Notice of Meetings for the Metro Council
August 31, 2020 – September 4, 2020
 The Louisville Metro Council will meet as shown above.
The meetings will be held as a video teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Senate Bill 150. Members will participate virtually, or in person from the Metro Council Chambers on the third floor of Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street.
Under a declaration issued by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness to slow the spread of COVID-19, public access to Historic City Hall has been limited. In collaboration with the President’s Office, the City Hall entrance on 6th Street is locked with limited building access. A sign is posted on the door to call the on-duty security guard desk for approved entry.
As a result of, and in accordance with, this directive, the Louisville Metro Council’s Committee meetings will be open to the public through remote access only. The public may watch the proceedings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings may also be streamed live from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page at here.
Please Note
The final agenda for each meeting will be available twenty-four hours prior to the meeting.
Agendas for these meetings can be viewed here.
Metro Council Meetings Now Live-streaming on Facebook
Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
Paving Week-August 31,2020
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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of August 31, 2020. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
- Dixie Hwy. from Bernheim Lane to W. Burnett Ave.
- Texas Ave. from Goss Ave. to S. Shelby Street
- Wetterau Ave. from dead end to dead end (off Ash Street)
- Westview Drive from New Cut Road to dead end
- Sunnybrook Drive from Palatka Road to dead end
- Ida Way from Sunnybrook Drive to Dannyboy Lane
- Dannyboy Lane from Ida Way to dead end
- Hickory Hill Road from Southview Road to Park Road
- Southview Road from Palatka Road to Southdale Road
- Southdale Road from Palatka Road to Southview Road
- Stonestreet Road from Dixie Hwy. to Valley College Drive
- Sylvania Road from Memory Lane to Rutledge Road
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Large item pick-up event in Area H for the week of August 31
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Click the map for a detailed view of Area H, where Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of August 31. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, August 28. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly. For more information check the Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play. |
Sept. 7 | NO WASTE COLLECTION on Labor Day
Junk Drop Off Is Here - September 26th - Please Note Accepted Item
University of Louisville Co-Immunity Project
Churchill Downs Announces "No Spectators at 2020 Kentucky Derby"
Today Churchill Downs issued the following statement:
The Kentucky Derby is a time-honored American tradition which has always been about bringing people together. However, the health and safety of our team, fans and participants is our highest concern. Churchill Downs has worked diligently over the last several months to plan a safe Derby with a limited number of spectators in attendance. We were confident in that plan, but dedicated to remaining flexible using the best and most reliable information available. With the current significant increases in COVID-19 cases in Louisville as well as across the region, we needed to again revisit our planning. We have made the difficult decision to hold this year’s Kentucky Derby on September 5 without fans. Churchill Downs and all of our team members feel strongly that it is our collective responsibility as citizens of Louisville to do all we responsibly can to protect the health, safety and security of our community in these challenging times and believe that running the Derby without spectators is the best way to do that. We deeply regret the disappointment this will bring to our loyal fans.
We know this decision affects so many people beyond those of us at Churchill Downs and especially our neighbors who are a vital part of the energy and legacy of the Kentucky Derby. We thank you for your patience as we have tried to navigate the difficult and ever-changing circumstances of 2020. We hope that together we can look forward to a more traditional and celebratory Kentucky Derby 147.
Louisville Urban League's Polaroid Project for youth
JCPS Updates - 2020/2021 School Year Plan
The Jefferson County Board of Education approved an amended calendar for 2020-21, as well as a plan that will guide us as we move through this school year. Under the amended calendar and plan, all students will start the year on Tuesday, August 25 with Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI). The district will remain in NTI for at least the first six weeks. At that time we will assess the learning environment and make a decision about moving forward with guidance from local, state and federal health and education officials. When school buildings do reopen, we will provide the option of an online, virtual academy for families who do not wish to return to in-person classes. We will continue to communicate these decisions with you as soon as they are made.
Changes on the amended calendar:
- Students will have 171 days of instruction, instead of the 175 days typically included in the JCPS calendar.
- The calendar maintains 187 days for teachers and instructional/ school staff.
- The amended calendar changes four days that had previously been non-school days for students - Oct. 6, Nov. 2, January 4, 2021 and March 26, 2021 - to instructional days.
- Barring weather or other delays, the last day of the school year for students and teachers/instructional staff is May 27 and May 28, 2021, respectively.
The district's plan can be found in its school opening manual, Onward, Together.
Find, Submit School Forms
To find and submit all the forms students need, from immunizations to school permissions, before school starts, click here. To access the forms, parents or guardians will need to set up a Parent Place account and login that’s different than their Parent Portal login information. JCPS has developed a Parent Place Video if families need help setting up an account or accessing the forms.
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Request a Chromebook/ Device, Hotspot
To request a device or hotspot to use during NTI 2.0, click here. Individual schools will notify families soon about their Chromebook/ device or Wi-Fi hotspot request, and will handle distribution. For more details, click here.
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JCPS Urging Families to Update Contact Information
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is urging families to verify that their contact information is up-to-date, and that they are registered to receive text messages from JCPS as the district prepares for the start of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI).
Up-to-date email addresses and phone numbers will be important for families who need to request a Chromebook and/or hotspot for the upcoming school year. Communication from a student’s school and teachers also requires a valid email or phone number.
To receive emails from the district and your child’s school, you must have your current email address in our JCPS system. Information can be updated in the Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal login, you can set up an account here
JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services
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Big news for JCPS Class of 2021 - Evolve502 scholarships
Evolve502 will provide scholarships to every eligible member of the Jefferson County Public Schools Class of 2021 to attend a state community college including Jefferson Community & Technical College or Simmons College of Kentucky.
“Our job now is to continue this work and this commitment and establish the Evolve502 scholarship as a permanent fixture in the educational life and culture of our city, so parents from every neighborhood, background and income will know from the day their baby is born in Louisville that they will be able to get a college education,” Mayor Fischer said. Learn more
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Kentucky Board of Education seeks clarity on fall sports amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted unanimously on Aug. 28 to send the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s (KHSAA) Board of Control a letter urging them to consider alternative options, guidance and further clarification on holding high-contact fall sports amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The letter will be made public when it is finalized, which is expected to be the first week of September.
Read more Here.
🗃Resource: Grant information(Save & Share)
This website has a listing of all grants and a summary at the top with information about how much has been awarded and how much is outstanding, along with a some summary information about minority and women-owned businesses.
Click here for more info.
Didn't qualify for Covid-19 small business relief?-We want to know about it.
Are you a small business owner and didn’t qualify for Covid-19 small business relief? If so, please click the link below to fill out a short survey! We appreciate your help!
We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience!
Click here.
Library In-Person Computer Use
Beginning Tuesday, August 18, the Northeast Regional Library will open for in-person computer use. Computer access will be restricted to 90 minutes and will be by appointment only. Spots will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Please call 574-1751 to make an appointment. Click here for more information.
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Camp NTI
Kentucky Science Center is finalizing details for Camp NTI, offering all day care for kids grade K-6 with NTI learning support plus plenty of the fun, engaging and creative things you and your kids love.
Registration started August 14 for program starting August 31.
Watch our website and social channels for cost and further details, coming soon.
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MetroSWAP - A Safe Zone for Online Sellers
Did you just sell an item online and need a place to meet to complete the transaction? Marketplace, Craig's List, and all other online sellers, if you are looking for a public place to exchange your items, look no further than in the parking lot of a police station. Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? Again, a great place to consider is at a MetroSWAP Zone.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones around the city. These areas are located outside of some of our Divisions. There is 24 hour video surveillance.
Tips for using MetroSWAP:
- Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station.
- Meet only during daylight hours.
- Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time.
- Meet in the parking lot. There will be two (2) designated parking spots at each location for use.
- Make this interaction brief and to the point.
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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 and will be made available as soon as practical.
Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
Please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111
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Apply for ONE Louisville Fund Assistance
Now there's an even easier option for applying for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund.
Eligible households seeking assistance can apply online and submit required documentation via a secure portal.
See more details Here
Income eligible households, with a verifiable loss of income - directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic - and a demonstrated need, may be eligible to receive payment assistance up to $1,000 per household. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until available funding is expended.
Share a downloadable flyer by clicking here
Report an issue now with the Metro311 Online Reporting system
For more than 30 years, Metro311 has been the city's customer service center.
If you have any issues with animals, business concerns, garbage, parks, property maintenance, etc., you can use Metro311 to report. Once a service request is entered, the appropriate agency will respond. *Please note* - Following an inspection, a service request may be transferred to a department other than the one it was originally assigned in order to ensure the request is properly handled.
For convenience, Metro311 has a downloadable app. When you download the free app to your iPhone or Android you can submit service requests immediately. Use it, if you need a city service and help with non-emergency issues. Just search for "Louisville Metro 311" in your app store.
For more info visit here.
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Louisville Water Foundation's Drops of Kindness helps resolve unpaid bills
The Louisville Water Foundation works with community agencies to help customers keep their water turned on. Drops of Kindness offers residential and business customers help with resolving unpaid bills and reducing future financial obligations.For details, go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness.
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Museum From Home
Experience The Speed Art Museum from home like never before!
Louisville's Virtual Attractions
As attractions got creative during quarantine, some are still offering virtual tours and events for you and your family to enjoy – all at an appropriate social distance. Click here to see a list of virtual events taking place in Louisville.
Locally owned retailers List
Visit the "Shop Local" list of Louisville's locally owned retailers offering
online ordering or curbside pick-up. Louisville's independent businesses help the
city retain its unique character. There are currently 58 businesses listed from
bourbon chocolates to mint julep soaps for purchasing and helping support.
Survivor's Corner Offering Resources for Those in Need
Survivors’ Corner is taking calls from families experiencing overwhelm. They provide peer support (including coping skills and self care strategies) and resource information; not direct therapeutic services, however. On top of their standard programming, Survivors' Corner is providing temporary and confidential lodging, transportation services, food/hygiene items, etc. to trauma survivors. If you are in need of their services. You can contact them directly through their website, or you can call them at (502) 203-8917.
Standing Against Domestic Violence in Quarantine
The Center for Women and Families is taking precautions due to the coronavirus, but will continue to provide services free of charge 24/7. They ask that any person seeking services first call our 24-hour crisis and information line at 1-844-237-2331 or 502-581-7222. They are working to increase distance and minimize traffic in our building.
Some services will be provided via phone or FaceTime Groups, but community activities are cancelled for the time being
Until further notice, The Center for Women and Families will only be accepting the following in-kind donations: temporal thermometers + hand sanitizer.
Please show them your continued support as they continue to provide services to those affected by sexual and domestic violence.
Crime Maps - Updated Daily
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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
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