Boone County Public Works Wins State Organization Award

The Boone County Public Works Department earned Organization of the Year from the Kentucky Chapter of the American Public Works Association for innovation and community service.

The department also received recognition for improving stormwater drainage and runoff along Ryle Road. Three team members won statewide honors: Robert Franxman, Boone County Engineer and Assistant County Administrator, received Engineer of the Year; Michael Norcia, Chief Inspector for Engineering Services, was named Young Professional of the Year; and Tyler Hill, Project Development Specialist, earned First Responder of the Year.

The Boone County Jail received the Historic Preservation Award for restoring historic cemeteries across the county.

"These awards reflect the commitment of a whole department that takes pride in serving Boone County," Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore said. "Our engineers, inspectors and field crews work every day to ensure that Boone County's infrastructure is safe and reliable."