01/21/2020

Newburg Library

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at the new meeting time, 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

Concerned about this year's Metro Budget?  Contact Your State Legislators!

The Kentucky General Assembly is now back in session.  Among the items on the agenda are local government revenue options.

Louisville Metro and other city and county governments across the state face dramatically rising pension costs, but the ability to raise revenue to meet them is severely limited by state law. Additionally, some of the options the state allows for other communities, including a restaurant tax, are currently prohibited in Louisville.

Rising costs without new revenue have already led to reduced Metro services, including fewer police officers, firefighters, library services, and many more.  Pension costs will continue to rise in the coming years, and a bipartisan group of Louisville’s leaders (and local governments across the state) have been asking Frankfort for help. 

We need Louisville citizens to get involved in this effort! Please contact your state legislators and ask them to support efforts for additional local government revenue options.  Find your state senator and representative at this link, and contact them by phone or email to ask them to work with local officials to find a solution that will pay the bills without crippling cuts in Metro services.

Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community?  Contact 311!

Metro311 Service Request Information

• Submit a Service Request in the new system.
• Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
• Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system.  It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
• To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
• Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
• The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
• If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

Is your neighborhood street facing speeding problems?  Do you and your neighbors desire to have speed humps installed?  Councilwoman Shanklin and the District 2 office want to help!

Vehicles speeding through neighborhood streets is an all too common problem facing many residents of the Louisville Metro area, resulting in dangerous conditions that affect adults and children alike.  District 2 is not immune to this issue, and your Council office would like to help.  Already this year three streets in the Newburg area (Ilex, Shasta, and Kilmer) have been outfitted with brand new speed humps, entirely paid for by Councilwoman Shanklin and her District 2 office. 

Still, the Councilwoman is not finished attempting to mitigate the speeding issues often negatively affecting D-2 neighborhoods.  If you and your neighbors have noticed a high number of speeders on your street and would like to be considered for speed hump installation, please contact the District 2 Council office at (502) 574-1102 or via email at either Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov or Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov.  Assuming that your street is eligible (must be Metro owned/must be long enough to support speed humps/etc.), after speaking with a representative from our office you will be asked to collect signatures (with individual addresses) from all of your neighbors that live on the street that is requesting the installation of speed humps.  At least 70% of all of the residents currently living on the street requesting speed humps must provide their signature/address in support in order for the street to be considered by Public Works.  Upon completion of this signature page, the original document must be given to Councilwoman Shanklin or Legislative Assistant Caleb Howard personally, or sent to our office at City Hall (601 W. Jefferson St., First Floor, 40202; ATTN: Caleb Howard).  As soon as the signature document is received, LA Howard will deliver it to Public Works, and that department will survey the street to determine whether or not speed humps will be appropriate to install--assuming Public Works signs off on the request, Councilwoman Shanklin will make the final determination with regards to moving forward with the installation or not.

In addition to the speed humps already constructed, Brenda Drive, Cedrus Circle, and Oakdale Lane have recently submitted their signature paperwork and are currently being considered by Public Works.

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property!

A reminder to lock your vehicle, and never leave valuables in plain sight. This includes any and all keys, key fobs and firearms. 

Police report that some drivers are making it easy for thieves by leaving their vehicle running. Please secure your property. 

LMPD suggests making a 9 p.m. routine, as seen below.

• Remove valuables from your vehicle.
• Lock your car.
• Secure your weapons.
• Close your garage.
• Lock your doors and windows. 

Remember to report any suspicious behavior to LMPD’s non-emergency line at 574-7111. To speak to a call taker, press 5.

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.

Crisis Component of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services has begun.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The LIHEAP Crisis Component will run until March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.

This year’s Crisis Program will allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for assistance.

To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $2,790.00). 

For more eligibility requirements and information, please click here.

Apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive Grants

Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on January 17, for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). 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:

• Starting January 6, application questions may be viewed for reference at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund
• All applicants are required to attend a mandatory application orientation on Friday, January 17.
• Following the mandatory orientation, the city will begin accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 7, at 5 p.m.

All agencies wishing to apply are required to have at least one representative participate in a mandatory application orientation on January 17. The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the application and other general information. There will be a morning session held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and an afternoon session held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Both sessions will take place at Metro United Way, 334 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. It is only necessary to attend one of the two sessions, and no RSVP is required.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m.

For more information about EAF and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.

Please submit all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.

Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

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• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

Sponsored By: 

Peace Presbyterian Church

4210 East Indian Trail

Louisville, KY  40213

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

LWV Dinner & Democracy Meeting

The League of Women Voters is hosting Dinner & Democracy, a monthly community forum, on Monday, January 20. A light buffet dinner will be served at 5:30 and program at 6:00 p.m. (reservations are not required and donations are accepted).

January’s D & D program will be a unique opportunity to learn more about what it’s like to be a new legislator with the Jefferson County delegation to the General Assembly — the challenges, the accomplishments and the surprises. The event will provide an easy way to meet and share ideas with other local lawmakers — all the members of the county delegation have been invited. The highlight of the evening will be a panel discussion: "Perspectives of New Legislators: Looking Back on 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020." Julie Raque Adams, veteran state legislator, will moderate the discussion. The panel is expected to include Tina Bojanowski, District 32; Charles Booker, District 43; Nima Kulkarni, District 40; Josie Raymond, District 31; Maria Sorolis, District 48; and Lisa Wilner, District 35.

Questions, please call 895-5218 or email lwvlouisville@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Place partners host multiple Census hiring events, a Women’s Empowerment series and more!

Neighborhood Place partners will host several events in January including several Census Bureau hiring events for positions with the National Processing Center and Census Takers; a Women’s Empowerment session covering eight modules; an Energy Management workshop; a Foster Parent/Adoption Information meeting, and more. To learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below.

Jan. 13 and 27 - Kentucky Health Career Center Outreach at two locations

Call 502/595-4003 for more information.  A KentuckianaWorks Health Career Center professional will provide valuable information to help increase your occupation potential including training funds for in-demand occupations; resources for individuals seeking advance healthcare careers; resume writing, career assessments; interview planning; computer essentials, work-based learning opportunities and more. 

• Jan. 13, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more information.
• Jan. 27, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information.

Jan. 14, 16, 21, and 28 - National Processing Center (NPC) Hiring Events at multiple locations. National Processing Center (NPC) is the U.S. Census Bureau's primary center for mail processing, survey processing, data capture, imaging/scanning and warehouse operations. A U.S. Census Bureau’s representative will be available to share information about the hundreds of entry-level office and warehouse clerks employment opportunities for the Jeffersonville location. NPC recently increased the starting hourly pay rate for entry level clerks to $14.54 per hour.

• Jan. 14, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 485-7310 for more information.
• Jan. 16 and 28, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.. Call 485-7130 for more information.
• Jan. 21, Neighborhood Place satellite site at Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 485-7310.

Jan. 14, 2020 Census Employment Recruitment at two locations

Become a 2020 Census Taker and support your community. The position entails collection of important data that will determine the state’s representation in Congress as well as how funds are spent in your community on things like roads, schools or hospitals.  

• Jan. 14, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information.
• Jan. 14, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more information.

Jan. 13, Foster Parent/Adoption Information Meeting at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.

Located at 4018 West Market St. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information. Details will be provided on the requirements and process of how to become a foster or adoptive parent such as an explanation of foster care, special needs adoption, and information on foster parent training classes. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program.

Jan. 15, 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.

Jan. 15, Louisville Forward – Office of Community Development/Office of Housing Outreach at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Located at 4018 West Market St.  Representatives from Louisville Forward will be onsite monthly to provide valuable information to assist median to low-income residents such as Down Payment Assistance, Home Repair and Lead Safe Louisville programs as well as current efforts to reduce vacant and abandon properties in our community. For more information, visit Develop Louisville website at www.Louisvilleky.gov/DevelopLouisville.

Mondays, Jan. 27 – March 16, Bridges of Hope Women’s Empowerment Group, 5 - 7 p.m. Located at 1411 Algonquin Pkwy. Call 634-6050 for more information.  The Bridges of Hope Women’s Empowerment Group was created by women to serve women to provide a safe and welcoming space to speak openly and candidly about topics such as relationships, parenting, addressing vicarious trauma, mental and physical health, grief and self-care. Each of the sessions is free and snacks will be provided.

Jan. 28, Energy Management Workshop at Ujima Neighborhod Place, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 to register. This workshop will provide all the information and tools you need to help weatherize your home.  Energy saving tips and weatherization demonstrations will prepare all attending to keep drafts away.  Materials are free to all that attend.  Sponsored in collaboration with Project Warm.

City recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness month in January, the Louisville Metro Human Trafficking Task Force is supporting a series of events to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking.

Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial sex. Human trafficking harms adults and children of all ages and demographics.

The public is invited to participate and/or support in the following activities to learn more about the facts about human trafficking to help put an end to this exploitation, and to support survivors and others impacted by this terrible crime.

• Jan. 7 – 11: Human Trafficking Exhibit at Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, KY An interactive exhibit is on display to demonstrate the issue of domestic sex trafficking using statistics specific to Kentucky.  The display was set up by the Samaritan Women, an organization that works to support trafficking and abuse victims.
• Friday, Jan. 10:  Visit Red Hot Roasters to Support Human Trafficking Services at two locations Red Hot Roasters will be donating a percentage of their sales to support the Louisville Metro Human Trafficking Task Force. Visit one of their two locations on January 10 to support their business at 1399 Lexington Rd.  and 1007 East Main St.
• Saturday, Jan. 11:  California’s Forgotten Children Film Night, 5:30 - 9 p.m. Located at Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium at 106 W. Brandeis Ave.  The film is a feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide.  Refreshments provided at 5:30 p.m. and film will begin at 6 p.m. with a panel discussion to follow film. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward fighting human trafficking in our community. Hosted by the Louisville Metro Human Trafficking Task Force, U of L Kent School of Social Work, U of L Women’s Center and Louisville Metro Office For Women  RSVP here.
• Tuesday, Jan. 14: U of L's First Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Resource Fair and Critical Cardinal Conversation on Trafficked and Missing Women. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at U of L's Swain Student Activities Center Ballroom, 2100 S. Floyd St.  Resource fair will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by Critical Cardinal Conversation from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Hosted/sponsored by U of L Human Trafficking Research Initiative, U of L Women’s Center, Uof L Cultural Center, Office of Diversity Education and Inclusive Excellence, and Women 4 Women Student Board.

MAS Amnesty for Pet Licensing in January

Metro Animal Services (MAS) will waive penalties for Jefferson County pet owners who purchase or renew Pet Licensing by Friday, January 31. The Louisville Metro Animal Ordinance requires owners of cats, dogs and ferrets to purchase a one-year license for every pet.

Pet owners residing in Jefferson County are required by law to purchase a yearly pet license for each cat, dog or ferret they own and must provide proof the pet’s Rabies vaccination is current. A one-year Pet License for an altered (spayed or neutered) pet is $10; for a three-year altered Pet License, the fee is $27. MAS offers a discounted rate for Senior Citizens: pets must be altered to qualify, and the discount is limited to two pets per household. Pet owners with current violations or fines unrelated to animal licensing will not be eligible for amnesty.

Pricing for a Pet Licensing is as follows:

• 1 Year Altered (spayed/neutered): $10.00
• 1 Year Altered – Senior Citizen Discount: $5
• 3 Year Altered: $27.00
• 3 YR Altered – Senior Citizen Discount: $13.50
• 1 Year Unaltered: $60.00

Purchasing or renewing pet licensing can be done four convenient ways: in person at Animal House Adoption Center, online, at a participating Veterinarian office or by mail. To purchase or renew Pet Licensing in-person, visit Animal House Adoption Center daily from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Visit the MAS website to purchase or renew Pet Licensing online or find a participating vet at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/license-your-pet.

To purchase or renew by mail, visit the website to download and fill out a pet licensing application. Checks should be made payable to Louisville Metro Animal Services and include an additional 50 cents for postage. Mail the pet licensing application and check to Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, 40218. Pet owners with questions about the Pet licensing process can contact the LMAS business office at animals@louisvilleky.gov.

Christmas tree drop-off to include loose leaves

Seasonal Christmas tree drop-off will also include leaves this year. Starting December 26, drop-off sites will be available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at four locations. The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees in to mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are set out or dropped off. Residents may also drop off loose leaves. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Waste Reduction Center will close at 3 p.m. on Saturdays

December 26 - January 31, all locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. 

East District Recycling Center

595 N. Hubbards Lane

Public Works Yard

10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)

Shawnee Park

4501 W. Broadway (by Little League baseball field in rear of park)

Waste Reduction Center

636 Meriwether Avenue 

Know Waste: Packaging from Online Shopping

The common practice of online shopping means we have a lot of extra waste at home. From bubble wrap to cardboard to padded envelopes and air pillows, the list goes on. The best thing to do is reuse the items - refill the boxes, pack fragile items with bubble wrap or air pillows, mail something else in the envelopes, or use items for craft projects. (Or you can always donate to someone else to reuse). But if you find yourself needing to dispose of them, here's some useful information:

Cardboard Boxes

Please recycle your cardboard! Flatten the boxes to conserve space in your own recycling bin or in our recycling dumpsters around town. Don't put them out for Large Item Collection ("junk") because they won't get recycled. 

Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows

These can be recycled with plastic bags at participating retail stores. Keep them out of your home recycling containers and drop off recycling dumpsters. 

Padded Envelopes

To know what to do with these, you have to know what they're made of. Some envelopes have paper surrounding bubble wrap. These cannot be recycled since they are made of a mix of materials. Some are all plastic and can go with the bubble wrap (see above). If the padding is made of all paper, the envelope can go in your home recycling containers or drop off recycling dumpsters. 

Styrofoam

Large blocks of Styrofoam can be recycled at Foam Fabricators, 950 Progress Blvd, New Albany, IN. They must be clean and free of tape and stickers. They do not accept any other form of Styrofoam. And Styrofoam is NOT accepted in curbside recycling or drop off recycling dumpsters. 

Electronics recycling available at 636 Meriwether Avenue

"Reuse" first!  If your electronic equipment is still functioning, consider donating it to extend its life. 

The electronics recycling program is available to Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents and businesses.  

Disposal Fees:

• Disposal of 3 or fewer items or systems (computer, monitor, keyboard, printer and external drive): No charge
• Disposal of more than 3 items or systems (by appointment only): $0.60/lb or $0.30/lb for non-profit organizations. Call the Waste Reduction Center at 574-2796 to make an appointment. Appointments available Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. CASH ONLY

Location:

Louisville Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue (Enter on Bland Street)

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(Holidays may affect hours.)

Acceptable electronic items:

• Cell phones
• Compact Discs, CD players (CD cases NOT accepted)
• Computers
• Copiers
• Digital cameras
• Disk drives
• Electronic game systems
• Floppy disks
• Microwaves
• Monitors
• Printers
• Scanners
• Television sets 
• VCRs and VHS tapes (cases NOT accepted)

Battery Recycling:

There are many types of batteries from household to vehicle and toxic to non-toxic. Vehicle batteries should be disposed of through an automotive store. All household batteries can be recycled at our household hazardous waste drop off location, Haz Bin, at 7501 Grade Lane. Some hardware stores and battery stores will also accept batteries for recycling. (There is usually a fee for recycling alkaline household batteries at retail stores.) Alkaline batteries are non-toxic and environmentally safe for household garbage collection. 

LouieConnect

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.

***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***

• Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
• Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
• Brightside: (502) 574-2613
• Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
• Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
• IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
• Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
• LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
• LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
• LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
• Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
• Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-       4888
• Mayor Greg Fischer: (502) 574-2003
• Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
• Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
• Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
• Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
• PARC: (502) 569-6222
• Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
• Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-4016
• Public Works: (502) 574-5810
• Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
• TARC: (502) 585-1234
• Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
• Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov