District 2 Newsletter (March 20, 2020)

Barbara Shanklin

COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN


(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202

Dr. Barbara Shanklin
District 2 Councilwoman
601 West Jefferson Street
City Hall, 1st Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1102
Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov


Caleb Howard
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-2787
Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov


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Important Information Regarding the Current COVID-19 Outbreak and the Commonwealth of Kentucky/the City of Louisville Response

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Gov Beshear

Kentucky's Response to COVID-19

Since the first case of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was confirmed in Kentucky, Governor Beshear taken the following actions:

  • 3/6/2020: Declared a State of Emergency.
  • 3/6/2020: Activated the Emergency Management Operations Center.
  • 3/7/2020: Activated the State Health Operations Center.
  • 3/7/2020: Announced Kentucky's COVID-19 hotline, 1-800-722-5725.
  • 3/7/2020: Announced Kentucky's COVID-19 informational website, kycovid19.ky.gov.
  • 3/7/2020: Issued an executive order to prohibit price gouging. Asked Attorney General Daniel Cameron to enforce the price-gouging laws. If anyone has information regarding possible price gouging, they should contact the Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection hotline at 888-432-9257.
  • 3/7/2020: Adjusted state government sick leave policy to ensure state employees who are sick can stay home – even for new employees who have not accrued leave time.
  • 3/7/2020: Encouraged businesses to implement sick leave policy so sick employees, do not come to work and expose others because of financial concerns.
  • 3/7/2020: Published the CDC guidelines with warnings for high-risk individuals. Those include:
    • Individuals over 60, do not go places where there are large crowds
    • Individuals that have heart, lung, or kidney disease, or have compromised immune systems, do not go to places where there are large crowds
    • For both of these vulnerable populations, do not fly, and whatever you do, do not get on a cruise ship.
  • 3/7/2020: Recommended social distancing for those with high-risk. For a complete list of guidance on social distancing, click here.
  • 3/9/2020: Issued an executive order to waive copays, deductibles, cost-sharing and diagnostic testing fees for private insurance and state employees. The Governor is also telling providers to expand their network to patients that may go outside their normal providers.
  • 3/9/2020: Shared a when-to-seek-care infographic.
  • 3/9/2020: Called all the 120 county judges to update them, and to discuss the emergency management network so that it is up and running.
  • 3/9/2020: Initiated changes to Medicaid, including eliminating prior authorization and any type of fees associated with testing or treatment for the coronavirus.
  • 3/10/2020: Limited visits to long-term care facilities and nursing homes, except in an end-of-life situation.
  • 3/10/2020: Signed an executive order that allows pharmacists to refill prescriptions for up to 30 days.
  • 3/10/2020: Closed all state prisons to visitors.
  • 3/11/2020: Cancelled the Governor's Prayer Breakfast.
  • 3/11/2020: Recommended social distancing for everyone. For a complete list of guidance on social distancing, click here.
  • 3/11/2020: Instructed school districts to be prepared to close on short notice, as short as 72 hours.
  • 3/11/2020: Advised that all community gatherings should be cancelled or postponed.
  • 3/11/2020: Suspended out-of-state travel for state employees.
  • 3/11/2020: Encouraged all businesses to allow employees to work from home if at all possible. If not possible, people should spread out in meeting and work spaces by increasing distance between seats.
  • 3/12/2020: Recommended that all school superintendents in Kentucky cease in-person classes for an extended period of time beginning Monday, March 16.
  • 3/13/2020: Recommended the temporary closure of senior centers to help halt the spread of the virus for those most vulnerable. Meals will still be available at many senior centers via drive through pick-up or delivery.
  • 3/13/2020: Announced effective immediately that Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance (KEMI) will provide wage replacement benefits for first responders and medical personnel who have been quarantined for COVID-19 as a result of their increased risk of exposure in the course of their work.
  • 3/13/2020: Announced Boards and Commissions will cancel any scheduled in-person meetings, and instead use video teleconference technology. Boards and commissions will provide the public with a link to access the meeting remotely.
  • 3/14/2020: Followed the emergency declaration from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which provides regulatory relief for commercial drivers who are providing direct assistance to COVID-19 relief efforts.
  • 3/14/2020: The USDA approved our waiver to be able to serve meals to students during Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI).
  • 3/14/2020: Issued guidance to state agencies to decrease on-site staffing by at least 50 percent to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
  • 3/14/2020: Asked Kentucky hospitals to cease elective procedures by close of business Wednesday, March 18th.
  • 3/14/2020: Guaranteed that COVID-19 testing would be free to all Kentuckians, even if they are uninsured.
  • 3/14/2020: Asked the childcare centers of Kentucky to create plans for closure that they could implement within 72 hours if it is deemed necessary.
  • 3/14/2020: Took the steps to force a home isolation when the COVID-19 patient initially refused to self-quarantine.
  • 3/14/2020: Issued tips and guidance to help support good mental health and relieve anxiety.
  • 3/15/2020: Brought Kentuckians on the Grand Princess cruise ship back home.
  • 3/16/2020: Moved the Emergency Operations Center to level 3. That helps us with preparation and response.
  • 3/16/2020: Signed an executive order to close all restaurants and bars to in-person traffic. Exceptions for drive-through, delivery, and in some instances, take out.
  • 3/16/2020: Waived the waiting period for unemployment for people that are losing their jobs due to coronavirus, and will waive any work search requirements while the state of emergency is in effect.
  • 3/16/2020: Asked childcare centers across Kentucky to close by end of business on Friday, with some exceptions in the policy for health care workers and on-site employers.
  • 3/16/2020: Provided a three month extension on driver's licenses.
  • 3/16/2020: Applied for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration.The U.S. Small Business Association is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses (private and non-profit organizations) suffering from substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus.
  • 3/16/2020: With the recommendation from our Secretary of State, postponed the primary elections by the 35 days allowed under state law. That means they will be moved to June 23, 2020.
  • 3/17/2020: Closed the State Capitol to non-essential personnel.
  • 3/17/2020: Closed state government buildings across Kentucky to in-person services.
  • 3/17/2020: Signed an executive order that by 5 p.m. Wednesday March 18, all public-facing businesses that encourage public congregation or that by the nature of their service to the public cannot comply with the CDC guidelines concerning social distancing are going to have to cease their operations. These businesses must include: entertainment and recreational facilities, community and recreation centers, gyms and exercise facilities, hair salons, nail salons, spas, concert venues, theaters, and sporting event facilities.
    There are some businesses that are exempt: food providers, food processors, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, retail, groceries, consumer goods, home repair, hardware, auto repair, pharmacies, other medical facilities, biomedical, health care, post offices, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, warehousing, storage, distribution, public transportation, and hotel and commercial lodging can all remain open at this point, but must follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing. Malls are considered retail, so they are not a part of the executive order at the moment.
  • 3/17/2020: The state is working with federal partners to continue the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payments on behalf of qualified families for centers during the mandatory closure period. The state will also be covering co-payments typically covered by families.
  • 3/17/2020: Acute facilities should be discouraging all visitors at this time except for end-of-life circumstances.
  • 3/17/2020: Psychiatric facilities should restrict visitation and only allow it if deemed medically necessary by the attending physician, administrator, and medical director.
  • 3/17/2020: Senior care facilities and intermediate care facilities should limit visitation only to loved ones of those who are receiving end-of-life care, and for those residents they should expect to shelter in place.
  • 3/17/2020: Issued interim guidance for adult day care centers that requires the temporary closure of all licensed adult day care centers beginning on March 20th.
  • 3/17/2020: Posted on our website different examples of how state government is shutting down in-person services. We will work with Kentuckians to provide services remotely.
  • 3/18/2020: The Department of Community Based Services will extend certification periods for all recipients of all public assistance programs for three months.
  • 3/18/2020: Made changes so that any of those who are now unemployed, who have lost benefits, can immediately apply for Medicaid.
  • 3/18/2020: Suspended all charitable gaming licenses. (Bingo halls must close.)
  • 3/18/2020: Announced that repository institutions (banks) are financially strong, well-capitalized, and well-managed. There is no need to make a run on them. There is going to be a reduction of lobby access, and a change of hours; they will accept loan applications online or by phone, and they are going to perform transactions electronically.
  • 3/18/2020: Announced that our food chain is safe, there is going to be enough out there for everyone.

Visit https://governor.ky.gov/covid19 for daily updates on Kentucky's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.


Mayor Fischer

Mayor Fischer announces One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund to help Louisvillians impacted by virus outbreak

LOUISVILLE (March 18, 2020) – Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville Metro Government, the Community Foundation of Louisville, Metro United Way and other community partners have created an emergency response fund to rapidly deploy resources to individuals and community-based organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in our region.

The One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund will provide flexible funding resources for rental assistance, childcare assistance, transportation aid, food access, utility assistance, pharmaceutical needs and other support as determined, via $1,000 payments to eligible households. Funds will also be made available to community-based organizations that are being hit hard by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We know that the necessary response to stem the spread of COVID-19 is creating hardships for so many in our community, especially some of our most vulnerable,” said Mayor Fischer. “This fund is meant to ease that burden somewhat.”

The Mayor also singled out Ambassador Matthew Barzun, the publisher of Louisville Magazine and a prominent local philanthropist, for helping to lead the fundraising effort for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund.

“I could not be prouder of the way our community leaders, businesses, and GLI have stepped up,” the Mayor said. “This is what a compassionate city does.”

Funds will be managed by the Community Foundation of Louisville, with distribution to households managed by Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience & Community Services. Funding to community groups will be directed by the Community Foundation of Louisville, in coordination with Metro United Way and fund partners.

In just a matter of days, organizers have already built the fund to more than $3.6 million, but that amount is expected to grow significantly as more contributions, large and small, come in. To donate to One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund, go to COVID-19 Response Fund.

“Our focus, as always, is on uniting the people and resources necessary to meet our community’s most pressing needs,” said Theresa Reno-Weber, President and CEO of Metro United Way. “Today, our community needs us now more than ever to address the immediate challenges we face through this crisis. We are proud to work in partnership with Mayor Fischer, the Community Foundation of Louisville, and many others to ensure the necessary resources go to those who need them most in the most coordinated, transparent, and effective way.” 

One of the largest donations has come from the family of Christy Brown, the local philanthropist, who is recovering at her home from COVID-19. Brown and her children contributed $1.5 million.

“I may be alone in my home, as so many of us are, but I am also so inspired by our awakening of how interconnected we truly are,” Brown said. “While we are going to get past this virus if we all do our part, let's never again forget that our health in all its forms – physical, economic, spiritual, and more – is something we share in common.”

UPS is one of the private companies that helped organize this effort and is one of its first donors.

“UPS believes it is critical that the public and private sectors work together to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our community,” said UPS Airlines President Brendan Canavan.

“We take corporate citizenship very seriously, and we are pleased to take a leading role in these $1,000 grants to help citizens in need.”

The James Graham Brown Foundation has donated $1 million to the fund.

“The James Graham Brown Foundation stands ready to support our city and those suffering from this unprecedented crisis,” said Mason Rummel, the foundation’s President and CEO. “Our hope is that this initial support of $1 million toward the relief fund will inspire others to consider their own response to helping our most vulnerable citizens and our extraordinary city.”

The Humana Foundation also weighed in with its support.

“These are unprecedented times for us all as we navigate the COVID-19 health crisis,” said Bruce D. Broussard, Humana Foundation Board Chairman. “Every day, the situation evolves, creating greater complexity for those in our community, especially our most vulnerable citizens. But it’s times like these that define countries, states, and local communities. Louisville is a city that time and again has proved its ability to rally around a common cause for its people. Support the One Louisville coalition and lift our city up during this challenging time.”

The Community Foundation of Louisville is providing funding as well as fund administration.

“We are fortunate to be a part of a caring, generous, and resilient community during this incredible time of need,” said Trisha Finnegan, the foundation’s Chief Strategy Officer. “In partnership with our generous donors, we will continue to leverage our resources to lift those most in need, especially now.”

Household assistance

Households seeking assistance should call their nearest Neighborhood Place location. Those locations are closed to walk-ins but will have drop-boxes available to leave verification documents required for getting assistance.

To be eligible for support, individuals/households must be Jefferson County residents with an income at or below 100 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), which is determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The AMI for the Louisville region is $76,400 for a four-person family (100 percent AMI).

Applicants will be asked to offer proof of identity and supporting documents that demonstrate a loss of earned income due to the COVID-19 pandemic due to medical reasons, business closure, or school closure.

To find a Neighborhood Place in their area, residents may call Metro311 or (502) 574-5000, or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/neighborhoodplace.

Assistance for community-based organizations

The One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund also seeks to address both short-term needs of nonprofit organizations, as well as reserve funding to address longer-term potential impacts.

Community-based organizations seeking assistance should contact the Community Foundation of Louisville at (502) 585-4649 or go to https://www.cflouisville.org/.

In order to move resources quickly and not further burden organizations at the frontline of this outbreak, there is no formal application process during the initial round of funding. Funds will be released on a rolling basis as fundraising continues throughout the outbreak and recovery phases, making it possible to move resources quickly and adapt to evolving needs in subsequent funding phases.

The One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund expects to make an initial round of grants in April.

To donate, please visit: COVID-19 Response Fund

New locations for some Metro March for Meals food distribution sites

Here is the complete list of pickup sites:

  • Mondays – St. Stephen Church Parking Lot, (1018 S.  15th St., 40210 - Parking lot across the street from St. Stephen Church at the corner of South 15th and Kentucky streets).
  • Tuesdays – Beechmont Community Center (205 Wellington Ave., 40214).
  • Wednesdays – Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Lane, 40272) and East Government Center (200 Juneau Drive, 40243).
  • Thursdays – New site to be announced soon.
  • Fridays – Former Kroger site in Old Louisville (924 S. Second St., 40203).

Now through April 3, up to 1,000 frozen meal packs (each containing five meals) will be distributed each weekday at six locations throughout the community on a rotating schedule.


COVID Help

Important Links Relating to Daily Updated COVID-19 Response

Additional Recent Updates from Mayor Fischer

  1. $3.6 million raised as of 4pm March 18  in Louisville for people in need of basic services.
  2. Ford Motor Company in partnership with UAW will temporarily cease production in the U.S., Mexico and Canada March 19-30 to clean and sanitize the plants.
  3. Thunder Over Louisville will be August 15 with no date yet for Pegasus Parade or miniMarathon.
  4. Free Parking for 15 minutes with flashers on near restaurants for pickup and carryout.
  5. Construction work is continuing in Louisville for now because of natural social distancing.
  6. Mayor Greg Fischer remains in self-quarantine after a negative test. His wife tested positive.

Metro Council

Metro Council approves the use of $2.7 million to assist those impacted by COVID-19

The Louisville Metro Council has approved $2.7 million to assist those impacted by COVID-19. These funds, realized earlier this year through better than expected revenue projections, were originally dedicated to paying down the city’s pension obligations.

Councilman Markus Winkler (D-17) said: “Our city faces an unprecedented challenge as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless families across our community are going to be impacted in ways large and small. While our pension obligations are not going away, we believe the immediate need of those affected is paramount at this time.”

The COVID-19 Relief Fund (CRF) will be administered by the Office of Resilience & Community Services and will be used only to support existing programs that offer food assistance and emergency assistance for housing. Applications for reimbursement by qualified organizations will be reviewed weekly by a three-person panel consisting of a representative of the Mayor’s Office, the Metro Council, and Metro United Way.  

“Everyone needs to do what we can to keep people housed and fed, and this appropriation of Metro’s limited funds is the right thing to do. This crisis also calls for private contributions to groups providing aid, including Louisville’s community ministries, and a massive federal response,” - Councilman Bill Hollander District 9

“The answers to many of the challenges our country faces will take the work of Federal, State and Local governments as well as private industry, non-profits and everyone else in between. This ordinance as well as programs already announced by the Mayor are good first steps towards helping the people of this community.” – Councilman Kevin Kramer, District 11

“Our community is facing a wide variety of challenges. Some of these challenges are now known, but there are more challenges being presented with each coming day. This ordinance will be a small part of our effort to assist the many families that are facing unfathomable problems as a result of this pandemic.” - Councilman Scott Reed, District 16

“These are uncertain times and I know there are many who are wondering what will happen next. It is my hope the Council’s action tonight will help reassure everyone their leaders are aware of the need and we encourage everyone to stay calm. We will get through this together.” – President David James District 6.

The Office of Management and Budget is tasked with making a written report to the Council regarding the allocation and distribution of every $250,000 from the CRF as well as a final report once the CRF is closed.


JCPS

JCPS' Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak

Dear JCPS Families,

We already miss having your child at school with us. We hope the COVID-19 pandemic will come and go quickly so all of us can return to our daily routines, including going to school. While JCPS schools are closed, we will continue to provide you with updates. Here’s the latest:

  • All JCPS buildings including the VanHoose Education Building and the Lam Building are closed to the public. This will impact parents and guardians who are trying to register their children for future programs or normally have in-person visits with JCPS employees. Questions? Call 313-HELP from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday- Friday.
  • JCPS Nutrition Services began distributing free breakfast and lunch today to all children 18 and under as well as all JCPS students over age 18. JCPS has 45 sites where families can drive or walk up and get the meals from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. each weekday while schools are closed. Each child present can get a breakfast and lunch. About 5,500 meals were distributed on March 16. Here’s a video from the Rangeland Elementary School site.
  • If you have questions about registration or the assignment plan during our closure, please send an email to: AskStudentAssignment@Jefferson.kyschools.us
  • Just a reminder that you should have two weeks worth of supplemental educational materials in hard copy or in your student’s Digital Backpack. You can also find them here. We encourage your child to do the exercises, even though they are not required, to stay engaged in learning and be ready to get back into the classroom when JCPS reopens. Other online educational resources are available at Clever.com. Your student can find the additional exercises on this site with their JCPS log-in information.
  • Check out our weekly Monday Minute video which has more information regarding the school closure. 

We are scheduled to return to school on April 6th, and we can’t wait to have students back in our classrooms.


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Free Spectrum broadband for Students

According to Carla Comb, Charter/Spectrum's Sr. Manager, Government Relations, Kentucky households with K-12 or college students that do not already have broadband access can call 1-844-488-8395 to receive free Spectrum broadband service and WiFi access for 60 days.


Census 2020

Reminder-2020 Census: Help spread the word; be counted!

The U.S. Census will help determine Louisville's future for the next 10 years — representation in government, the allocation of federal resources affecting communities and families, education funding, and much more. 

Mayor Greg Fischer and the Louisville Municipal Complete Count Committee are working to help ensure a complete and proper count of all Louisville residents, and are seeking the community's help in getting out the word. The official Census 2020 date is April. In two weeks invitations will arrive at households and residents will be able to respond to the 2020 Census! Learn more.

https://louisvilleky.gov/census

The Census is fast approaching – 

Timeline

  • March 12-20 – An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.
  • March 16-24 – A reminder letter.
  • March 26-April 3 – A reminder postcard. (if you haven’t responded yet)
  • April 8-16 – A reminder letter and a paper questionnaire.
  • April 20-27 – A final reminder postcard before the Census follows up in person.

Where are people counted?

  • Count people at their usual residence, which is the place where they live and sleep most of the time.
  • People in certain types of group facilities on Census Day are counted at the group facility.

People who do not have a usual residence, or who cannot determine a usual residence, are counted where they are on Census Day.

Census Job Opportunities 

As a reminder, another challenge we are facing is fulfilling jobs at the Census National Processing Center and Field Operations.  Attached are our flyers that explain the job opportunities. Please keep sharing this information through your social media, websites, newsletters etc. More information is below: 

  1. To apply at NPC go to USAJobs.gov   Search keyword: PNC Location: Jeffersonville
  2. Field Operations apply at Census.gov/jobs Hiring process may take 30-60days. 

If you wish to see other information in a different language click on the link below. 

https://www.census.gov/library/fact-sheets.html


KY General Assembly

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.


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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. 

Speed Hump Sign

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.


Street Light

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.


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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.


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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.


LIHEAP

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.


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Apply for a 30% Senior Discount on Sewer Services

If you'd like to apply for a 30% Senior Citizen Discount of the amount billed for sanitary sewer service and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge, please print, complete and return the form.  You must be able to provide documentation verifying:

  • you are the legal title/leaseholder/renter of the property
  • you are 65 years of age or older
  • your household gross income is $35,000 or less per year.

Click HERE for the form.


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Reminder about Homestead Exemption, which 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 some states, the Homestead Exemption is automatic, but in Kentucky, you need to apply.  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! 


Food Pantry

Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2nd 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


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Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

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*** CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 RESPONSE ***

SummerWorks

SummerWorks Registration is Now Open!

SummerWorks is a free program that matches young people in Louisville to quality summer job opportunities! SummerWorks jobs include many different industries, including hospitality, advanced manufacturing, business, and many more.

To be eligible, youth must be 16-21 years of age as of June 1, 2020 and a resident of Louisville.

To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit https://www.summerworks.org/sign-up.


Yard Waste

Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether to close for maintenance indefinitely starting February 24

Alternate locations for drop-off involve a cost for services: 

Waste Management of Kentucky, 7501 Grade Lane, 785-8663. Open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Note: If unloading by hand you need to be in an hour before close.

Rumpke, 1101 W Oak Street, 800-828-8171. Open to the public from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Republic, 4446 Poplar Level Road, 634-2900. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following locations for Smith Creek will take brush, leaves, bulk grass and grass cuttings in paper/compostable bags only: 

  • 4574 Melton Avenue, Louisville
  • 5918 Haunz Lane, Louisville    

Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No weekend hours. 377-9026. 


Short term rental map 2020

New interactive map makes legal Short Term Rentals easy to find

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators.

Now, there is a new tool available to help. This interactive map 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.

In the map sample at upper left, light blue represents properties with active registrations. Green indicates properties with active registrations and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), which is required to rent the property if it is not the owner's primary residence.

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. 


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Report a Litterer!

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 of their car window. 

Click Here to Report!


LouieConnect

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.


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***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
  • LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
  • LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
  • 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 Senatorhttp://www.lrc.ky.gov