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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Frankfort public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Unified Development Code review
The city is rewriting its zoning code; the draft should go public in late April or early May with a July goal for legislative adoption.
General Obligation Bonds Series 2026B for downtown and parks
The city is moving to borrow about $12.05 million to fund downtown master plan and parks master plan projects — debt backed by the city's taxing power.
FY 2026-27 City Budget Revenue Appropriation
The rate drops from 19.5 to 18.8 cents per $100 of assessed value, offsetting higher property assessments so most homeowners' city tax bills should fall.
Flock automated license plate reader cameras
A resident urged the board to stop expanding, decline renewals, and remove the city's Flock surveillance cameras, citing privacy concerns and documented misuse elsewhere in Kentucky.
Broadway linear park and ORL grant
The board advanced a $1.25 million federal grant request for the Broadway linear park, with a ~$1.05 million local match, and discussed seeking community partners to reduce the city's share.
Flock license plate reader contract
The city will not renew its Flock camera contract after privacy concerns from residents. Commissioners said they'd reconsider if state or federal parameters are adopted.
Flock license plate reader cameras
The city's 19 Flock cameras generated 24 million plate reads in six months, and residents packed the chamber demanding the contract end over privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. The board couldn't agree — a termination motion failed 2-3 — but the contract expires January 17, 2027, and a Flock rep may be invited before any renewal decision.
Logan and Todd streets intersection safety
Multiple residents described crashes, near-misses, and blind visibility at this intersection in South Frankfort, asking for a four-way stop and crosswalks. The roads are state-maintained, but speakers cited state law allowing cities to act, and officials say they're pressing the state for a traffic study.
Duckers townhome development on Village Drive
A developer wants to add ten townhomes to the long-running Duckers neighborhood, using a shared driveway to avoid the cost of building a real street. Neighbors worry about density, drainage, rodents, and property values; technical sewer and stormwater questions are still open.
Flock camera contract renewal
The city's Flock license-plate camera contract is up for renewal and must come back for a vote. A former commissioner defended the program's crime-solving record and funding, while commissioners say public input will be taken before the vote.
Sewer plant expansion and BRIC funding
The city bought land at 856 Kentucky Avenue to expand the sewer plant and is lining up consultants to reapply for up to $20 million in FEMA BRIC grant money after the federal program was restored by court order.