District 10's own Ryan Burch accepted into London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, has gofundme fundraiser for living expenses

District 10 resident and actor Ryan Burch has been accepted into the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.  This is a huge deal for the St. X alumnus and second cousin of the late Louisville Metro Council President Jim King. LAMDA, as it is also known, is one of the most elite drama schools in the world. Of the more than 5,000 people who auditioned from around the world this past year, Burch was one of two Americans in a class of 27 who were accepted into the two-year, year-round program. But living in London is expensive, so Burch has launched a Gofundme fundraiser at www.gofundme.com/makethisdreamhappen. He also made a video that tells his story (in a funny way, of course) and it's at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXnobs0T4RA "I am just a regular guy raised by a regular single working Mom who puts up with my non-regular dreams Burch said. "She supports me with her whole heart and encourages me every day to do the impossible." Burch thanks everyone who has helped him on this journey, including those working with Derby Dinner Playhouse, Music Theater of Louisville, and Shakespeare in the Park's Globe players.

Camp Taylor MSD traffic maps moved to "News you can use" section below

In an effort to show the maps more clearly, we're moving the Camp Taylor updates to the "News you can use" section at the bottom of the E-News. The maps are also at http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project

District 10 events

Tonight (August 25) Peaceful Walk to Support Diversity in Schnitzelburg

A Peaceful Walk to Support Diversity will be tonight (August 25) from 7 to 8 p.m. in Schnitzelburg, beginning at the corner of Hickory and Mulberry. This area has been targeted recently with Alt-Right material and graffiti, and neighborhood organizers wish to express their support of inclusiveness through a peaceful and respectful walk. 

August 26 - Brew at the Zoo 

Enjoy delicious tastings from craft breweries, wineries and local restaurants, animal encounters and live entertainmen. A selection of non-alcoholic products and water will also be provided. ALL guests must be 21 years or older and must bring a valid ID to the event. (Absolutely no exceptions will be made.) This is a rain or shine event.  For tickets and information, visit https://louisvillezoo.org/event/brew-2017/.

August 30 - Ten-year anniversary party for the Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg

Folks at the Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg will be celebrating 10 years on August 30 at 11 a.m. The party will feature live music by The Harmonics, delicious food, and door prizes. Volunteers are needed for the party, so please call the number below if you are willing. 

The Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg is in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 1016 East Burnett Avenue.

Regular activities include aerobics, directed exercise, chair volleyball, Pinochle, bingo, crochet, and watercolor painting. The Center has gym equipment, a sewing room, and library, and they are still seeking the donation of a commercial grade treadmill. If you're interested in donating, please contact Tip, Karen, or Rachael at the MUSCL Senior Center office at 502-634-3221.  

For the full calendar of events, visit  www.facebook.com/musclseniorcenter/

Save the date: 

September 23 for the annual Fall Yard Sale! The sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include a bake sale in the cafeteria. 

October 23 - Flu shots at the center. Walgreens will be on-site to give flu shots. They will be be free Medicare or most insurance will cover the cost of the shots. If you are interested in getting a flu shot please use the signup sheet by the front office at the center. 

September 16 - George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association neighborhood yard sale

The George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood  Association will hold a neighborhood yard sale on September 16 at Zion United Church of Christ at 1310 East Burnett Avenue.  If you are interested in renting a booth space, please call Robin at 297-1136.

The Cyril Allgeier Community Center's Fall class schedule has something for everyone

The Cyril Allgeier Community Center offers youth, adult, and senior citizen programs in the Camp Taylor Neighborhood.  The center's fall programs have just been announced:  Senior Citizens: Men’s Basketball - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., currently ongoing. Half court pick-up basketball games for men aged 50 and older. Free. Pickle Ball - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, noon to 2 p.m. Will be starting soon. Pickle Ball combines tennis, badminton, and table tennis into a fast paced action packed sport. Free. Walking Club - Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting September 8. Those who register will receive a water bottle and pedometer while supplies last. Free.  Adults: Adult Aerobics - Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m, Saturdays 10 to 11 a.m. Starts on September 5. For anyone 18 and older regardless of fitness level. Free. Yoga - Mondays 6 to 7 p.m. Starts on September 11. This is open to anyone 18 and older regardless of fitness level. Free. Karate - Tuesdays 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Starts on September 5. This is open to anyone 6 and older regardless of experience. $10 per month.  Open Gym - Fridays 2 to 5 p.m. Ongoing. Pick-up basketball games open to anyone who shows up. Cost: $2 per visit or $10 for a ten-visit punch card. Youth: Flag Football - Games on Mondays (10 & under) or Wednesdays (15 & under). Practices on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Starts September 5. This is open to anyone between 6 and 15 years old. $20 per child.  Karate - Tuesdays 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m. Starts on September 5. This is open to anyone 6 and older regardless of experience. $10 per month.  The community center's full size basketball court is also available for rent, as is a large meeting room that is available for community meetings or to rent. For more information about programs, camps, or rental opportunities call 456-3261 or visit the center's facebook page.

Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market

The Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market is at 1481 South Shelby Street, every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, visit the facebook page here.

German-Paristown Neighborhood Association's Monday Bingo is at the GPNA center, 1094 E. Kentucky Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. (Kentucky gaming license number 00058.) For more information on the GPNA, visit www.gpnalouisville.com

Louisville Nature Center

A truly unique community resource, the Louisville Nature Center offers wonderful opportunities for nature study and recreation–right in the heart of the city! The Louisville Nature Center provides nature education and encourage stewardship in an urban forest, including: 

• A wildflower garden and pond
• Gardens that attract seasonal butterflies
• Hiking trails through the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
• A one-of-a-kind bird blind
• Wildlife exhibits & Beargrass Creek watershed exhibit
• Rental space and our quiet library

Come on out and experience all nature has to offer! Admission is FREE, but donations to support our educational programs are always greatly appreciated!

Save the date as the LNC's Birds, Brews & BBQ is on for September 9 at Broad Run Vineyards.  This fundraiser will feature food, music and silent auction. Have a Hoot FUNding nature education!  Tickets are available here.

The Louisville Zoo presents the Butterflies 'n' Blooms Butterfly exhibit, through Sept. 24, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Experience hundreds of graceful native butterflies sipping nectar from colorful flowers, basking in the sunlight and flying freely as you wander through our new 1,000-square-foot outdoor flight house located in the Africa Zone. Free with Zoo admission.

Schnitzelburg tree project volunteers needed

From Louisville Grows: The trees will be planted November 11, but preparation starts now, and your help is needed.  Please check out the links below so that we know when to expect you and for what!  It's all fun and training is provided! Schnitzelburg Tree Adoption Form - Want to adopt a tree or know someone who does?  Fill out this form or pass on this link. Schnitzelburg Planting Preparation - Tree delivery and staging the Tuesday through Thursday before the Saturday planting event. Schnitzelburg Tree Planting Event - LOTS of important roles to help make the day successful! For more information on Louisville Grows, visit http://www.louisvillegrows.org/

Louisville Metro news

Property tax rates down again in Louisville Metro for third consecutive year    

For the third consecutive year, property tax rates will go down for Louisville residents, according to Metro Government’s Office of Management and Budget. “The benefits of our economic momentum reach Metro residents in many ways,” said Mayor Fischer. “A decrease in property tax rates is one of them.”  This year, the countywide Metro real property tax rate will go from 12.45 cents per $100 assessed value to 12.35 cents. That change amounts to a one dollar savings for every $100,000 of assessed property value. “Continued growth in our local economy and a strong real estate market are drivers of the downward movement in our property tax rates,” said Metro Chief Financial Officer Daniel Frockt.  The Urban Service District real property tax rate will hold steady this year at 35.38 cents per $100 assessed value according to a property tax ordinance filed today with Metro Council. Both real property tax rates are at their lowest level since merger. Property taxes fund approximately 25 percent of the city’s budget. Metro residents have an opportunity to comment on the proposed property tax rates during a public hearing at noon on Thursday, Sept. 14, in room 106 at Metro Hall. Once Metro Council approves the ordinance, the rates take effect on property tax bills released by the sheriff in early November.

Louisville Metro files lawsuit against nation’s three largest drug distributors for their role in creating opioid crisis

Mayor Fischer and Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell announced Monday that the city has filed a federal lawsuit against the three largest wholesale opioid distribution companies for dumping millions of pills into our city while refusing to fulfill their obligations to monitor, identify, report and halt suspicious shipments of opioids. Read more. And watch a video where the Mayor and County Attorney discuss the lawsuit.

Mayor Greg Fischer seeks input on public art

Mayor Fischer has asked the Commission on Public Art to review its catalogue of art in the public right of way to develop a list of those tied to discrimination, racism and slavery, in preparation for a community conversation about their display. Dates for the community forums have not yet been set, but people can go online now to share their thoughts.

West Nile-infected mosquitos in Louisville Metro - take precautions

The Department of Public Health and Wellness has found West Nile-infected mosquitoes in surveillance traps in six Louisville ZIP Code areas: 40204, 40205, 40206, 40208, 40212 and 40214.  “It’s common for us to find mosquitoes infected with West Nile in Louisville around this time each year,” Public Health and Wellness director Dr. Sarah Moyer said in a news release. “What this means is people should take the appropriate precautions. They should wear insect repellant if going outside at dusk and at dawn, and should remove standing water around the home.”

Registration for fall athletic leagues extended to September 1

Registration for Metro Parks and Recreation fall athletic leagues has been extended by one week and will now close on Friday, September 1. League play will begin the week of September 11. Spots are still available for league play in basketball, softball, volleyball, flag football, kickball and dodgeball. 

For more information on schedules, sites and times, click here. 

Environmental AmeriCorps Position Openings for Metro Parks

Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation is seeking 14 AmeriCorps members for the following four positions: Land Management Technician, Education Program Assistant, Tree Health Technician, and Volunteer Program Assistant. These positions are year-long, full-time commitments from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018. For more information about the position, please go to this link. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Ryan at laura.ryan@louisvilleky.gov.

MetroTV moving to Channel 184

MetroTV, the local government channel that gives you access to Council meetings, special events, and other city information, has moved from Channel 25 to Channel 184. If you have any questions or issues receiving MetroTV on your television, please contact Spectrum Cable via their website at www.spectrum.com.

Public Comment Period for New TARC Fare Collection System Begins

TARC will be collecting public comment on a proposed fare collection policy, including at several public meetings.  The new fare collection system will allow passengers to pay for their rides with the tap of a smartcard as they board a TARC bus. Fares will not increase and cash – exact fare – will still be an option for payment. The new smart cards will replace all paper products - tickets, passes and paper transfer slips throughout the system, except on TARC3.   Tuesday, Sept. 1 - LFPL South Central Regional Library (previously Okolona Branch), 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., TARC Routes #18, #62  Wednesday Sept. 6 - New Albany Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Ind., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., TARC Routes #71, #83  Stop by the TARC booth at any of the following events to submit comments: Sept. 1 – 4, WorldFest - Belvedere Sept. 4 - Mayor’s Bike, Hike and Paddle - Waterfront  Other public comment opportunities through Sept. 8 E-mail: info@ridetarc.org Phone: 502-561-5112; TTY: 502-213-3240 Mail: TARC, 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203 (Attn: Janene Grantz) Social: Facebook or Twitter (@ridetarc)

It's not a secret - Homeowner Repair Program here to help eligible homeowners

Develop Louisville - Office of Housing and Community Development's Homeowner Repair Program may not be well known, but it's here to help. 

Several programs are available only to homeowners in the Russell, Shawnee or Portland neighborhoods. 

However, several are are accessible to eligible homeowners throughout Louisville Metro, including the Emergency Repair Program. Household must be at or below 80 percent AMI (Area Median Income) to be eligible to receive up to $5,000 toward emergency repair costs. Eligible costs include replacement or repair of major interior mechanical systems such as furnaces and water heaters and exterior health and safety issues such as gas and water line leaks and electrical wiring. Homeowners must continue to reside in the home as the owner occupant for a minimum of one year after work has been completed.  

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov

Did you know homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage?

MSD wants you to know that anyone in Louisville Metro can purchase flood insurance and even though flood insurance isn’t always required, people outside the mapped floodplain can still be at risk. More than 20 percent of all National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance claims are from areas outside the mapped high-risk areas. Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Protect yourself and your home by calling your insurance agent to learn more about flood insurance or by going to www.floodsmart.gov.

Give your input on the MSD Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan

A dedicated website at  http://www.louisvillemsd.org/CriticalRepairPlan includes:

• A video message offering an overview of the challenge and the opportunity to engage
• Brief summaries of the six categories of risk to public health and safety including local pictures of real consequences
• Links to the full Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan for review (hard copies of Volume 1 have also been distributed to every public library in the county)

A comment form to provide direct input on the Plan (http://louisvillemsd.org/community-input-form) 

LMPD's anonymous tips - call, text or submit a tip online

Citizens may provide an anonymous tip:  By phone call to 574-LMPD (5673) Sending a text to the number 274637, or CRIMES. Just type LMPD, plus your tip Online by clicking here Cell phone numbers are encrypted before they get to police, making tips virtually impossible to track. The anonymous texting feature allows people with tips to communicate with police in near-real time.  Calling 574-LMPD not only helps stop crime, but it enhances the overall quality of life of everyone in your community by getting criminals, who target innocent people, off the streets. It also helps hold offenders accountable for their actions.

TARC Summer Youth Pass good through August 31

The TARC Summer Youth Pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6-19 years old. With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes through August 31. The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchased at the following locations: Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway All Fifth Third Banks Louisville Free Public Library, 3rd & York To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30, with your name, address and phone number, to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY  40203.

Jefferson Community & Technical College students ride TARC fare-free with ID

Starting in August, students enrolled at Jefferson Community Technical College can ride on TARC buses at any time by showing a school-issued photo ID to the bus driver when they board. TARC and Jefferson entered a partnership to provide the free rides, which will also be available to Jefferson faculty and staff, after a pilot program showed that students provided bus passes far surpassed academic achievement levels compared to their peers. The Jefferson-TARC agreement is in effect for the upcoming academic school year through May, 2018.

Farmers Market Association and Guide to Local Food Resources

Louisville's new Farmers Market Association (LFMA) seeks to support farmers markets, farmers and local food producers to promote access to a healthy and sustainable food system. For more information on the group, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-farmers-markets-association.  There is also now a new Guide to Local Food Resources that provides a map and list of all of Louisville’s farmers markets, Fresh Stop markets and Healthy Corner Stores. Click here to see the guide.

Resources to help fight addiction in our community 

Volunteers of America offers expanded addiction recovery services to help battle the opioid crisis. VOA offers residential, outpatient services and transitional housing to men, women, and pregnant or parenting women. We have locations at 1436 South Shelby Street, 2500 W Broadway and 4303 W Broadway. Call today: 502-635-4530 or go to www.voamid.org/addiction. 

Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange: Syringe exchange is a proven practice to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases as well as increasing access to drug treatment for addiction.  

Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange Program sites: Inside the Louisville Metro Public Department of Health & Wellness, 400 E. Gray St.; Look for the RV at: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640 River Park Drive (37th and River Park), Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon; 1455 Bicknell Ave. (corner of Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., behind the Lake Dreamland Fire Station, 4603 Cane Run Rd., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, click here.

Permanent drug drop-off location: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 531 Court Place. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information dial 311.

Nar-Anon: Hope for Families (program for people who love someone with an addiction) meets at Mosaic UMC, 8008 St. Andrews Church Road, Mondays at 8 p.m. 

YMCA Safe Place provides referrals to kids, including those affected by a family overdose. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 502-635-5233. 

Have a small business or want to start one? Louisville Forward offers many resources

Business planning and advice for starting, relocating and expanding a business and access to financing opportunities, training and workforce development assistance are all available from Louisville Forward Economic Development by clicking here:  This single entry point allows you to inquire about the resources you need for your business and be connected with experts to assist you. You can receive free business plan assistance through a number of professional business assistance providers, as well as mentors with corporate and business ownership experience closely matched to your needs. You also may be eligible for alternative lending programs through a variety of organizations, depending on the location of your business and your access to capital. Louisville Forward Small Business Development’s https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/services/small-business-development team of managers will help guide you to the resources and partner organizations that will best fit your needs.

Free training and jobs links for manufacturing and construction

To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following: 
KentuckianaWorks Homepage
KY Career Centers
KY Health Career Center
KY Manufacturing Career Center
Code Louisville
Mayor's SummerWorks
KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
Kentuckiana Builds
KentuckianaWorks on Youtube
Events Calendar

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week

Meet Zeeva! This beautiful three-year-old girl loves people! She is declawed, litter trained and adores her scratching post. She would love to sit in your lap and give you all the love you’ve been looking for. She has been microchipped, spayed and vaccinated. Adopt Zeeva at the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road). The adoption center is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Call 502-473-PETS or email AnimalServicesAdoption@louisvilleky.gov for more information. Zeeva is FREE to an approved adopter!

Eli is still looking for his forever home! This four-year-old boy came into the shelter as a stray and is having a difficult time adjusting to shelter life. While it is stressful for any pet to adjust to the new smells and sounds of the shelter, Eli's anxiety is compounded because of his lack of eyesight. Please help comfort this scared guy with hugs and baby talk! He has been microchipped, neutered and vaccinated. Adopt this sweet fella today at the at the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road). The adoption center is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Call 502-473-PETS or email AnimalServicesAdoption@louisvilleky.gov for more information. Eli is FREE to an approved adopter!

Use the latex paint recycling program

Louisville Metro Solid Waste and Habitat for Humanity's ReStore accept partial cans of residential latex paint for recycling. The collected paint is reblended for sale in Habitat ReStore locations in Louisville.  The money raised from the sale of recycled latex paint is reinvested in our community to create affordable home ownership opportunities.  Before you take your leftover paint to one of the collection facilities, there are a few limitations: paint must be latex only, and in usable condition. If the paint can is rusted shut, or if it doesn’t have a label, it will automatically be declined. Drop off latex paint during business hours at the following locations:  Louisville Metro Staffed Recycling Centers, open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at: 595 Hubbards Lane, 7219 Dixie Highway and 7201 Outer Loop.  Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations at 2777 S. Floyd Street, 4044 Taylorsville Road, and 1631 Rowan Street. For hours, click here.  Note: any paint that is oil based or requiring paint thinner for cleanup is considered a hazardous material and should be taken to the HAZ BIN at 7501 Grade Lane, which is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Louisville Metro events

Through August 27 - Kentucky State Fair

For details, visit www.kystatefair.org, or download the new mobile app, now available free on both Google Play and the App Store. 

The app is designed so that fairgoers can make the most of their experience, from saving money by purchasing advance tickets, to discovering “Tastes of the Fair” favorites and special fun filters. 

August 27 - Jazz in Central Park

August 26 - Women's Equality Day - Voting Rights for Women: Past, Present & Future

Join the Louisville League of Women Voters (LWV) August 26 as we celebrate Women's Equality Day, honoring the 97th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, when women won the right to vote. 

This event will be at the Frazier History Museum from 9:30 to noon and includes music, food and beverages, stories, fun and entertaining historic re-enactors. 

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will be the keynote speaker. As Chair of the State Board of Elections, she is the authority on Kentucky voting rights and will be sharing the status of these rights and making policy recommendations on how to expand them.

This event is free and open to the public. 

August 31 - International Overdose Awareness Day

An observation of International Overdose Awareness Day will be August 31 in Jefferson Square at Sixth and Jefferson from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers include Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear, Secretary of Justice John Tilley, and Metro Council President David Yates. 

This is Kentucky's third annual Fed Up! International Overdose Awareness Day event. This event is in remembrance of those we have lost and a call for Federal Action to this issue.

If you have lost someone to this epidemic and would like to have their picture displayed during the event, please send their picture with their name and age to ewalden3@gmail.com.

This event is coupled with a Candlelight Vigil held at the State Capitol from 7 to 9 p.m., all taking place on the same day as the Fed Up! International Overdose Awareness events in Washington, D. C.

September 1 to 4 - Worldfest

The 15th annual Worldfest will be at the Belvedere September 1-4. Enjoy international food, goods, music, and parade. Visit worldfestlouisville.com for more information. 

September 4 - Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle

Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle is Monday, September 4 at 8 a.m. at the Great Lawn. Grab your walking shoes, bicycle or kayak and head down to the Great Lawn on Labor Day for a healthy hometown event that the whole family can enjoy! Attendees can participate in various fitness demonstrations including zumba, yoga or tai chi on the Great Lawn to start the day. Then, take your pick from a 5k hike, 9.5-mile bike ride or a paddle on the Ohio River. This event is not a race. It is open to participants of all levels and we encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the festivities. 

September 17 - Louisville Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

The first ever Louisville Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival will be Sunday, September 17 from noon to 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park.  Tickets: Online: $5 General Admission Day of: $10 General Admission Kids under 12: free! Special Early Entry VIP Hour: 11 a.m. to noon: $20 For more information and to buy tickets:  www.ftfofAmerica.com.

News you can use

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure for 1134 Reutlinger - permit can be issued September 20

The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below: Subject Property: 1134 Reutlinger Case Number: WR1033802 The above-referenced property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. Per LMCO (150.110), the requested demolition permit can be issued on the following date: 9/20/17 For additional information regarding this application visit the website:  https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review  or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at 574-3321 or Cynthia Johnson, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

September 7 - Public hearing to review a proposed zoning change to allow motor vehicle sales at 4213 Bardstown Road

September 7 - Public hearing to review a zoning change at 4011 Shepherdsville Road

Camp Taylor area MSD sanitary sewer replacement project updates 

MSD posts weekly street closure maps at the following link:

http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project

How to file a damage claim with MSD

From MSD: Property Owners may file damage claims by calling MSD Customer Relations at 587-0603. They will need to reference the Camp Taylor Sewer Project, provide their name, address, phone number, and a brief description of their damage claim. 

MSD will forward the information to our contractor for them to investigate and render a decision on the claim in writing to the property owner. Additional information may be required such as receipts or photos as applicable. If the Contractor denies responsibility for the claim, the property owner may appeal the decision by contacting MSD Customer Relations again and request that the claim be evaluated by MSD.

MSD and our field representatives will monitor and track the claim progression to make sure the contractor is responsive.

If you have questions, contact William Marshall of MSD at william.marshall@louisvillemsd.org or 540-6608 or Clay Bostic of Jacobs Engineering at clay.bostic@jacobs.com or 423-5552. Residents may also visit the MSD Field Office at 1618 Lincoln Avenue, near Poplar Level Road. 

Discounted Recycle Carts still available for $25 for District 10 residents - now in two sizes

The discounted recycle cart program has been re-instituted by Councilman Mulvihill and now offers two sizes: the 95-gallon carts and smaller 64 gallon carts.  The photos at left show the sizes (64 gallon on the left).

The carts normally cost $50, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $25. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. The reduced cost recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

How do I find out which LMPD Division serves my neighborhood? 

Fourth Division - This division covers the area including Smoketown, Churchill Downs, the Fairgrounds, South Louisville and Old Louisville.

Fifth Division - This division covers the area including the Highlands, Clifton and Cherokee and Seneca Parks.

Sixth Division - This division covers the area including Audubon Park, Newburg, Norfolk, the airport and GE.

If you click on the above links, more information is available on each division, including neighborhoods served, each Division Commander and Zone Lieutenants, plus links for crime mapping and crime notifications and information on the Neighborhood Watch program. 

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If you are concerned about crime or want to start a Neighborhood Watch where you live, go to https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/start-neighborhood-watch-program

MetroCall 311  If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can contact MetroCall 311:  - Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov - Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall fill out an online form for a 311 service request download the free mobile 311 application  - Tweet @LouMetro311  - Call 3-1-1 or 502-574-5000

Streetlight out? Here's how to report it You can report streetlights to LG&E/KU by following this link:  https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight

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