 Residents of Louisville who
suffered damage from the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of
April 2-17, 2015 may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.
Emergency Services Emergency
Management Agency (EMA) has been working closely with The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to determine damages throughout the community caused
by these storms.
EMA is encouraging all members of
the community who registered a preliminary damage assessment as well as all
area residents possibly affected to apply for assistance. Individuals and
business owners who sustained losses can begin applying for assistance by
registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621- 3362
(FEMA) or by web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov. Disaster assistance
applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call
1-800-462-7585 directly; those who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call
1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time seven days a week, until further notice.
Residents who have registered for
assistance will be contact by a FEMA representative for individual housing
assessment.
There will be three disaster
recovery centers in the Metro Louisville area staffed by FEMA
representatives. The first center will be open at Okolona Fire Station
#1, 8501 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219 where individuals can go
to discuss their case after they have registered. Operating hours for this
Friday, May 8th are 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday hours
from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The following week they will be open
Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The additional two
centers will open soon after and the community will be notified of these
locations once they are determined by FEMA.
Assistance can include grants for
temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property
losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from
the effects of the disaster.
FEMA representatives encourage
applicants to collect the following information ahead of time to speed the
process:
- Social
Security Number
- Telephone
number
- Address
of the damaged property and current address
- Brief
description of disaster-related damages and losses
- Insurance
and bank account information
Disaster recovery assistance is
available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age,
disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know
has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For
TTY call 800-462-7585.
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There are over 260,000 residential properties located in Jefferson County that are assessed by the Property Valuation Administrator annually using a market (or sales) approach to value. Property sales in Jefferson County are researched annually and valid sales (fair arm’s-length transactions) are verified. When a sale price is accepted by PVA as a valid sale, it represents the property value for approximately 2 years. All valid sales are compiled and applied into a computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system. CAMA utilizes valid sales, and property characteristics such as location, lot size, square footage of improvements (house, garage, outbuildings, pavement, fencing, etc.), number of bedrooms and bathrooms, age and condition, etc. in order to value comparable properties at current fair market value. Depreciation factors and other adjustments that influence value are also applied in CAMA when applicable. CAMA is closely monitored by PVA for quality control.
PVA field inspections are an important part of achieving equitable property assessments. The inspection verifies property identification and ensures a correct listing of property characteristics.
PVA field inspectors are authorized by statute to inspect real property in Jefferson County (KRS 132.450 (1)). PVA is required by statute to inspect property at least once every 4 years (KRS 132.690 (1)).
A PVA field inspection is assigned when a property sells, a building or wrecking permit is issued, a property is damaged, or by request of the property owner. Field inspections are made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Field inspectors can be identified by their PVA identification badge and/or shirt or jacket with PVA logo. The field inspector’s vehicle can be identified by a magnetic sign that displays PVA logo.
Upon arriving at an inspection site, the field inspector first announces his arrival to the property owner and/or occupant. If the occupant is a minor, the inspector will return on another day. In the absence of the property owner or resident, the field inspector has the legal right to complete the exterior inspection. However, an interior inspection of residential and farm buildings cannot be conducted in the absence or without permission of the property owner or resident (KRS 132.220 (3)).
Upon completion, confirmation of the inspection is left at the property. The property owner’s assistance during an inspection results in a more accurate inspection and resulting property assessment. Measurements of exterior dimensions of improvements are made, characteristics are identified and listed, conditions are determined and recorded, photos are taken and improvements are sketched. Exterior measurements of property improvements are made based on standards by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). All information collected at the inspection is entered into the property record stored in the CAMA system.
Under state law (KRS 133.120) property owners who wish to appeal their assessment must first hold a conference with the PVA Office during the annual Open Inspection Period (OIP). Each year the OIP begins on the first Monday in May and continues for a thirteen day period including two Saturdays. The PVA notifies property owners of the OIP dates each spring by publication in The Courier-Journal newspaper. This year’s OIP begins on 5/4/2015 and ends on 5/18/2015 at 4:00 p.m., EDT
If you wish to appeal your property assessment, please contact the PVA Office two weeks prior to the OIP at (502) 574-6224 during our weekday office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EDT to schedule a conference. By scheduling a conference, you are setting an appointment to complete their online conference appeal service on computers located at the downtown office located on the 5th floor of the Fiscal Count Building at 531 Court Place. The online conference appeal service can be accessed two weeks prior to and during the OIP at http://jeffersonpva.ky.gov. Property owners may choose to complete their online conference appeal from their location, downtown at the Fiscal Court Building, or at any branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. More information on how to appeal your assessment is available on the website two weeks prior to and during the OIP period.
 The Louisville Urban League are in the business of empowering people through direct services and advocacy. Join the Center for Workforce Development Team (CWD) and assist in building a gateway to success for those who might otherwise have a difficult time finding the employment opportunity that is right for them.
The CWD Team is responsible for providing employability readiness training, career counseling, job placement referrals, and supportive services for participants. We seek a compassionate and highly motivated person to develop and cultivate positive relationships with client, families, local businesses, other members of the community stakeholders.
Job Summary: Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, assessment and counseling of Mature Worker Program participants. Develops IEP’s (Individual Employment Plans), provides employment coaching and follow-up. Serves as a liaison between the project and the host agencies on activities related to the participants.
Education and/or Experience:
1. Bachelor Degree in Sociology, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Master’s Degree desired.
3. Three – four years of proven experience in counseling/case management and working with economically disadvantaged workers and older adults.
4. Certified Workforce Development Professional preferred.
5. Driver’s License required and dependable transportation.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our CWD Team, please forward a cover letter and resume to our HR Department at one of the following:
1. Mail
Louisville Urban League
Attn: Human Resources
1535 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
2. Online-- louisvilleworks.com Save cover letter & resume as one (1) document and upload.
3. Fax- 502.585.2335
Attn: Human Resources
Additional details and full job descriptions can be obtained at louisvilleworks.com.
Please no phone calls!!
 On May 12, 2015 there will be a JCPS Application and Recruitment Fair at the Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Ave, in the Fishbowl and
lobby from 10am to 1pm. For more information please visit www.jcpsky.net or call the Application
Center at 485-3370.
Get your foot in the door and make a difference in the
community. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is recruiting for substitute
and full-time positions. Most substitute jobs start at $9.00/hour and many
other positions are full-time with benefits.
 This summer, educational theatre company Drama by George is giving young
actors ages 8-17 the chance to act in a play, make a movie, perform a murder mystery, or learn comedy
improv!
Young actors can build self-confidence and creativity in any of our awesome summer day
camps.
NEW: Advanced Center Stage Camp. Take your skills to the next level in this camp for
experienced young actors! You’ll learn more about theatre and perform a one-act play. For ages 9-
14, tuition $349. Held at Bellarmine University in the Highlands, July 13-24, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday.
Center Stage Drama Camp. Want to be in the spotlight? Learn basic acting skills and perform a
short play in just one week! For ages 8-12, tuition $149. Held at Bellarmine University in the Highlands,
July 6-10, 1:00-4:00 pm daily.
Comedy Improv Camp. Learn the basics of comedic acting without a script. We’ll show you the
funny at Comedy Improv Camp! For ages 13-16, tuition $149. Held at Bellarmine University in the
Highlands, July 27-31, 2:00-5:00 pm daily.
MovieMakers Filmmaking Camp. Are you ready for your closeup? Here’s a unique opportunity
to act (and peek behind the scenes) in a short digital film! For ages 8-12, tuition $165. Held at St. James
Catholic School in the Highlands, July 27-31, 9:00 am-12:00 pm daily.
Mystery at the Mansion. Perform a classic whodunit mystery in an actual mansion. Come create a
murder with us! For ages 12-17, tuition $250. Held at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum in Old
Louisville, June 22-26, 9:00 am-3:00 pm daily.
Drama by George has provided character-building theatre programs for over 25,000
Kentuckiana students since 2007. For more information or register for any Drama by George camp,
please visit www.dramabygeorge.com/camps or call (502) 718-5090.
 The Jefferson County Board of Education is hosting a series of meetings to hear from community stakeholders to help identify the most critical issues, the "Big Rocks," that must be addressed for the district to make significant improvement over the next five years.
The community input will inform the development of Vision 2020, the district's five-year strategic plan, and will be basis for targeting resources and research-based strategies for maximum impact.
All community members are invited to join the conversation at one of the following locations:
Friday May 8 2015 8am-10am: Stewart Auditorium VanHoose Education Center 3332 Newburg Road
Tuesday May 12, 2015 6pm-8pm: DuValle Education Center 3610 Bohne Avenue
Thursday May 21, 2015 6pm-8pm: Fairdale High School 1001 Fairdale Road
Thursday May 28, 2015 6pm-8pm: Westport Middle School 8100 Westport Road
To RSVP please call Teresa Gray at 502-485-3995 or by email at teresa.gray@jefferson.kyschools.us
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Talk with David will be held on May 23rd at the Parkhill Community Center located at 1703 South 13th Street beginning at 10am.
All are invited to attend this free event to voice opinions, comments, questions or concerns that you may have.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
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Office
For Women's Annual Women's Health Fair May
21, 2015 at 810 Barret Ave.
Exhibitors 10 a.m. - 1
p.m.
Norton
Healthcare Mobile Unit: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mammograms & Pap Smears for women over 40**Check with your insurance regarding copays.
Call 502-899-6842 for an appointment.
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