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Councilwoman

Jessica Green 

jessica.green@louisvilleky.gov

 

 

Charles Weathers

Legislative Assistant

charles.weathers@louisvilleky.gov

 

City Hall Office

601 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

(502) 574-1101

 



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 The maps are updated every hour




Phone Numbers of Interest

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 2nd Division:574-2478

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888



www.louisvilleky.gov/district1

 


Food Access Conversation Series

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High Tunnel Grant

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Jefferson County Conservation District Urban High Tunnel Initiative

The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is currently taking applications to fund small High Tunnel Systems, 15wide X 20to 24long within Jefferson County, KY.  These plastic covered growing systems provide a unique opportunity to extend the growing season for fruit and vegetable producers who grow or want to grow produce on smaller spaces in an urban environment.  The grant will cover about 93% of the cost of the High Tunnel Kits and Installation.  The grant also provides the recipients with technical assistance, including options to develop cost-effective watering systems.   To qualify you must:

  • Own or have control over the installation location for a period of 4 years
  • Be willing to track your time and record data about your production
  • Install the High Tunnel before the end of September 2018
  • Have an acceptable site for growing vegetables (space, sunlight)
  • Allow for an inspection of use once each year for 2 years
  • Grow plants in the soil or in raised beds (no benches or pots)
  • Keep the unit on site for 4 years
  • High tunnel must be new and be constructed from a purchased kit
  • Must have installation area checked for underground utilities (free service)

To acquire the one page grant application contact Rachael White at 499-1900 or e-mail jeffersonswcd@gmail.com.  The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. April 30, 2018.


Drop Off Recycling

If you do not have residential curbside recycling service or if you have too much for your bin/cart, we have free recycling drop-off locations around the county for your convenience. Some are staffed by Public Works employees to help with drop-off. Others are self-serve. Here's an interactive map of the drop-off locations.

What you can drop off:

Self-service locations

  • Flattened cardboard
  • Paper containers and cups
  • Milk, juice and soup cartons
  • Newspapers/inserts, phone books, magazines, junk mail, office paper
  • Plastic bottles, cups, and containers
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Metal bottles and cans

 Full-service locations accept all of the above and

  • Used motor oil and filters
  • Used anti-freeze
  • Used cooking oil

Do’s and don’ts 

  • Items at self-service locations may be mixed.
  • They should be loose in the dumpster, not in bags. 
  • Items at full-service locations must be separated by material. Staff members will help unload. 
  • No dumping. Take up to three large items to the Waste Reduction Center free of charge.
  • No liquids/oils/etc. in the Self-Service dumpsters.
  • Flatten cardboard to save space in the dumpster. 
  • If the dumpster is full, call 311. The crews empty them on a schedule based on how long it typically takes to fill, but sometimes they get full sooner than expected.


Hepatitis A Information

Air Pollution Control District Director Keith Talley Sr. is sending you this important message from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness:

Dear Louisville Community Member,

Louisville is in the midst of a hepatitis A outbreak. As of April 4, we have had 194 cases. The two best ways to stop the spread of this disease are to wash hands often with warm water and soap, and to get vaccinated. 

The best places to get vaccinated are:

  • Your healthcare provider
  • Kroger Little Clinics and Pharmacies
  • Walmart
  • Walgreens
  • Rite Aid

The spring is a very busy and visitor-filled time in Louisville.  Please help us in encouraging those who work in the food service or hospitality industries to get vaccinated and practice good handwashing.  We are offering special below-cost immunizations to the food service or hospitality industries to immunize their workers.  Hepatitis A immunizations have been reduced from $65 each to $25 each. Businesses interested taking advantage of this offer can contact Dr. Ruth Carrico at the University of Louisville Global Health Center at (502) 852-1324. They can pay for and designate vaccine for employees to access at their walk-in clinic, or, if they have 20 or more employees, the clinic nurses can come to their site.

Thank you for helping us spread the word.  People can find more information on our website:  www.louisvilleky.gov/health

Best,

Sarah Moyer, MD, MPH

Director, Chief Health Strategist
Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness
400 E. Gray St.
Louisville, KY 40202
sarah.moyer@louisvilleky.gov

Office: (502) 574-8058


TARC Increasing Service for Thunder Over Louisville

TARC is increasing service into downtown Louisville and designating six post-event boarding areas for Thunder Over Louisville on Sat., Apr. 21.

About 10,000 passengers are expected to take TARC for the annual fireworks and air show on the river. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and know their route number and stop locations. Yellow signs with route information will be posted on board all TARC buses, designated bus stops and shelters in upcoming days.

Passengers traveling on TARC from Southern Indiana are cautioned that buses on cross-river routes #71-Jeffersonville, Louisville, New Albany and #72-Clarksville will not make return trips to Indiana after 8pm. Those two routes will also be detoured  during the closure of the bridge leading up to and following the event.

Post-event boarding in downtown Louisville will be restricted to six locations, most within blocks of the waterfront. Buses will operate until 11 p.m. at those locations 

Regular TARC fares will apply. A one-way fare is $1.75 or 80 cents for passengers over the age of 65, riders with disabilities and ages 6-17. TARC ID is required for reduced fare. Children under the age of 5 ride free.

Easy trip planning, maps and schedules are available at ridetarc.org, on the “Transit” app (free download) or Google Maps. TARC customer service can also be reached at 502-585-1234; TTY 502-213-3240.


Air Pollution Control Board Meeting

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Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board
Notice of Board Meeting

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Edison Room on the first floor at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville.  The Board invites the public to attend.

Board Meeting Agenda

1.   Call to Order
      A.  Recognition of Quorum
2.   Introductions
3.   Public Recognitions
4.   Approval of Minutes - Public hearing and regular meeting held on March 21, 2018
5.   Public Comment¹ 
6.   Unfinished Business
7.   New Business
8.   Committee Reports
9.   Staff Reports
      A. Director
           •  Louisville Metro Electric Vehicle Survey Report
           •  Evolve KY Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update - Healthy House
      B. Air Quality Data
      C. Enforcement Status Report
      D. Excess Emission Report 
      E. Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Quarterly Report

10. Adjourn

The next Board meeting is Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.


Partial Closure on West Main Between Fourth and Seventh Streets

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Due to public safety concerns, MSD has closed the south side parking lane and about four feet of sidewalk on West Main Street between Fourth and Seventh streets. The closure is due to a damaged 84-inch diameter sewer pipe – approximately 60 years old – which carries 40 percent of the wastewater flow generated in Louisville Metro. Experts are concerned that corrosion caused by sewer gases in the pipe could cause a cave-in in that area.

MSD is working with consultants on repair options and timelines, while also working closely with other utilities and Louisville Metro to evaluate any other risks and ensure public safety. Until the repairs are complete, this section of pavement will remain closed. MSD is monitoring the area on a daily basis for any signs of collapse. We will keep you informed as plans develop. You may visit LouisvilleMSD.org/WestMainRepair for developing information. On social media, search for the hashtag #WestMainRepair


Free Summer Movies at Iroquois Amphitheater

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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

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Spring Tree Giveaway

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Shakespear In The Park

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New Directions Repair Affair

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Pothole Blitz 2018 is here

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Pothole Blitz 2018 is officially underway. Public Works  crews are moving across the city in a grid pattern in the annual concentrated to patch potholes created by the repeated freeze-thaw cycles of winter. The end of winter blitz is in addition to year round patching of potholes reported by citizens.

Citizens can help in the blitz by reporting potholes to MetroCall in one of three easy ways. Those using the social network Twitter can use the hashtag 502pothole. Include the hashtag along with the address or nearest intersection of the pothole location in any tweet and MetroCall will get the message.

There’s also a pothole reporting form at the top of the city website, Louisvilleky.gov. Click on the “Report a pothole” link, put in the location information and press send. Of course, citizens may also call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000. The 502pothole hashtag and the online form offer the advantage of avoiding the potential for having to wait on hold on the telephone.

Public Works patches potholes on Metro Government maintained roads. Potholes on interstate highways should be reported to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at 1-800-Patchit.


Neighborhood Place April Events

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Now through May 4, Athletic Shoe Collection for JCPS Students at Neighborhood Place locations
Donate new or gently used athletic shoes now through May 4th  to benefit JCPS students in need, grades Kindergarten through 12th grade  Drop off at any of the eight Neighborhood Place locations (find addresses here) or at the Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Ave., 2nd floor, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sample items include running shoes, basketball shoes, Chuck Taylors or sneakers.  Sponsored by the 15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) in partnership with (JCPS) and other community partners. 

Mondays-Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School.  Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register.  This free program provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers focusing on play and exploration.  The adult caregiver is required to attend with the child/ren and you may also bring other children ages (0-2).

April 10 and 29, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting 
Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information.  Detailed information will be provided on the requirements and process of how to become a foster or adoptive parent.  Information such as an explanation of foster care, special needs adoption, and information on foster parent training classes will be provided.  Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the training classes will be provided.  Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program.

  • April 10, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 6 - 8 p.m.
  • April 29, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., at the Academy of Shawnee, 6 - 8 p.m.

April 12, 25 and 26, Weekly Resource School at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place
Located at 1411 Algonquin Pkwy.  Contact Nannette Bertram Dix at 634-6057 to RSVP and for more information.  The Bridges of Hope staff is teaming up with an array of service providers to provide weekly programming and resources focusing on substance prevention, self-sufficiency, health, safety and resiliency. All workshops are free and open to the public.

  • April 12  and 26, CHOICES, presented by the Center for Women and Families, is an educational and support program for people affected by and/or sexual violence, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • April 25, ADHD, presented by Our Lady of Peace, will explain how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts children beyond impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness.  Open to parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and other concerned individuals, 5 - 8 p.m. 

April 19, Passport Health Care Informational Table at Ujima Neighborhood Place,  1 - 3 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave.  Call 313-4635 for more information. A community engagement representative is onsite to answer any questions that Passport members have regarding their plan, benefits and updates on the upcoming waiver.

April 21, Second Annual Spring Parkhill Community Resource Fair at St. Ann's Campus
Located at 1515 Algonquin Pkwy.  Contact Nannette Bertram Dix at 634-6057 for more information.  Themed “Sowing the Seeds of Hope”, this event invites community members to come together to connect with agencies and individuals providing helpful resources and services.

April 26, Park DuValle and Parkland Bring it Back Meet Up at Ujima Neighborhood Place 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave.  Call Brianna Harlan with the Center for Neighborhoods for more information at 724-9486.  All residents are invited to this opportunity to meet neighbors and to socialize.  The Center for Neighborhoods has a great team of people that bring a diversity of skills and perspectives to the work of neighborhood engagement, education and planning.


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