District 13 Grapevine June 23, 2017

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Vicki Aubrey Welch

601 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: 502.574.1113
Fax: 502.574.4422

 

 

Kevin Triplett

Legislative Assistant

Phone: 502.574.3458

kevin.triplett@louisvilleky.gov

 

District 13 Website

 

Metro Council 13

Updated District 13 Map

Map of all affected areas

General redistricting info

Key Community Contacts:

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Dare to Care Food Bank

First Baptist Church of Fairdale 413 Fairdale Road 

Wednesdays - 

4:00 to 6:45 pm

Phone:  368-9053

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Derby City Eagles Club

Fish Fry every Friday, 5:30-8PM; Karaoke 8pm-Midnight, 201 Outer Loop; Open to the public

Phone: 363-2241

 

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Fairdale Lions Club
Fish Fry every 2nd Friday of the month, 11:00am-7:00pm.
Phone:  368-3479


Metro Council Website

 

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Check Crime on a Map by clicking HERE.

Sign up for crime alerts from LMPD by clicking HERE

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FROM VICKI'S DESK


FY 2017-18 Budget Approved by Metro Council

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By a vote of 24 and 0 and one abstention, the Louisville Metro Council has approved the 2017-2018 Capital and Operating Budgets that have a continued emphasis on road paving, vacant and abandoned properties, criminal justice and quality of life investments.

The Committee has approved an amended budget focusing on the theme of “Building a Better Community.” The theme covers four areas:

Here are the highlights:

Investing in Criminal Justice

  • Funding for Public Defender ($50,000)
  • Funding for a Casey’s Law Advocate with JCAO ($36,000)
  • Funding for Two Deputy Coroners & Morgue Expansion ($170,000)
  • Study/Renovation of LMPD HQ & Fiscal Court Building ($300,000)
  • No More Red Dots ($550,000)

Increasing Investments in our Residents through Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatments

  • Funding for Volunteers of America Freedom House ($515,000)
  • Funding for Centerstone Living Room Project ($325,000)

Investing in our Infrastructure and Facilities

  • $6.4. million added to Mayor’s Paving Road Improvements
  • Total Paving Investment $22,610,000
  • Total Additional Funding for sidewalk repairs $2,500,000 ($1.5M added)
  • Additional Mowing for Metro Owned Right of Way ($238,000)

Investing in Quality of Life
Neighborhoods

  • $200,000 Center for Neighborhoods
  • $250,000 Lexan Pilot Program (Clear Boarding)
  • $530,000 Additional VAP Demolition

Quality of Place

  • $200,000 African American Heritage Center
  • $30,000 Botanical Gardens
  • $125,000 AB Sawyer Master Plan
  • $125,000 Victory Park Master Plan
  • $100,000 Des Pres Park Pickleball Courts

Combining Affordable Housing Trust Fund & Louisville Cares

The Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budgets will now be sent to Mayor Greg Fischer for his signature.


Tonight's FridayFest at Highview Park has been CANCELLED and Rescheduled for August 11

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Due to an inclement weather forecast, FridayFest at Highview Park scheduled for Friday, June 23 featuring the band Mary Mary has been postponed and rescheduled to August 11, 2017.

FridayFest will resume on July 7th with:

Caribou (Pop/Rock)

and

Coal Mine Canary (Acoustic Rock) 

Future FridayFest Shows:

July 21 - 100% Poly (pop/rock)

August 4 – The Rumors (pop/rock) 

August 11 – Mary Mary (90s rock)

All shows run from 6-10pm

For more information on the concert series visit the

FridayFest at Highview Park Facebook Page


Great American Campout at Jefferson Forest June 23 & 24

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Jefferson Memorial Forest Hosts Great American Camp-out June 24-25 

Jefferson Memorial Forest will connect with thousands of other campers and the great outdoors on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, as they host the annual Great American Campout. This Great American Campout, in its 13th year, is a great way for friends, families, and children experience nature, sleep under the stars and create lasting family memories.
Jefferson Memorial Forest will provide the campfire, story-telling, and night hikes; you provide your dinner, breakfast, and tent.

In the morning campers will have the day to explore the Forest by hiking any of our 35 miles of trails, fishing at Tom Wallace Lake with free fishing poles provided at the Welcome Center, or unleashing your adventurous side by taking on the GoApe tree-top adventure course (reservations with GoApe required).

The price of the campout is $25 per family of 4, and $5 each family member. Platform tents are available to rent at a cost of $15.

Pre-registration is required by calling the Forest’s Welcome Center at 502-368-5404.


COMMUNITY


Fan Give-away June 24

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Fan Fair giveaway event on June 24.

On June 24, a “Fan Fair” will be held from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. to distribute fans at The Edison Center located at 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Louisville.  Fans will be available for seniors 60 and older, as well as to individuals with physical disabilities, on first-come, first-served basis.  

Fan Fair qualifications:

  • Person 60 years or older
  • OR documentation verified by a physician of a disability
  • Must be a resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt counties
  • Proof of address and age will we required
  • One fan per household

Coinciding with the Fan Fair will be a health fair to provide basic health checks and information from local resources and a "Take Back" Prescription Drug Toss event sponsored by the Louisville Metro Center for Public Health & Wellness and LMPD.  

  Read more.


Free Concert at Iroquois Amphitheater June 24

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Riverview Independence Festival July 1

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“Free Family Swim Thursday Nights” at Fairdale Pool June 8 - July 27

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Sun Valley Offers Free Swim Nights & Senior Swim Mornings

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BUSINESS CORNER


July 2 Buy Local Fair

Booth Space Available

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Volunteers Needed to Work Buy Local Fair

The 9th Annual Buy Local Fair was rescheduled to Sunday, July 2, at Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road from Noon – 6:00 p.m. The event is FREE with car parking for $5. Bicycles are Free. Please visit the following link to sign up, Buy Local Fair Volunteer Opportunities


Job Training & Postings

Become A Firefighter

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Now Hiring!

Would you like a chance to serve your community by becoming a member of Louisville's Bravest? We are now hiring for the position of firefighter!

Louisville Metro Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for the Fire Recruit Class. Click here to apply.

For complete job description and requirements CLICK HERE.


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Want to move quickly to earn credentials and get a better job?

The Manufacturing Training and Employment Connection (M-TEC) is a new, intensive 2-week program where you can earn multiple certificates valued by manufacturing employers and make connections that lead to job opportunities. 

The M-TEC training is free but classes for June and July are filling up fast. To register now call (502) 276-9711 Ext. 4001.

Upcoming M-TEC classes: 

  • July 17 - 28
  • Oct. 9 - 20
  • Dec. 4 - 15

    Click here for a complete list of new training courses, including the one-month Certified Production Technician (CPT) courses offered later this year. 


    ETSY Craft Entrepreneurship Program July Classes

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    Applications are now being accepted for the spring and summer sessions of the Louisville Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program.

     Dates for the six-class July session include:

    • July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
    •  All classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
    • 4– 6 p.m.

    For more information on the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program, including registration and class schedule, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship