Councilwoman Fowler would like to wish all constituents of District 14 a Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you have a fantastic Valentine’s Day full of love, flowers, and chocolate, and everything else that makes you happy!
Louisville Metro Government announced the process to apply for the External Agency Fund for FY20 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020). These grants funded through the city’s general fund are awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies, that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality. A summary of the application process is as follows with more details listed below:
-Applications are now posted online for review at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
-Applications may be submitted following the mandatory application orientation up until Fri, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m.
The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS), and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by Louisville Forward. The External Agency Funds are awarded annually to non-profit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's and departments' strategic goals.
Applications will be reviewed by two External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Fischer’s Recommended FY20 Metro budget.
For the Social Services funding program, qualified non-profits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:
-Decreasing homelessness
-Increasing household financial stability
-Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; or
-Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.
For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified non-profits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:
-Arts experiences for everyone
-Creative workforce
-Creative community spaces and neighborhoods
Focus areas for the Arts and Creative Industries funding program are based on the goals of Mayor Fischer’s Strategic Plan.
Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting goals, outcomes and how the tax payer dollars are spent.
The deadline to submit an application is Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 by 5 p.m.
For more information about EAF, and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
 Online Registration may be completed at http://www.pvbaberuth.com starting Jan 1, 2019 through February 10, 2019.
Important Dates:
January 26 & February 2, 9 2019 - In-Person Signups for Spring Season 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
February 10, 2019 - Last day for online & in-person signups from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
February 16, 2019 (Sat) - Baseball Tryouts
February 17, 2019 (Sun) - Softball Tryouts
February 34-24, 2019 - PV Shop Event at Dick's Sporting Goods (10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
March 16 & 23, 2019 - Ballpark Work Days (9-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.)
April 5, 2019 - Parade Day - 6:00 p.m. (start lining up floats at 4:30 p.m.) April 6, 2019 - Opening Day for Spring Ball
April 12, 2019 - Team Mom Meeting ~ 7 p.m.
April 27, 2019 - Picture Day (teams arrive 1.5 hrs before your game)
May 11, 2019 - Carnival Day
Give your sweetie the moon, the stars, and all of Louisville! Bring them to the Forest for a romantic candlelit hike that ends with a beautiful view of the Lights of Louisville. The hike’s destination is the Horine Conference Center, where you’ll be greeted by a roaring fire, hot beverages, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. Louisville Astronomical Society will be joining us to gaze at the stars and the Andromeda Galaxy! Meet in the Horine Reservation main parking lot.
- Feb. 13th & 14th 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Pre-Registration required Call 502-368-5404
This program always sells out fast, so call to preregister or get directions. Reservations must be made by Friday, February 8th; Fee: $40/couple
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 Kentucky is making significant improvements to increase the security of the identity credential you rely
on most through the Confident Kentucky initiative. Following a statewide rollout starting in March 2019
and ending in May, all driver’s licenses, permits and personal IDs will have new security features, arrive
in the mail 5-10 business days after residents apply at their local Circuit Court Clerk’s office, will be
moving to an eight-year lifespan and have new pricing. Once available in your county of residence, the
next time you renew your current credential or if you are a first-time cardholder, you'll choose a
credential in one of two new versions: standard or Voluntary Travel ID credential. Voluntary Travel ID
versions have all the benefits of a standard credential plus they are federally accepted to board U.S.
domestic flights and access restricted federal facilities once REAL ID enforcement begins nationwide on
October 1, 2020. Documentation is required when applying for a Voluntary Travel ID, if you are a first-
time cardholder or if you want a standard credential and your personal information has changed. Be
confident you'll arrive prepared when applying for a new credential by following the steps below or
choosing from the menu of resources. https://drive.ky.gov/ConfidentKY/Pages/default.aspx
Café LOUIE is back in 2019 to connect citizens to their elected representatives. From 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Saturday morning from January 19th through March 30th, participants are offered refreshments and conversation. Elected officials will be given a brief time for prepared remarks and to answer a few pre-selected questions submitted by attendees. The focus of these meetings is engagement through personal conversations and are open to the public. This year we are inviting our Jefferson County Delegation, Metro Council, and our Suburban Cities to participate. Below and attached is our current schedule. All Café LOUIE meetings begin at 9:00 am.
The LIHEAP Crisis Component began on Jan. 7th.
This year’s Crisis Program once again features expanded eligibility allowing residents who received a utility bill with a past due amount to apply, in addition to continuing to serve those who received a disconnect notice.
Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the automated appointment system. The toll free service opened on January 2, 2019 and will be 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 Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Read more details here.
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The rescheduled Mary M. Miller riverboat cruise is coming up soon! Due to dangerous weather conditions, the original date was cancelled and moved to Sunday, April 14th in order to give enough time for water levels to return to normal.
There will be two cruise departure times, 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to each of these scheduled times. Limited seating will be available the day of the cruises. You can reserve a seat by visiting Southwest Community Ministries and giving a $5 suggested minimum donation.
When: Sunday, April 14th 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Where: Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Rd.
All reserved seats on the previously cancelled cruise date will be honored April 14th. If you have any questions, please call the District 12 office (502) 574-1112 or Southwest Community Ministries (502) 935-0310.
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Get FREE and reliable tax prep assistance and invest your tax prep savings! To qualify, household income must be under $64,000. You may be eligible to receive an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For more information, visit www.labcservices.org. or call 211.
Free self-file options accessed through www.labcservices.org. In order to access self file, follow the link above and click on "Free Online Tax Filing". Then choose the product that best meets your needs. Prepare your return online from home, school, or work.This service is free for those with incomes of $64,000 or less. It is easy to use with free customer support by phone.
The IRS requires the following:
- Picture ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
- W2's and 1099's from your employers
- Other 1099's for, interest, dividends, state tax refunds or other income
- 1095 for health insurance
- 1098 for education credit plus a detailed financial statement from the school
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit
- Childcare information including Provider ID and actual amount paid
- Summarized list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self employed
- Any additional tax information that may be required
Convenient VITA locations:
Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Ln)
- Tu, Th: 10am - 7pm
- W: 10am - 4pm
- Sat: 9am - 1pm
- Call (502) 305-0005 to schedule an appointment
- Walk-ins welcome on Thurs. only
Americana Community Center (4801 Southside Dr)
- Th: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Call (502) 366-7813 to schedule an appointment
Salt and Light Community Development (3025 Gerald Dr)
- M, Tu: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Call (502) 305-0005 to schedule an appointment
- Walk-ins welcome
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We all see the signs cluttering our major road ways stating:
"We Buy Houses"
"Rent to Own"
"Express Cash"
"Junk Cars - Cash Paid"
These signs are regularly and illegally posted on telephone poles and in the right-of-way of businesses and busy intersections. These signs clutter our streets and eventually fall down and litter our roadways, sewers and environment. If you walk by these signs or live somewhere where these signs are posted, help clean up our community by taking them down and throwing them away
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US 31W (Dixie Highway):
At Dixie Highway and Lower Hunters Trace, the new sidewalks are wider – making it easier for people to walk two-by-two, or to push a stroller or wheelchair, without feeling too close to traffic.
This summer, you will begin seeing new bus stops taking shape along the length of The New Dixie Highway Project as we prepare for RAPID, the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit System. Benches, shelters and other amenities will be included at regular intervals to better serve TARC passengers along Dixie Highway.
Ensuring that bus riders have safe, comfortable places to wait away from traffic not only improves the riding experience for passengers, but ensures that drivers are able to maintain an efficient traffic flow as well.
Lane closures and delays possible at Burnett Avenue (mile marker 18.3) due to installation of a micro-trench for conduit and fiber optic cables. Right lane will be closed daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This process will take several weeks to complete as crews progress north to West Broadway.
Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place between Blanton Lane and Crums Lane (mile markers 12.5 to 15.3) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines. Roadway is reduced to two lanes northbound between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road. Roadway is reduced to two lanes on southbound Dixie Highway between Blanton Lane and Upper Hunters Trace. Roadway is reduced to one lane southbound and two lanes northbound between Herbert Avenue and Crums Lane.
In these areas where the lane closures are in place, the sidewalks are closed on the side where the roadwork is taking place. Pedestrians need to cross Dixie Highway at a signalized intersection and use the sidewalk on the other side of the road instead of walking through the construction work.
https://www.TheNewDixieHighway.com
6605 W. Orell Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW1415 to close a driving lane in order to install a gas main. Permit is valid from January 28th to February 20th.
12500 Old Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW1414 to close a driving lane in order to install a gas main. Permit is valid from January 28th to February 20th.
12207 E. Orell Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW1183 to block a lane in order to upgrade a transformer and install secondary. Permit is valid from January 23rd to February 20th.
12305 E. Orell Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW1390 to close a driving lane in order to replace a broken pole. Permit is valid from February 4th to March 4th.
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As the weather gets colder, it becomes increasingly dangerous for those who are homeless. Several constituents have reached out wanting to help, but don't know the best way to do so.
There are many outreach organizations who are checking on homeless individuals and distributing needed supplies. If you can, please consider donating the following items:
- Coats
- Socks
- Hats
- Blankets
Check out the Coalition for the Homeless’ website to see some of the member agencies that are working to provide these supplies to those who need it most.
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Safe roadways are a shared responsibility, especially during inclement weather when risks increase. KYTC encourages motorists to prepare for winter and remain safe by following these tips:
Tips prepared by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
-Stock vehicles with ice scrapers, jumper cables, blankets, a flashlight, cell phone charger, non-perishable snacks and first aid kit.
-Winterize vehicles. Have your car battery, tire pressure and brakes checked. Make sure your heater, defroster, headlights and windshield wipers are working properly.
-When snow and/or ice are on roadways, drive slowly no matter what type of vehicle you’re in. It takes more time and distance to stop your vehicle in adverse weather conditions, so break early and slowly.
-Pay attention to weather advisories. Weather will impact your commute on some level.
-Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shaded areas. -These are all candidates for developing black ice—a thin coating of clear ice that can form on the pavement surface that may be difficult to see.
-Maintain a safe distance from snowplows and other heavy highway equipment. Do not pass snowplows on the shoulder.
-Allow more time to travel for routine commutes.
-Know before you go. Download the free Waze app or visit goky.ky.gov to check traffic conditions before you travel.
Get the latest alerts @LouPubWorks and @KYTC
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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.
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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. There is a route on Tuesdays that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a route on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays route departing from St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).
If you want to make a difference in a senior's life please contact Jessica Burnett 502-935-0310 ext. 244.
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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.
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We are excited to announce the Metro Arts Community Center is now open! The building recently received a colorful new window wrap, and new programs and classes will be coming to the site, which is now known as the Metro Arts Community Center.Visit the website to view open hours, and try to solve our interact jigsaw puzzle based on Hannah Thompson's artwork!
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/metro-arts-center
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Give your sweetie the moon, the stars, and all of Louisville! Bring them to the Forest for a romantic candlelit hike that ends with a beautiful view of the Lights of Louisville. The hike’s destination is the Horine Conference Center, where you’ll be greeted by a roaring fire, hot beverages, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. Louisville Astronomical Society will be joining us to gaze at the stars and the Andromeda Galaxy! Meet in the Horine Reservation main parking lot.
Feb. 13th & 14th 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Pre-Registration required Call 502-368-5404
This program always sells out fast, so call to preregister or get directions. Reservations must be made by Friday, February 8th; Fee: $40/couple.
Check out the Jefferson Memorial Forest website for fun events!
February 9th - 10:00 a.m. Slow Flow Yoga
February 11th - 7:00 p.m. Watch & Listen: African American Musicians A-Z
February 12th - 6:00 p.m. Tai Chi
February 13th - 9:15 a.m. Baby Storytime
February 13th - 10:00 a.m. Toddler Storytime
February 13th - 11:00 p.m. Preschool Storytime
Click the link below to be directed to more Southwest Library events located on Dixie Highway!
http://www.lfpl.org/events/
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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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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.
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Want to know where crime is happening in your neighborhood? Use LMPD's Crime Mapping Tool to find out here.
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