District 5 e-News Letter - February 21, 2020

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Donna Purvis

donna.purvis@louisvilleky.gov


City Hall Office

601 West Jefferson Street 

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

(502) 574-1105


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Phone Numbers of Interest

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 1st Division:  574-7167

LMPD 2nd Division: 574-2478

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888

 


In This Issue...


District 5 Black History Month Recipient Lavon Clack

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Thank you Lavon for all that you do. Your service to the youth and community is greatly appreciated.


3D Mammogram Events Mobile Screening

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PUBLIC HEALTH/SAFETY

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If you do not have a smoke detector or know of anyone in District 5 who does not have a working smoke detector, please call our office as soon as possible 502-574-1105


METRO CALL - CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR OUR CITY

Metro 311

1.Dial 311 or 574-5000

2. Request Smoke Detectors, report abandoned cars, vacant homes, illegal dumping or obtain general information and guidance about our city. 

3. For reports (ex. abandoned cars).  A. Must have exact location - 123 Main Street   B. Make, Model Color, License plate if possible.  C. Always give as much information as possible.  How long the vehicle has been there, are the tires flat, any tag, stickers, cracked windshield, passenger door dented, or no tires, etc. 

4.  Your service request is dispatched to the correct department (Solid Waste Management, Fire, Police, Animal Control, etc.) 

4. You will be provided a service request number to check the status of your report. 

NOTE: ALL reports and request must have as much thorough and detailed information as is available.


LIHEAP - Jan 6- March 31

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LiHeap (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) begins its crisis phase to allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for Jan. 6 - March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.  LiHeap (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) begins its crisis phase to 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.

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).  Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

  • Received a disconnect notice from metered utility service provider, or
  • Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
  • Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
  • Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
  • Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.

Applicants must provide the following documents.

  • Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP offices or at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.
  • Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
  • Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or
  • Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or
  • Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service.

Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send an authorized representative on their behalf with a signed, written, note including the applicant’s name, address, phone number, Social Security Number, and the name of the designated representative.  The authorized representative must provide a picture ID to verify they are the person designated in the note. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.


KNOW WASTE - YARD WASTE

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From January 20 - March 27, yard waste will be collected on your normal day BY REQUEST ONLY. Call 311 or 574-5000 to request yard waste collection. Regular yard waste collection will resume the week of March 30. (Residents with private waste haulers should contact their company about yard waste collection.)


COMING SPRING 2020

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WALK and TALK with Councilwoman Purvis!  This will provide you with another opportunity to discuss your concerns, problem solve and trouble-shoot as a community. We will meet at Shawnee Park, walk to Chickasaw and back to Shawnee Park (dates and times to be announced in the near future.) Added bonus, your heart will thank you and you can meet your New Year health goals!  If you have any other questions, please call 502-574-1105.


DONUTS WITH DONNA

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Councilwoman Purvis will have donuts and coffee with senior citizens in nursing homes located in District 5. We value and respect these citizens and hope to keep them engaged.  We value past contributions and welcome future contributions.  


OPPORTUNITIES

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NOW HIRING:

The Census Bureau

A new Census Bureau office opened Monday at 25th Street and West Broadway.  The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and will house training and recruitment efforts. The Census must hire thousands of employees for part-time, temporary, work from home positions with pay up to $23.50 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. Apply online at: https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html (click to apply) The application takes about 30 minutes and averages 30 to 60 days to hear back. Most of these are work from home field positions with paid training and a laptop provided.

More information about the 2020 Census and the Municipal Complete Count Committee can be found at louisvilleky.gov/census, or contact Catalina Cordova, Louisville’s Census Coordinator at Catalina.Cordova@louisvilleky.gov or at (502) 574-5040.



Voter registration

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Primary Election: April 20, 2020
General Election: October 5, 2020