On the agenda: Georgetown meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 21)

City Councilmembers
Sonja Wilkins Brent
Michael Crisp
Willow Hambrick
Greg Hampton

Burney Jenkins, Mayor

City Councilmembers
Kim Menke
Tammy Lusby Mitchell
Karen Tingle Sames
Todd Stone

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Georgetown City Council will be held in City
Hall, Council Chambers, 100 N Court Street, Georgetown, KY 40324, at 6 PM EST (5 PM CST) on
Monday, September 21, 2026, to discuss the items contained in the agenda attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
Special City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
100 N Court Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Monday, September 21, 2026
6 PM EST (5 PM CST)
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
a) September 14, 2026, Special City Council Meeting – Public Hearing – Proposed City Tax Rate
b) September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting
4. Second Reading – 2026 Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Ordinance
5. Parks and Recreation – Joint Resolution – Georgetown Scott County Parks and Recreation Quality
of Life Projects and Related Improvements – Brooking Park Playground, Great Crossing Park
Cloverleaf Baseball/Softball Fields; and Suffoletta Aquatic Center Lap Pool
6. Adjourn

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City Councilmembers
Sonja Wilkins Brent
Michael Crisp
Willow Hambrick
Greg Hampton

Burney Jenkins, Mayor

City Councilmembers
Kim Menke
Tammy Lusby Mitchell
Karen Tingle Sames
Todd Stone

MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Georgetown City Council
City Administration
September 17, 2026
Summary of Proposed Items for 09-21-2026 Special City Council Meeting

A Special Meeting of the Georgetown City Council is scheduled for Monday, September 21,
2026, at 6 PM EST (5 PM CST) in Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 N Court Street,
Georgetown, KY 40324. The meeting will address routine opening matters, approval of prior
meeting minutes, and two substantive items proposed for Council consideration.
Meeting Administration. The agenda begins with the call to order and roll call, followed by
approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Public Hearing
regarding the proposed city tax rate and the September 14, 2026 regular City Council Meeting.
Proposed Ordinance. Council is scheduled to consider the second reading of the 2026 Property
Tax and Motor Vehicle Ordinance. The full ordinance is enclosed. This item concerns the City’s
proposed tax rates and related motor vehicle tax provisions using the compensating rate, as
summarized here: For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, inclusive,
there is hereby made a tax levy of: six point one cents ($0.061) on each one hundred dollars
($100.00) of assessed real property; six point one cents ($0.061) on each one hundred dollars
($100.00) of assessed personal property; and sixteen point eight cents ($0.1680) on each one
hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed motor vehicles and watercraft, which tax proceeds shall be
designated to the General Fund for the general operation of City Government.
Parks and Recreation Projects. Council is also scheduled to review a joint resolution with Scott
County Fiscal Court concerning Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation quality-of-life
projects and related improvements. Fiscal Court approved this resolution 7-0 (based on members
present) during its meeting on September 11, 2026. The proposed projects include improvements
to Brooking Park Playground, the Great Crossing Park Cloverleaf Baseball/Softball Fields, and
the Suffoletta Aquatic Center Lap Pool. This joint resolution establishes a joint commitment by
the Council and Fiscal Court, subject to the terms and conditions of the resolution, to plan, fund,
develop, and construct the three proposed projects as follows:
1. Updated Brooking Park playground and related recreational improvements, to be
undertaken during the third quarter of FY 2027 and completed in FY 2028;
2. Great Crossing Park Cloverleaf Baseball/Softball fields and related improvements, to be
undertaken during the fourth quarter of FY 2027 and completed in FY 2028; and

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City Councilmembers
Sonja Wilkins Brent
Michael Crisp
Willow Hambrick
Greg Hampton

Burney Jenkins, Mayor

City Councilmembers
Kim Menke
Tammy Lusby Mitchell
Karen Tingle Sames
Todd Stone

3. A new swimming pool at Suffoletta Aquatic Center and related improvements, to be
undertaken during FY 2029.
As noted in Sections 4 (Cost Sharing) and 5 (Budgetary Commitment) of the joint resolution, the
City and County will agree in principle to share equally (50-50 split) in mutually approved future
project costs. The parties will jointly participate in planning, design, and preparation of budget
estimates; however, project funding remains subject to final budget appropriations by both elected
bodies. The City will not be bound by the joint resolution if it later determines that sufficient
financial capacity is not available to fund the projects on the proposed timeline.
The meeting will conclude with adjournment following consideration of the proposed items.

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Special Called Georgetown City Council Meeting
September 14, 2026
5:30 PM EST (4:30 PM CST)
Mayor Jenkins called the Special Called Georgetown City Council meeting to order at
5:30 PM EST (4:30 PM CST). All members were present.
1. Public Hearing – Property Tax Rate Increase
Bill Abernathy spoke against the proposed tax increase.
The City did not receive any written comments.
There being no further business, Mayor Jenkins adjourned the special meeting at 5:33
PM EST (4:33 PM CST).

APPROVED
________________________________
Burney Jenkins, Mayor
ATTESTED BY:
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Tracie Hoffman, City Clerk-Treasurer

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Georgetown City Council Meeting
September 14, 2026
6 PM EST (5 PM CST)
Mayor Jenkins called the Georgetown City Council meeting to order. All members were present.
After a moment of silence, Councilmember Hampton led the pledge.
1. Minutes
A motion to approve the Minutes from September 3, 2026, Special Called City Council
Meeting was made by Councilmember Hambrick and seconded by Councilmember
Menke. The motion was unanimously approved.
2. Event Application – Fire Prevention Parade
A motion to approve the closure of E Main from Military to the intersection of Main and
Broadway, then south on Broadway to East College for the Annual Fire Prevention Parade
on October 15, 2026, was made by Councilmember Hambrick and seconded by
Councilmember Lusby Mitchell. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Mayor’s Comments
a) Proclamation – Cecil Lewis
b) Joint Proclamation – Manufacturing Month (October 2026)
c) Introduction to Georgetown Housing Authority Executive Director – Meliha Cavkusic
provided a brief overview of the Housing Authority and future goals. The Housing
Authority Board is currently working to form a joint nonprofit organization for
affordable housing development. A separate nonprofit would allow fundraising and
development support beyond the existing agency’s grant limitations. The Housing
Authority manages utilities and faces major infrastructure needs across about 300
homes. Needed upgrades, including electrical poles, transformers, and underground
wiring, could cost millions and may require support from HUD, the City, Scott County,
CDBG funds, and legislators. A nonprofit could raise funds, hire a developer, pursue
low-income housing tax credits and grants, and partner with the Housing Authority to
manage developed housing for the same population.
d) The Council discussed tenant fees and rent payment concerns, noting that state law
may limit local regulation. Members requested additional statutory information and
supported preparing a resolution urging state representatives to review possible
changes. A motion to approve drafting a resolution for Council consideration was made
by Councilmember Hambrick and seconded by Councilmember Crisp. The motion
was unanimously approved.
4. Planning & Zoning/Zoning Ordinances
Council discussed possible local regulation of data centers, including whether a ban or
regulatory ordinance would be more appropriate and legally defensible. Planning
Commission staff advised that regulation with clear standards may be the stronger
approach and noted that documentation relating to recent action to ban data centers in
Woodford County would be gathered for review. Council also discussed definitions,
zoning classifications, possible impacts, and the need for a defensible record before taking
action.

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5. Second Reading – 2026 Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Ordinance
A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Lusby Mitchell and seconded by
Councilmember Hampton. A roll call vote failed 8-0.
A motion to walk on a first reading of the Property Tax Ordinance at the compensating rate
of six point one cents ($0.061) was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by
Councilmember Hampton. The motion was unanimously approved.
6. *First Reading – 2026 Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Ordinance
The second reading of this 2026 Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Ordinance will be at a
special called meeting on September 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST (5:00 PM CST).
7. City Engineer – Municipal Order – Sidewalk Rehabilitation Change Order No. 1
A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Tingle Sames and seconded by
Councilmember Lusby Mitchell. The motion was unanimously approved.
8. Parks and Recreation – Joint Resolution – Georgetown Scott County Parks and Recreation
Quality of Life Projects and Related Improvements – Brooking Park Playground, Great
Crossing Park Cloverleaf Baseball/Softball Fields; and Suffoletta Aquatic Center Lap Pool
(Discussion Only)
Georgetown Scott County Parks and Recreation quality-of-life improvements were discussed,
including the proposed reordering of projects to move the Brooking Park playground ahead
of the Cloverleaf baseball/softball fields and lap pool improvements because of age, heavy
use, and urgent maintenance needs. Staff noted that the playground project is estimated at
approximately $1.5 million, while the Cloverleaf and pool projects were previously estimated
at approximately $6 million each. Council discussed project timing, financial impacts,
potential tourism benefits from field and pool improvements, and the need for a clearer capital
project schedule. A motion was made by Councilmember Hambrick and seconded by
Councilmember Crisp to move the Brooking Park playground project forward, but the motion
was later withdrawn after discussion of the forthcoming joint resolution. Staff advised that a
joint resolution would be provided to Council for review and placed on the Special Called
Meeting on September 21, 2026.
9. Council Discussion
a) Old Business
i) Variances
Councilmember Hambrick expressed concern about the current variance process and
the need to review whether existing ordinance language provides sufficient control and
clarity, particularly given recent discussions about data centers. A motion to request
that the Planning Commission review the current ordinance language related to
variances, evaluate past projects where variances or changes may have affected the
original intent, and recommend appropriate changes to the ordinance language was
made by Councilmember Hambrick and seconded by Councilmember Tingle Sames.
The motion was unanimously approved.
ii) Affordable Housing – Policy Discussion
Councilmember Menke discussed the need for future policy discussion regarding
potential project inducements, including the process, criteria, communication, and
transparency associated with such projects. Mayor Jenkins noted that work has begun

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on an initial plan for Council to review and that the intent is to schedule a dedicated
work session for further discussion.
b) New Business – Flock Cameras
Councilmember Lusby Mitchell expressed interest in a public forum for community
discussion on this topic. A motion requesting Mayor Jenkins gather information on the
City’s Flock camera system over the next 30 days, including information from
surrounding cities, legal and constitutional considerations, data-sharing practices, usage
metrics, and related concerns, and schedule a public forum for community discussion, was
made by Councilmember Lusby Mitchell and seconded by Councilmember Tingle Sames.
The motion was unanimously approved.

There being no further business, Mayor Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM EST (7:05
PM CST).
APPROVED
________________________________
Burney Jenkins, Mayor
ATTESTED BY:
__________________________________
Tracie Hoffman, City Clerk-Treasurer

*Denotes a deviation from the printed agenda.

CITY OF GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY
ORDINANCE NO. 2026 - XX
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND MAKING THE REAL PROPERTY,
PERSONAL PROPERTY, MOTOR VEHICLE AND WATERCRAFT TAX LEVY
FOR CITY PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, INCLUSIVE.
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Georgetown, Kentucky is required by KRS 92.280
to enact, by ordinance each year, a tax levy on all real property, personal property, motor
vehicles and watercraft;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE
That the following tax levy is hereby made for City purposes for the City of Georgetown,
Kentucky, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, inclusive,
to wit:
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, inclusive, there is
hereby made a tax levy of: six point one cents ($0.061) on each one hundred dollars
($100.00) of assessed real property; six point one cents ($0.061) on each one hundred
dollars ($100.00) of assessed personal property; and sixteen point eight cents ($0.1680) on
each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed motor vehicles and watercraft, which tax
proceeds shall be designated to the General Fund for the general operation of City
Government.
SECTION TWO
All matters relating to the payment of the taxes imposed on motor vehicles and watercraft
hereunder shall be in accordance with KRS Chapter 134.800 et seq.
SECTION THREE
That upon all taxes for real property and personal property levied herewith, which are
unpaid on January 1, 2027, there shall begin to accrue, attach, and be added from said date,
a flat penalty of fifteen percent (15%) onto the total amount of said taxes then due and
payable through January 31, 2027; after which, the flat penalty shall be twenty percent
(20%). Additionally, tax bills not paid before March 1, 2027, shall have added to them
interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month, or fraction of a month, until said taxes
are paid. The penalty and interest as provided herein shall be added to said unpaid taxes
and collected by the City Clerk-Treasurer.

Should the real or personal property tax herein become delinquent, the City Financial
Officer, the City Clerk and/or the City Attorney are authorized to file suit to collect all
delinquent taxes plus court costs and expenses, including a reasonable attorney fee,
incurred by reason of the delinquency.
SECTION FOUR
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such infirmity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION FIVE
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION SIX
This Ordinance shall take effect after its passage and publication according to law.

PUBLICLY INTRODUCED AND READ FIRST TIME: September 14, 2026
PUBLICLY READ SECOND TIME AND PASSED:

APPROVED: ___________________________
Burney Jenkins, Mayor
ATTEST:

___________________________
Tracie Hoffman, City Clerk