Newburg Library

***July Meeting Cancelled Due to COVID-19 outbreak***

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD, and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

Official Team Kentucky sources for information concerning COVID-19

COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725

The COVID-19 hotline is a service operated by the healthcare professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions. Please be patient as we are handling a high volume of calls and want to give everyone the time they deserve. For general information, please review the website prior to calling the hotline. Guidance is being added as it becomes available.

Click here for to visit the official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19 (updated daily).

For general inquires, email KYcovid19@ky.gov. Please be patient as we handle a high volume of emails.

COVID-19: Louisville Information

Louisville Metro has a website with updated information about COVID-19, including information from Mayor Greg Fischer’s briefings about City services.  You can access it here.

Just as a reminder the best place to get the full list of testing sites is here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-covid-19-resource-center/louisville-metro-covid-19-response-facts-symptoms-and. Once there, just scroll down and click on testing. This site will be updated weekly.

COVID-19: Data in Kentucky

Current as of July 9, 2020 at 5 p.m. Eastern time

Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring: 

Number Tested: 461,756 (PCR: 423,259 - Serology: 38,497)

Positive: 18,245 (Probable: 754 - Lab Confirmed: 17,491)

Deaths: 612 (Probable: 4 - Lab Confirmed: 608)

Recovered: 4,939

*PCR is test for COVID, Serology is antibodies test

As of yesterday, we have confirmed 4,378 cases, 219 deaths and 3,192 recovered (from yesterday’s 4,323 cases, 219 deaths and 3,154 recovered) in Jefferson County.

Kentucky's Response to COVID-19 (06/23 - 07/10)

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

​​7/9/2020:  Gov. Beshear: Increasing Cases Requires Kentuckians to Wear Face Coverings

https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=251

The executive order states that face coverings will be required:

• “While inside, or waiting in line to enter, any: retail establishment; grocery store; pharmacy; hair salon/barbershop; nail salon/spa; tattoo parlor; child care facility; restaurant or bar (when not seated and consuming food or beverage); health care setting, or; any other indoor public space in which it is difficult to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet from all individuals who are not members of that person’s household;
• “While waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit, or while riding in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle, or driving any of the above while customers are present; or
• “While in outdoor public spaces in which the person cannot maintain a physical distance of six feet from all individuals who are not members of the person’s household and is not otherwise covered by previously issued guidance.”
• There are several exemptions to the order, including children who are 5 or younger and any person with a disability, or a physical or mental impairment, that prevents them from safely wearing a face covering. To read the executive order and more exemptions, see attached Executive Order).

6/30/2020: ​The deadline to apply for Pandemic-Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) has been extended until the end of August. P-EBT provides equivalent funding for meals that students would have been provided in school this spring without the closures due to COVID-19. If people have questions about how to access these benefits, go to chfs.ky.gov and search for “PEBT,” email PEBT.info@ky.gov or call 855-306-8959.

Kentuckians who are uninsured can apply for short-term coverage through Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility. Families can apply online at chfs.ky.gov or benefind.ky.gov, by contacting an application assister at healthbenefitexchange.ky.gov or by calling 855-459-6328. Initial coverage ends two months after the application month, unless the person applies for regular Medicaid or Presumptive Eligibility is extended due to a continued COVID-19 state of emergency. The state is extending Presumptive Eligibility benefits for three months for anyone who already applied and whose coverage was previously set to end June 30.

Gov. Beshear announced the state has hired a globally renowned firm, Ernst & Young, to help overcome years of funding and personnel cuts to the Office of Unemployment Insurance and begin immediately processing outstanding claims that resulted from the COVID-19 global pandemic.

6/25/2020:  Starting Monday, June 29, the state will resume visitation at assisted living and personal care homes, group activities (10 or fewer) in facilities, communal dining and off-site appointments. Starting July 15, visitation will resume in nursing homes and in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IIDs).

6/24/2020: Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Kevin Brown, interim commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, on Wednesday released long-awaited initial guidance for Kentucky schools looking ahead to opening this coming autumn. For more information, click here.

Announced that beginning next week, in-person unemployment insurance services will be offered five days a week in Frankfort. In addition, officials will begin taking the services on the road. In-person services will be provided Monday and Tuesday, June 29 and 30, in Ashland and Owensboro. On July 7 and 8, in-person services will be held in Somerset and Hopkinsville.

Latest News from Mayor Fischer and the City of Louisville

Louisville Metro Council's Government Oversight Committee takes first steps in Investigation of Mayor Fischer’s Administration

Government Oversight and Audit Chair Brent Ackerson (D-26) and Vice-Chair Anthony Piagentini (R-19) announce their intention to file a bi-partisan resolution that will initiate an investigation of the decisions made by Mayor Fischer and members of his administration in the events leading up to and following the death of Ms. Breonna Taylor. This investigation is meant to investigate topics such as government transparency and the failure of such, the events surrounding the death of David McAtee, and the use of force during portions of the protests.

Pursuant to the request of Metro Council President David James and the Council Members present at the press conference held on June 1st at the Central Government Center,  it is the intent of Ackerson and Piagentini to make this a formal investigation under KRS 67C.103(13)(f) and Metro Council rule 4A.04(b).

The resolution initiating an investigation will be officially read at the July 23, 2020 meeting of the Metro Council.  Members of the Government Oversight and Audit Committee will be invited to become co-sponsors of these matters and all Council Members who are not members of the Government Accountability Committee are encouraged to attend and take part in these hearings.

“The matters to be investigated pertain to knowledge the public has demanded and has a right to know about.  The Metro Council will ensure that the citizens of Louisville receive the transparency they deserve.” says Councilman Ackerson.

“We have heard the cries of our citizens.  They are demanding more transparency about who made what decisions and why related to these troubling events.  We will do what we are elected to do.  We will represent the people and ensure our local government is transparent and that local leaders are held accountable for their decisions.” says Councilman Piagentini.

Newburg Days Festival 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Louisville Metro accepting applications for small business grants, eviction prevention assistance

More than $42 million in federal CARES dollars will fund new programs

Starting Wednesday, July 1, Louisville Metro Government will begin accepting and processing applications for both the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants and Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Funding for the two new programs comes from federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security) Act money, with each program receiving $21.2 million toward their mission.

Small business assistance

The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program, administered by Louisville Forward, will provide up to $50,000 to small businesses with the goal of helping prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 50 percent of the program funds would be dedicated to businesses in in low-to-moderate income census tracts.               

Businesses meeting the following criteria will be eligible for a grant:

• Businesses with 20 full-time employees or fewer as of March 16, 2020
• Non-retail businesses with 50 full-time employees or fewer that have remained closed or whose business activity have been severely restricted under state executive order dated March 25, 2020
• Businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
• Businesses must be located in Louisville/Jefferson County
• Businesses must be in good standing with Louisville Metro Revenue Commission

Eligible expenses include payroll, utilities, mortgage/rent, fixed costs, such as interest on debt service and insurance, and technology to allow for online sales. Funds will be disbursed in three payments and recipients will be required to report proof of grant expenditures.

Businesses will be required to submit the following documentation:

• 2019 tax return, personal and business
• W-9
• Documentation demonstrating negative impact of COVID-19 to your business
• Current record of financial condition of the business, including a profit & loss statement and balance sheet
• Vendor Questionnaire
• Proposed six-month budget for use of funds
• Louisville Metro Revenue Commission business number
• Proof of ownership of business, including any disadvantaged status (certification not required)

To find out more information and apply, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants.

Eviction prevention

Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund aims to aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies.

Individual households may begin applying for rental assistance through the Office of Resilience and Community Services immediately. To be eligible, households must earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) and have had their income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Households can begin the application process here: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/one-louisville-fund-online-application.

Beginning July 1, Landlords may apply for assistance on behalf of their tenants to the Office of Housing. To be eligible, the landlord must:

• Be currently registered on the Rental Registry.
• Have no outstanding code violations for the property for which rent is being paid.
• Waive all late fees, fines, and penalties.
• Forgo evictions for assisted tenants for 60 days after assistance is provided.
• Provide pre-COVID-19 rent rolls to document delinquency rates before and after the pandemic.

Funding will be prioritized for affordable housing units (households at or below 60% of area median income) or properties with more than 50% of their units in the Housing Choice Vouchers Program.

Landlords will be required to submit the following documentation:

• Information about the property, including its tax ID number, ownership and delinquency rates
• W-9
• An eviction prevention application worksheet
• Certification of non-payment of rent signed by each tenant for whom assistance is requested
• Copy of each tenant’s ledger for whom you are claiming to be reimbursed for delinquencies
• Copy of Recorded LURA or Recorded Deed Restriction
• Accounts Receivable Report for period January 1, 2020 to current
• Copy of Final 8609 (if a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project)
• Executed and Notarized Landlord Tenant Rental Assistance Certification

To find out more information and apply, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention.

LGBT-certified businesses now recognized in Metro Government procurement process 

The Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission (HRC) and Mayor Greg Fischer today announced on July 1 that LGBT-certified businesses are now officially recognized as part of the Louisville Metro Government procurement process for goods and services.

Businesses owned by LGBT people and certified by a national or certifying organization, such as the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce or the Louisville Civitas chamber of commerce, can apply with the Human Relations Commission for a no-cost reciprocal certification.  

Once a vendor has completed the reciprocal certification process the company will be listed in the HRC public directory of businesses used by Louisville Metro Government agencies, partners and the public to acquire goods and services. The businesses will be offered online system training and be listed to receive invitations to networking events and workshops.

The change in the city’s procurement process comes after the Metro Council approved, and Mayor Fischer signed, an ordinance amending and modernizing definitions used in the city’s procurement policies. 

“Louisville Metro Government is committed to fairness and equity, and this important update to our city procurement process means more businesses owned by our LGBT community will have more opportunities to do business with the city,” the Mayor said.

Noting that Louisville has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equity Scorecard for five consecutive years, the Mayor added: “We must — and we will — continue our drive to build equity so that Louisville can truly be a city where every person has the chance to reach their full potential.”  

LGBT business owners can submit reciprocal certification applications at https://louisvilleky.diversitycompliance.com. 

The Mayor thanked the Metro Council for their partnership in updating the procurement process, calling out Councilwoman Jessica Green as a champion for the measure.

Councilwoman Green said: “With the passage of this ordinance, our city is saying that we are open for business to every Louisvillian, regardless of color, gender, who you love, or if you are disabled.  It doesn’t cost us anything to be compassionate, and business minded at the same time. Louisville is the economic engine for Kentucky, and I am certain that this certification process will allow us to continue to push the city and state forward.  It is a great day for all Louisvillians.”

JCPS' Continued Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak

JCPS will be providing their summer feeding program, so meal services will continue to be open throughout the summer on the same Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule, with additional mobile sites starting Monday, June 1.  Check out the video of this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZr3s8fUrXc&feature=youtu.be.

For a list of sites and times, click here.

Also: Now that school is out for summer break, JCPS is offering multiple summer learning opportunities to continue engaging and supporting students.  The programs are being held as virtual experiences, although the district will make every effort to host face-to-face learning late in the summer if circumstances change:

•       Summer League, June 22-July 31, is open to students in grades 1-12 and is designed with the appeal of video game-based learning in mind.
•       Lit & Camps, beginning mid-June, are designed for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders, offering campers the opportunity to learn about chess, yoga, karate, hip hop and fencing.
•       AMPED, beginning mid-June, is designed for students in grade 6 and up and will teach students how to download and install audio production and editing software and how to make, edit and publish beats.

To learn more about the programs, go to our website. We’ll be posting updates and ways to access the experiences on this site.

Follow JCPS online on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Current information from Ms. Abby Piper (Executive Administrator, Government/Community Relations; Jefferson County Public Schools):

Dear JCPS Families:

We are continuing preparations for the start of the 2020-21 school year.  While no decisions have been made about exactly what the start of the school year will look like, we are considering a proposal to push back the start of the school year. The JCPS Calendar Committee is having a special meeting tomorrow, July 1st, to discuss changing the first day of school from August 12th to August 26th. This proposal would give us more time to monitor the health circumstances in our community, as well as prepare and train our staff. The Calendar Committee can only recommend calendar changes to the Board of Education which must approve any changes. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is July 21st.

We are still reviewing several scenarios for the start of the school year including in-person instruction, a virtual option or both. We plan to have a final decision by the July 21st board meeting. In the meantime, we want to let you know about our planning process.  Preparing for the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year provides information for families about steps we are taking and considerations that are being made as we plan for August.  You will also find the latest Healthy at School guidance released by the Kentucky Department of Education on our webpage. 

Also, you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the upcoming school year with Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio and other top JCPS officials at a live, virtual community forum on Monday, July 13th. More details will be coming soon. 

Here are a few other updates:

·       New Summer League Learning opportunities: Two more online summer programs begin next week. Literacy and Fencing along with Numeracy & start Monday, July 6. These video programs join five others from our Diversity, Equity and Poverty Division which are already underway - Literacy &: Chess; Yoga; Hip Hop and Karate as well as Music Production with AMPED. Go to the main Summer League web page for more information  

·       SummerWorks jobs available: If your child is looking for a job this summer, check out SummerWorks. Hundreds of jobs guaranteeing at least 30 hours per week paying $10 per hour are available at local non-profits and agencies, including JCPS, for young adults ages 16-21. You can find more information at www.summerworks.org/sign-up    

We hope your child is staying engaged in learning activities this summer and we look forward to seeing them in August. As for parents and guardians, we will continue to keep you informed of JCPS’ plans for the upcoming school year.

Louisville Parks and Recreation News

Louisville Parks and Recreation open three outdoor pools this week 

Louisville Parks and Recreation will reopen three outdoor pools, Algonquin, Fairdale, and Sun Valley, beginning Tuesday, July 7.  Fairdale’s pool opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday, while opening day at Sun Valley is Wednesday. Algonquin opens for the season on Thursday, July 9. Each pool will be open two days a week from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

The three pools will be closed on Mondays for maintenance during the 2020 season, which will end September 5. The Norton Pool, located in Camp Taylor Memorial Park off Poplar Level Road, will not open this season due to maintenance issues, primarily significant leakage.

Pools may open for additional hours and days if Louisville Parks and Recreation is able to hire additional lifeguards for the 2020 season. For more information on lifeguard classes, please click here.

All state Healthy At Work Requirements will be followed, as well as local and state guidelines that may determine when and how recreational water facilities operate. 

Patrons should continue to protect themselves and others at recreational water venues both in and out of the water by practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene. Visitors are encouraged to come wearing their swimsuits, as access to changing areas will be extremely limited. There will be no furniture allowed on the pool decks to encourage social distancing. 

“I’d like to thank our staff for their hard work and attention to detail in getting the plans together to open up the pools this summer, as well as Mayor Fischer and the Metro Council for their support,” said Parks and Recreation Director Dana Kasler. “This announcement hopefully will make summer a little bit more enjoyable for everyone.” 

Pool users must register to swim by calling Metro Parks Aquatics at (502) 897-9949, no more than seven days in advance. All three pools will have an initial maximum capacity of 45 swimmers per two-hour session (session 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and session 2 from 2-4 p.m.) for a total of 90 swimmers each day. General admission is $2 for each patron. 

Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey is covering the entry fees for patrons of the Algonquin Pool. Guests will still need to pre-register.

“It’s the right thing to do,” said Dorsey. “We know this year has been difficult and we want to remove as many barriers as we can. This is one more thing that will move us in the right direction.”

For the summer outdoor pools schedule, please click here.

Nelson Hornbeck Park (Fairdale) 
709 Fairdale Road, 40118

Algonquin Pool
1614 Cypress Street, 40210

Sun Valley Pool
6505 Bethany Lane, 40272

    Summer Blessings secures funding for record number of food packs in fourth year of program 

The COVID-19 pandemic postponed the annual Summer Blessings food packaging event, which was scheduled to take place April 16 during Mayor Greg Fischer’s “Give A Day” week of service and is a partnership between Blessings in a Backpack, Texas Roadhouse, Louisville Parks and Recreation and the Louisville Parks Foundation.

The program was started in 2017 to ensure food insecure children were not negatively impacted during the summer, when school is out of session.

In past years, the event has been held at the South Louisville Community Center. Summer Blessings typically brings up to 100 volunteers together in a festive event, with music playing in the background, to assemble food packs for distribution to children and families who attend Louisville Parks and Recreation’s summer programs. 

But then, COVID-19 set in, forcing the packing event to be cancelled. It may have prevented the physical gathering of volunteers, but the work continued, with a new desire to expand the program, based on the steep rise in food insecurity due to the pandemic.

Thanks to Texas Roadhouse, the Kentucky Restaurant Association, the Kroger Foundation, and the Louisville Parks Foundation, Summer Blessings was already prepared to supply 8,000 food packages this summer.  Due to the anticipated increased need, the Louisville Parks Foundation applied for, and received, emergency grants from  the Kentucky Colonels, Delta Dental, and the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Louisville.

With the enhanced funding through these additional partners, a record 12,300 food packs will be distributed to children across the community this summer. That’s nearly triple the number provided in 2017, when 3,600 packs were filled. The food was prepackaged for distribution and delivered to Louisville Parks and Recreation’s 13 community centers this week.

“So many in our community have risen to the occasion recently, and the expanded Summer Blessings Program is just another great example of the way Louisvillians look out for one another”, said Mayor Greg Fischer.  “Thank you to Texas Roadhouse, the Louisville Parks Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack, and all the organizations who generously stepped up to support this program to feed our children during the summer months.”

“COVID-19 made this a challenge, but we have a lot to celebrate,” Brooke Pardue, CEO of the Louisville Parks Foundation, said. “We’ve been able to bring in additional partners who realize food insecurity in Louisville is at a critical stage this summer. I’m thrilled and inspired by the generosity of all of our partners, and extremely proud of how this program has grown.”

“At Blessings in a Backpack, we mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekend to kids who might otherwise go hungry,” said Kim Holsclaw, Managing Director of Blessings in a Backpack.  “The current public health emergency has highlighted just how vulnerable the 64,000 food-insecure children in Louisville are. Because of our partnership with Texas Roadhouse and the Louisville Parks Foundation, we are so pleased to see this service extended through the summer months.”

Currently, Louisville Parks and Recreation’s 13 community centers are closed due to the pandemic as the department awaits reopening guidance from state and local health officials, but the centers are staffed and will begin distributing the food packs immediately.

“We are working on a plan to reopen the centers, but in the meantime, parents and families are welcome to call ahead or even stop by their neighborhood community center Monday – Friday between 9am and 6pm to pick up food packs,” Johnson said. “We may not be open for programs and classes, but we do have staff on site to help.”

For a full listing of Louisville Parks and Recreation Community Centers and phone numbers please click here.

Louisville Parks and Recreation
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation is following all CDC guidelines and requirements implemented by the local, state and federal government. We encourage individuals to use parks, trails and open spaces safely, while following current guidelines. As park usage continues to increase, patrons are reminded that multiple facilities are closed and touch points are NOT sanitized routinely. To better inform the community, the Parks and Rec website and social media platforms will be updated daily. Thanks for your cooperation during these uncertain times. www.louisvilleky.gov/government/parks

Free electric fans for older adults and disabled individuals starting July 6, 2020

Juneteenth Jubilee 2020 docuseries

Juneteenth is the oldest known holiday commemorating the end of American Slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation took effect January 1st, 1863; however, the last slaves were not freed until June 19, 1865, a full two and a half years later. Juneteenth is a holiday solely dedicated to celebrating the emancipation of slaves.

In commemoration of this historic day, the Juneteenth Jubilee 2020 docuseries consists of seven (7) episodes which air each Friday through July 31. View all episodes at: https://ourwaterfront.org/annual-events/juneteenth-jubiliee/ and  https://www.actorstheatre.org/direct/juneteenth/

TARC seeks the community’s input on proposed route changes

TARC is seeking the community’s input on proposed route changes designed to better align its services with actual ridership and create efficiencies amid a challenging budget climate.

“A huge majority of TARC riders (97 percent) use barely half of its current routes – a fact that existed prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic,” said TARC Co-Executive Director Margaret Handmaker. “With almost half of our routes being little used by the community, these proposed changes reflect TARC’s strategy to invest where our passengers are.”

Laura Douglas, TARC’s Co-Executive Director, said the proposed changes are meant also to better manage resources in a challenging budget climate.

“In some parts of our community, TARC’s cost per rider is approximately $2.50; on other, less-frequently used routes, it nears $60 per rider. When TARC charges just $1.75 per trip, this is unsustainable and drains resources from where they are needed most,” Douglas said.  “TARC does not want to merely move people around; we want a high level of service.”

TARC is seeking the public’s input on three phases of potential service adjustments. The first, Phase A, would start on Aug. 9, 2020, and the others would be phased in as needed to achieve a sustainable financial standing.

Phase A: Proposed changes include discontinuing the LouLift circulators (routes 01 & 77), local route 62, circulator 96, and all express routes (except 61X, 67X, & 78X).

TARC Local routes 17, 31 and 40 all operate a limited number of express trips in the morning and afternoon peak.  There are no changes proposed to these routes or their related express trips.

Phase B: Proposed changes include discontinuing local route 82, remaining express routes (exceptions from Phase A), circulators 52 and 75, and local route 22.

Phase C: Proposed changes include temporary frequency adjustments to the Dixie Rapid BRT (route 10). However, BRT service frequency will remain at 15 minutes weekdays, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

TARC’s leadership and staff are reviewing the proposals to avoid creating a disproportionate burden on specific passenger groups and is developing a federally required Title VI evaluation to address any potential impacts on low-income and minority populations. This evaluation will be released to the public pursuant to Board approval of any changes.

Because of social distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, public comment meetings on the proposed changes will take place online. Public comments also may be submitted by email to PublicComment@ridetarc.org.

Reminder: New Toll Rates Effective July 1

Toll rates are updated every year

New toll rates for three bridges connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana begin July 1, 2020. Rates will range from $2.15 to $12.93, depending on the size of the vehicle and whether the driver has a prepaid account.

Drivers with prepaid accounts in good standing and transponders pay the lowest toll rates and save more than $2 per crossing. The easiest way to maintain a positive account balance is by choosing auto-replenishment and linking the account to a valid payment method.

Toll revenue is used to meet the financial obligations of the Ohio River Bridges Project and to pay for operations and maintenance of the bridges and roadways in the project area.

Tolling is in place on the I-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge, I-65 Kennedy Bridge and SR 265/KY 841 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Prospect, Ky. and Utica, Ind.

Toll rates increase annually by 2.5 percent, unless the rate of inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) is higher. There was not an increase in 2017 because tolling had been in place for less than a year. Tolling, a bi-state effort between Indiana and Kentucky, started Dec. 30, 2016.

Find more information on RiverLink tolling, including answers to frequently-asked questions, at www.RiverLink.com.

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. 

Waste Reduction Center is Open

After some much-needed maintenance, the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue reopened on Tuesday, June 2. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Remodeling? Plan ahead for disposal

Renovating or remodeling? Don't start the demolition process until you make a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris are prohibited by ordinance in Louisville garbage and large item collection. Collection crews will mark the material and leave a notice at the residence. Use the "What Goes Where" search tool on the Recycle Coach app to find out how to dispose of specific items. 

So, what can you do with the construction and demolition debris? One option is to haul it to our Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on volume. More information and a fee schedule are available here.

A second option for large volumes of debris is to hire a hauling company. Often, a pickup truck can get the job done in a single trip. For even larger volumes, some companies will drop off a large dumpster at your home and then retrieve it after you're done filling it.

Paving Week - July 13, 2020

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of July 13, 2020. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

• Witherspoon Street from N. 2nd Street to N. Preston Street
• N. 1st Street from Witherspoon Street to E. Main Street (including Main Street intersection)
• Alta Vista Road from Beargrass Road to I-64 Overpass
• Alta Vista Way from Alta Vista Road to dead end
• Alta Vista Place from Alta Vista Court to dead end
• Britt Lane from Rust Oak Lane to dead end
• Prestonview Lane from Foreman Lane to dead ned
• Trio Ave. from Preston Hwy. to Prestonview Lane
• Carnes Drive from Tuesday Way to dead end
• Horizon Lane from Foreman Lane to dead end
• Tuesday Way from Woodbury Drive to dead end
• Wednesday Way from Horizon Lane to Foreman Lane
• Monaco Drive from Woodhill Drive to dead end
• Morningside Way from Monaco Drive to dead end
• Oaklawn Drive from Preston Hwy. to dead end
• Rehl Rd. from Blankenbaker Pkwy. to S. Pope Lick Road
• Tulane Ave. from W. Garret Street to W. Kenton Street
• Rankin Street from W. Garret Street to W. Kenton Street

Help your Community and Report Potholes

One of the things we missed this Spring was the annual Pothole Blitz.  But Louisville Metro fills potholes in streets and alleys every day and we need your help to report them.

There are three ways to report potholes:

1. Click here to use an easy online form.
2. Use Twitter by including the hashtag #502pothole and the location of the hole in any tweet.
3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. You may also email Metro311

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.

LMPD News

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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LMPD Sixth Division Command Structure Change Forthcoming

At the end of this month, Sixth Division Major Micheal Bogan is set to retire from the force. Major Bogan is currently assisgned as the Commander of the Sixth Division.

In November 1999, he began his career in law enforcement with the former Jefferson County Police Department (JCPD). He served as a patrol officer from 2000 to 2005. In November 2005, he served in the Training Division, first as a member of the In-Service Training Unit and then as a member of the Basic Training Unit, where he taught use of force techniques along with de-escalation.

In June 2013, Bogan was promoted to Sergeant. He served in the First Division, Professional Standards Unit (PSU) and the Public Integrity Unit (PIU).

In December 2015, Bogan was promoted to Lieutenant. He served in the Ninth Mobile Division and then in the Third Division.

After being promoted to the rank of major, Bogan commanded the Seventh Division.

Major Bogan is a graduate of the University of Louisville, where he played football from 1994 through 1997. He received a Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration in May 1999. In November 2015, he completed the Administrative Officers Course from the Southern Police Institute.

More information on Major Bogan's retirement, and his replacement as Commander of LMPD's Sixth Division, will be featured in our next newsletter.  Our office would like to thank Major Bogan for all of his (continued) work in helping keep our community safe!

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.

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.

Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2^nd 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!

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. 

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

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.

***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 Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov