 Help support your local Southend Restaurants and their employees by participating in the "Gift Card Give Back" program initiated by Councilman David Yates!
Your favorite restaurants have agreed to dedicate 20% of every gift card purchased back to the employees who are being directly effected by COVID-19. By participating in this program you are not only helping those employees, but the entire community.
Please encourage your favorite Southend Gem to join this growing list of restaurants and go out and buy a gift card for someone you love to help support our local economy!
You can check out the complete list of restaurants and their websites by clicking on the link below:
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.
For more information about how recieve this assistance, or other news about how the Government is responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic click the link below:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness/covid-19-response-community-agency-actions-taken-assist-our-most
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Until at least April 5th, Mayor Fischer has cancelled all City-permitted events or events held in Louisville Metro facilities.
This includes, but is not limited to: events at local libraries, Derby Festival events, the Give-A-Day Week of Service,
  Bars and Restaurants
Mayor Fischer said he supports the decision by Gov. Andy Beshear to order bars and restaurants in the state to close temporarily and allow only carryout or delivery food service.
“Louisville’s food and beverage establishments are a critical piece of our economy – for the city and its residents and visitors – but these are unprecedented times for our city, nation, and world and we must continue to make our decisions based on the public health and safety of all our residents,” the Mayor said.
LMPD
- Conducting rolling roll calls: Rather than have officers gather together at the start of each shift at their division headquarters, commanders will request them to call off via radio from wherever they are in the division.
- Providing security and traffic control support for Metro-run food distribution sites as they go operational today (Tuesday).
- Limiting public access to police facilities – including the main headquarters, division headquarters buildings, the property room, the LMPD Service Center and the tow lot.
- In order to cut down on the risk of face-to-face exposure, LMPD is increasing the capacity of its telephone reporting unit. More calls for service will be sent to that unit for situations where a report can be taken by phone instead of dispatching an officer.
- Using state forms for reporting on non-injury accidents, as is done during bad weather.
- Suspended all training except for LMPD recruits who are currently in the Academy. Academy training continues with precautions in place to allow for social distancing.
Louisville Fire Department
LFD will limit patient contact on non-traumatic incidents and patients not in immediate distress.
- Crews will consider reducing the number of personnel making direct patient contact.
- Crews will keep further distance during patient assessment to limit exposure.
- Post patient care: Crews will continue to frequently disinfect apparatus and equipment
LFD has suspended:
- Home Safety Checks, with the exception of 311 MetroCall requests.
- Community Involvement Programs and public access to fire facilities.
- Community Action Programs.
- Target Hazard Surveys conducted by fire suppression companies.
- Routine Building Inspections conducted by the LFD Fire Prevention Bureau.
- Note: Buildings that pose eminent life hazards such as an overcrowding situation or structural instability will continue to be inspected, and codes will continue to be enforced.
Metro EMS
- Performing call-ahead notifications to hospital facilities if transporting a patient who may fit the parameters of suspected COVID-19, which allows for special intake procedures at the facility to reduce the spread of the virus.
- Ambulances are being decontaminated multiple times each shift, with a deep decontamination after any suspected contact with COVID-19 and at the conclusion of each shift
- In-person training and unnecessary gatherings are suspended.
- EMS employees are encouraged to notify command staff if they or a family member is sick, and to not report to work if so.
Metro Animal Services
- Animal Control officers will only respond to the most serious incidents involving a human and domestic animal in progress, or to assist first responders.
- The LMAS Shelter at 3528 Newburg Road will be open only for adoptions, citizens looking for a lost pet, fosters, and stray pet surrenders.
Louisville Free Public Library
The Main Library and branches are closed. Library staff is teleworking when possible. Fines for overdue books and other material are temporarily suspended. Patrons should not try to return borrowed materials. LFPL offers access to eBooks, eMagazines, downloadable audiobooks, and streaming movies online
Metro Codes & Regulations
- Property maintenance enforcement will be focused on exterior inspections, but interior inspections will be conducted, if necessary, to address health and safety concerns such as electrical, plumbing, and sewage hazards. Violations will still be issued if warranted.
- Codes & Regulations is working with property owners who may need additional time to correct non-hazardous conditions.
- Construction review staff will prioritize inspections.
- Section 8 inspections will be limited to initials inspections and follow-up of previous failed inspections.
- Vacant lot crews will stagger shifts and only perform prioritized work orders.
- ABC applications can be dropped off on the first floor of the Metro Development Center, 444 S. Fifth St.
Metro Office of Resilience & Community Services - Neighborhood Place
- The seven Neighborhood Place locations will close to walk-in traffic starting on Wednesday.
- For information on financial assistance, call (502) 363-1424
- For WIC assistance, call (502) 574-7975.
- If you need to drop off LIHEAP paperwork, please leave your documents in the red box at the Neighborhood Place door.
- For information on Food Stamps, Medicaid, K-TAP, and Child Care, please call (855) 306-8959.
MSD
During this period of taking precautions related to the COVID-19 virus, Louisville MSD will continue to provide services. If you have a sanitary sewer or drainage need, MSD Customer Relations at 502-587-0603, will be staffed to take your request. As we do our work in the community, we will not approach property owners to keep appropriate social distances.
Metro Revenue Commission
- Suspending face-to-face customer service.
- Call (502) 574-4860 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to connect with the taxpayer services, legal, audit, and compliance divisions for any assistance you may need.
TARC
- TARC established a COVID-19 Task Force on March 6th that meets daily and is responsible for providing a rapid, controlled, and effective response to COVID-19.
- All TARC vehicles, including fixed-route buses and TARC3 vehicles, are being cleaned and sanitized daily in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. TARC is exceeding the guidelines of most transit agencies concerning COVID-19 sanitization techniques.
- The TARC Safety & Security Department has been taking additional steps in response to COVID-19, providing kits to drivers that include gloves, sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes.
PARC
- Motorists must still pay to park in metered spots. Parking violations will still be issued but booting has been suspended.
- To help support the local food and beverage industry, PARC will allow 15 minutes of free meter parking in spots near restaurants if you are picking up a carryout order or buying a gift card. Make sure to turn on your flashers.
Louisville Parks & Recreation
- The city’s 120 parks, including its 18 Olmsted-designed parks will remain open with no restrictions on access. The 6,700-acre Jefferson Memorial Forest will also stay open, but the Welcome Center is closed. Parks employees are increasing cleaning protocols and implementing social distancing.
- Louisville’s 10 municipal golf courses will remain open for play. Parks has taken several steps to ensure the safety of players and employees:
- In the clubhouses, food service will be limited to takeout only. Tables and chairs will be removed to prevent social gathering, and patrons are discouraged from congregating inside them.
- Additionally, bathrooms and touchpoints will be cleaned multiple times daily, credit card terminals will be cleaned after every use, and clubhouse employees will use gloves during every transaction.
- Golf carts will be limited to a single rider per cart, and carts will be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Golfers are encouraged to keep six feet away from each other during play, and flags are to be left in the holes at all times.
- The Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center is closed.
- The city’s 13 community centers are temporarily closed to the public through April 5.
- The Wilderness Louisville Senior Center is closed.
- Parks will not be accepting rentals of facilities and shelters through April 5. All rentals through April 5 have been canceled. Those with rental agreements through Louisville Parks and Recreation will have the option of a refund or a rescheduled date.
Zoo
The Zoo is temporarily closed. While there have been no known cases of exposure to COVID-19 at the Zoo, the decision to close was made to further support efforts to reduce the rapid spread of the virus and to protect the health and wellbeing of Zoo staff and the community. The animal care team and other essential personnel will remain active at the Zoo; however, staff who are able to work from home will be encouraged to do so. The Asian Lantern Festival has been temporarily closed as well.
Metro Corrections
Inmate visitation has been suspended at the Louisville Jail for at least three weeks. The decision was made based on a recommendation from Gov. Andy Beshear.
LG&E
Louisville Gas & Electric Co. on Monday said that it will stop disconnecting customers with unpaid bills until May 1. The city’s electric utility said is also waiving new late fees incurred during this period.
Click here to view the LG&E Press Release!
 Kroger
Meijer
Walmart
- Hours of operation are from 6am to 11pm until further notice.
- To order curbside pickup or delivery please click the following link, https://www.walmart.com/cart
Businesses opening only for residents over 60 and those most vulnerable to COVID-19:
- Target (first hour of business on Wednesdays)
- Dollar General (first hour of business every day)
- Wal-Mart (first hour of business every Tuesday between March 24 and April 28)
- Rainbow Blossom (first hour of business every day)
- Whole Foods (first hour of business every day)
- Big Lots (first hour of business every day)
- Fresh Market (8-9 a.m. Monday through Friday)
LIBA has developed an online resource and is sharing recommendations to help the community keep their local businesses in mind as we stay safe.
- Visit www.KeepLouisvilleWeird.com for a listing of local, independent businesses. Special space on each listing is dedicated to information useful during COVID-19 precautions. Keep checking back as our members update their information regularly. The directory is also searchable by businesses that offer delivery, curbside pickup, online ordering, etc.
- Give the Gift of Business - Buy a gift card (on the phone or online) that would cover your usual spend over the coming weeks. Then spend the gift cards later, or give them as gifts to others.
- Buy Now, Pick Up Later - If you had planned on purchasing an item, give the business a call. Pay for it now and have them set it aside for later pickup.
- Keep Up Your Memberships - If you have a membership to a gym, class, studio, etc. keep it going. Many small businesses count on that constant support to keep their doors open so they can be there when you come back.
- Curbside Pickup/Delivery - For restaurants and for retail! Many of our local independents are offering this service.
LIBA is also offering resources to support local businesses themselves. We are offering webinars on working from home, tutorials on Facebook lives that retailers can use for commerce, etc.
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Louisville Metro is asking all volunteers who are 60+ not to volunteer to ensure their safety. All 13 nonprofits that make up the Association of Community Ministries have historically relied on our retired friends for the packing and distribution of food. If you are young, healthy, and able to donate a few hours during this crisis, please let us know, and click here!
To view a full map of the Community Ministries who provide emergency assistance to neighbors in crisis, click here!
For more information about how you can help the elderly or any of the 13 Christian Ministries click on the following new sources below!
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Due to the impacts COVID19 is likely to have on households across the country, Charter is announcing the following commitments to help ease the burden on families with students that need to work remotely:
- Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
- Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely.
- Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use
- For eligible low-income households without school-aged children, Charter continues to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, a low-cost broadband program delivering speeds of 30 Mbps
- Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.
In addition, Charter has accepted FCC Chairman Pai's "Keep Americans Connected" pledge, which for the next 60 days includes the following:
- Charter will not terminate service to any current residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic
- Charter will waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic
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 To avoid identity thieves, con artists and self-proclaimed experts, Kentuckians should:
- Watch out for products that claim to cure coronavirus or guarantee coronavirus prevention.
- Be wary of emails from con artists pretending to be the Centers for Disease Control or other public health organizations. A legitimate medical provider would never ask for sensitive information through email.
- Research organizations that are claiming to raise money for a coronavirus vaccine or to help victims.
Report Scams to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257
COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Please take it seriously by reviewing some of the below handouts and instituting these suggestions and information into your daily life.
If you would like more information about COVID-19 please see the following resources:
   
  The Census Timeline
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March 12-20 – An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.
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March 16-24 – A reminder letter.
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March 26-April 3 – A reminder postcard. (if you haven’t responded yet)
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April 8-16 – A reminder letter and a paper questionnaire.
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April 20-27 – A final reminder postcard before the Census follows up in person.
General Information
- We are urging residents to fill out the 2020 census online, by mail and over the phone by April 1st as a way to limit person-to-person contact as coronavirus continues to spread.
- Households are receiving mailers with directions to fill out the census online at my2020census.gov. The mailer includes a Census ID, but residents can still complete the survey without one, by using their home address.
- People can also call 1-844-330-2020 to complete the survey over the phone. The Bureau offers this option in in twelve other commonly spoken languages in the U.S. plus assistance in 59 other languages. There is no citizenship question on the 2020 Census.
- Some residents in the area with limited internet access are also receiving the hard copy questionnaire.
- During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau will never ask you for:
- Your Social Security number;
- Money or donations;
- Anything on behalf of a political party; or
- Your bank or credit card account numbers
For more information about what to expect on the upcoming Census click here!
 The New Dixie Highway project team is working to finalize its plans and scheduling to finish surfacing of the corridor this spring. Surfacing will take several weeks and include leveling, wedging, milling, paving and striping Dixie Highway.
Work is likely to begin in March or April. Much of the surfacing work will take place at night to minimize traffic interruptions.
Follow the New Dixie Highway Facebook page to be updated when short-term lane closures are scheduled. At least one lane in each direction will be open at all times while work is under way.
All landscaping on medians is complete. Additional landscaping, including trees near some bus shelters and along sidewalks, will be installed soon. Signal timing continues to be analyzed and optimized for the new traffic patterns.
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As of Monday, February 24, 2020, the Waste Reduction Center will be closed for maintenance until further notice. |
 The Louisville PVA offers a homestead exemption for property owners 65 years of age or older and persons with disabilities who own and occupy the property as their primary residence on January 1 of the year in which they apply for the exemption. The homestead exemption for 2019-2020 is $39,300. If you are eligible to receive the exemption, the year’s exemption amount is subtracted from your property’s assessed value, reducing your property tax liability.
Only one exemption (Homestead or Disability) is allowed per household. Once approved for the Homestead Exemption, you are not required to reapply annually. You are eligible for the Homestead Exemption on residential or commercial property if you own and occupy the property as your primary residence and meet all other qualifying criteria. If you move, it is your responsibility to notify the PVA Office and reapply for the exemption on your new residence.
For more information and to apply online, please click here.
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.
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 through www.aarp.org/communitychallenge
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VITA Tax Assistance program has been offering free tax preparation to individuals and families under a certain income bracket in our community for years. This organization depends on volunteers to help prepare taxes and greet clients. We hope you’ll consider joining the team!
If you are interested in volunteering for the 2019 tax season (January-April 2020) please email volunteer@labcservices.org. Make sure you indicate which site you would like to volunteer at (there are 11 sites available).
Volunteer trainings will start in December. Volunteers are needed to help prepare taxes AND greet clients. If interested in volunteering, please sign up by completing this Volunteer Application
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 Update 2/20/20
The second geotechnical study is complete and the consultants are contacting contractors to discuss and design the build retention system.
Preliminary construction estimates will be provided to Public Works. Construction Costs will then need to be identified in the budget with expected costs to be significant.
As always District 25's office will continue to update you through our eNews as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience. Councilman Yates lives directly across from this mess and understands your frustration. He is working diligently to ensure the solution is funded as soon as the best recommendation is provided.
 Motorist's, CAUTION!
St. Anthony Church Road has suffered a landslide blocking an entire lane of traffic. Please utilize caution and obey the traffic light, speed limits and traffic signs when travelling St. Anthony Church Road.
Restoration Plan
Public Works has contracted a thorough geotechnical investigation through QK4 - Engineering Consultants to identify the safest, permanent solution.
A second study is currently ongoing and identifying 2 additional landslides that have taken place on property around St. Anthony Church Road but not affecting St. Anthony Church Road, directly.
Multiple options have been offered in a preliminary investigation conducted earlier this summer. Each solution will take time, funding & patience.
Previous Updates are Chronologically listed below:
Update 10/10/19
Public Works has been working directly with St. Anthony Church Road neighbors to identify the root cause of the landslides and to conduct the studies needed to ensure a comprehensive, permanent solution can be found.
Specific property owners would not allow Public Works access to their properties to conduct the testing that is required to design the solution. The Jefferson County Attorney's Office has spoken with counsel for these neighbors and anticipate consent in the very near future.
Due to the property owner's not consenting to Public Works & QK4 accessing their properties & thus delaying the second in-depth geotechnical study, at this time Public Works does not have an expected completion date. Once the second study is allowed to proceed and the final report is submitted, Councilman Yates will be working with Public Work to identify the necessary funding to ensure St. Anthony Church Road is restored.
Update 11/14/19
The property owners surrounding the immediate slide area have consented to Public Works & QK4's conducting 20 soil test borings to evaluate the subsurface conditions with depths ranging from 10 feet - 25 feet.
These boring locations will be monitored to measure groundwater volumes to assist in remediation planning.
Lane closures of St. Anthony Church Road will be required resulting in one lane traffic for the duration of the filed exploration.
The field exploration is expected to take 5-10 working days.
Update 11/26
The second geotechnical study took place at the beginning of December at 7700 St. Anthony Church Road. The engineering team made 20 bores into the road and hillside to study the composition of the land and determine the amount of water flowing in the ground. Once the results of the study are compiled and analyzed Public Works will review the recommendations and identify the best possible permanent solution.
Update 1/7
Drilling work has been completed and the geotechnical group is currently processing the samples collected. The samples will be run under various laboratory tests to help further define the characteristics of those soils in order to provide appropriate foundation recommendations.
After the final report with the foundation recommendations, the final design with a permanent solution will be made.
Riders will soon see helpful, real-time information about their commute on digital screens at each BRT bus stop.
You can see the first of many pylons at the Upper Hunters Trace bus shelter. Each screen will give insight into line routes including the Dixie Rapid, inbound buses and local weather. This includes timing for the next buses to arrive and help mapping your route.
And Rapid buses will soon travel more efficiently down Dixie Highway when bus queue jump signals go live. Dixie Rapid buses are now equipped with Intelligent Transportation System technology to preempt traffic signals. This traffic signal priority feature is being tested and will be fully operational soon.
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