Metro Council Meetings for the week of October 26th

Public Works, Bridges and Transportation – Tuesday, October 27th 3:00pm

The Committee has a special discussion item on the installation of wireless cell technology on new poles in our traditional neighborhoods. The committee will hear from Mike Prather of Fibertech and Al Andrews of Metro Public Works.

The Committee also has the following items under review:

• A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Alvin J. Elmore Sr.
• A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of V.V. Cooke Sr.
• A Resolution  authorizing the Mayor to accept $63,397 of additional funding from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for continuation of the design phase for the 18th Street and Broadway Alignment Project
• An Ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances relating to flood plain management
• A Resolution requesting MSD to create a flood plain buyout program.
• An Ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding historical landmarks and preservation districts as it relates to the salvage and preservation of brick pavers removed from streets and alleys

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Labor & Economic Development – Tuesday, October 27th 4:00pm

The Committee will hear from Rebecca Matheny on the topic: Economic Improvement Plan for the Louisville Downtown Partnership.

The Committee has the following items on its agenda:

• A Resolution involving three parcels of property at 1300 and 1306 Bardstown Road
• A Resolution involving two parcels of property at the intersection of Muhammad Ali Blvd., 30th Street and West Market Street

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Appropriations NDF’s CIF’s – Tuesday, October 27th 5:00pm

The Committee will review grant requests for Neighborhood Development Funds and Capital Infrastructure Funds of the 26 districts of the Louisville Metro Council.

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Public Safety – Wednesday, October 28th 3:30pm

The Committee has the following items on its agenda:

• An Ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances relating to the Metro Animal Services Fee Schedule
•  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant of $50,000 from The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to be administered by Emergency Services Emergency Medical Services
•   A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant of $112,200 from The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to be administered by Emergency Services’ Emergency Management Agency
•  A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant award of $10,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to be used by Metro Animal Services to support a Mega Match-A-Thon event in conjunction with the Kentucky Humane Society
•   An Ordinance dealing with Short Term Rentals

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Committee on Contracts/ Appointments – Thursday, October 29th 3:00pm

The Committee will review pending contracts and proposed appointments to the Boards and Commission of Metro Government.

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 Meeting times are subject to change. Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair of each Committee. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be acted upon by a committee.

To review all agendas of the committees of the Louisville Metro Council, go to the Metro Council Clerk’s web page.

All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25 and Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers.. Meetings are also live streamed on the Metro Council’s website. Go to http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council  and click on the “Watch Meetings Online” icon.

For more information contact:
Tony Hyatt 574-4137 / 526-3622
Stephen Haag: 574-1204  / 645-1752