below are the nominations and the categories:  

  • Short Light News Feature: Karyn Czar, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Winchester Students Stuck at Home Were Treated to a Parade" 
  • Short Serious News Feature: Karyn Czar, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor" 
  • Long Serious News Feature: Josh James, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Kentucky Teachers Do Their Best to Navigate Through Pandemic" 
  • Long Public Affairs: Karyn Czar, WUKY-FM, Lexington, ""The Time for Sitting on the Sidelines Has Passed" Dr. Everett McCorvey on Racism"; Alan Lytle and Doug Boyd, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Kentucky Suffragist's Daughter Recalls Pivotal Pre-19th Amendment Convention" 
  • Sports Feature/Special: Alan Lytle and Doug Boyd, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "UK Basketball's First Taste of the Madness." 
  • Use of Sound: Alan Lytle, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Product Sampling Still a Staple of "Socially Distant" Distillery Tours" 
  • Political Coverage: Josh James, WUKY-FM, Lexington. 
  • Breaking News: Karyn Czar, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor" 
  • Continuing Coverage: Karyn Czar, WUKY-FM, Lexington, "Keeping the Faith During A Global Pandemic" 
  • Radio Anchor: Alan Lytle, WUKY-FM, Lexington. 
  • Short Newscast: WUKY-FM, Lexington.
On Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear and Kroger stores will host this year’s annual “Shop and Share”, a one-day community event that benefits the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s 15 regional domestic violence shelters.

Grocery shoppers are invited to SHOP for what they need and SHARE an item that will be given to a local domestic violence program. Volunteers will be onsite at many Kroger locations to share their local program’s shopping list OR shoppers can access a mobile list via the Shop and Share QR Code displayed on signs throughout the store.

All donations directly help domestic violence programs provide life-saving shelter and supportive services to the women, men, and children in Kentucky who seek crisis intervention as well as assistance in rebuilding their lives after abuse.

Over the past eleven years, more than $5 million in goods and monetary donations have been raised for the 15 domestic violence shelter programs that make up the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
 

Domestic violence survivors who need help can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or the KCADV main line at 502-209-5382. They can also visit the KCADV Get Help Now webpage for a list of shelters across Kentucky and their direct contact information.

For more information about KCADV, visit their website at https://kcadv.org.

Partners for Youth announces “I DO” summer break program list


Partners for Youth is pleased to announce the 2021 “I DO” summer break program list.  During Fayette County Public Schools’ summer break, parents can take advantage of enrolling their children in over 50 free and affordable positive youth programs. A complete, detailed list is available here. 

Note: Contact program personnel directly if there are any questions about how activities are adhering to CDC guidelines during COVID-19.


Looking for a job that will make an impact in your community?

Come work with us!

Apply at lexingtonky.gov/jobs.

A message from the Lexington Police Department:

Important Neighborhood Safety Rules!!!

The Lexington Police Department wants to remind the community of safety rules for the operation of electric scooters and all-terrain vehicles.

Electric scooters must abide by all laws, ride on the right side of the roadway, and use designated bicycle paths when available.

All-terrain vehicle's are governed by Kentucky Revised Statute 189.515. When operating an all-terrain vehicle in Fayette County, the driver cannot drive on the roadway. Children under the age of 16 are required to have direct parent supervision while operating an all-terrain vehicle and must wear protective headgear.

City ordinance (RCO 18-25) states that no vehicles of any kind are allowed on sidewalks.

Click links for additional information:

Electric Scooters:
https://go.usa.gov/xHU5c

All-terrain vehicles:
https://go.usa.gov/xHUdu

To report all non-emergency matters, call Lexington Police at 859-258-3600. While they may not respond immediately due to other higher priority calls, it will allow for them to know how frequently it is occurring. I am aware of this issue occurring on several trails in the district and have been in contact with Parks and Recreation and the sector commander. Additional patrols have been requested in an effort to keep everyone safe.  

Coldstream Master Plan
Thanks for meeting with us! What’s next?

On Wednesday, April 28th, Councilmember Plomin and I joined the project team to discuss the progress of the Coldstream Master Plan Project with the community. We had 54 attendees from the surrounding neighborhood and Lexington. During the meeting, the team updated the meeting participants with information about the current project efforts and heard a lot of great and valuable feedback from the community.

We had a series of polling questions throughout the meeting that we’ve recreated as a digital survey you can fill out or share. You can find the presentation slides here.

If you could not attend the meeting, make sure to add your ideas and comments on the feedback tab of the site www.ColdstreamMasterPlan.com or participate in our survey. Thank you!
Parent Support and Education

Families interested in joining our parent group summer session starting May 25 should CALL NOW to schedule an enrollment appointment. Groups will be done via Zoom for the summer session. Call Vanna at 859.288.4045 to set up enrollment. We will be glad to hear from you!

Our vaccine partnership with Wild Health and Fayette County Public Schools continues, and this time it brings a COVID-19 vaccine clinic to STEAM Academy, 155 Georgetown Road. We are focusing on vaccinating our youth, but also providing access to families, school staff, and the community. Available from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, the STEAM Academy vaccine clinic provides yet another opportunity to protect our community. Make your appointment online at the link below, or call 859-217-4679. The Mayor’s Vaccine Task Force continues to find creative ways to provide easy access to the vaccine throughout our community … get yours today!  kyvax.wildhealth.com

HealthFirst Bluegrass and Lexington Public Library Partner To Host Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Village Branch

Clinic Will Operate on Mondays from 1-4pm, April 26-June 30

In partnership with HealthFirst Bluegrass, the Lexington Public Library will host a weekly COVID-19 vaccine pop-up site, April 26-June 30 at the Village Branch located at 2185 Versailles Road. Vaccines will be offered on Mondays from 1-4pm by reservation or on a walk-in basis. 

"HealthFirst Bluegrass is partnering with the Lexington Public Library to increase access to vaccinations here in our community. We’re united in our common goal and mission to serve our community and offer them the resources they require to stay safe," said Malia Jackson, School Based Clinics Director at HealthFirst Bluegrass. 

HealthFirst Bluegrass will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine and will be available to those 18 years of age and older. There is no cost to individuals and open to all in the community.

“The Lexington Public Library is committed to health equity and is proud to be a community partner in providing equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine and supporting our communities as we recover,” said Heather Dieffenbach, executive director of the Lexington Public Library.

Appointments can be made in advance and walk-ins are accepted. Please call 859-288-2425 with any questions or to register for your appointment. 

Stay informed by visiting the Lexington Public Library’s website at www.lexpublib.org as well as on their social media pages @lexpublib.
 


OTHER VACCINATION LOCATIONS
The availability of COVID-19 vaccinations continues to increase in Lexington. All vaccination locations require pre-registration and an appointment. Vaccinations are open to individuals in Phases 1A, 1B and 1C. The federal government is requiring all states to allow any adult to have access to the vaccine by May 1.

There is no cost to receive a vaccination. United States scientific studies show the vaccine to be safe and effective.

Vaccination registration is currently available, by appointment, through Kentucky Regional Vaccination Center (administered at Kentucky Horse Park), UK HealthCare (administered at Kroger Field), Baptist Health Lexington (administered at Lexington Green), Walgreens (administered at various locations), and Lexington VA Health Care System (administered at Bowling Campus).

For information on more COVID-19 testing sites go to: lexingtonky.gov/COVID-19.

For information on COVID-19 vaccines go to: lexingtonky.gov/vaccines.

LFUCG COVID-19 – response


Lexington-Fayette County Health Department updates COVID-19 numbers Monday - Saturday, with charts and graphs for additional information, at lfchd.org.

Fayette County is in the “red zone” on the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s map at kycovid19.ky.gov. 
 
 

To view the full daily report, incidence rate map, testing locations, long term-care and other congregate facilities update, school reports and guidance, red zone counties, red zone recommendations, the White House Coronavirus Task Force reports for Kentucky and other key guidance visit, kycovid19.ky.gov.

COVID-19 CALL CENTER PHONE NUMBER: (859) 899-2222
Essential COVID-19 information for Lexington: COVID-19 and Lexington
For daily updates on COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov.
The Lex Do This! campaign involves outreach through social media, television, radio, print media, billboards, and more. Individuals, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to spread the word through social media posts explaining why it’s important to get the vaccine. The posts can include a video or by simply sharing a Lex Do This! campaign image. Use the hashtag #LexDoThis in social media posts. There is a digital toolkit located at lexingtonky.gov/vaccines where free graphics and videos can be downloaded.

Businesses and organizations can also request free printed posters by sending an email to mayor@lexingtonky.gov.
 


Volunteer to help
If you are a current or retired health professional, we welcome your help in administering vaccinations. Volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps.

If you are not a current or retired health professional, but want to help with data entry, vaccination site support and more, send an email to mayor@lexingtonky.gov.

The University of Kentucky is also looking for individuals to volunteer in clinical positions, and University of Kentucky employees without credentials to volunteer for non-clinical roles. Learn more here.
 


Housing Stabilization Program
Do you have rent due? Are you facing eviction? 

Apply Now

If you are in need of rent or utility assistance or are looking for information about your application status, LFUCG opened  a small call center that will be available to take citizen calls regarding the Housing Stabilization Program. Staff can answer program questions, check application status, and take online applications for those with no or limited internet access. Please feel free to share this contact information below as needed. As a reminder, this program is available to Fayette County renters (no homeowners, unfortunately) with income at or below 80% of Area Median Income and a documentable impact that COVID-19 has had on the household such as a job loss, furlough, etc.


LFUCG Housing Stabilization Program Contact Info

Fayette County residents can apply for rental & utility assistance at covid19renterhelp.org.

If you receive an inquiry from a resident seeking financial assistance with rent or utilities, please direct them to the website above to apply.  If a resident is unable to apply online or has questions regarding a pending application, the resident can email housingstabilization@lexingtonky.gov or call 859-280-8424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. 




 

 

COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing is available at various locations in Lexington.

The Mayor's Community Testing Program provides free COVID-19 tests to anyone in Lexington. This program, in partnership with Wild Health, enables individuals to be tested at no cost, no insurance required, and no appointment needed.

Testing is being administered at Bluegrass Community & Technical College, 500 Newtown Pike, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

View all locations here: www.lexingtonky.gov/COVID-19/Drive-Thru-Testing
 
2021 Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial

An exciting week of border collie trials in the Bluegrass!

May 12 – 16
Dawn – dusk
Masterson Station Park 

This competition is one of the largest, longest-running and most prestigious trials in the country, and typically draws some of the top handlers from across the United States and Canada as well as hundreds of spectators. 

Families are invited to bring their own lawn chairs/blankets but bleacher seating is available. Lunchtime concessions and cold drinks are also available onsite. Dogs are welcome as long as they are well-behaved and leashed at all times.

Visit bluegrassclassicsdt.org for more information. 
2021 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival 

May 15 -  9:00am - 5:00pm
May 16 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Lots of socially distanced workshops for you to take this year! Class sizes are limited this year- so be sure to sign up and claim your seat today!

Workshops are filling up quickly! Don't miss your chance to sign up! Registration for classes closes May 5th! www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com/workshops

We know this year's festival is going to be a little different- but do you know what will stay the same? Our amazing selection of Vendors!!! Check out the 2021 Vendor List! www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com/vendors

Masterson Station and Jacobson spraygrounds will open for the season!!

Lexington has four spraygrounds located at Castlewood, Douglass, Jacobson and Masterson Station parks. Spraygrounds are interactive water features that are ideal for children of all ages. Designed to have no standing water, there is no lifeguard on duty so parent supervision is required. 

Castlewood will open May 29 and Douglass will open June 5. 
Ready, set, sign up for the Bluegrass 10,000

Ready, set, sign up! July’s Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run are back, with a slimmed down in-person event, plus a virtual option.


Sign-up for the in-person BG 10,000 is open on-line at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/Bluegrass10000

The in-person race is limited to 2,000 participants … first-come, first-served.


All participants of the Bluegrass 10,000, Fun Run and Virtual Race will receive a Bluegrass 10,000 race shirt. Packet pick-ups are planned throughout June at Lululemon in the Summit, John’s Run/Walk shop in Ashland and Palomar, and our community center Artworks at Carver Center.
 

Details for the BG 10,000, the Fun Run and packet pickup.
Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for their summer aquatics staff and need you! Head to lexingtonky.gov/prjobs to apply.

Don't do the whole water thing? Lucky for you, there's tons of other job opportunities as well at lexingtonky.gov/prjobs! 

May is Mental Health Month!

Life can be hard.
Your mental health doesn't have to suffer.
Get tools and information that can help.

Click here to access Mental Health America of KY's toolkit and their 17 virtual events for the month of May 2021.

You go to the doctor and get screened for all kinds of health problems - blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Isn't it time you also got screened for mental health issues? Early identification and treatment of mental health issues improves recovery. It saves lives. It saves relationships. It saves jobs. 

Free, Anonymous, and fully online screenings are clinically valid and can be shared with your doctor. They also offer "DIY" tips for wellness and referrals to providers as needed. 
​

We all have mental health. Take care of yours.
 

Please call 859-684-7778 or email mhaky@mhaky.org if you have urgent questions that are not covered here at this time!

Imagine Nicholasville Road public hearing

After over a year of study, data collection and public input, a vision has been put forward for Nicholasville Road, one of Lexington’s most important corridors. The result is a concept that focuses on safety and efficiency for people traveling by car, bus, bike or on foot. The recommendations are tailored to the unique areas of Nicholasville Road and include:

  • Innovative intersection improvements.
  • Consideration of Bus Rapid Transit.
  • Possible future redevelopment of large parking lots and underutilized shopping centers.
  • Dedicated bike and pedestrian facilities.

This cohesive corridor concept is known as Imagine Nicholasville Road and it could be adopted as part of the City’s comprehensive plan (Imagine Lexington). It will influence incremental land use and transportation decisions for the next 20 years through future redevelopment, Planning Commission actions, Urban County Council decisions and public investment.

The document can be viewed at ImagineNicholasvilleRoad.org.

There will be a public hearing via Zoom for this proposal on May 20, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Community members with thoughts on the proposal who cannot attend the public hearing can email imagine@lexingtonky.gov and comments will be passed along to the Planning Commission.

Zoom link:  https://zoom.us/j/92110904137?pwd=eTRFMmcvRTNiUEFOYUdBbkZZZzl6QT09

To participate by telephone, call:1 (929) 436-2866 

Webinar ID: 921 1090 4137
Meeting Passcode: 768791

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT www.bbbs-bluegrass.org/shfks!

Scavenger Hunt for Kids’ Sake will be Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass' first-ever hybrid fundraising event, with options to participate either in person outdoors or virtually depending on the participant’s comfort level.

The public in-person event will be held at Red Mile Race Track on June 5, 2021. The virtual event will be held the same dates over Zoom, and participants can take part wherever they are!

Participants will mostly only interact with the members of their team, as tasks (answering questions, taking photos, submitting videos, etc.) will be completed through an app called Eventzee, which is available for download through the App Store and Google Play Store.

We will be following the recommended protocols of wearing masks, being socially distanced, limiting the number of people at the venue at one time, etc.

Both in-person and virtual participants will have a 1-hour timeframe to complete as many tasks as possible with their team, which will vary depending on their location.

Teams will be made up of 4-6 people and the fundraising structure will still be similar to Bowl for Kids’ Sake, wherein participants will begin fundraising in the weeks leading up to the event.

Teams will be awarded points for both fundraising and completing tasks this year, which will make it a bit more competitive (and hopefully, more fun!).
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Josh McCurn, 2nd District Councilmember
200 E Main Street
Office 519
Lexington, KY 40507
Office: 859-280-8239
Cell: 859-447-4887
jmccurn@lexingtonky.gov

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859-280-8255
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