Chat with Pat planned for September 8 - location to be determined

A Chat with Pat is in the works for Saturday, September 8. This is an opportunity to come and meet with Councilman Mulvihill in an informal setting. Bring questions or suggestions about concerns in the district, and bring a friend. The Councilman will also update ongoing projects in District 10 and Metro Government.

During National Suicide Prevention Week, September 9-15, free training on a proven suicide prevention technique

If someone close to you were very depressed, or having suicidal thoughts -- would you recognize it, or know what to do or say? 

The rise in suicide is an alarming public health issue in Louisville and across the country.  According to the 2017 Health Equity Report there were 584 suicide deaths in Jefferson County from 2011-2015 compared to 333 homicides for the same period.

There are more than 80 free trainings on a proven suicide prevention technique being offered around our city the week of September 9 - 15, National Suicide Prevention Week. Anyone 18 or older can take the training. You need no health, healthcare, mental health or counseling knowledge to participate. The training, called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), helps participants learn the myths about suicide as well as warning signs and includes how to give someone hope and help.

Anyone who is interested can visit QPRLOU.com to find and register for classes being offered all over the city. 

District 10 events

August 25 - Schnitzelburg Farmers Market

The Schnitzelburg Farmers Market is every Saturday, rain or shine, at Amvets Post 9, 1567 South Shelby Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Through August 26 - WWI Camp Zachary Taylor Exhibit now open at the Kentucky State Fair

The WWI - Camp Zachary Taylor Exhibit is now open at the Kentucky State Fair, and will continue through August 26. It's in the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center.

August 29 - MUSCL Senior Wellness Center celebration of 11 years - volunteers needed

The MUSCL Senior Wellness Center is celebrating 11 years of service August 29. Renamed in 2015 to honor the late District 10 Councilman and Metro Council President Jim King, the center is open to anyone 55 or over and is free of charge.  Everyone at the center would like to have a potluck dinner to celebrate, but need volunteers to help. Donations are also appreciated. Please contact Karen or Rachael at 634-3221.  The MUSCL (Ministries United of South Central Louisville) center is at 1020 E. Burnett Street.

September 6 - Cops @ Kroger: fall milkshakes and treats

Come chat with your neighbors and the men and women of LMPD at a variation on the Cops and Cones theme September 6. From 2 to 5 p.m., enjoy fall milkshakes and other treats at the Kroger at 1265 Goss Avenue. Questions? Contact Jessica Morrison at 574-7010 or Jessica.Morrison@louisvilleky.gov.

Check out the LMPD Fourth Division's National Night Out video

National Night Out with the LMPD Fourth Division has received video treatment - check out the video at https://youtu.be/VqKKuyHDJNE to see what it's all about!

September 7 - Premiere of "Evolve - Driving a Clean Future in Coal Country" film by Ben Evans - free tickets available courtesy of GPNA

The Louisville theatrical premiere of "Evolve - Driving a Clean Future in Coal Country" by Ben Evans, will be Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. at the Village 8 Theatres. The event will feature a pre-show electric vehicle showcase and post-show live Q & A with the film's director, stars and experts. The German-Paristown Neighborhood Association will foot the bill for some lucky attendees by giving away tickets. To request a free ticket, email stevemagre.m39@gmail.com. If you don't win a free ticket, $5 tickets are available at EvolveKY.org or at the door.

Louisville Nature Center events

September 7 - first Monthly Parent's Night Out Enjoy a few hours without the kids - shop, see a movie, or enjoy a quiet dinner. Your kids will enjoy playing nature games, crafting, visiting the bird blind, and hiking. Dinner will be provided. Kids 6 to 12 are eligible. Parent's Nights Out will be: Friday, September 7, Saturday, October 6, Friday, November 9, and Friday, December 7 Nights Out will be from 6 to 10 p.m., and space is limited. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration and prepayment are required by the Wednesday before each event. Call 458-1328 for more information.

September 12 and 22 - Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid Certification Classes at the Louisville Nature Center

The Louisville Nature Center is offering two-year CPR/AED & First Aid Certification for ages 12 and up. Approximate class length is five hours. Cost is $70 for members, and $80 for non-members.

Another class will be offered September 22. You can also schedule a class to be done at your location.Please contact Tank Percentie at the Louisville Nature Center at 458-1328 for more information or to register.

September 15 and 29 - Saturdays are WILD programs Give your preschooler a "Wild Start" by participating in the Louisville Nature Center Saturdays are WILD Program. You and your preschooler will participate in hands on developmentally appropriate activities that ignite creativity and play. The program is for children ages 3 to 7 and is from 10 to 11 a.m., costs $7 per child, and registration is required.

October 9, November 5 and 6 - Out of School Day Camps

When JCPS is closed, LNC has a camp for your kids. They will get a healthy dose of Vitamin N (N for Nature) while they are out of school. Pack their lunch and let them play nature games, hike through the preserve, make arts and crafts and meet the critters who live at the Louisville Nature Center.  This camp is for kids ages 6 to 10 and space is limited so register early. Admission is $40 per day.

September 19 - final Free Wednesday Night Movie at Joe Creason Park

The last Metro Parks Free Wednesday Night Movie of the season will be Lumumba on September 19. Movies begin at dusk, and items will be available for purchase. Before the movies, there will be interactive activities for children, with Mobile Playground/Rec on the Go and the Outdoor Recreation Environmental Education program.

September 30 - Free Community Health and Safety Fair at St. Stephen Martyr Activity Center

A free Community Health and Safety Fair will be Sunday, September 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Martyr"s Activity Center at 2931 Pindell Avenue. 50 to 60 booths will offer flu shots, bone density and blood pressure checks, and Waterstep will be accepting new and used shoe donations.

There will be a tornado simulator, cooking demonstrations, orthodontist, chiropractor, Kids Zone with duck pond & snow cones, giveaways, door prizes and free refreshments and many more health screenings & information for all ages. Expired medication disposal will be available. Admission is free, but canned goods donations for St. Vincent DePaul are appreciated. For more information call the SSM Parish Nurse's office & leave a message: 635-4415 or email parishnurses@ssmartyr.org.

Flying Out Loud at Sunergos on Preston Street

Flying Out Loud, a monthly reading series of poetry and short fiction will kick of it's season opener Monday September 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sunergos Coffee Shop at 2122 South Preston. 

For more information contact Steve at barbu68@hotmail.com. 

Louisville Metro news

Jefferson Memorial Forest needs volunteers

Jefferson Memorial Forest is the home of the Natural Areas Division, which is responsible for managing more than 7,000 acres and nearly 60 miles of hiking and equestrian trails spread over six properties. The forest relies heavily on the support of hundreds of volunteers to meet their mission. There are many ways to get involved. Email volunteerjmf@louisvilleky.gov for more information.

Another problem for one of MSD’s largest sewer lines

Workers have found a new cave-in under Main Street. For public safety, MSD has reduced Main Street traffic to one lane midway between Third and Fourth streets to midway between Fourth and Fifth streets. Access to the PNC garage is open.

This link will take you to the video of inside the pipe: https://www.webcargo.net/l/1eR8TprGnD/

One is from June 21, 2018 and shows no breach in the pipe wall. The other is from August 19, 2018 and shows a hole and debris that has fallen into the pipe. For more information, go to http://louisvillemsd.org/news/main-street-traffic-reduced-following-discovery-new-cave.

TARC Summer Youth Pass provides unlimited rides through August 31

Getting to jobs, the movies, learning activities and other fun events around Louisville is affordable and easy for young people with the TARC Summer Youth Pass.

The 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.

Order the pass from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchase at Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, all Fifth Third Banks, and the Louisville Free Public Library at 3rd and 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.

LMAS Pets of the Week

Sweet siblings Meatball and Isabel will have to be separated if we don’t find a home for them soon. They’ve been in the shelter for more than 100 days. The two-year-old siblings ended up at the shelter through no fault of their own. Their owner became homeless, and a family member stepped up to care for them until another relative became sick. The bonded pair is very well mannered, knows basic commands and both are housetrained. Meatball is a Labrador Retriever mix and Isabel is a Pit Bull mix. Meatball is the stoic big brother, while Isabel is the happy kid sister. Their adoption fees are waived for an approved applicant, and they’re already spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you’re interested in adopting this adorable pair, visit the LMAS Shelter, 3705 Manslick Road, Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Questions? Email our adoption specialists at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Kitten siblings Marv and Deluka are just two of more than a dozen kittens waiting for forever homes at Animal House. Marv and Deluka are three months old. The brothers spend most their time side by side, playing or enjoying a nap. All kitten and cat adoptions are free this month with an approved application. To meet Marv and Deluka, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Louisville Bats baseball offering admission vouchers for community volunteers September 3

The Louisville Bats want to reward those who are involved in helping our community with free admission to baseball games.  Community involvement vouchers are available for use on September 3. Each voucher allows two people into the preferred seating area, but supplies are limited. Contact Jessica Adell at 212-2287, extension 0 or email at jadell@batsbaseball.com.

Hosparus seeks volunteers in District 10

Treebates! Purchase a shade tree and get a rebate

TreesLouisville is offering a tree rebate. Those who purchase a shade tree can receive up to 40 percent off the purchase price. This is an initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry to grow our tree canopy.  Trees are beneficial: a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000, and trees can help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality, and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods. For more information, go to https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/

Louisville Metro events

Neighborhood Place Partners sponsor several back to school events, more

Neighborhood Place partners offer a variety of health-focused events and services in August including opportunities to attend an educational baby shower, and a series of classes focused on healthy meal planning and eating.

August 27 and 31, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at multiple locations. Passport members are invited to join with representatives from Passport Health Care for one-on-one consultations to discuss plan benefits and options. This is a great opportunity as Passport aims to raise awareness and educate the community about the Passport Health Plan mission. Passport members will receive a $10 retail gift card for attending.

• August 27, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road (Door #16) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 212-6677 to RSVP.
• August 30, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 2 to 3 p.m.  Call 1-800-578-0603 ext. 8428 to RSVP.

August 29, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower, an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers. The class, at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 1 to 3 p.m., will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400.  

Tuesdays, August 21 – October 2, Healthier Meals, Healthier Me Class at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 11 to 12:30 p.m. Come and learn more about healthy eating, meal planning on a budget and more. Attend classes and earn a slow cooker to keep. Registration is required by calling 772-8588. 

August 30, Passport Health Care Member Informational at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, noon. Come join us and get to know about your plan. Lunch is provided. Passport Health Plan members will receive a $10.00 retail gift card for attending. Call 1-800-578-0603 ext. 7301 to RSVP. 

About Neighborhood Place

Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

Last call for Brightside Award Nominations - deadline tonight (August 24) at midnight

To celebrate their dedicated volunteers and business/corporate partners, Brightside has opened the nomination window for the Brightside Awards. The awards will be presented at the Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank Foundation on September 20 at the Louisville Palace Theater. Brightside asks residents to nominate a friend, neighbor, family member, colleague or company to be recognized for their dedication to keeping our city clean and green. The nomination window will close tonight, Friday, August 24 at midnight. The nomination form can be found at Brightside’s website: www.brightsideinc.org Awards include: Fred Wiche Volunteer of the Year Award to honor one outstanding volunteer for their valuable and selfless commitment to keeping Louisville clean and green, their dedication and contribution to building of Brightside awareness, and their demonstration of Brightside’s core mission. Brightside One Bright City Award to recognize a community group who, in addition to contributing many hours, demonstrates outstanding passion and commitment and is instrumental to Brightside’s activities, programs and mission. Brightside Green Acorn Award for Outstanding Youth Leadership to recognize that youth volunteers are not only the leaders of tomorrow – they are the leaders of today. Mayor’s Brightside Award for Outstanding Corporate Engagement to recognize a company that shows an exemplary overall approach to corporate volunteering and community engagement through Brightside and its mission. Brightside One Bright Future Award to recognize an exceptional individual who is an emerging leader in his or her business or profession, who gives back to the community through or with Brightside and who clearly serves as a role model for both young men and women personally and professionally. With the generous donations and contributions from this event, Brightside is able to continue our many educational programs, sustainability initiatives, and beautification projects for our community.

August 26 - Jazz in Central Park

Jazz in Central Park will be Sunday, August 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. and is free to the public. 

Featured guests include The Groovemasterz, Jamey Aebersold, Syreeta Thompson and Tri-Add, Marcus Click and Friends, Kiko Serbrian and Band, and the Urban Jazz Coalition. Central Park is at 1340 South Fourth Street. 

September 7 - Free community celebration for cancer patients, families and caregivers

Hearing the words “you have cancer” never stops being scary. Yet there is reason for hope. Cancer prevention, care and research are moving in a promising direction that has experts at Norton Cancer Institute planning a free community celebration this fall.

The 2018 Celebration of Courage will be Friday, September 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro, 4955 Norton Healthcare Boulevard. It will feature food, live music from Junction Creek, and lots of family-friendly activities. It is open to all cancer patients — regardless of where they were treated — plus family members and caregivers.

The Celebration of Courage is a free community event, but registration is requested. To sign up, go to NortonHealthcare.com/Courage, or call 629-1234, option 4.

September 10 - Next free summer movie at the Iroquois Amphitheater

The next free summer movie at Iroquois Amphitheater is Mystery Men on September 10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m. 

September 10 - Louisville Resilience Phase II Kickoff Meeting

The Louisville Resilience Phase II Kickoff Meeting will be September 10 at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Discussion will include the strategy development process, and work groups will be formed in the areas of: compassion & trust; trauma; financial capacity & economic opportunity; and built and natural infrastructure to promote health & wellbeing.

Additional meeting dates will be September 24, October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, December 3, and January 28.

To learn more and get involved, please check out the Phase II flyer for more details.

September 15 - Up Up! Farm Film Festival at Holy Trinity Clifton Campus

Louisville Grows' First Annual Fundraiser will bring a series of feature length, independently produced films and shorts together for our first Film Festival. Each film will explore questions of farmland access, rural livelihoods and the sustainability of people and place. 

Pre-screening and intermission activities will feature booths by exhibiting partners. Each ticket purchased will be eligible for door prizes from local businesses during intermission. 

Refreshments will be available for purchase including Apocalypse Brew Works, Heine Brothers' Coffee and Tina's Fluff and Pop. Proceeds will benefit Louisville Grows’ tree plantings, community garden grants and Healthy House programs.

The film festival will be at Holy Trinity Clifton Campus, 2117 Payne Street, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

September programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Children's programs include WAGS at the Lbrary, where kids may read aloud to a certified therapy or comfort dog, or Sensory Friendly Storytime, for families with children ages 3 and up with autism spectrum disorders or other sensory integration issues.

Teen programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library include Homeschool Social Club, Monday Cram Session, Programs for adults include Fiction Book Club, Nonfiction Book Club, Adult Coloring as Art, and more. For details visit www.lfpl.org/events. To sign up, call 574-1672.

News you can use

ABC ad for Quota Retail Liquor Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package, & Sampling License(s) at 2216 Hikes Lane

An advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package, & Sampling License(s) - new ownership ran in the Courier-Journal August 3 for Skyway Beverage Shoppe, Inc., DBA/ Skyway Beverage Shoppe,  2216 Hikes Lane. 

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

17CUP1109 for 1316 Lydia Street, case manager Beth Jones. A Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment in the R-5 zoning district. 

18CUP1025 for 1527 Lincoln Avenue, case manager Dante St. Germain. A Conditional Use Permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1070 for 2208 Beargrass Avenue, a modified conditional use permit to allow the installation of a fence along Beargrass Avenue, parking and temporary storage of vehicles and to allow an increase in the parking area on .603 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1074 for Bradford Mills Lofts, 1134 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for off-street parking on 2.43 acres in the OR3 & C-2 zoning districts. Case manager is Beth Jones. 

18CUP1080 for Saint Xavier Addition, 1609 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an addition to a private institution on 18.48 acres in the R5 zoning district. Case manager is Jon Crumble. 

18CUP1082 for 4020 Poplar Level Parking Lot, a conditional use permit to allow a commercial parking lot on .52 acres in the OR1 zoning district. Case manager is Steve Hendrix.

18CUP1089 for 1031 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol sales on 0.6 acres in the C1 zoning district. Case manager is Beth Jones. 

17ZONE1062 for 4804 E. Indian Trail, to rezone 7.9 acres of property an R-5, single family subdivision and a prayer hall. (This property is in District 2, but across the street from District 10). Case manager is Joel Dock. 

18ZONE1007 for 1127 Goss Avenue, change in zoning request from R-5 to R-6 on 0.2096 acres. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1016 for 4141 Bardstown Road, a change of zoning request from R-4 to C-2 on 0.2 acres for a 5400 sf commercial building with a parking lot. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1017 for 1137 Mulberry Street, a change in zoning from R5 to CN for a proposed 3,170 sq ft 3 story mixed use building on .11030 acres. 

18ZONE1034 for 4310 Bishop Lane. The applicant seeks to rezone from OR3 and C1 to C2 on 1.01 acres for proposed contractors shops. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1043 for 1037 Ash Street, a change in zoning from R5 to C2 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres. Case manager is Joel Dock. 

18MINORPLAT1037 for Thomas Carwash Buechel, 4139 Bardstown Road, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to shift the building limit line on 0.66 acres in the C-2 zoning district.

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to create 2 lots from 3 and shift property lines on .37 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18MINORPLAT1074 for 4600 Jennings Lane. The applicant seeks to create two tracts from 1 on 0.105 acres in the M-3 zoning district.

18VARIANCE1019 for Hometown Brewery, 4031 Preston Highway. A review of a variance to encroach into front and side street side yards for a building addition. 

18DEVPLAN1028 for Hometown Brewery, 4031 Preston Highway. A review of a Revised District Development Plan to add a micro-brewery to an existing restaurant. Case manager is Jay Luckett. 

18DEVPLAN1138 for Speedway, 4239 Poplar Level Road, a Category 2B Plan for construction of a 4600 sf commercial bldg & 4700 sf canopy on 1.22 acres in the C1 zoning district. Waivers for interior landscape requirement, to reduce the Landscape Buffer Area

18WAIVER1028 for Oscars Hardware, 1515 S Shelby Street, a waiver to not provide the 3’ masonry wall and to allow a 42'' raw iron aluminum fence on 0.64 acres in  the C-1/C-2 zoning district. Case manager is Jay Luckett.

To learn more about Planning and Design Services, click here.

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services: 

With so much infrastructure work and utility construction going on throughout District 10, garbage and recycle pick-up may interrupted or delayed. Solid Waste Management Services is making every effort to get to every street during this period.

If you're renovating or remodeling, have a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris in Louisville garbage and junk pickup collection is prohibited by ordinance. Collection crews have recently been reminded to enforce the ordinance consistently.  Options for disposal of construction and demolition debris include taking it to the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on volume. More information and a fee schedule are available here. Or consider hiring a hauling company or rent a dumpster.

Beginning July 14, 2018, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will investigate and impose fines on anyone who comes into contact with an underground natural gas line while digging without having contacted 811 to have the lines located before digging. Contact 811 (call 8-1-1 or submit an online locate request at 811.com) before you dig and make sure that anyone doing excavation on your behalf contacts 811 two working days before they start. For more information, please visit lge-ku.com/safety/digging.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers help by phone, text or chat

Additional resources for veterans

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans. Additional references for VA material and assistance: www.vetcenter.va.gov or 1-877-WAR-VETS or (lifestyle changes for better health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX9fLXrF4fA  There is also a link for sexual trauma: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Military_Sexual_Trauma.asp

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas or electric.    gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

It's street sweeper time again - get text alerts and avoid a ticket

Louisville street sweeping season has resumed. Don't get caught by surprise and ticketed or towed when the sweepers come to your street. Sign up to get text or email alerts when the sweepers are coming.

Just click on MyLouisville on the Louisvilleky.gov webpage, type in your address, and you're on your way. While you're there you can also find the date of your next junk collection and sign up to be reminded. More about street sweeping.

Question or problem? Contact 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

Take a video visit to Louisville Metro's award-winning website

For a tour of Louisville Metro's award-winning website, watch this video: https://youtu.be/S3_DVs90hP0  The brief video highlights just ten of the useful tools available at www.louisvilleky.gov.

 New LouieConnect site connects people to help

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

Discounted Recycle Carts still available for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

Kentucky's Republican-dominated legislature voted to impose sales taxes on services on April 2. Now, services such as landscaping, janitorial services, grooming for small pets, fitness centers, car repair and items sold by governments are subject to a six percent tax. 

This affects our discounted recycle cart program. The normal purchase price for the carts is $50, plus six percent sales tax, for a total cost of $53. 

Metro Council District 10 will continue to provide $25 towards the purchase of this cart. Constituents will be asked to pay the difference of $28 going forward. 

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 $28. 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.

Sign up for LENSAlert (Smart911)

Click here to sign up for the LENSAlert (Louisville Emergency Notification System).  In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. Information about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile.

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