District 14 Enews | November 15, 2018

District 14 Councilwoman

Cindi Fowler

cindi.fowler@louisvilleky.gov

Legislative Assistant

Cindy Thieneman

cindy.thieneman@louisvilleky.gov

Staff Assistant

Audrey Garrison
audrey.garrison@louisvilleky.gov

Administrative Clerk

Danielle Tackett

Danielle.tackett@louisvilleky.gov

Office Locations:

City Hall

601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(502) 574-1114

 

Southwest Government Center

7219 Dixie Highway
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
(502) 574-7988

 



*Click here to visit Councilwoman Fowler's website for even more information! 

 

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Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

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LIHEAP: November 5th - December 14th

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The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills begins on Nov. 5, 2018. LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component begins Monday, Nov. 5 and will operate through Dec. 14, 2018, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first.
Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must also provide the following documentation.
Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income. Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Office of Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.
Proof of Social Security number for each member of the household.
Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at:
Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.


Leaf Catch Basins

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Leaf Drop Off Sites - Open November 6th - December 1st

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The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center will closed for two weeks while repair work is done there beginning Monday, November 5, 2018. The facility, which offers drop-off disposal of large waste items at 636 Meriwether Avenue, will reopen on Tuesday November 20.
During the closure, the WRC will not be available for leaf drop-off service that will begin at two other locations on November 6, 2018. Leaf drop-off at the WRC will begin when the facility reopens on November 20 and continue at all three sites through December 1.
Drop-off will not be available on November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.


Leaf drop off sites through December 1:
Beginning November 6:
Public Works Yard
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public Works East District Operations Center
595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Beginning November 20:
Public Works Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.


PRP Fire & Rescue Open House - November 17th

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College of Arts & Sciences Forum Series - November 18th

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Light Up Louisville - November 23rd

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Light Up Louisville is a holiday tradition that takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving, This year, the event, in its 38th year, will be held on Friday, Nov. 23. Residents and visitors will join Mayor Fischer at Louisville Metro Hall for a a holiday packed evening filled with children's activities, train rides, vendor booths, live entertainment, Lots of Lights parade, free pictures with Santa and the official Light Up Moment at 8 pm.
Schedule:
4:00 p.m.
Children's activities - Chalets on 5th and Jefferson Streets
Vendors booths open - Sixth and Jefferson Streets
Live entertainment - Main stage
Free Train Rides - 5th and Jefferson Streets
6:30 p.m.
Lots of Lights Parade - Starts at Fourth and Liberty streets. Turns on to Jefferson Street and disperses at Seventh and Jefferson Streets.
The Lots of Lights Parade is an evening parade of lights, bands, carolers, car clubs, floats, children's groups and civic organizations.
The Mayor's Band from Crosby Elementary and the Lincoln Elementary Elf Squad will march along with other local organizations.
Jesse and MJ, along with Jordan Rivers from 106.9 Play! will be emceeing the Lots of Lights Parade this year!
If your organization would like to participate in the Lots of Lights Parade, please register using this link.
8:00 p.m.
Light Up Moment - Santa joins Mayor Fischer on the main stage at Metro Hall to light up the city Christmas tree located at Jefferson Square Park
Grab the best view of the lights, fireworks and action right in front of the stage on the west lawn of Metro Hall.
8:30 p.m.
Free pictures with Santa - Santa House


DABA Holiday Festival - December 1st

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The Dixie Area Business Association (DABA) presents its annual community holiday festival featuring: Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s holiday crafts, a holiday wreath auction, tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House decorated for the season and holiday craft vendors.

WHERE: Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing (7410 Moorman Road)
WHEN: Saturday, December 1st, 2018; 2:00pm - 6:00pm


Santa's Holiday Workshop - December 7th

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Adopt A Family Holiday Celebration - December 12th

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New Signs For Flood Prone Roads

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57 Signs for 24 Locations

Our Signs & Markings unit is wrapping up the process of putting up new warning signs for motorists alerting them to potential flooding in low lying areas. Following a survey of roads around the city, twenty-four locations--mostly railroad and highway underpasses--were selected for the new signage. Wording on the new signs has been changed to reflect the latest national standard based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The words ROAD MAY FLOOD have replaced DO NOT ENTER WHEN FLOODED as the up to date way to focus the attention of drivers on the hazards of flood prone areas. Signs were installed at ten locations that previously had no sign. Four locations required only replacements with the new wording, and ten others got additional signs along with replacements for old ones.


Wellspring Press Release

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Cool Roof & Shade Tree Rebate

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Beshear: Grandparent Scammers Threatening Seniors

Three Kentucky grandparents were robbed of nearly $18,000 recently after falling victim to a “grandparent scam,” according to Attorney General Andy Beshear who issued a statewide scam alert today. The scam phone call has been reported by six grandparents in Boyle, Butler, Fayette, Jefferson, Meade and Pulaski counties. The victims say they received a phone call from someone claiming to be their grandchild who is in an out-of-state jail and injured after driving under the influence and wrecking. A second scammer joins the call pretending to be an attorney or law enforcement officer who confirms the story and requests the grandparent immediately wire money or send cash to pay the bail bond.
Beshear said the fake grandchild then pleads with the grandparent to not tell his or her parents or anyone else.
“Threatening and stealing from grandparents by exploiting the love they have for their grandchildren is a despicable crime,” said Beshear. “Sadly, the grandparent scam is a favorite among con artists and by simply taking time to talk with our grandparents about this scam we can all play a part in stopping it.” Ask the caller questions that only the real grandchild could answer correctly. Ask the caller to confirm what state and county jail they are being held and independently contact the jail to confirm.
Try to call the real grandchild to verify, or call a related family member at a known phone number to confirm the grandchild is traveling. Beshear asked anyone with information on the grandparent scam to report it to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection hotline at 888-432-9257 and complete an online report.
Staff in Beshear’s Office of Senior Protection and Mediation, which is working to review the reports and assist each victim, said two of the scam reports originated from the same Pennsylvania phone number.
One of Beshear’s top priorities is to protect Kentucky families, especially seniors from scams, abuse and exploitation.
To help Kentuckians stay up to date on new and trending scams, Beshear urges all Kentuckians to sign up to receive Scam Alerts from his office. To receive text message alerts, text the words KYOAG Scam to GOV311 (468-311) or enroll online at ag.ky.gov/scams and select either text message or email alerts.


Quick Guide to Solid Waste Services

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Census Jobs 2020

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Louisville Assest Building Coalition - Volunteers Needed

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Louisville Metro 311 Changes

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Sidewalk Trees, Citizen's Responsibility

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Maintenance of public trees alongside private property Louisville is the responsibility of the abutting property owners under the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. A 2017 update to LMCO Chapter 102 requires a permit from the Division of Community Forestry within the Office of Sustainability/Develop Louisville before pruning, removing, or replacing these public trees. There is no charge for the permits, but the proposed activities must conform to policies established by the Division.

The removal of a Public Tree must also include a replacement. Permits are not required for routine watering, mulching or the pruning of limbs (based on Division standards) narrower than four inches in diameter and less than seven feet above the ground that are obstructing pedestrian traffic.

Additional information about the Division’s public tree standards and permitting process can be found on the Division’s webpage. You may also contact the Division of Community Forestry at 574-3927.


SLOW DOWN

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I get calls every week about speeding on our D14 streets - and with good reason. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that most people who are speeding through residential areas actually live in the neighborhood! You might be eager to come home after work, but that’s no excuse if a child is hit and injured. Quite literally, speed kills: If you hit a pedestrian at 20 mph, 5% will die. If you hit a pedestrian at 30 mph, 45% will die. At 40 mph, 85% will die. 

Driver behavior is crucial to safety in residential neighborhoods.  When you’re driving, go slow enough to see and respond to every new circumstance. Look under parked cars, and you may see children’s feet from the sidewalk, though you can’t see them otherwise. If it’s dark, take another 10 mph off your speed, just in case. In short, take every precaution necessary to avoid bringing tragedy to your own neighborhood.

Please use good judgment when you are driving and remember that, in most cases, traffic behind you will be forced to slow down if you do.


Meals on Wheels Volunteering

Interested in Volunteering?

Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?

Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.

Delivery takes about an hour weekly, twice a month if you prefer to deliver two days/month. We have a Tuesday route that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday route departing from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).

If you want to make a difference in a senior's life, and yours, please contact Jessica Burnett 502-935-0310 ext. 244. 


Sun Valley - My City My Choice

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New Way to Report Illegal Dumpers

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We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.

That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.

We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.


Bowman Aviation Festival Flyer

Metro Arts Center Site

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Click the link below to be directed to the Metro Arts Center located on Dixie Highway. On the site you will find summer operating hours and the days that they have open studio! 

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/metro-arts-center


Southwest Library Events Link

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Saturday, September 22
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Pizza! Pizza! Family Storytime

For other upcoming library events at the Southwest Louisville Regional Library, visit the website below!

http://www.lfpl.org/events/


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Have a community event or information you want to share? Reach out to all of District 14 through this eNewsletter!

Please email cindy.thieneman@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-1114 and please provide as much information about your event as possible with a picture, flyer, or any other enticing visual. Be sure that the event is open to the public and we would be happy to advertise it in the District 14 weekly eNewsletter.


Got Junk? Don't Forget FREE Resident Junk Drop Off - CLOSED UNTIL NOVEMBER 20TH

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The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center at (636 Meriwether Avenue) provides a means for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents to properly dispose of tires and household bulk waste including metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris and furniture. 

*Up to three household junk items may be dropped off at no charge per day. If there are more than three items a fee will be charged according to the schedule below.

https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/wrc_prices_2-1-16.pdf


Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5 :00p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 


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