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Today is a great day for Louisville! All over the city, Louisville employees are excited about the expected pay raise to $7.75 that take effect today.
Many have opposed this ordinance to raise the wage in fear that is will force businesses not to hire new employees and put them at a competitive disadvantage with Southern Indiana and other counties. Some also have said that a pay increase for workers would discourage employers from relocating to Louisville.
However, Judge Judith McDonald-Burkman ruled on this past Monday June 29th, to uphold the ordinance raising the city's minimum wage to $7.75 today, then to $8.25 per hour on July 1, 2016 and finally to $9 per hour on July 1, 2017, with annual adjustments for inflation thereafter.
Councilman David James along with other members of Metro Council were the original sponsors of the ordinances and are happy to be supporting the working men and women of our community. In the words of Councilman James "This pay raise will not only help our economy continue to flourish, but it helps our communities and the families that dwell within them".
Congratulations Louisville, progress begins TODAY!
 You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting for a proposed TNZD (Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District) MAP CHANGE and LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT. The proposal is to: (1) Evaluate the TNZD regulations related to signage; (2) Evaluate the list of permitted uses in the TNZD; and (3) Examine the current Neighborhood Center boundary on the TNZD Map to determine whether it should be extended.
Subject Property: TNZD area of Old Louisville
Case Number: 15AREA1001
Case Manager: Brian Mabry, AICP, Planning Coordinator (brian.mabry@louisvilleky.gov)
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Old Louisville Information Center, Central Park,
1340 S. 4th St.
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit:
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) located at 444 S. 5th St., 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 or call (502) 574-6230.
Or visit louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
1. Meeting agendas and staff reports (typically available one week prior to meeting)
2. More information on zoning processes
3. Public comment opportunities
4. Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 PM or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service 1-800-648-6056.
Excessive heat exposure on the job site is unsafe. Heat
related illness not only makes you feel terrible, it can also harm your
health, hurt job performance, increase injury potential and even cause death.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: nausea,
fatigue, headaches, wet clammy skin.
Prevention Tips to Avoid Heat Related Illness in the
Workplace:
- Increase the frequency and duration of rest breaks
- Drink 5-7 ounces of cool water every 15-20 minutes
to keep hydrated
- Cool off under a tree, fan, or an air conditioned
room
- Perform the more strenuous tasks during cooler times
of the day
- Work in the shade when possible
- Wear cotton / loose clothing which allows moisture
to evaporate quickly
For more information of how to protect you and your loved ones from the heat please visit https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/index.html?utm_source=Twitter
 The La' Casita Center is one of our Latino community's only resources for helping families that come to our community seeking shelter, food, and some support. The La' Casita Center is counting on you to help us keep our doors open for Hispanic/Latino families who don't know where their next meal is coming from and who deserve our support. And yours.
The Brunch will be held at the La Casita Center located at 223 East Magnolia Avenue on Sunday July 12 from 10am to 1pm. There is a suggested donation of $10.
If you would like to attend this event please RSVP at 502-322-4036 or by email at info@lacasitacenter.org
The Solid Waste Management Division will offer compost
workshops July 25 at Limerick Garden and August 1 at Miles Park. Composting is
an easy way to turn yard waste and food scraps into make-it-yourself fertilizer
for use in gardens, lawns and other landscaping.
It also greatly reduces the need for haul-away disposal
of those organic materials. The three-hour sessions will further explain
the benefits of composting, provide instructions on how to do it and offer
hands on demonstrations. Participants will learn what supplies are needed, what
items should and should not go into compost and how to tend, harvest and use
it. Bring a pair of gardening gloves rain or shine to one of the workshops.
Saturday July 25
9 a.m. to Noon
Limerick Garden, 933 S 6th Street
Saturday August 1
9 a.m. to Noon
Miles Park, 15712 Shelbyville Road
Four Reasons to Compost
1. Good for the environment
Yard and food waste make up 30% of the total waste stream. Composting saves landfill space and greatly reduces methane emissions caused by the breakdown of these materials.
2. Benefits for your yard
Compost improves moisture retention and drainage of soil, provides a slow release of nutrients and amends both sandy and clay soils. Healthy plants and healthy soil reduce pests and diseases.
3. Saves money
Composting reduces the cost of soil conditioner, manure, pesticides and water soil that plants need. It cuts down on costs associated with trash hauling, for you and your municipality.
4. It’s easy
Composting is the most practical and convenient way to handle your yard waste, and is typically easier than bagging waste and transporting it to the curb or a waste facility. Start with leaves and grass and work your way toward food scraps.
If you would like more information on the Compost Workshop please contact
Metro Solid Waste Management Services
600 Meriwether Ave
Louisville KY 40217
502‐574‐3571
www.lelelouisville.com
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Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/ and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.
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