Buechel Terrace/Frederick Acres Neighborhood Association meeting

Above, left to right, were Buechel Terrace/Frederick Acres Neighborhood Association Secretary Marilyn Heil-Weber, current President Kim Lincoln, Treasurer Rick Heil, and Ryane Puckett of The Center for Neighborhoods.

Congratulations to the recently elected leaders of the association and thank you to Ryane for her good work at the Center for Neighborhoods. Puckett gave a presentation to the group on the CFN. 

Thank you to Board Member Alison Miller for inviting us to attend the meeting. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for March 17 and May 19 at Lifepoint Church, 3726 Bardstown Road. 

On recycle bins vs recycle carts

A reminder from Solid Waste Management Services: there is a difference between a Recycling Bin and Recycling Cart.  The District 10 Discount Cart Program only includes Recycling Carts in 65- or 95-gallon size. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents. Households with city waste services receive one garbage cart (all black) and one 18-gallon orange recycling bin for free. If you have just moved into a residence and either of these are missing, contact Metro311 online or call 311 or 574-5000 to make a request.

District 10 events

January 25 - Birthday party for Louisville Zoo residents

The Louisville Zoo will celebrate birthdays for Qannik the polar bear, Helen the gorilla, and Punch the elephant Saturday, January 25th. At 10:30 a.m., wish gorilla Helen a happy 62nd birthday. Helen is the second oldest known gorilla in the world and the oldest in the North American population. Asian elephant Punch celebrates her big 5-0 at 11 a.m., and Qannik the polar bear celebrates her 9th birthday with special birthday enrichment items at 11:30 a.m.  Zoo guests will get to sing happy birthday to each animal and each will get special birthday treats.

Louisville Zoo offers ways to help wildlife and people impacted by the bushfires in Australia

The Louisville Zoo is helping our community support wildlife and people impacted by the bushfires in Australia.  Zoos Victoria, while not directly affected by the fires, is sending their veterinary teams to the fire areas to set up triage and critical care facilities. The care will continue for the long-term recovery, as surviving animals will likely have little to no food or shelter available to them in their native ranges. The Louisville Zoo has committed $1,000 of its Conservation Fund toward the Zoos Victoria Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund. Guests can contribute to the Louisville Zoo’s Conservation Fund specifically for Australian wildlife affected by the fires on the Zoo’s website. Donations made to the Louisville Zoo’s Conservation fund are tax-deductible.

January 25 - 25th Birthday Celebration for the Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Join the Friends of the Highlands Shelby Park Library for a 25th birthday celebration for the branch.  The 25th birthday party will be Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library with cake and punch, old photos and other memorabilia – and you’re invited!

Highlands-Shelby Park Library Programs for January and February

Adults Nonfiction Book Club, Tuesday, February 4, 10:30 a.m. Fiction Book Group, Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting, Monday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.  The Boom Project: Voices of a Generation, Saturday, January 25, 2 p.m.  How to Insulate Your Home or Small Business, Saturday, February 8, 1 p.m.

Children Speed Art Detectives (Ages 7+), Thursday, February 13, 4 p.m.: Discover Africa Black Girl Magic Storytime, Tuesday, February 4, 7 p.m. STEAM Storytime: Blocks!  Saturday, February 15, 2 p.m. Ages 3-8

Teens Homeschool Social Club, Thursdays at 3 p.m. Ages 10-18 Speed Art Detectives (Ages 7+), Thursday, February 13, 4 p.m.: Discover Africa You’ve Gotta Have Heart Art Gallery,Saturday, February 8, 1 p.m. Ages 11+ The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

January 25 - Bierhalle at the German-American Club

The German-American Club with Southern Hospitality invites everyone to come to the Bierhalle January 25. The River City Polkatz will perform.  The Bierhalle will be from 6 to 10 p.m. at the German-American Club at 1840 Lincoln Avenue.

January 28 - Community meeting to update status of the old Urban Government Center

On January 28 at 6 p.m., Louisville Forward is hosting an Urban Government Center Community Meeting to provide an update on the current status of the property and to solicit input to guide future redevelopment. The meeting will include a review of the process so far, the community input received in 2017 and a discussion of where we go from here. The meeting will be held at Highland Community Ministries, 1228 E. Breckinridge Street.

Louisville Nature Center events

From Louisville Nature Center: Kids at our Winter Day Camps earlier this month had a blast hiking the trails, dissecting owl pellets, creating their own field guides, and making plaster molds of animal tracks. They also got to see lots of local wildlife, including hawks, woodpeckers, and fairy shrimp. Some lucky campers even saw two bucks locking antlers! Do you have a preschooler who would love to get outside and enjoy nature? Mark your calendar: Knee-High Naturalists will be back starting in March! More information coming soon.

Valentine's Day Lantern Hike* - Friday, February 14 - 7 to 10 p.m.  Closed for Presidents Day - Monday, February 17 Birding for Beginners Class* - Saturday, February 29 - 10 a.m. to noon *Registration required. Follow the link for additional details.

February 8 and 22 - African American Read-In

Louisville Metro news

January 29 - Make-Up Application Orientation Scheduled for EAF (External Agency Fund) Grants

Thanks to all individuals/agencies who attended the Mandatory Application Orientation on January 17 for Louisville Metro Government’s EAF (External Agency Fund) grants. A make-up Application Orientation will be held on January 29 for those who were unable to attend last week. This session will take place on Wednesday January 29 from  10 a.m. to noon, at the Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, in the First Floor Conference Room.

EAF will not accept or review applications from applicants that did not complete one of these mandatory orientations.

Agencies wanting to attend the orientation on January 29 are required to RSVP here. Be sure to include name, agency, contact info and the type of EAF grant (i.e. Social Services or Arts and Creative Industries) when you RSVP.

For more information about the EAF grant application process, visit here

Louisville Parks Foundation Community Survey

Louisville Parks Foundation is currently gathering community input with its annual survey. From now through Monday, January 27, people are encouraged to take the three-minute survey to help prioritize fundraising efforts and help guide organizational decision-making.  Information provided will inform funding and project focus for the coming years. Those who participate will also be entered into a drawing for a Louisville Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Prize Package, including four tickets and various event merchandise. The link to the survey is here.

Free federal and state income tax preparation for eligible residents

The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at 19 sites across the city. The service is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2019. VITA and AARP volunteers will also help determine if residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Last year, the VITA campaign and Louisville AARP sites processed nearly 14,000 returns, adding more than $19.5 million to the local economy, including nearly $5.2 million in Earned Income Tax Credits to residents. Appointments are recommended for VITA free tax assistance service and can be made now by calling 305-0005 or scheduling online. For a complete list of VITA locations, including mobile sites, as well as hours of operation, visit http://labcservices.org or call Metro United Way’s 211 help referral service.   Also visit the website for information about a free service for those interested in filing their own taxes online. Starting Jan. 27, two software packages — MyFreeTaxes and the Free File program delivered by Intuit — will be available for those who meet eligibility.

AARP sites in Louisville will open the first week of February at ten locations. For a full AARP schedule and listing, including sites in Southern Indiana and mobile sites, click here or call 394-3443.

Work for the U.S. Census Bureau - apply online

Crisis Component of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is underway, will continue until funds have been expended

The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services is underway. 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 through 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 at 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 details on additional eligibility requirements and required documentation, click here.

City's HUD Grant applications being accepted, including CDBG, ESG and HOPWA grants 

Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities seeking funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants for LMG fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021). These grants are administered locally by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS). Grant activities are guided by a five-year Consolidated Plan as well as an annual Action Plan, both available online.

Additionally for FY21, RCS seeks to implement recommendations from the 2019 University of Louisville Study: Solving Street Homelessness in Louisville, KY: Improving the Climate of Care for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness.

HUD-Funded Grants:

1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
2. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
3. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

RCS will accept applications for FY21 based on service categories, including Currently Homeless Services & Outreach, Day Shelter, Domestic Violence Services, Homelessness Prevention, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Overnight Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Rapid Rehousing and Relocation. For more information, click here. 

English Conversation Club at Main and Bon Air LFPL locations

LMAS Pets of the Week

Cat of the Week Mai Tai’s looking for a quiet home where a shy cat can let down her guard. The three-year-old, timid Tabby prefers to avoid crowds and other animals, so she would do best as the only cat in her home. Mai Tai is friendly once she warms up to a stranger. Her adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Mai Tai weighs about 12 pounds. She’s already spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. You can meet Mai Tai at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open daily from noon to 6 p.m.

Dog of the Week When it comes to awesome dogs, Hans is definitely at the top of the list! The handsome five year old is a friendly, happy and super sweet dog who gets along with almost everyone. Hans just returned from foster with an A+ for being a well-behaved houseguest. His foster family discovered that he has a lot of energy and think he would make an excellent hunting partner or herding dog. Hans loves toys and attention but prefers to avoid cats, carrots and apples – according to his foster family. Hans is also great with kids! The adoption fee for Hans is waived for an approved adopter. Neuter, vaccinations and a microchip are included. The Black Mouth Cur mix weighs 70 pounds. Meet Hans at Animal House Adoption Center, now open daily from noon to 6 p.m. For questions about Hans, contact LMAS by email  or call 473-PETS.

January - Pet License amnesty time

This month only, LMAS is waiving late fees for Jefferson County residents who purchase or renew a Pet License. The Louisville Metro Animal Ordinance requires pet owners to purchase a one-year license for their dogs, cats and ferrets. Pet licensing can be purchased or renewed in-person at the LMAS Shelter located at 3528 Newburg Road. Visit from noon to 6 p.m, Monday through Saturday. To purchase a license online or find a participating veterinarian office, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/animal-services.

Louisville Metro events

Cafe LOUIE schedule for 2020 to connect citizens to their elected representatives

Café LOUIE is back in 2020 to connect citizens to their elected representatives. From 9 to 10 a.m. each Saturday morning from January 11 through March 21, 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.

February 4 - Tuesday Treats and Talking Points with Wellspring

Join Wellspring for casual conversation and Q & A on "What's in store for 2020." RSVP is appreciated to 752-1452 or by email. 

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here. 

ABC ad run for Lydia House DBA/ The Merryweather, 1101 Lydia Street

An Alcohol Beverage Control advertisement ran in the Courier-Journal January 15 for a 4 a.m. Extended Hours License for Lydia House DBA/ The Merryweather. 

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

At Wednesday's Development Review Committee meeting, a sidewalk waiver to not provide sidewalks at 4664 Jennings Lane, along the Southwest side of Jennings Lane, was approved. This is for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district for Louisville Gas & Electric. The case number is 19-WAIVER-0011.

At the January 13 Board of Zoning Adjustment, there was no quorum present for the meeting. Therefore, no official action was taken on any agenda item. All agenda items were deferred to the next regular BOZA meeting, which will be January 27. 

January 27 - Public hearing regarding 1127 Goss Avenue

January 27 - Public hearing regarding 883 Parkway Drive

January 27 - Public meeting regarding 1024 Eigelbach Avenue

January 27 - Public hearing regarding 1137 Mulberry Street

February 3 - public hearing regarding 910 Ash Street

February 3 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 1622 Whippoorwill Road

February 4 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 1127 Goss Avenue

February 13 - Public meeting regarding 2814, 2816, 2830 and 2898 Newburg Road

Pending D10 cases:

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18ZONE1016, 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.

18ZONE1083, 1008 East Oak Street, Change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial on .086 acres for proposed barber/café/tavern space.

19ZONE1021, 998 Goss Avenue, application to change zoning from R6 to C1 for retail use on .1254 acres.

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, 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.

19MINORPLAT1050 for 1990 Newburg Road, a change in zoning from R5 to C1 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres.

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a large format minor plat to create 4 tracts from 1 tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

19-MSUB-0016, 2814 Newburg Road, a major subdivision application for a 17 lot subdivision on 8.07 acres in the R5 zoning district. Highland Preserve. 

19RECORDPLAT1007 for 3502 Grantswood Court, a major subdivision record plat for right-of-way dedication for Grantswood Court on 1.878 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19CUP1037 for 3799 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an outdoor patio with alcohol service for a restaurant in the C1 zoning district on 0.21 acres. 

19CUP1095, 1038 Milton Street, A conditional use permit application for a proposed boarding house on 0.0908 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19CUP1124, 1740 Newburg Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit Application for a cemetery (Calvary Cemetery) on 2.99 acres in the R1 zoning district. 

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a revised district development plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100ft stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0078, 1137 Mulberry Street, Request for Variance from LDC section 4.4.3 to allow a reduction in the minimum setback on 0.11 acres in R5 Zoning District. 

18VARIANCE1005 for 1019 Dixon Avenue, a variance to allow the second story to encroach 3 ft into the required setback on 0.0810 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0020, 3023 Eagle Pass, a variance application to allow a primary structure to encroach into the required side yard on 0.189 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-DDP-0021, 3231 Poplar Level Road, a Detailed District Development Plan application for a 19,500 square foot proposed office building with associated parking on 4.5 acres in the OR1 and R5 zoning districts.

19-VARIANCE-0005, 3231 Poplar Level Road, variance requested for the building to exceed the 80' maximum front and streetside setback for Nightingale, Poplar Level and Quarry Hill Road. 

20-VARIANCE-0001, 910 Ash Street, request for a variance from LDC section 5.2.2 to allow encroachment into side yard setback. 

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a category 2b development plan for the construction of a new 2,998 SF Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

20-LANDSCAPE-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, landscape plan for a restaurant on 9.9 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

20-WAIVER-0004, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a waiver from section 10.2 of the Land Development Code to allow the parking and dumpster to encroach into the 10' VUA (Vehicle Use Area) LBA (Landscape Buffer Area) along the entrance drive frontage on 9.9 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

19-CAT2-0011, 3800 Bishop Lane, a Category 2B development plan application for a proposed 10,000 square foot storage warehouse on 2.63 acres in the M2 zoning district.

19-CAT2-0016, 4664 Jennings Lane, Category 2B development plan for a proposed 34,700 square foot office building on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-CFR-0003, 4664 Jennings Lane, a community facility review application for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-CAT2-0030, 4664 Jennings Lane, a Category 2B development application for the development of a one-story office building with parking lot on 14.36 acres in the M2 and M3 zoning districts. LG&E South Operations - Engineering Center. 

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

19-WAIVER-0095, 1008 E. Oak Street, a waiver of the required landscape buffer area along the east property line for Hinterhof Micro-Rosteri. 

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 

19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for  to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

Short term rental cases

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, a conditional use permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1131, 4261 Regina Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non-primary residence on .22 acres in the R4 zoning district. 

18CUP1152, 918 Stone Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental in a nonprimary residence in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1176, 1125 Fischer Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R6 zoning district.

18CUP1177, 1004 Mayer Avenue, a conditional use permit application for short term rental in a nonprimary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1199, 900 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .10 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1211, 1019 Lydia Street, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0984 acres in R5 zoning district. 

19-CUP-0038, 940 Ash Street, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19-CUP-0229, 883 Parkway Drive, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.1298 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUP-0280, 957 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0964 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

19CUP1002, 1914 Decatur Drive, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.23820 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUP-1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19-CUP-1029, 904 Ellison Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

19CUP1030, 1921 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .17 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a conditional use permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1093, 3010 Eleanor Avenue, a conditional use permit application for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on 0.2448 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1094, 940 Ash Street, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19-CUPPA-0241, 1622 Whippoorwill Road, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.1334 acres in the R5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County.  Crime Mapping Resources Zoom in on the map to see crime around your area, or put an address in the address bar in the top left to search Sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Report a crime to LMPD anonymously. To view or download in a dataset, visit our Open Data Portal Crime Data. Reports are made available to public after process of internal review. In most cases, the review is within the same day as report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation. Reports of that nature will be made available as soon as practical. The map shows National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crimes.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Keep reporting those non-working streetlights to LG&E online here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. The following boards have vacancies:  Metropolitan Business Development Corporation Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Bardstown Road Overlay District Building Code Board of Appeals Cemetery Board Civil Service Board Code Enforcement Board Community Action Partnership Jefferson County Public Law Library Deputy Sheriff Merit Board Downtown Development Review Overlay Board Downtown Management District Ethics Commission Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington) Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board Housing Authority Board Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board Kentuckiana Works Landmarks Library Advisory Commission Louisville Arena Authority, Inc. Louisville Public Media Merit Board Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County PARC Board of Commissioners Police Merit Board Redevelopment Authority Science Center Urban Renewal Commission Vacant Property Review Commission Waterworks Zoo Foundation Board To learn more about board applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission

Community Centers featuring Dare to Care Kids' Cafe (Evening Meals for Youth)

JustServe.org makes it easy to volunteer

JustServe.org is a free volunteer website dedicated to bringing communities together through volunteerism. From JustServe.org: Non-profits can post the need for volunteers and those in our community can go to the website and see all the opportunities to volunteer. Because the website is self-funded, we never ask for donations to maintain the website, we never sell advertising and we never sell any information. All of us connected with JustServe.org are volunteers and there is no paid staff.

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services: 

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, so hiring a hauling company or renting a dumpster may be in order.  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.

RecycleCoach app will help Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

The new RecycleCoach app features notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services.  RecycleCoach will help Solid Waste Management Services communicate better by sending special messages such as bulk waste rule reminders or suspension of services for yard waste, etc. The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap provides useful data

The Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap comes loaded with data on neighborhood resources, grocery access, flood-plain locations, tree cover and more. NeighborMap can help individuals and community organizations visualize and understand the assets available in their neighborhoods, and identify improvements they would like to see. Students from UofL's Kent School of Social Work contributed to the project by gathering data in urban neighborhoods, and will continue the partnership with CFN to help develop strong neighborhoods. NeighborMap was created in part with funding from Louisville Metro Government.

Call 811 before you dig

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.

MSD offers a senior citizen discount to qualifying seniors

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.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

Check out the Embrace the Journey website, designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need: https://embracethejourneylou.org/ This site is a result of collaborative work between the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences, the Kent School of Social Work, and Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.

Lend a hand with Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the individuals VOA serves. Choose an individual or group volunteer opportunity or suggest your own project. For more information, please visit https://www.voamid.org/volunteer or contact Gema Moreno at GemaM@voamid.org or 636-4664.

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/

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.

Get text alerts and avoid a ticket

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 the Services Near Me icon seen above 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 Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/311 Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is at  https://www.louisvilleky.gov/businessportal.

 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 available for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

Councilman Mulvihill is committed to providing carts to District 10 residents at a reduced cost. These recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted.  The photos at left show the sizes: 64 gallon on the left, 95 gallon on the right.

The carts normally cost $53, 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. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

Those temporary, illegal signs in the right of way? Recycle them.

We receive complaints about signs that are illegally posted on poles and at intersections in the right-of-way, including "We Buy Houses," "Express Cash" and others.  If you walk by these signs or live somewhere where these signs are posted and may be removed safely, help clean up our community by taking them down and throwing them away. Or better yet, consider recycling the signs - search for "recycled yard sign projects" online for ideas.

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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