Summary
A 10-year lease (renewable up to 40 years) would let Vulcan mine limestone beneath city-owned property on Old Frankfort Pike, generating royalties from 5% of stone sales with $100,000 minimums — potentially tens of millions over the life of the lease. Neighbors worry about blasting near the West Hickman treatment plant and the fire training center; several council members question whether mining is the best use of public land.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could bring the city at least $100,000 a year and, per administration estimates, more than $60 million over the lease's life — but it won't be decided until at least the new year.
All Lexington taxpayers if the royalty revenue holds up, plus local construction industries that rely on nearby affordable limestone.
Nearby District 11 and District 2 residents worried about blasting, and potentially future redevelopment options for the property.
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