Versailles Councilman Aaron Smither said the RFP has generated strong interest, including more than a dozen potential partners who participated in a June 4 pre-proposal meeting and site visit. He added that the project is supported by local tourism and business leaders, the city council, Woodford County Fiscal Court and Mayor Brian Traugaut.

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Aaron Smither serves as a Versailles council member.

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Smither added that the proposal was designed to bring creative solutions – both in terms of the concepts partners are proposing and the potential structure of the partnership. Respondents can submit design-build proposals, financing proposals, operations proposals, and maintenance proposals.

“That’s the vision that we had,” Smither said. “We wanted to covey flexibility in the space and flexibility in … responses.”

Said the downtown revitalization public-private partnership proposal sought flexibility in project concepts and responses.

- Said the downtown revitalization public-private partnership proposal sought flexibility in project concepts and responses.

Public Services

Rental Housing Legislation

Mayor Traugott provided a copy of a PowerPoint titled ‘Homelessness & Housing in Kentucky’ which was created by the Kentucky League of Cities along with a copy of the city of Carrollton’s rental dwelling permit ordinance. Council member Dake questioned if people in Versailles are renting properties unlawfully in which the properties are not up to code or fit. Mayor Traugott responded that he is sure this is happening but these properties would not fit into the majority. Mayor Traugott claimed that individuals threatened with eviction could file a complaint with the city about the state of their residence to try and get out of eviction. Mayor Traugott also stated that on the flip side, a resident could complain about their property to the landlord and then the landlord could threaten them with eviction. Council member Johnson stated that it seems to be an imperfect situation as it seems there could be a lot of he said she said situations. Council member Dake indicated that there is move-in checklist available online for landlords to follow with basic information regarding the rental property. Council member Smither stated that if the process isn’t being followed and the landlord isn’t doing what they’re supposed to do then the tenant should have rights against that.

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Supports tenant rights when landlords do not follow required processes.

- Supports tenant rights when landlords do not follow required processes.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation Corridor Overlay Study

Council member Dake began the discussion stating that in regards to the recent RFQ they received for a transportation study, the total was originally $111,000 and they have brought the price down to $64,400 by removing one task in its entirety and then negotiating with the firm to discount the other tasks. City Attorney Moore asked if the study would be used for just city information or included in the comprehensive plan as well. Council member Johnson stated that this study will give the council more information to review themselves and be included in the comprehensive plan. Council member Smither stated that this seems like it would be a planning and zoning issue that we already fund with the county. He questioned if this is something that we could wait to see what comes through when the comprehensive plan is released.

Questions whether to wait for the comprehensive plan before proceeding with a transportation corridor study.

- Questions whether to wait for the comprehensive plan before proceeding with a transportation corridor study.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Advocated for flexible proposals in a solicitation for a downtown revitalization public-private partnership.

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