Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee – Mar 03, 2026

February 27, 2026

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Agenda summary

The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government met on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. to address sewer odor control updates, energy initiatives, and proposed engineering manual changes.

Sewer Odor Control Update: Presentation on infrastructure design and chemical applications to limit odor release, with capital cost estimates of $1.6 million for Town Branch WWTP and site-specific recommendations for West Hickman WWTP.
Energy Initiatives Update: Review of FY 2025 utility expenses totaling $22.3 million and FY 2026 projects including solar installations at Police Sector East and Police Sector West, with estimated annual savings of $4,000 at Police Sector East.
Proposed Updates to Engineering Manuals: Three documents under consideration—updates to the 2016 Procedures Manual, updates to the 2020 Stormwater Manual, and a new Maintenance Manual for Post-Construction Stormwater Controls, all incorporating provisions of HB 443 and addressing composite drainage plans and regional stormwater controls.
Sewer Cleanout Reimbursement Program: Conceptual pilot program modeled after sidewalk replacement, estimated to cost $3,000–$8,000 per installation with total pilot funding of approximately $50,000 drawn from the Sanitary Sewer Fund.

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Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee – Mar 03, 2026

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