Ashland commissioners approve several contracts, change orders and grant actions
February 13, 2026 | Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
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The Ashland Board of City Commissioners on Feb. 12 unanimously approved a series of ordinances and municipal orders covering construction change orders, service contracts and grant applications.
Among the items adopted were a $9,467 change order with Judy Construction for the Roberts Drive screen replacement, a $53,860 contract with Tri State Construction & Enterprise LLC for Fire Department shower insulation, and a $367,500 contract with LC United Painting Company Inc. for rehabilitation of the High Knob water storage tank. The board also approved change order #1 with Everett J. Prescott Inc. for the 13th Street underground tank project, increasing that contract by $2,023.60.
Staff told commissioners the fire-department insulation work was not originally budgeted because damage was discovered during the year; a budget adjustment has been prepared and staff said the department can fund the work from internal adjustments. Fire Chief Kelly said two bids were received but one lacked a required bond; the recommended contractor assured staff it can complete the work within the projected amount.
On utilities work, staff said the High Knob tank project will be delayed until weather permits; the contract specifies 60 calendar days to substantial completion and 90 calendar days to final completion once work begins. Staff indicated the anticipated in-service timeframe is summer 2026.
The board adopted the consent agenda resolution for routine items and approved several grant-related actions: repeal of a prior $5,000 Community Development Block Grant agreement with First United Methodist Church, a $5,000 CDBG operating award to the Salvation Army of Ashland (one commissioner abstained), a $5,725 grant application for an ‘America 250’ commemorative mural on the flood wall, and a HUD Certification of Consistency for the Continuum of Care program for the Kentucky Housing Corporation.
The board also approved a task order with Strand Associates in an amount not to exceed $22,500 for preparation of the city’s 2025 combined-sewer overflow reports, and granted a sign-ordinance appeal for a wall-mounted sign at 1001 Winchester Avenue.
All motions listed on the agenda were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote unless noted. The city manager and staff answered commissioners’ procedural questions about contract completion dates and agreed to add contracted completion dates to project listings going forward.
The meeting later recessed for an executive session and returned with no formal action taken before adjourning.
Among the items adopted were a $9,467 change order with Judy Construction for the Roberts Drive screen replacement, a $53,860 contract with Tri State Construction & Enterprise LLC for Fire Department shower insulation, and a $367,500 contract with LC United Painting Company Inc. for rehabilitation of the High Knob water storage tank. The board also approved change order #1 with Everett J. Prescott Inc. for the 13th Street underground tank project, increasing that contract by $2,023.60.
Staff told commissioners the fire-department insulation work was not originally budgeted because damage was discovered during the year; a budget adjustment has been prepared and staff said the department can fund the work from internal adjustments. Fire Chief Kelly said two bids were received but one lacked a required bond; the recommended contractor assured staff it can complete the work within the projected amount.
On utilities work, staff said the High Knob tank project will be delayed until weather permits; the contract specifies 60 calendar days to substantial completion and 90 calendar days to final completion once work begins. Staff indicated the anticipated in-service timeframe is summer 2026.
The board adopted the consent agenda resolution for routine items and approved several grant-related actions: repeal of a prior $5,000 Community Development Block Grant agreement with First United Methodist Church, a $5,000 CDBG operating award to the Salvation Army of Ashland (one commissioner abstained), a $5,725 grant application for an ‘America 250’ commemorative mural on the flood wall, and a HUD Certification of Consistency for the Continuum of Care program for the Kentucky Housing Corporation.
The board also approved a task order with Strand Associates in an amount not to exceed $22,500 for preparation of the city’s 2025 combined-sewer overflow reports, and granted a sign-ordinance appeal for a wall-mounted sign at 1001 Winchester Avenue.
All motions listed on the agenda were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote unless noted. The city manager and staff answered commissioners’ procedural questions about contract completion dates and agreed to add contracted completion dates to project listings going forward.
The meeting later recessed for an executive session and returned with no formal action taken before adjourning.
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