March 3 is the deadline to sign up for Germantown Baseball, T-ball, and Softball

Signups for Germantown Baseball, t-ball and softball continue until March 3.  For more information, visit the Germantown Baseball website.

All Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation golf courses open beginning Sunday, March 1

All ten Louisville Metro-owned golf courses will be open for play beginning Sunday, March 1. “We’re ready and thrilled that all ten courses will be open for the season,” said Dana Kasler, Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation. “Our team and the PGA pros have been working hard to get the courses in shape over the winter, and it’s going to be a great spring for golfers in Louisville.” Shawnee, Crescent Hill and Bobby Nichols golf courses had been closed for the winter but will reopen Sunday. Charlie Vettiner, Cherokee, Iroquois, Long Run, Seneca, Sun Valley and Quail Chase golf courses have remained open during the winter with limited hours during inclement weather. After months of review and discussion with Metro Council designed to maintain municipal golf without negatively impacting the city budget, eight of the city’s 10 courses now have agreements in place for the next four years with a one-year renewal. Louisville Parks and Recreation is still seeking independent oversight for Cherokee and Bobby Nichols golf courses. In the meantime, Louisville Parks and Recreation staff will operate those courses. Louisville Parks and Recreation are looking for new golf team members. If interested in operations or clubhouse employment opportunities, please visit bestparksever.com. Those interested in making a tee time can call the course of their choice, visit the Parks website or download the Louisville Parks and Recreation app. Yearly passes are also available by visiting the golf desk at the Joe Creason Park administration building, in Joe Creason Park across from the Louisville Zoo. ABOUT LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF: Louisville's ten public golf courses offer a quality golfing experience, with several consistently ranking among Kentucky's best and most challenging courses. The courses meet the needs of everyone from beginners to scratch golfers. For more information, visit bestparksever.com. Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane, 937-9051 (9 holes) Manager: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation  Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane, 267-9958 (18 holes) Pro: Patrick Vadden  Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road, 458-9450 (9 holes) Manager: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation  Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road, 896-9193 (9 holes) Pro: George “Moe” Demling  Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road, 363-9520 (18 holes) Pro: Greg Basham  Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road, 245-9015 (18 holes) Pro: Tommy Betz  Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Lane, 239-2110 (27 holes) Pro: Craig Heibert  Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd, 458-9298 (18 holes) Pro: Kevin Greenwell  Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway, 776-9389 (18 holes) Pro: First Tee of Louisville  Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane, 937-9228 (18 holes) Pro: Grant Hummel

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. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address.  Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the 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.

Mayor, community partners declare March 1 - 7 Census Awareness Week

Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville Metro Government agencies, Municipal Complete Count Committee members and other community partners are joining together to declare March 1 - 7 Census Awareness Week in Louisville. Events taking place across the city encourage residents to learn more about what’s at stake in the 2020 Census and to take action in their communities to help ensure a complete and accurate count.  Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/census for a full list of events.

Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether closed for maintenance 

Reminder that the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue, is closed for maintenance until further notice. Metro Public Works must reconstruct an unsafe push wall on the loading pad. The project is anticipated to take four to six weeks to complete and reopen, barring any weather delays.

Click here for a list of alternative bulky waste disposal sites. The vendors charge a disposal fee. 

Sign-up for Louisville Parks and Recreation tee-ball league 

Free fun, exercise and teamwork is in the mix this spring as Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering a free tee-ball league for children ages six and under. Sign-ups will continue through March 6, and again, participation is free. Parents can sign up here,  or at community centers, including D10's Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court Games begin April 11 and will be played at Wyandotte Park, 1104 Beecher Street. Louisville Parks and Recreation is also seeking coaches and volunteers to help run the league. For more information, call 574-4515 or e-mail Brady Buckley.

2020 AARP Community Challenge Grant - accepting applications through April 1

AARP invites you to submit applications for the 2020 Community Challenge Grant, which provides funding for quick-action projects that can help your community become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are now being accepted for small grants to improve housing, transportation, public space, smart cities, civic engagement, and more. Examples of grants that have been funded in the past are linked here. Examples of application social impact statement and deliverables are here.  All of Kentucky’s previously funded projects can be found here. This year’s application is due by April 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET and all projects must be completed by November 9, 2020. Applications must be submitted here.

District 10 events

Local Lenten Fish Fries - all are welcome

Holy Family  February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Dine-in, carry-out, drive-through. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3926 Poplar Level Road. St. Elizabeth of Hungary February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Baked and fried fish. Dine-in or carry-out. Cake wheel, pull tabs, raffles. License #0128. 1020 E Burnett Avenue.  St. Stephen Martyr  February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 5 to 8 p.m., in the Activity Center (corner of English and Greenup). Dine-in and carry-out available. 2931 Pindell Avenue. St. Agnes From the St. Agnes website: Due to the construction on campus, we have unfortunately made the decision to cancel the 2020 Saint Agnes Fish Fries. We are encouraging parishioners to first consider our sister parish, Good Shepherd, in Portland, in not only attending their fish fry, but also volunteering to help.

What's going on at the 

• Registration is now open for Spring Break Day Camp, March 30 - April 3 for Kids ages 6-12. To register, call 458-1328 or sign up for camp online.
• Registration is also open for Knee-High Naturalists, Tuesdays in March, April and May for kids 3-5. Call 458-1328 or register online. 

March 5 to April 25 - Corrected - Thursday and weekend evening road closures for Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival at the Louisville Zoo

The following streets will be closed for each of the following dates from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m:

• Illinois Avenue from Trevilian Way to Taylor Avenue
• Russell Avenue from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Grenade Avenue from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Marwood Place
• Illinois Avenue and Trevilian Way (no cross traffic)

Dates: 

• Thursday, March 5, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
• Thursday, March 12, 2020 – Sunday, March 15, 2020
• Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Sunday, March 22, 2020
• Thursday, March 26, 2020 –Sunday, April 5, 2020 (open daily for Spring Break)
• Thursday, April 9, 2020 – Sunday, April 12, 2020
• Thursday, April 16, 2020 – Sunday, April 19, 2020
• Thursday, April 23, 2020 – Saturday, April 25, 2020

March 19 - Empower Breakfast benefiting District 10's Day Spring

PVA's office invites you to community meetings to learn more about the assessment process and your right to appeal an assessment

Colleen Younger, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator, will hold a series of community meetings in March and April to inform about the assessment process and your right to appeal an assessment. 

PVA community meetings in District 10 include: 

• March 10 - George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. at Zion Church, 1310 East Burnett Avenue.
• March 18 - Upper Highlands Neighborhood Association, 6:30 p.m. at Sullivan University School of Pharmacy, 2100 Gardiner Lane.
• March 31 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1020 East Burnett Avenue.
• April 8 - Audubon Traditional Elementary School, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1051 Hess Lane.

Need help? Contact the PVA's office at 574-6380, chat online Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov, email, or in person at the Glassworks Building, 815 West Market Street, Suite 400. 

Louisville Metro News

Homestead Exemption can help seniors with property taxes

The Homestead Exemption is basically a senior discount on property taxes. If you are 65 years or older, or if you will turn 65 in 2020, and you own and occupy your primary residence (as of 1/1/2020), then you qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes.  In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually – not an insignificant sum – and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. 

In Kentucky, you must apply for the Homestead Exemption. Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You can’t apply online, you'll be notified by a postcard, and many people are unaware of their rights, including seniors who have lost a spouse or live alone on a fixed income.

Homeowners who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces and have a service connected disability, or civilians who have been determined to be totally and permanently disabled under the rules of the Social Security Administration or the Kentucky Retirement Systems, may also qualify for a homestead exemption. More information is here. If you know a homesteader who may qualify, please let them know!

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.  Appointments are recommended for VITA service and can be made at 305-0005 or by 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.

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 crisis component will run through March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system at 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. For details on eligibility requirements and required documentation, click here.

Free trees from TreesLouisville and the Arbor Day Foundation

Participants may choose from a one-gallon container tree shipped to their home or a three-gallon container tree to be picked up at the TreesLouisville Tree Pickup on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Portland Avenue Presbyterian Church at 3201 Portland Avenue. 

Available species: Blackgum, Swamp White Oak, Tulip Poplar, Bald Cypress and Sycamore. Visit www.arborday.treeslouisville to reserve your tree. 

English Conversation Club at Main and Bon Air LFPL locations

Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week

Cat duo of the Week: Dexter and Dalanie Do you have room for a super cute, bonded pair? The cats,  three-year-old Dexter (back) and one-year-old Dalanie (front), are never far apart from one another. Adopt the brother/sister duo for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. To meet Dexter and Dalanie, visit Lucky Cat Café & Lounge, 2230 Dundee Road in the Highlands. Lucky Cat Café & Lounge is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. For more info about Dexter and Dalanie, call 403-5809.

Dog of the Week: Kane Sweet senior Kane is friendly dog and staff favorite who needs another chance at a forever home. Kane is an approximately eight-year-old Pit Bull who came to the shelter as a stray whose owner could not be located. Kane is a very well-behaved dog who still plays as if he were still a young pup. He loves playtime outside, playing tug of war and butt scratches. Kane also appears to be good with children and got along great with a five year old. Kane’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program.  Kane weighs 54 pounds and he’s already neutered, vaccinated & microchipped. A meet and greet is required for families with children; Kane also can be tested with potential fur siblings by request. To meet or adopt Kane, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, daily from noon to 6 p.m. For more information about Kane, send an email.

Did you know that you can help a shelter pet get adopted? Louisville Metro Animal Services is holding a Field Trip orientation from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 29 at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road. The program allows volunteers to give an adoptable dog a break from the shelter and spend the day together. Volunteers take their field trip companions to the park, dog-friendly businesses or home for a relaxing nap on the couch – the possibilities are endless! Volunteers must be 18 or accompanied by a parent or guardian, to attend Field Trip Orientation. For more info, email questions.

Louisville Metro events

March 9 - The Next Louisville: Civic Assembly first community conversation

89.3 WFPL News is partnering with The American Assembly at Columbia University to conduct The Next Louisville: Civic Assembly, a community-driven virtual and in-person initiative. The goal is for us to collectively explore the issues that matter most in Louisville — and to identify potential solutions. The Virtual Town Hall has concluded, now it's time for community conversations on the issues that attracted the most interest.  Community conversations will be at the following Louisville Free Public Library locations: Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. • Northeast Regional Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. • Southwest Regional Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. • Main Library, Centennial Room Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. •  South Central Regional We hope you will consider participating in these Community Conversations — and help spread the word.  Ultimately, 89.3 WFPL News will incorporate what we learn from The Next Louisville: Civic Assembly into our reporting. The findings will help guide our coverage to ensure we are representing you in the stories we tell.

The Jefferson County Cooperative Extension office will provide the following free Library Garden Classes:   March 17 - Planning your garden at Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Avenue, 6 p.m. Intensive three-season gardening can give you a varied and longer harvest. Plan out your garden using earliest and latest planting dates, correct spacing and get the most out of a limited garden space.  March 19 - Perennial Veggie Gardens at Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 6:30 p.m. Want to plant once and harvest for years to come? Perennial vegetables such as asparagus, rhubarb and herbs are easy to grow once you know how to prepare the garden bed before planting and their basic care.  For more information on all the services provided by the extension office, click here.

March 12 to 15 - Friends of the Louisville Free Public Library Book Sale

March 15 - River City Drumbeat movie and celebration 

March 21 and 26 - Community Garden Grant Workshops

March 28 to April 5 - K & I Model Railroad Club at St. Matthews Library

From K & I Model Railroad Club:

Join us during Spring Break 2020 when the K & I Model Railroad Club will display and operate our HO scale layout. The layout is 28’ long and 10’ wide with three main lines.

A special program March 28 at 2 p.m. will be Steel Rails Through St. Matthews presented by Bob Dawson.

We will also feature our NEW Thomas & Friends layout created especially for young railroaders.

April 11 - first Seeds & Starts Sale - presale is available online now

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

February Neighborhood Place events

Wednesdays, through March 25, 4 Your Child: Dads Making the Difference at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information or to register for the upcoming weekly workshops, please contact Dr. Cheri Langley at 709-9323 or by email at 4YourChild@Outlook.com. “4 Your Child” is an eight-week fatherhood program that aims to improve the quantity and quality of fathers’ involvement by integrating responsible parenting, economic stability, and relationship education services. Participants may be compensated for their time up to $220 but registration is required.

About Neighborhood Place Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at seven locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

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 Las Americas Mexican Restaurant, 3719 Klondike Lane

An Alcohol Beverage Control advertisement ran in the Courier-Journal February 3 for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink and 4 a.m. Hours License(s) for Las Americas Mexican Store, LLC. DBA/ Las Americas Mexican Restaurant, 3719 Klondike Lane.

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.

ABC ad run for First Lady Nails, 801 Eastern Parkway

An Alcohol Beverage Control advertisement ran in the Courier-Journal January 31 for a Quota Retail Drink Licensen for First Lady Nails, LLC. DBA/First Lady Nails, 801 Eastern Parkway.

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. 

March 10 - Neighbor meeting regarding rezoning 1400 Belmar Drive, 4137 Reservoir Drive

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. The applicant seeks to create three tracts from 1 on 9.514 acres in the R-5 zoning district for the Nazareth Literary and Benevolent Institution. 

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 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.

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.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. A new interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. Click here for details.  If you believe you may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree. Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. Click here to report.

Get your reduced cost recycling cart before funds are depleted

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.

What's the 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.

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

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  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.

Kroger now accepting additional types of plastic recycling

Many of us return our plastic shopping bags to groceries and other stores, but now Kroger is now accepting plastic overwrap, plastic cereal box liners, and shipping envelopes and bubble wrap. For more information, and a larger version of the above image, click here. 

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report 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

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Crisis line for veterans and their families

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 or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

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

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

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:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

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 line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

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

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance 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. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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