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Ad Hoc Committee on the Land Development Code – Monday, October 5th 3:00pm
The Committee will continue its review of revisions to the Land Development Code of Louisville Metro Government. The Committee has three ordinances that it will review.
Agenda
Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs – Thursday, October 8th 2:00pm
The Committee will receive an update on the Syringe Exchange Program from Dr. Sarah Moyer, Director of the Metro Public Health and Wellness Department
Agenda
Committee on Sustainability – Thursday, October 8th 3:00pm
This is the regular meeting of the Committee. The agenda is pending.
Committee of the Whole – Thursday, October 8th 5:15pm
The Committee will review the Council agenda for the evening meeting. This Committee meeting is not televised and meets in the First Floor Conference Room.
The Committee agenda is pending.
Council meeting – Thursday, October 8th 6:00pm
This is the regular meeting of the Louisville Metro Council.
The agenda is pending.
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 at: http://louisvilleky.gov/
All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25 and Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers.. Meetings are also streamlined on the Metro Council’s website. Go to:http://louisvilleky.gov/
For More Information Contact:
Tony Hyatt: 574-4137 / 526-3622
Stephen Haag: 574-1204 / 645-1752
Ad Hoc Committee on the Land Development Code – Monday, September 21st 3:00pm
The Committee will continue its review of revisions to the Land Development Code of Louisville Metro Government. The Committee has three ordinances that it will review.
Committee on Sustainability – Thursday, September 24th 3:00pm
The Committee will review three Resolutions which involve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Metropolitan Sewer District involving stipends for the Green Infrastructure Project for the following areas:
- $185,030 for West market Street Phase II
- $52,935 for 315 to 360 West Oak Street
- $70,965 for 3800 to 3900 West Market Street Pilot Project
Committee of the Whole – Thursday, September 24th 5:15pm
The Committee will review the Council agenda for the evening meeting. This Committee meeting is not televised and meets in the First Floor Conference Room.
The Committee agenda is pending.
Council meeting – Thursday, September 24th 6:00pm
This is the regular meeting of the Louisville Metro Council.
The agenda is pending.
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 at: http://louisvilleky.gov/
All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25 and Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers. Meetings are also streamlined on the Metro Council’s website. Go to:http://louisvilleky.gov/
For More Information Contact:
Tony Hyatt: 574-4137 / 526-3622
Stephen Haag: 574-1204 / 645-1752
MSD asked to earmark one to two million dollars for plan over successive years
Several members of the Louisville Metro Council are sponsoring a Resolution requesting the Metropolitan Sewer District to set aside additional funding in the coming years for an enhanced home buyout program. The plan calls for MSD to increase funding for such programs in future budgets so that they can make progress on a growing list of properties that have seen reoccurring flooding.
The sponsors of this ordinance are: Councilmembers: Angela Leet (R-7), Kelly Downard (R-16), Dan Johnson (D-21) and Madonna Flood (D-24).
“This Resolution is long overdue and it asks MSD to start thinking about the future and ways of assisting people who have found themselves the victims of increased flooding as we deal with erratic weather patterns,” says Councilman Dan Johnson (D-21).
The Resolution asks MSD, within 60 days, to prepare a plan to incorporate between one to two million dollars for a multiyear buyback program for homeowners in Jefferson County. The plan will include those people who are outside of the flood plain but whose property assessments have been affected by the flooding.
“It is time to prepare for the future instead of just responding to emergencies as they arise. I am hopeful that this show of support from the members of the Metro Council will help to move towards a long term solution to aiding those persons located within the flood plain and in need of relocation.” – Councilman Kelly Downard (R-16)
The Resolution points out that a small percentage of yearly rate increases by MSD along with the recent announcement of the One Water agreement with the Louisville Water Company would allow for creation of a buyback program that would be able to make substantial movement towards addressing the needs of the community.
“This is the long term solution that I have been hopeful to achieve since the beginning of this flood mitigation workgroup. It has always been my desire to find a permanent funding source to a problem that our community should have addressed long before the most recent flooding incident. This resolution encourages a way for families to seek immediate relief when they are impacted by flooding, and I am glad to have been part of the solution.” Councilwoman Angela Leet (R-7).
The Resolution will receive its first reading on Thursday night at the September 10th meeting of the Louisville Metro Council and is expected to be discussed at the Council’s Public Works Committee.
Ad Hoc Committee on Annexation – Tuesday, September 8th 4:30pm
The Committee will hold a special discussion on Special Service Districts. Agenda
Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs – Thursday, September 10th 2:00pm
The Committee will hear a presentation on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from Cathy Hinko, Executive Director of the Metro Housing Coalition, Darrell Aniton & Robin Grammer of Community Services; representing Katina Whitlock, Assistant Director of Community Services and Marlon Cummings, Executive Director of Jeffersontown Area Ministries & Association of Community Ministries. Agenda
Committee on Sustainability – Thursday, September 10th 3:00pm
The Committee will hear a solar energy presentation. Agenda
Committee of the Whole – Thursday, September 10th 5:15pm
The Committee will review the Council agenda for the evening meeting. This Committee meeting is not televised and meets in the First Floor Conference Room.
The Committee agenda is pending.
Council meeting – Thursday, September 10th 6:00pm
This is the regular meeting of the Louisville Metro Council.
The agenda is pending.
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 at: http://louisvilleky.gov/
All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25. Meetings are also streamlined on the Metro Council’s website. Go to: http://louisvilleky.gov/
For More Information Contact:
Tony Hyatt: 574-4137 / 526-3622
Stephen Haag: 574-1204 / 645-1752
Thunder, Derby, Travelling Events All Included on List
Courtesy: Kentuckytourism.com
Several events hosted in Louisville have received the honor of inclusion on the Top 100 Events in the United States 2015 list. At least two are Louisville-specific events, while others are events that are “just passing through.” Still more events have connections to Louisville and the Commonwealth – which just goes to show why My Old Kentucky Home is a great place to live.
Among Sporting Events, the Kentucky Derby ranked at number seven. The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports was edged out by heavyweight events such as the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500 race.
Also ahead of the Derby was another sporting event with Louisville and Kentucky connections: the NCAA Men’s Final Four. Last year, Kentucky made it to the Final Four in Indianapolis before being defeated, while Louisville was knocked out earlier in the tournament. The previous year, Louisville and Kentucky met in the Midwest Regional of the tournament and the year before that Louisville rose to the top to beat Michigan for the Championship title. Louisville, of course, also plays host to earlier rounds of the tournament.
In the Festivals, Parades & Holiday Events category, Louisville also got a nod for Thunder Over Louisville, which took 9th place in the category. The Derby Festival celebration ranked behind events including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New Year’s Eve in Times Square, and Mardi Gras.
Under the heading of Political Events, ranked third (ahead of the State of the Union address) was the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Although the 2015 NRAAM event was held just down I-65 in Nashville, next year’s event will be held right here in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Top honors in the Entertainment Industry Events category went to Comic-Con International and, although “the big show” is held in San Diego, Louisville does play host to it’s own versions of the show through FandomFest and the Derby City Comic Con.
View the full list of Top Events in the US at BizBash.com.
Meeting set for Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:30pm
Credit: Louisville Metro Police
The Metro Council’s Public Safety Committee will be updated by Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad on the recently conducted staffing study of personnel in the department.
“As we continue to see a rise in violent crime, I have asked the Chief to come and update us on how the staffing study discussions and recommendations have proceeded,” says Councilman David Yates (D-25), who chairs the Committee. “I know some concerns have been raised about reorganizing the special VIPER Unit and I would like the Chief to give us his plan on moving forward with what is being changed and how we will utilize officers in general throughout Metro Louisville.”
The Public Safety Committee will meet at 3:30pm in Council Chambers, 601 West Jefferson Street.
All Council meetings are carried live on Metro TV, Time Warner Cable Channel 25. You can also watch the meetings online by going to the Metro Council home page at http://louisvilleky.gov/
Planning & Zoning – Tuesday, September 1st 1:30pm
The Committee has one zoning item before it: 4646 – 4650 Cane Run Road
(Case no. 15ZONE1012)
While items may be on the agenda for this Committee, this does not mean all items will be acted upon or discussed. Please check with the Committee Chair prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Public Works, Bridges and Transportation – Tuesday, September 1st 3:00pm
- An ordinance awarding a communications systems franchise to Extenet Systems Inc.
- An ordinance awarding a communications systems franchise to Crown Castle NG Central Inc.
- 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
Labor & Economic Development – Tuesday, September 1st 4:00pm
The Committee will review an ordinance which proposes to extend the boundaries of the Louisville Downtown Management District. The Committee is still reviewing a resolution involving two parcels of property at the intersection of Muhammad Ali Blvd., 30th Street and West Market Street
Appropriations NDF’s CIF’s – Tuesday, September 1st 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.
Public Safety – Wednesday, September 2nd 3:30pm
The Committee will here from Chief Steve Conrad to discuss the recent LMPD Staffing Study. The Committee will also review an ordinance that removes the term minors from the “Pop up Parties” ordinance. The Committee still has under review an ordinance dealing with Short Term Rentals.
Committee on Contracts/ Appointments – Thursday, September 3rd 3:00pm
The Committee will review pending contracts and proposed appointments to the Boards and Commission of Metro Government.
Budget – Thursday, September 3rd 5:00pm
The Committee will review the following:
- An ordinance for a forgivable loan to Community Ventures for construction and marketing of 27 parcels of land in the Russell Neighborhood
- An ordinance for a forgivable loan to Rebound Inc. for construction and marketing of 3 parcels of land in the Russell Neighborhood
- An ordinance to levy taxes in the Louisville Urban Service District
- An ordinance transferring $45,000 from Develop Louisville Capital Fund to Develop Louisville Operating Funds relating to External Agency Community Ventures Kitchen Incubation
- An ordinance for a forgivable loan to New Directions Housing Corp. for a single family dwelling in Shelby Park
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 at: http://louisvilleky.gov/
All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Time Warner Cable Channel 25. Meetings are also streamlined on the Metro Council’s website. Go to: http://louisvilleky.gov/
For more information contact:
Tony Hyatt 574-4137 / 526-3622
Stephen Haag: 574-1204 / 645-1752
