Local Government Support

LTADD provides the following local government support services:

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer program for storing, retrieving, analyzing, and displaying cartographic data. The real power of GIS is the analysis of systems and spatial data for problem solving. GIS can be used to create maps from this information and assist in understanding the relationships between things that have a geographic component. Lincoln Trail ADD uses their GIS systems to support many activities. These include things such as: resource allocation, incident reporting, site selection, demographic analysis, transportation planning, water and wastewater planning, needs assessment and more.

A GPS system refers to the equipment necessary to collect and document data received from the US Government’s Global Positioning Satellite System. Originally built to provide the US Military with extreme locational accuracy in conducting their operations, it is now used by many to collect positional information for any object on the earth’s surface. Lincoln Trail ADD uses their collection equipment to document various features in support of many different projects. We collect items such as roads and structures in order to provide accurate positions necessary to conduct our GIS analysis and map production efforts. Our equipment enables us to document a location on the earth’s surface with sub-meter accuracy.

Lincoln Trail ADD can provide technical assistance in developing and using GIS software and data.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. The RTP is an assistance program of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal transportation funds benefit recreation including hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, equestrian use, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, off-road motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, four-wheel driving, or using other off-road motorized vehicles.
Funding Source: Federal Highway Trust Fund through KY Dept. of Local Government
More Info: Dept. of Local Government RTP webpage
Contact Person: Ava Oljeski
 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
More Info: Dept. of Local Government CDBG webpage
Contact Person: Krista Levee

 

Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
More Info: Dept. of Local Government LWCF webpage
Contact Person: Leslie Ashlock

 
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. The RTP is an assistance program of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal transportation funds benefit recreation including hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, equestrian use, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, off-road motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, four-wheel driving, or using other off-road motorized vehicles.
Funding Source: Federal Highway Trust Fund through KY Dept. of Local Government
More Info: Dept. of Local Government RTP webpage
Contact Person: Ava Oljeski
 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Program includes Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFG), Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program

More Info: FEMA webpage
Contact Person: Leslie Ashlock

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Program includes Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)

More Info: Community Oriented Policing Services webpage
Contact Person: Leslie Ashlock

LTADD provides assistance to counties and cites who wish to create or maintain planning commissions and zoning ordinances. Creation or updates of comprehensive plans, land use and zoning maps, or assistance in writing ordinances are some of the areas we can assist communities with.

The following counties have Planning & Zoning Commissions in place:

The following incorporated cites have Planning & Zoning Commissions in place:

Public Administration services strongly supports the ADD’s commitment to enhancing the management and administrative capabilities of its local units of government in order to strengthen their ability to provide optimal service to all citizens within our area.

We do this in several ways. LTADD provides assistance to local units of government in areas of financial administration, general management, personnel issues, preparation of ordinances and resolutions, land use planning, and training for local officials. We provide assistance on an as requested basis and through our work with the Lincoln Trail Municipal Clerks Association.

We work with local communities to bring important projects to fruition and to identify sources of funding. We advise local governments of grant opportunities and assist and/or prepare grant applications.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

LTADD provides local units of government with information concerning funding opportunities for local projects through the Kentucky Small Cities CDBG program. LTADD provides technical assistance, grant preparation and grant administration for the CDBG program.

Community Emergency Relief Fund (CDBG-CERF)

LTADD disseminates information about the availability of CDBG funds to assist local units of government in recovering from a declared disaster. LTADD provides technical assistance, grant preparation and grant administration for the CDBG-CERF program.

Homeland Security

LTADD organized and prepared the first regional Homeland Security Grant in the State. LTADD provided technical assistance, grant preparation and administration, and all completed all reporting requirements.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)/ Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

LTADD advises local units of government of the availability of funding opportunities. We provide technical assistance and grant preparation for both the RTP and LWCF programs.

Pre-Disaster Mitigation-NOT Dependent on Disaster Declaration

LTADD provides information on the availability of funds and the preparation of projects that help local units of government protect the health and safety of their constituents.

Hazard Mitigation-Dependent on a Disaster Declaration

LTADD works with local units of government to mitigate loss of property and life following a declared disaster. We assist in the preparation of grant applications and administration of funded projects.

Firefighters Assistance

LTADD provides technical assistance, answers questions and prepares applications for local agencies interested in the program.

Economic Development Initiatives (EDI)

LTADD assists local units of government seeking project funding through an EDI.

LTADD assists local units of government with numerous State programs that have been temporarily initiated, such as CEGG (Community Economic Growth Grant) and the Waste Tire Disposal Program

ADF (Area Development Funds)

LTADD administers the ADF program and assists local units of government in the development, application process and closeout of ADF projects.

Land Use

LTADD assists with many land use programs. They include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Comprehensive Plan updates
  • Land Use issues
  • HB55 training: This is a mandatory training requirement for members of planning & zoning commissions and boards of adjustment
  • Fort Knox Implementation Plan: A cooperative effort between Fort Knox and its surrounding communities to implement the land use and communication/coordination recommendations identified in the 2022 Compatible Use Plan (CUP) Study. The Implementation Plan will be completed in January 2025.

Training

LTADD facilitates many training opportunities for local officials such as budget workshops, HB55 training, and other related topics.

Clerks

LTADD provides technical support regarding trainings, continuous education, and hosting monthly meetings of the Lincoln Trail Municipal Clerks Association.

Collaborative Effort

LTADD works closely with state and federal agencies along with the region’s local units of government to provide technical expertise and assistance.

 

Lincoln Trail ADD helps local area governments and city halls dispose any unwanted, old, or obsolete equipment by recycling it in an environmentally safe and legally compliant manner. This will keep electronic waste out of the landfills.

Computers and electronics can be dropped off at the Lincoln Trail ADD office during normal business hours. Contact Russell Mays to schedule an appointment.

Accepted Electronic Equipment

  • Personal Computers, Servers
  • Flat Panel Computer Displays (No TVs)
  • Keyboards/Mice/Speakers
  • CD/DVD/Floppy Drives
  • Laptops and all accessories
  • Laser/Inkjet/Dot Matrix Printers
  • Cameras
  • Fax Machines
  • Cell Phones, Telephones
  • Shredders
  • TV Cable Boxes (No TVs)
  • Video Game Equipment
  • Projectors
  • VCR’s and CD/DVD Players
  • Miscellaneous Circuit Boards
  • Scanners and Desktop Copiers
  • UPS Battery Back-ups
  • Power Supplies
  • Network/Mainframe Equipment
  • Routers, Hubs, Modems
  • Cables, Wires
  • Circuit Boards
  • Satellite Equipment
  • Extensions Cords
  • Docking Stations
  • A/C Adapters

We cannot accept CRT (glass-tube) monitors or TVs.

To ensure the data on hard drives is destroyed, the following methods are used:

  • Physically destroy the hard drives using a hard drive shredder, or
  • Overwrite the data following the strict specifications of the Department of Defense (DOD 5220.22-M)

 

Transportation planning focuses on the development of an efficient, economical, and safe transportation system. Planners in the field strive to find and implement solutions to the problems of congestion, outdated or inadequate facilities, and unsafe transportation conditions.

MPO Information  (click to view)

Transportation Maps

Data/Research Information

Non-Government Sites

The Lincoln Trail Area Development District provides guidance, oversight and staff to carry out the goals of the Lincoln Trail Area Water Management Council. The Council functions as part of a statewide water and wastewater infrastructure planning initiative directed by Senate Bill 409 from the 2000 KY General Assembly Legislative Session. In conjunction with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the Kentucky Division of Water, the Council and the ADD strive to optimize the use and availability of water resources in the region.

The Council provides a framework for the review, discussion, and evaluation of water and wastewater needs and helps local utilities develop projects to meet those needs in the most responsible fashion. The Council meets quarterly and also prioritizes projects on a regional basis yearly.

For further information on the planning process, go to Kentucky Infrastructure Authority or Kentucky Division of Water.

For a list of  projects in the district, go to wris.ky.gov/portal/PrjData and choose LTADD in the Area Dev. Dist (ADD) dropdown menu.

The ADD also maintains dynamic infrastructure information through cutting edge GIS and GPS technology providing local, state, and federal agencies with critical information to make policy and funding decisions. This GIS resource is an invaluable tool shared with local utilities that might otherwise be too expensive to maintain on an individual basis.