The Florence City Council went into a closed session after quickly completing two agenda items in its Jan. 27 business meeting. According to Florence City Clerk Melissa Kramer, the session was to discuss the extension of the city’s annual audit submission to the Kentucky Department of Local Government. The release also noted that the diversion of funds began prior to current Mayor Julie Aubuchon taking office in 2023. Before going into closed session, the council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing a change of Concept Development Plan for a hotel at 7454 Turfway Rd. Race Director Bruce Koehler thanked Florence officials for their assistance, including police protection and cleanup crews.