(A) Council approval shall be required for the use of Metro-owned property as a tow lot through the processes set forth in subsections (B) through (E). For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
PERMANENT USE. A use lasting for a period of one year or more.
TEMPORARY USE. A use lasting no more than six months.
(B) Public Works shall obtain Council approval to (i) extend a temporary use of any Metro-owned property as a tow lot, for an additional six months, and at the end of any such additional six month period, shall obtain Council approval for any further extensions, each such extension not to exceed six months, and/or (ii) authorize the permanent use of any Metro-owned property, other than the current lot located at 1478 Frankfort Avenue, as a tow lot.
(C) Prior to any request for Council approval pursuant to subsection (B), Public Works must provide an explanation to Council as to the reasons that necessitate the extension of the temporary use, or permanent use, as applicable, of the Metro-owned property as a tow lot.
(D) Prior to any permanent use of any Metro-owned property as a tow lot, or prior to requesting an extension of a temporary use, Public Works must hold a public meeting to discuss the use of the Metro-owned property with the community at a location in close proximity to the site in question. Notice of the public meeting must satisfy the requirements in KRS 61.823. Copies of the public notice must be filed with any such request to Council.
(E) If Council approval is not obtained, Public Works shall have 90 days in which to cease the use of the Metro-owned property as a tow lot and to perform any necessary remediation activities in connection with that cessation of use.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 15-2022, approved 2-28-2022)