Changes come to Lexington snow plow routes
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Director of Streets and Roads Rob Allen will present an overview of the snow plan for this coming winter season.
Planning Commission disapproves solar panel farm ZOTA
Last Thursday, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to disapprove a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA) that would allow industrial solar farms to be built on agricultural land in Fayette County.
Empower Lexington Plan to be discussed in Committee
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Councilmembers will hear about the 2023 update to the Empower Lexington plan. Empower Lexington is Lexington’s plan to become a more energy-efficient and sustainable city.
Greenhouse Gas Inventory presented to Council Committee
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Councilmembers will hear a presentation on Lexington’s greenhouses gas emissions as a community, as well as hearing specific information on LFUCG’s emissions.
Updates on Street Trees Programs and Ordinance Changes
In Tuesday’s EQPW Committee meeting, Urban Forestry Manager Heather Wilson will present an update on street tree programs in Lexington, and proposed ordinance changes relating to street trees.
Council Committee Discusses Energy Improvement Fund and Urban Tree Initiatives
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, Councilmembers will hear presentations on the Energy Improvement Fund and Lex Grow Trees, a campaign and grant program to support trees in Lexington.
Odor Control Measures Near Lexington Water Treatment Plants
In Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee, the Division of Water Quality will present an update on recent odor control measures taken by the City.
EPA Consent Decree: Updates
This week, the Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee will hear a presentation on the EPA Consent Decree.
Best Practices in Paving
The Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee will be hearing from Rob Allen, Director of Streets and Roads on how the city has implemented environmental best practices in its paving activities.
Changes to the Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission stewards environmental education efforts in Lexington, while also advising Council and the Planning Commission on environmental matters.
Snow Update, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Review, and Waste Digester Feasibility Study
The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee heard presentations on this year’s snow plan, the MS4 program, as well as the Waste Digester Feasibility Study.
Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) Committee meeting!
Council’s EQPW Committee will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 18th
MS4 Stormwater Program Update
This Tuesday, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program will present an annual update to the Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) committee.
Leaf Disposal Update - Council Work Session October 11
In October 11th’s Council Work Session, Council will hear an update on alternatives to the City’s current vacuum leaf collection.
Vacuum Leaf Collection Presentation
The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee will hear an update on LFUCG’s Vacuum Leaf Collection Program.