JCPS changes meal pickup schedule

Starting Monday, March 30, Jefferson County Public Schools will distribute meals three days a week instead of every weekday.

The district will give children up to four meals on Monday and Wednesday (two breakfast and two lunch) for the days they do not offer meal distributions. On Fridays, students will get one breakfast and one lunch.

The change will cut the number of interactions between employees and families in hopes of minimizing possible exposure to COVID-19.

Meals can still be picked up at any of the district's mobile sites. All mobile sites and their meal service times are listed here.

Update on retail business changes due to COVID-19

Life-sustaining retail businesses that will stay open include grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, hardware stores, gas stations and other businesses that provide staple goods.

Entertainment, sporting goods, clothing, shoe, jewelry and furniture stores, florists, bookstores and auto dealers are among those business that will close. Nonessential retail businesses, while they cannot allow Kentuckians into stores, can still fill phone and online orders through curbside services or delivery.

CARES Act passed Wednesday by Congress

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 748, which passed the Senate by a 96-0 vote late on Wednesday, contains a host of tax measures as part of a $2 trillion aid package designed to help the economy as it suffers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.The Journal of Accountancy has a helpful overview of the CARES Act.

Senior nutrition updates

Louisville Metro March for Meals, the meals pickup program for seniors 60 years or older, continues as the city responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is designed to increase access to nutritional food while reducing the number of contacts with people, and places seniors need to travel for food.

Meals will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 a.m. until noon and are limited to one box per person, containing five frozen meals per pack, each week. Older adults in need are advised to go to the center closest to their homes for assistance.  

The program will operate through April 3, at which time it will be reevaluated.

Updated site distribution list as of March 25, 2020

• Mondays – St. Stephen Church  (1018 S. 15th Street)
• Tuesdays – Beechmont Community Center (205 Wellington Avenue)
• Wednesdays – Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Lane) or East Government Center (200 Juneau Drive)
• Thursdays – Southern High School (8620 Preston Highway) or Newburg Community Center (4810 Exeter Avenue)
• Fridays – Former Kroger site in Old Louisville (924 S. Second Street) 

This information is also available on this downloadable flyer.  

Eligibility and guidelines to participate in Metro March for Meals:

• Open to Jefferson County residents only, 60 years and older
• ​Proof of age will be required
• Participants are requested to stay in their cars for meal pickup to help ensure their safety. Please do not park and walk up to the distribution site.
• Workers are practicing social distancing so participants are requested, when possible, to roll down back seat windows or press the trunk unlock where meals will be placed.
• To help ensure that seniors in need of assistance are being served, eligible seniors should be present at time of pickup. 

The Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Program is part of the Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS).

COVID-19 information links

COVID-19 Response: Community & Agency Actions Taken to Assist Our Most Vulnerable information page, which includes many links on topics from state and federal relief to utility bills to COVID-19 flyers in 14 different languages. Also includes updates on businesses providing time for shopping only for residents over 60 and those most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness page: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/what-you-need-know-about-coronavirus

The official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19: kycovid19.ky.gov

Governor Andy Beshear's press releases: https://governor.ky.gov/news

Kentucky Department for Public Health COVID-19 page: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx

Kentucky COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-722-5725.

Centers for Disease Control site: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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

Unemployment Insurance eligibility expanded to individuals not typically covered by UI

Governor Andy Beshear announced yesterday that unemployment eligibility has been expanded effective immediately due to COVID-19. Individuals typically not covered by unemployment insurance, including self-employed, independent contractors, freelance workers, substitute teachers, childcare workers employed by religious affiliated organizations and non-profits can now file. Those who left their job for “good cause” because of reasonable risk of exposure (self-quarantine) or due to caring for a family member affected by the virus are also eligible. To file a claim, visit kcc.ky.gov.

Claim filing schedule
In an effort to serve the large influx of Kentuckians who are filing for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits as efficiently as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) is implementing new UI filing procedures and starting new local office phone lines for customers.

Kentuckians filing for UI benefits should follow a schedule that pertains to the first initial in their last name as to what day they can file their claim. Check for updates here.

Kentucky Career Centers (KCC) across the state have been closed to the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but KCC workers are still providing services by telephone and videoconference. 

Those in the Louisville area may call 502-595-4003 for KCC services including UI questions. Claimants can also call the UI Help Line at 502-564-2900, if they have questions.

Small Business Resources

Updates to small business resources are here.

Neighborhood Place Closures

All seven Neighborhood place locations have been temporarily closed to walk-in clients. Neighborhood Place partner agencies are offering modified service delivery via virtual and telephonic communication services including:

• Financial assistance administered by RCS (includes rental assistance, food, transportation, childcare)
• SNAP Food Benefits (Food Stamps), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (KTAP/TANF), and Child Protective Services administered by the State’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) Department of Community Based Services (DCBS)
• Home Visitation administered by Heathy Start

Contact numbers to access services

• CHFS’ Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) SNAP and KTAP Services at 1-855-306-8959
• JCPS, 313-HELP
• Healthy Start, 574-6661

Changes to use of Metro Parks

All Metro park playgrounds, soccer fields and basketball courts are closed. All portable toilets shall be closed and removed from the parks. The campground at Jefferson Memorial Forest is closed. Metro Parks will continue to clean all open, permanent restrooms at this time, pick up garbage and mow grass. All dog parks where dogs are allowed to roam free without a leash shall be closed. Dogs on leashes are still permitted where allowed. Group activities such as soccer games, basketball games, tennis, pickleball or any activity that promotes congregation in the parks are strongly discouraged because of the inability to properly social distance from others. Our Parks and Recreation team has been removing rims and nets (pickle ball and tennis) and have been locking up soccer goals. All golf courses may remain open but shall abide by the "Clubhouse Coronavirus Protocol" posted at every golf course. The clubhouses may remain open, except for the retail area so long as patrons and employees practice social distancing.

Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed

The Federal income tax filing due date has been extended from April 15, to July 15.

Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, to July 15, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax.

Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the July 15 deadline, can request a filing extension by filing Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Businesses who need additional time must file Form 7004.

The IRS urges taxpayers who are due a refund to file as soon as possible. Most tax refunds are still being issued within 21 days.

The IRS will continue to monitor issues related to the COVID-19 virus, and updated information will be posted on a special coronavirus page on IRS.gov.

Kentucky income tax return filing date extended to July 15

At the direction of Governor Beshear, the Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) will adopt most of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) income tax relief described in recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2020-18.  

This includes:

• Extending the 2019 Kentucky income tax return filing due date from April 15 to July 15.
• Late filing penalties will be waived for 2019 Kentucky income returns that are filed by July 15.
• Kentucky income tax payments due on April 15 are deferred for 90 days to July 15.
• Late payment penalties will be waived for income tax payments deferred from April 15 to July 15. However, interest still applies to the deferred income tax payments because Kentucky law prohibits the waiver of interest.
• The Kentucky relief applies only to income taxes.  

Additional guidance on COVID-19 Kentucky income tax relief will soon be available on DOR's website.

Occupational license tax filing and payment deadline also extended to July 15

The Louisville Metro Revenue Commission (LMRC) will extend the 2019 annual occupational license tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15. Details are here.

2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19

Until further notice: yard waste collected by request only

From Public Works: The safety and well-being of our staff and community is our highest priority. Waste collection is an essential service we provide and it will not stop. However, we are extending the winter yard waste schedule until further notice. Residents with city waste services: If you have yard waste to be collected, simply contact Metro311 to request collection:  Go to Louisvilleky.gov/tell311, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, or call 311. (Residents with private waste haulers should contact their company about yard waste collection.)

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.

Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether closed for maintenance 

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

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, 11:59 p.m. ET and all projects must be completed by November 9. Applications must be submitted here.

District 10 events

Canceled/postponed events

If you have plans, call ahead to see if the event has been canceled or postponed.

The Louisville Zoo

The Louisville Zoo may be closed, but you can virtually visit. At http://LouisvilleZoo.org/LiftUpLou you will find crafts and educational activities to stay connected to the animal world.

Louisville Nature Center

The Louisville Nature Center office and building will be closed through April 6 due to COVID-19 concerns. The nature trails and sensory garden will remain open.

• Spring Break Day Camp has been canceled.
  
• Registration is open for Knee-High Naturalists, Tuesdays in April and May for kids 3-5. Call 458-1328 or register online. 

Bricks, Barrels, and Benefits - Support The Nature Center this spring As a private non-profit organization, LNC depends on the generosity of our supporters to continue our work of nature education and conservation. But donating isn't the only way you can help. Here are some other practical ways you can contribute to LNC's mission: Legacy Bricks Support the upkeep of LNC’s Sensory Garden with a lasting tribute to a special person or group. Custom engraved bricks are $100 for text only or $125 with the addition of clip art. Order yours here. Rain Barrels Prepare for those April showers, conserve water, and support nature education with the purchase of this 55-gallon barrel. A single barrel is $74; buy two or more for $69 each. Barrels are available at the Nature Center during regular hours of operation (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday). Memberships Make a donation to become an LNC Member and receive exclusive benefits like discounts on programs and camps. Memberships start at $30. Become a Member here.

Louisville Metro News

Homestead Exemption can help seniors with property taxes

Are you 65 years of age or older, or will you turn 65 in 2020? Do you own and occupy your primary residence (as of 1/1/2020)? You may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. 

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'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify.

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!

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

The U.S. Census Bureau has employment opportunities at the Louisville Area Census Office. Full-time and part-time positions are available, including recruiting assistant, census field supervisor, officer operations supervisor, enumerator and clerk. Hourly pay rates range from $19.50 to $23.50 per hour. Apply online now. For more information about available jobs or assistance with applying online, call 1-888-480-1639.

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 using the automated appointment system at 991-8391 or online. For details on eligibility requirements and required documentation, click here.

Louisville Metro events

Starting April 4 - Louisville Seeds and Starts Sale: online ordering, curbside pickup

Place and pay for your order online at seedsandstarts.org and select the date you want to pick up. When you arrive at the greenhouse, call the number posted and we'll have everything ready to go. It's that easy!

Louisville Grows is taking every precaution to keep our gardeners and staff safe.

• The first day for pickup will be Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Orders will be able to be picked up at 536 N. 44th Street, Louisville.
• If you place an order before April 1, your order will be ready on April 4.
• Please allow two business days for your order to be ready. When you check out, you will be prompted to select the day you would like to pick up your order.
• You must load all items yourself, staff will be unable to assist you.
• All plants, fruit trees, berry bushes, and soils and mulches are online only.
• You will not be allowed to "shop" or enter the greenhouse.
• If you have any concerns or questions, please email Lisa.

Curbside pickup instructions (once you arrive at the Greenhouse):

1. Call number posted out front, please remain in your vehicle.
2. A staff member will place your items onto a table by the curb.
3. If someone is already loading, please allow time for them to finish loading.
4. Maintain six feet of distance from other customers and staff.
5. Load your order into your vehicle.

2020 Tentative interstate and state-maintained road mowing start dates

4/20 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways 5/11 Two-lane road mowing in counties 5/25 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways 7/6 Two-lane road mowing in counties 7/13 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways 8/24 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways 9/7 Two-lane road mowing in counties 10/26 Litter/mowing on all interstate highways, with the exception of I-265, which will be delayed until after the first frost if that has not occurred by 10/26.  12/14 Last litter cycle on interstate highways Fine turf mowing along 1-65 and downtown bridge areas:  4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12.  All start dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the needs of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and weather conditions; official notifications will be sent out prior to the start of each cycle.

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.

Alcoholic Beverage Control advertisement run for 3952 Bardstown Road

An advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Drink and NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal March 27 for Tracks Bar and Grill, 3952 Bardstown Road.

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.

In order to meet the 30-day requirement, those wishing to protest the application should mail correspondence by April 25.

Alcoholic Beverage Control advertisement run for 1010 Clarks Lane

An advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package, & 2 a.m. Extended Sales Hours License(s) ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal March 18 for Kings Discount Liquor Store, 1010 Clarks 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.

In order to meet the 30-day requirement, those wishing to protest the application should mail correspondence by April 16.

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. 

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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