270-247-3626
1102 Paris Rd. Suite 2
Mayfield, KY 42066
8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Monday – Friday
PUBLIC NOTICE
For Immediate Release
Graves County Administration Building Project Status Update
Graves County, KY – The Graves County Administration Building project is moving forward. Following a bidding process in which initial bids exceeded the budget, the project team has revised the bids to ensure the project’s financial viability while maintaining the overall vision and quality.
The project was initially planned to be implemented in phases. The site work and foundation have been successfully completed, but the bidding process for Phase 3, the construction of the building itself, resulted in bids that exceeded the allocated budget.
In response, the contractor, Codell Construction, and the architects, Brandstetter Carroll, working with the Graves County Fiscal Court, have revised the building plans and are in the process of rebidding Phase 3. Bids are due January 8th, 2025. The rebidding process is generating considerable interest from contractors across western Kentucky and western Tennessee.
Assuming the receipt of compliant bids, construction is anticipated to commence in early February 2025. The Graves County Administration Building will serve as a source of pride for the community for generations to come.
Graves County Judge/Executive Jesse Perry expressed his appreciation for the community’s continued support and patience. “We understand the importance of this project to our community, and we are committed to delivering a high-quality building that meets our needs while remaining fiscally responsible,” said Judge Perry. “We are confident that the rebidding process will yield positive results.”
Graves County Judge Executive Jesse Perry
Graves County Commissioners:
Todd Hayden
Tyler Goodman
Bubba Winfrey
Congratulations to Layla Scoggins of Central Elementary School for winning second place in the I Love My KY County Art Contest.
Layla wrote “My county has been through a lot these past few years. The name of my painting is ‘From the Rubble We Rise.’ We may have lost our courthouse and other buildings in Mayfield, but our spirit is still strong.”
PUBLIC NOTICE
2024 PROPOSED TAX RATE
PUBLIC HEARING
The Graves County Fiscal Court will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2024 @ 9 a.m. at the Purchase Area Development District, 1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, Ky for the purpose of obtaining comments from the public regarding the proposed tax rate.
The tax rate levied last year was 9.4 and produced revenues in the amount of $1,962,863.00. This year’s compensating rate is 9.0 and will produce revenues in the amount of $1,981,092.00. The Graves County Fiscal Court proposes a tax rate of 9.3 which will produce a total of $2,047,128.00 in revenues.
Revenue expected from New Property is $8,785.00; revenue expected from Personal Property is $431,030.00; revenue from Motor Vehicles is $414,092.00; revenue expected from Watercraft is $13,900.00.
Revenue received in excess of last year’s revenue will be used for: Public Safety
The Kentucky General Assembly requires that the Graves County Fiscal Court publish this notice with the above information contained herein.
Regular Scheduled Graves County Fiscal Court meetings will be the 2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 A.M., and the 4th Monday of each month at 9:00 AM. The meetings will be held at the Purchase Area Development District, 1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, KY 42066.
About Graves County
In the very heart of the Jackson Purchase, in far western Kentucky, close to where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers flow together is one of the largest counties in Kentucky: Graves County. Named after Major Benjamin Franklin Graves, a member of Kentucky’s General Assembly and Major in the War of 1812. Major Graves committed his life to agricultural pursuits, which the county clings to even today.
Industrial growth was substantial throughout most of the twentieth century. Boasting state of the art school systems, nationally recognized infrastructure, post-secondary education opportunities close to home and exceptional healthcare, Graves County offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life.
Graves County is rich in heritage, creativity and diversity. We offer opportunities in the arts, a rich history including politics as well as Civil War battle sites; agricultural heritage abundant in tobacco, row crops, dairy and poultry. Graves’ history of legends and leaders includes a United States Vice-President, four United States Congressmen, famous and infamous heroes, singers, songwriters, and noted writers.
