February 8, 2018

Metro Council Sponsors Black History Program

District #2 Councilwoman Barbara Shankin will again host the Annual Black History Month program which will be held Thursday, February 22, 2018 12PM in the Metro Council Chambers. Each year the 26 Council Persons recognize African Americans from their District for their outstanding contributions to our community. The program is aired on Metro TV.

Public Notice Meeting

You are invited to attend a public meeting to review proposed REZONING from R-4, single-family residential to C-1, Commercial for proposed grocery/gas station/restaurant.
 
Case Number:  17ZONE1039 Case Manager:   JOEL DOCK (joel.dock@louisvilleky.gov)

Corner of Fegenbush and Hourstbourne   
  
Meeting Type:   LAND DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION  Date:      THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Time:     Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location:    514 W. Liberty Street 40202
 
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit:    Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)   444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202   (502) 574-6230    Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:  Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting)  More information on zoning processes  Public comment opportunities  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. Public Meetings are now available for viewing via live stream at the following website: https://louisville.legistar.com Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 5746230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.

Third Annual African American Read-In

By Jo Ann Orr

 About 65 youth and adults were inspired at the African American Read-In held at the Newburg Library Saturday, February 3, 2018. Mayor Greg Fisher and Metro Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin attended the event honoring the achievements of African Americans on a local and national level. Speakers included poets, local authors, the West End Boys School, church youth and the “Youth In Action Network”.

 Dr. Shanklin presented the library with a proclamation honoring its support to the community.

Individuals united through friendship, faith and history.  

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others”. Nelson Mandela

2018 list of Candidates Running in Jefferson County Races

Click here to view:

http://www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/CandidatesReport/?r=R

Mayor Greg Fischer announcing that First Neighborhood Place will offer free tax preparations. Call 502.313.4700 for information on dates and time.

District #2 Councilwoman Barbara Shankin sharing remarks at the Press Conference held at First Neighborhood Place January 22, 2018

Free Tax Preparation

Louisville Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at more than 20 sites across the city. The service is available to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in 2017.

VITA and AARP volunteers will also help determine if residents are eligible for the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Eligibility for the EITC is based on income, the number of family members and other criteria, such as the amount of a families’ credit. Working families who earn about $53,000 or less may be eligible, with average credits last year more than $2,400.

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.

First Neighborhood Place at 1503 Rangeland Rd will be a VITA free tax preparation site.

For a complete list of VITA locations, including mobile sites, as well as hours of operation, visit http://labcservices.org or call Metro United Way’s 211 help referral service.  

Also visit the website at https://www.labcservices.org/index.php/free-tax-filing-at-labc-services for information about a free service for those interested in filing their own taxes online. Starting Jan. 29, two software packages — MyFreeTaxes and Turbo Tax Freedom Edition — will be available for those who meet eligibility. 

AARP sites will open Feb. 1 at the following locations:

Members of Metro Council stand in support of the #Me Too movement.

Trent Haines Family Fund Established A memorial fund has been established to assist the family of Trent Haines. Trent was a long time Public Works employee who died in a workplace accident last month. Contributions may be made at any branch of Fifth Third Bank to the Trent Haines Memorial Fund for benefit of the Family of Trent Haines.

REAL ID/Kentucky Voluntary Travel ID

Please be advised that Kentucky has been granted an extension for Federal REAL ID/Driver’s License compliance.

For the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID page, click here.

  REAL ID page -- http://www.drivejefferson.com/real-id/ 

February $5 Deals While the winter chill remains in the air, you and your family can step indoors and enjoy some of Louisville's favorite museums with $5 deals. The Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Frazier History Museum, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts – all partners in downtown Louisville’s Museum Row on Main – are teaming up to offer $5 deals for Kentucky and Indiana residents throughout February. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/things-to-do/2018/01/30/5-dollar-february-returns-museum-row/1069071001/

TARC Schedule Adjustments TARC will be making some minor schedule adjustments to several of its routes.  TARC said the changes are to accommodate road construction that's been impacting bus arrival times. Even though the changes are minor, TARC officials advise passengers to check schedules in advance, and plan their trips accordingly. http://www.wdrb.com/story/37311868/tarc-schedule-changes-to-start-sunday

Annual Needs Assessment We're gathering feedback for Resilience and Community Services’ 2018 Community Needs Assessment, a tool which helps our agency make the best use of available federal, state, and local resources by targeting funds and strategies based on the areas identified as having the greatest needs in our community. This survey will help RCS prioritize funding and create innovative strategies to meet the needs of low and moderate income individuals in our city.  Please take a moment to complete this brief but important survey. RCS encompasses Neighborhood Place, Self-Sufficiency Services, housing programs for formerly homeless individuals, volunteer programs like Foster Grandparent Program and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program), Outreach and Advocacy Offices including the Office of Youth Development, Senior Services including Meals on Wheels, and several other programs.

Crime Report for LMPD    Division 6  Continue to support your Neighborhood Block Watch. If there isn't an organized "Watch" for your street, please consider starting one. Call Sgt. Coleman at 502.574.2187 for additional information. Call 911 for emergencies; Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle; Call 574-LMPD (5673) to report crime tips.  View the latest crime and safety information from Division 6 in the PDFs below: Copy+of+jan+28+-+feb+3.pdf Be Proactive! There were  a couple of cars broken into near Prestwood and Robinhood Lane. The report read that the vehicles were left unlocked. Please lock and secure your properties. These incidents are avoidable.

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