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Hello District 5!
I hope this newsletter finds everyone well and in good health. As usual, it's 'hotter than July' here in Louisville Kentucky!
Our city continues to have civil unrest due to the killings of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee, with a weekend visit from Grand Master Jay and the NFAC. Though their presence was strong, I am happy to say that the protest was peaceful, and point was well taken by the community. I continue to pray that justice will be served to ease the pain and tension for the families of the victims as well as the city of Louisville.
COVID 19 is here still and it appears that it is making a stronger presence than ever! There is an estimated number of 50,000 cases daily throughout the nation! Hot spots such as Florida, Arizona, California, and Alabama, have popular vacation spots that attracts tourist from around the country, which increases the infection rate. I have watched what other countries have done, and it appears that wearing a mask has contributed to the control of the virus. Even though some argue this point, the only way to slow down this virus is to limit the spread - wear a MASK!
As always, I am easy to reach by calling my office at 574-1105 or emailing me at donna.purvis@louisvilleky.gov. I hope to see you in the community. Enjoy the rest of the summer and please be safe.
Donna Purvis
 
  
 Dear Elliott Park Task Force & Stakeholders-
I’m reaching out to you because we want your input, and we also need your help! We're working to create a new Master Plan for Elliott Park, which will inform future improvements to the park so that it better serves the community.
Since we can't meet in person, our team installed story boards (attached) last week in Elliott Park with a direct text line (502-466-7213) for folks to provide input.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Stop by the park to check out these boards and use the number to tell us what you think!
- If you prefer, you can review the attached docs at home, and please consider forwarding this email with your networks.
- You can also help shape the future of Elliott Park by sharing how you use the park and suggestions for improvements in a quick survey by visiting our website: olmstedparks.org/our-parks/elliott-park.
- Please share this info with your networks, follow us on Facebook @ElliottPark502, and share the fb invite with your friends!
There is a new housing opportunity in the Portland neighborhood. The Montgomery Apartments, located at 2500 Montgomery Street, has new affordable housing available. In addition to this being a beautiful complex, there are a lot of amenities that makes living here very comfortable. For those who may be interested in these apartments, please call 502-272-2267.
District 5 is happy to have a new business open up in the Shawnee Neighborhood. Gants Beauty Depot will have a grand opening this Saturday August 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the French Plaza located at 230 Amy Avenue.
This business will be able to serve the community well where residents and beauty professionals can go for all of their beauty needs. Well wishes and best of luck to Gants!
Louisville Water has successfully removed all of our known public lead service lines. There are only a handful of utilities in the United States who have accomplished this.
Second, now that we have removed all of our known lead lines we want to help customers remove a lead line on their property. Under the program, Louisville Water will pay 50% of the cost up to $1,500 to replace a customer’s private lead service line. I am also including a link to story on our webpage about the program.
https://www.louisvillewater.com/newsroom/milestone-maintaining-great-water-quality
Louisville Water Company removes 74,000 lead service lines installed in the last century. Now, the company wants to help customers remove a lead service line on their property.
Louisville’s drinking water is connected to the quality of life in Louisville, and today Louisville Water Company announced an important achievement for public health. Louisville Water has removed all its known lead service lines that deliver drinking water, a milestone that only a few water utilities in the United States have achieved. In all, Louisville Water removed approximately 74,000 lead service lines that were installed between 1860 and 1936.
Louisville’s drinking water does not contain lead when it leaves the treatment plants. The risk for lead to get in the drinking water happens as the water travels through pipes and plumbing that contain lead. Louisville Water’s scientists balance the water chemistry to minimize the risk but eliminating the lead service line is important. There is no safe level of lead in drinking water, and lead can be especially harmful to children.
“This is a proud day for our community and our employees,” said Spencer Bruce, Louisville Water’s President & CEO. “The work to replace the lead service lines started with company leaders who preceded me. We accomplished this milestone while balancing dozens of important projects; it’s been a long road, but I’m proud to carry out the vision.”
Why use lead pipes?
When Louisville Water began producing and delivering water in 1860, lead was the material of choice to connect Louisville Water’s service to a customer’s property. Lead was easy for crews to work with and affordable. Louisville Water installed approximately 74,000 lead service lines between 1860 and 1936 before switching to copper service lines.
In the 1970s, Louisville Water began to replace a lead service line as they were discovered during routine work or water main breaks. Then, in the 1990s, the company began a focused approach to go block-by-block and replace the lead lines.
It took over 50 years and more than $50 million to remove the lines that were spread throughout Louisville Water’s service area, with the greatest concentration of lines in older neighborhoods that were established before the 1930s.
“This achievement by Louisville Water Company is a great example of how our city innovates,” said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. “Removing lead pipes from the city’s water system is something that only a handful of cities have accomplished and shows how Louisville Water distinguishes itself as a national best-in-class water utility.”
Now, Louisville Water wants to help customers remove a lead service line on their property
Customers are responsible for the water lines on their property and a small percentage have a lead line that goes into their home. Louisville Water encourages the full replacement of lead service lines so it’s offering to help customers cover the costs. Louisville Water will pay up to 50 percent of the cost for a licensed plumber to replace a private outdoor lead service line, up to $1,500. For customers who need assistance with the remaining costs, the Louisville Water Foundation has funding for those who meet certain criteria.
“We know that there is no safe blood lead level for children,” said Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist and director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. “Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, the ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. We are fortunate that lead in drinking water is not a public health concern in Louisville. I applaud our partners at Louisville Water Company for ensuring all water service lines are lead-free and taking the extra step to help customers remove their own lead service lines on their properties.”
Louisville Water has begun to contact approximately 800 customers who have a private lead service line, according to the company’s records, to offer help. Louisville Water understands customers may have questions about determining if they have a lead service line on their property. While a licensed plumber can verify, homes built after 1950 should not have an outdoor lead service line. Louisville Water also offers free water quality analysis for lead, and customers can request a free kit through the company’s website.
ABOUT LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY
Louisville Water began operations in October 1860 as Kentucky’s first public water utility and today delivers an average of 120 million gallons of drinking water to nearly one million people in Louisville Metro and surrounding counties. Louisville Water is the only utility to trademark tap water, Louisville pure tap®, and its treatment plants are ranked as two of the top 18 in North America for outstanding water quality.
 Urban League Project moving forward!
Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.
KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.
Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.
Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment. Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Express Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.
Center for Accessible Living (CAL) CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.
Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age. Â For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
Kentucky Office for the Blind Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.
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