Kentucky League of Cities

Code Enforcement During the Pandemic

Morgain Patterson on February 16, 2021

Regardless of whether your city has resumed in person meetings, continues to meet by virtual means or some mixture thereof, SB 150 provides tools for cities.

Duty Under Open Records After Elections and Appointments

Morgain Patterson on January 14, 2021

Now that things have settled down at city hall, it is time to talk about open records and open meetings.

Governor Issued Executive Order Containing New Restrictions

Morgain Patterson on January 8, 2021

Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-968 on November 18, 2020, which contains new restrictions to combat the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases.

Holiday Bonuses - To Give or Not to Give, That is the Question

Snow is falling and the holidays are here. KLC has received several inquiries from cities interested in what limitations they have in giving bonuses.

Attorney General Defends Attack on CALGA

Morgain Patterson on October 30, 2020

Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a motion to intervene in a civil action in defense of the Claims Against Local Governments Act (CALGA).

Governor Establishes Criteria to Resume Utility Cutoffs November

Morgain Patterson on October 20, 2020

Municipal utilities may resume service cutoffs for nonpayment effective November 6, 2020.

Beware…Do You Have Zombies In Your Midst?

Chris Johnson on October 20, 2020

With Halloween around the corner, the KLC Municipal Law Dept. thought this might be a good time to remind you about a spooky problem that may be lurking deep in your city.

Are Financial Statements Really Necessary? Yes!

Morgain Patterson on June 26, 2020

Understanding the penalties a city could face for the failure to submit these statements.

Fireworks Ordinances

Chris Johnson on June 22, 2020

State Laws on fireworks have changed in recent years. Are your local ordinances clearly defined?

A Shopping Cart by Any Other Name is Still a Buggy

Morgain Patterson on March 24, 2020

Abandoned Shopping Carts can be a Problem for Cities, Businesses and the Public.

Municipal Utilities Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Morgain Patterson on March 20, 2020

Municipal utilities are ceasing water shutoffs and reconnecting service to customers in an effort to address the public health emergency.

Coronavirus (COVID 19): The City Official’s Role

Morgain Patterson on March 17, 2020

It is important to educate yourself and to confirm any information you receive with verified resources.

City Stray Animal Control – County vs. City Responsibility

Chris Johnson on March 3, 2020

Animal control in a city is an issue that leads to many questions from our members, especially in cities where there is no city animal control officer.