Council District 1 Update - April 2, 2020

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Councilwoman

Jessica Green 

jessica.green@louisvilleky.gov

 

 

Charles Weathers

Legislative Assistant

charles.weathers@louisvilleky.gov

 

City Hall Office

601 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

(502) 574-1101

 



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Phone Numbers of Interest

 

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

 

Air Pollution: 574-6000

 

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

 

Economic Development: 574-4140

 

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

 

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

 

Public Works: 574-5810

 

TARC: 585-1234

 

PARC: 569-6222

 

Legal Aid: 584-1254

 

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

 

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

 

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

 

Metro Parks: 456-8100

 

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

 

LMPD 2nd Division:574-2478

 

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

 

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

 

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

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

 


www.louisvilleky.gov/district1

 


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One Louisville COVID-19 Response Fund for Household Assistance

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JCPS Update

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Dear JCPS Families,

We promised to keep you informed about your child’s education during the ongoing school closure. Here are some updates and pieces of information that might be helpful as your child begins remote learning through Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) on Tuesday, April 7th.

Chromebooks 

Only families in the Free and Reduced Lunch program or who have a student in the Exceptional Child Education (ECE) program are eligible to request a Chromebook computer from JCPS to use during Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI). Special considerations will be made for English language learners and our homeless families. Families who have already submitted a request online or by phone do not need to take any additional steps. JCPS will be contacting you. 

Chromebook Request - Deadline Extension

Because of the high volume of calls we received Monday and Tuesday, we are extending the deadline for eligible families to request a computer until Thursday at 5 p.m. The JCPS help line (313-HELP) will be open from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday for eligible families who have not already submitted a request online or by phone to ask for a Chromebook. Please DO NOT CALL the help line if your child is not in the Free and Reduced Lunch program or in the ECE program. We ask for your patience when calling the help line. If you don’t get through the first time, please call back.

Emergency Food Sites Schedule   

The Emergency Food sites are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children can receive two breakfast and two lunch meals on Monday and Wednesday and one of each on Friday.

NTI Information

Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) begins April 7th for your child. JCPS’ NTI web page is the most important place for you and your child to get lessons and other information from schools and teachers. There is a video on how to navigate this page as well as other educational materials. We suggest you check out this page with your child before their required school work resumes on April 7th.   

Hard Copies of Educational Material Available at Food Sites   

Families who don’t have a computer or access to the internet can pick up hard copies of new Choice Boards for every grade level at the Emergency Food sites. These educational activities and exercises could be used by students as a part of required course work developed by their teacher(s). Students should be in communication with their teacher(s) next week. 

Additional Education Options 

  • Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is now devoting its entire daytime schedule to on-air learning. Lessons for every grade level are available on KET’s main channel. You can find the schedule here. 
  • University of Louisville student athletes are reading books for JCPS’ young students. The videos are called Tuesday Storytime and can be found on UofL Athletics’ Facebook page and Twitter feed. This week’s reader is basketball player Keith Oddo.  

Superintendent and Mayor News Conference 

JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer are scheduled to have an online news conference Thursday at 11 a.m. to discuss internet access for ECE students during NTI and ways the community can help. The news conference will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/jcpsweb.

These are difficult and unusual times. We thank you for your kind comments, encouragement, patience and understanding as, together, we figure out the best ways to continue educating every JCPS student.


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The Power Of Social Distancing

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Important Information You Need to Know!

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COVID-19

What is it?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new respiratory virus that has the potential to cause serious illness and pneumonia in some people.

How is it spread?

  • Through the air by coughing and sneezing
  • Through close personal contact, touching, shaking hands
  • By touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes

 

What are the symptoms?

The diseases can be mild or, in some cases, serious enough to require hospitalization. The symptoms of this respiratory disease mainly include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

How is it prevented?

Prevention is similar to that of other respiratory diseases, including the flu:

  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid contact with sick people
  • Stay home while you are sick; avoid others
  • Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze

Symptoms may first appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

 

When to seek medical advice and evaluation:

If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, call your healthcare provider. Isolate yourself and wear a mask before leaving the house. Do not go to the emergency room. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.

CALL your healthcare provider if you feel you have COVID-19 and follow their advice.

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

Stay up to date on the coronavirus outbreak with reliable sources such as the CDC and the World Health Organization.

Follow us!

Twitter: @LouMetroHealth

Facebook: LouPublicHealth

PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE EXCLUDED FROM ACTIVITIES BASED ON THEIR RACE OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.

Courtesy of the Metro Louisville Department of Public Health & Wellness.


Hand Washin' Germ Stoppin'

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TARC Announces Changes to Services in Response to COVID-19

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SENIOR MARCH FOR MEALS

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Free 60-day access to Spectrum Broadband & WI-FI for new student households

CHARTER TO OFFER FREE ACCESS TO SPECTRUM BROADBAND & WI-FI FOR 60- DAYS FOR NEW K-12 AND COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSEHOLDS AND MORE

Stamford, CT. – March 13, 2020 – In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers. Americans rely on high speed broadband in nearly every aspect of their lives and Charter is committed to ensuring our customers maintain reliable access to the online resources and information they want and need. To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use o Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.

As the country works collaboratively to contain this pandemic, broadband internet access will be increasingly essential to ensuring that people across the country are able to learn and work remotely, that businesses can continue to serve customers, and that Americans stay connected and engaged with family and friends.

Charter’s advanced communications network will ensure our more than 29 million customers – including government offices, first responders, health care facilities, and businesses – across 41 states maintain the connectivity they rely on. The network is built to sustain maximum capacity during peak usage which is typically in the evenings, so a surge during the day would be well within the network’s capabilities to manage. Charter will continue to closely monitor this dynamic situation, and is well-prepared to continue delivering reliable connectivity. Charter has extensive business and workforce continuity plans in place that will be adjusted as needed to best serve all our customers and employees.

About Charter

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 29 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

 


Paving Week, April 6, 2020

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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of March 30, 2020. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and operational factors.

  • East Indian Trail from Preston Highway to Poplar Level Road
  • Virginia Ave. from S. 26th Street to Garrs Lane
  • S. Shelby Street from Lynn Street to Goss Ave.
  • Speed humps installation on Sunset Ave., Homestead Ave., and Downes Lane

Rockford Lane New Sidewalk Project Complete

Spearheaded by Public Works engineer, Steve Kurowsky, the Rockford Lane new sidewalk project is now complete thanks to a partnership between Public Works Transportation & Engineering Division, and  District 1 Councilwoman Jessica Green, who had this to say about the project, “I am so excited about the Rockford lane sidewalk improvement project. I am grateful to all of the city and state employees who have worked so hard on this project. This project will improve the quality of life and the safety for residents in and around this area.”

 

The project connects the sidewalk along the north side of Rockford Lane from just west of Dover Road to Dover Road intersection. This helps make the pedestrian connection to Western High School (which is just east of the project site).
• Improved and relocated 1 TARC bus stop location
• Improved the drainage along the project corridor by filling in and piping the big open ditch.
• Had to get a KYTC Permit because Rockford Lane is a state-maintained roadway.
• A floodplain permit had to be obtained from MAD as the project limits were just inside MSD’s floodplain.

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Applications Made for Alcoholic Beverage License - 1220 South 28th Street

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ISSUANCE OF CLARIANT PERMITS

The District has issued two construction permits for the Clariant Corporation West Plant. A public hearing was held for the permits on January 28, 2020.  The permits can be viewed at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/recent-actions-apcd along with the comments and responses from both the APCD and Clariant Corporation.

 
 

APCD Notice of Action

Notice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP)

            The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit for MISA Metal Fabricating, Inc. (metal fabricator), 7101 International Drive, Louisville, KY 40258 in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This is a standard permit renewal, incorporating two construction permits, and removal of greenhouse gas limits. The 30-day public comment period starts on March 10, 2020, and ends on April 10, 2020. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.

            Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000 or emailing airpermits@louisvilleky.gov or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted at airpermits@louisvilleky.gov until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2020.


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Important Update: LIHEAP Funding Deadline Extended to April 30

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FYI: Until Further Notice Yard Waste Collected BY REQUEST ONLY

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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.)


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FYI: Waste Reduction Center Temporarily Closed Due To Maintenance

Beginning Monday, February 24, 2020, the Waste Reduction Center will be closed for maintenance until further notice. Below is a list of private waste collection vendor as an option (for a fee) to use while our Center is closed.

Waste Management of Kentucky

Landfill:

2673 Outer Loop, 40219

502-966-0272 (Please call for additional details)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please note: If unloading by hand you need to be inside an hour before closing time.

Rumpke

1101 W Oak St, Louisville, KY 40210 

800-828-8171

The transfer station is open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Republic

4446 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213

502-634-2900

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tire Shredding

1001 Ulrich Avenue, 40219

502-968-0635

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Smith Creek (2 locations)

Melton Ave.  (By the airport)

4574 Melton Avenue

Louisville, Ky 40213

        

Haunz Lane (East End)

5918 Haunz Ln, Louisville, KY 40241

              

Monday Thru Friday - Hours 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

No weekend hours

Contact Information:  502-377-9026 - Brett

Accepting

      Brush, Leaves, trees, grasses either bulk or in paper/compostable bags.

Not Accepting

      Trash, dirt, rock, glass, metal, brick, pavers, railroad ties, telephone poles, fabric weed            barrier – all items must be compostable.

Ralph Ave

Accepts construction and demolition material only. 

3400 Vogt Avenue, 40211

502-819-6475 (Ralph Ave & River Road Shingles)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


River Road Shingles

Accepts shingles.

5918 Haunz Lane, 40241

502-819-6475 (Ralph Ave & River Road Shingles)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Click the link for more information: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/alternative-disposal-locations-bulky-waste


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2020 Census: Help Spread the Word; Be Counted!

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Tax Preparation Assistance Currently Available

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AARP Free IncomeTax Preparation Assistance Sites

 

Site Location

Days Open

Hours Open

 

Buechel Park Baptist Church
2403 Hikes Lane  40218

Mon thru Thurs

9:00am - 2:00pm

Opens 2/3
Last Day 4/9

Central Government Center
7201 Outer Loop  40228

Mon, Wed, Fri

9:00am - 2:00pm

Opens 2/3
Last Day 4/15

Clifton- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
2822 Frankfort Ave  40206

Wednesday

10:30am - 2:30pm

Opens 2/5
Last Day 4/15

Iroquois Branch Library
601 W Woodlawn  40215

Tues & Fri

10:00am - 2:00pm

Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14

Jeffersontown Senior Center
10631 Watterson Trail  40299

Tues & Thurs

9:30am - 1:30pm

Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14

Lyndon Baptist Church
8025 New LaGrange Road  40222

Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday

10:00am - 2:00pm
12:30pm - 7:30pm
  9:00am - 2:00pm

Opens 2/1
Last Day 4/15
Closed Mar 5

Middletown - First Baptist Church
11711 Main Street  40243

Mon & Thurs

10:00am - 2:00pm

Opens 2/3
Last Day 4/13

Portland Branch Library
3305 Northwestern Pkwy  40212

Tuesday
Thursday

11:00am - 2:00pm
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14

Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Hwy  40258

Tues & Thurs

9:00am - 1:00pm

Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14

Walnut Street Baptist Church
1143 South 3rd St   40203

Wednesday
Saturday

1:00pm - 6:00pm
8:00am - Noon

Opens 2/1
Last Day 4/15


Do You Qualify for Free Tax Preparation Services?

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The service is FREE if you earned $66,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2019 or if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Call the appointment line to see if you qualify and make your appointment! Appointments at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State Street, will be available on Fridays from January 24 through April 10 between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please call the appointment line at 502-305-0005 to make an appointment.

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The VITA free tax preparation sites are located here:

  • Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
  • Bates Community Development, 1228 Jackson St.
  • Eastern Area Community Ministries, 9104 Westport Rd.
  • Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
  • Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
  • Salt and Light Community Development, 3025 Gerald Dr.
  • Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
  • United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
  • Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.

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