The City of Covington, KY (City) is seeking public input as part of the process to develop a Programmatic Agreement among the City of Covington, Kentucky, the Kentucky Heritage Council (SHPO), and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) regarding the redevelopment of the 23-acre former IRS Site.

The City of Covington has drafted a programmatic agreement with the Kentucky Heritage Council regarding the redevelopment of the former IRS site, Covington Central Riverfront (CCR). This programmatic agreement is required for the City to satisfy its responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for all individual undertakings and programs.

The City has determined that the Undertaking will consist of demolition of all buildings associated with the former IRS property, clearing of the site, the design and construction of municipal infrastructure. The City, in consultation with SHPO, has determined that the demolition of the former IRS building has resulted in adverse effects to historic properties, as defined in CFR 36 800.5(a)(1) on the IRS building and archeological sites 15Ke205, 15Ke207, and 15Ke208.

The proposed Programmatic Agreement outlines mitigation for the direct effects of the IRS building and archaeological sites to be carried out the City during the term of the Programmatic Agreement, estimated to terminate in 2030.

A draft of the proposed Programmatic Agreement may be obtained by contacting Kaitlin Bryan, Preservation Officer, by phone at (859) 292-2171, email kaitlin.bryan@covingtonky.gov or at the following address:

City of Covington
20 West Pike Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011

Any interested person, agency, or group wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments for consideration to the City of Covington, KY, at the above listed address by 4:30 p.m. on September 30th, 2025, which is at least 15 days after the publication of this notice.