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 President David Yates (D-25) announced Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and individual assignments of the Metro Council’s Standing Committees for 2017. Several Committees have been merged to efficiently address the priorities and needs.
Councilwoman Vicki Welch has been assigned to the following two committees:
Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
This committee will have responsibility for the following Metro Departments: Public Works, Brightside, Codes & Regulations, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Parks, Parking Authority (PARC), Sustainability Related Agencies - Louisville Gas & Electric, Louisville International Airport, Louisville Water, Louisville Zoo, Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), Transit Authority (TARC), Waterfront Park
Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee
This committee will have responsibility for the following Metro Departments: Air Pollution Control District, Community Services, External Agency Fund, Housing & Community Development, Health & Wellness, Office for Women, Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods, Vacant & Public Property Administration, Youth Development Related Agencies - Metro Housing Authority, Property Valuation Administration, Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Free Public Library
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Metro Public Works (MPW) Roads and Operations Division works year
round patching potholes whenever they are reported. MPW encourages anyone who
spots a pothole in Louisville to report it to MetroCall as quickly as possible.
There are several ways to do it:
Whichever method you choose, make sure to be as specific with
location information as you can. Don't assume someone else has reported it.
The
Louisville Metro Council and the Community Affairs Committee are once again
celebrating Black History Month by honoring the
incredible African American leaders of our city.
With
so many deserving African American leaders who's work and compassion shines through
each and every day, we are asking for your help in nominating honorees to
be chosen to represent District 13. If you know of an exceptional
individual who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to our
community and city, please follow the steps below to have their name be one of
those chosen to be honored this year.
*Please
include ALL following contents in your submission
- Your Honoree’s Name
- Mailing Address
- Contact Telephone Number
- A "Brief Bio"
PLEASE
NOTE:
All honoree nominations must be submitted by email to District 13 Legislative
Assistant, Kevin Triplett, at kevin.triplett@louisvilleky.gov by
the close of business on Friday, February 3rd.
The selected honoree will be recognized at the
15th Annual Black History Month Program on Thursday, February 23, 2017 an noon
in the Metro Council Chambers.
 Louisville Metro Meals on Wheel’s recipients are set to receive handmade Valentine’s Day cards created by youth volunteers from across the country. DoSomething.org, a global non-profit organization with the goal of motivating young people to make positive change, has teamed up with Meals on Wheels America for the fourth annual Love Letters campaign.
The popular campaign, encouraging young people to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards to lift the spirits of older adults, runs through February 10, 2017 and cards will be included in meal deliveries to Meals on Wheels clients across the country.
If young people sign up by Jan. 31 and upload a "selfie” photo at DoSomething.org/loveletters holding the card(s), they made will be eligible to enter to win a variety of prizes including a $3,000 scholarship.
To donate cards to the local Meals on Wheels program, feel free to drop off any weekday before Feb. 10 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 701 W. Ormsby Ave. Suite 201. Feel free to contact Tiffany Reed, Volunteer Coordinator for the Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Program at 574-6420 or Tiffany.Reed@louisvilleky.gov with any additional questions.
 A reminder you that you can check the live progress of Metro Crews as they salt and plow
the designated Metro Snow Route.
Visit
the Snow Map here to check the route during the
next winter weather event
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 LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is
administered by Louisville Metro Department of Community Services. The Crisis
Phase of LIHEAP will run from Jan.
9 - March 31, or until available funds have been expended.
Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance
utilizing the new, automated appointment system. The toll free service is now
available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. The caller can follow
the prompts to get the information needed and/or to schedule an appointment if
available. The system provides a confirmation number indicating that an
appointment was successfully scheduled.
Scheduling an appointment by
phone:
Call 502-991-8391
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the
time of the appointment at:
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave.,
40215
- Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219
Dixie Highway, 40258
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 Louisville
Metro Government is now accepting External Agency Fund applications
for FY18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018). These General Funded grants
are awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies, that contribute
to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.
The grants are available
for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Department
of Community Services (LMCS), and for Arts and Creative Industries programs,
administered by the Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development. The
External Agency Funds are awarded annually to non-profit organizations offering
programs or services in Louisville that
align with the Mayor's and departments' strategic goals.
All agencies wishing to submit an
application are required to have at least one representative participate in a
mandatory application orientation. The mandatory orientation is available
on the External Agency Fund (EAF) website.
The orientation will provide information about the deadlines, how to access the
application and general information about the application.
The deadline to
submit an application is Friday, February 10, 2017 by 5 p.m.
For more
information about EAF, and to access the application orientation
Please submit all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.
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Effective March 1, 2017, all property located in Louisville Metro
and occupied or offered for occupancy in exchange for money or any other
consideration must be registered with Louisville Metro Government. Failure to
register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit.
The registration calls for:
- Rental
property owners to include the rental unit street address
- List
current contact information of the owner and managing operator.
- New
owners to register within thirty days of any ownership transfer.
- Any
change in contact information to be updated on the registry within thirty
days of the change.
Visit: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations,
to establish an account and access the registry, or to get detailed information
and instructions on registry requirements.
Registration is free and
will be monitored by the staff of Develop Louisville.
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 "Come out for food and fellowship while
supporting the Valley Woman's Club. This group works hard to promote and fund
scholarships and other worthy causes," says Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey
Welch (D-13).
Councilwoman Cindi Fowler (D-14)and President David Yates (D-25) join CW Welch encouraging everyone
to come out to the Valley Women’s Club Annual Soup Supper and Bake Sale on
Friday, February 3rd.
The Annual Soup Supper and Bake Sale
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Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the
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Where: Sun Valley Community Club on Bethany
Lane.
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Menu: will include all you can eat assorted soups, cornbread,
crackers, dessert and beverages.
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Cost: $6.00 for Adults and $4.00
for children 10 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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 Louisville
Asset Building Coalition opened their free tax
preparation sites that will provide federal and state
income tax assistance to eligible residents.
Appointments are recommended for VITA free tax assistance service and can be
made now by calling (502) 305-0005 or scheduling online at https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com.
VITA free tax
preparation sites are located at:
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Americana Community
Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
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Sun Valley Community
Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
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Wesley House Community
Services, 5114 Preston Highway
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 AARP Tax Aide's mission is to serve any person comes through the
door, with special attention to those 60 and older.
AARP
sites will open Feb. 1 at:
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Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway
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Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W Woodlawn Ave.
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Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
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Shively
Municipal Building, 3920 Dixie Highway
For a full AARP schedule and listing, including mobile sites, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org
or call (502) 394-3443.
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MSD has identified the critical needs in these areas in a draft 20-year Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan, developed solutions and is ready to move forward.
Now, MSD wants to talk directly with the public about the risks, the solutions, and most importantly how soon the work will begin.
 Flooded
roadways, destroyed homes, and raw sewage overflows are reminders that
Louisville’s ability to transform depends on the most basic public health and
safety protection systems - wastewater, stormwater and flood protection. MSD
has identified the critical needs in these areas in a draft 20-year Critical
Repair & Reinvestment Plan, developed solutions and is ready to move
forward.
However,
the solutions come with a large price tag - $4.3 billion over the next 20
years, including almost $500 million to finish the remaining federal Consent
Decree obligations for managing sewer overflows. Recognizing the magnitude of
the impact on ratepayers and the community, MSD is embarking on a wide-reaching
community conversation.
Interested citizens can review the Critical
Repair & Reinvestment Plan and summaries through March 1, 2017 at any
branch of the Louisville Library or on MSD’s website at www.LouisvilleMSD.org/CriticalRepairPlan.
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 FREE Training and Job Placement!
Kentuckiana Builds can prepare you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic installer, welder and many more. Attend the next information session!
- Monday, January 30, 2017 at 5:30 PM
- Next training class begins Monday, February 6, 2017.
- WHERE: Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway, Louisville
Questions? Call 502.566.3371 or go to KentuckianaBuilds.org.
Kentuckiana Builds is a partnership between the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, the Louisville Urban League, and KentuckianaWorks.
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This new web app gives users an intuitive and accurate way to
explore possible careers based on occupation, salary, and college degree.
The Career Calculator is being used in schools, career centers
and libraries across the Louisville region.
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