COVID-19 testing in the Buechel neighborhood continues today

The Office for Globalization has partnered with the Public Health Department, the YMCA and Bluewater Labs to offer a new COVID-19 drive-thru/walk-up testing site for the public at the Southeast YMCA location in the Buechel neighborhood.

There is no need to pre-register or make an appointment, and all insurance is welcome. No one will be turned away, just bring a photo ID. Services are available in multiple languages. Free cloth facemasks and hand sanitizer will be available, and Census2020 will be on site to assist with completing your household census.

• Friday, September 4 from 1 to 7 p.m.
• No testing over Labor Day weekend
• Wednesday, September 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, September 11 from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Starting September 14, regular testing will be available:

• Every Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Every Friday from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kentucky Equal Justice offers an app to help generate and send declarations needed for the CDC's new eviction protection order

Under the CDC's new order, struggling homerenters nationwide can be protected from eviction through December 31 if they send landlords a Declaration. The Kentucky Equal Justice Center built an app to help homerenters understand, generate, and send those Declarations. Go to https://community.lawyer/cl/kyequaljustice/cdc-eviction-declaration to start the process.

District 10 paving scheduled for next week

Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of September 7 include: • Bashford Manor Lane from Newburg Road to Medford Lane The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

Changes to child care facilities due to COVID-19

More information is here: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/dcbscvres.aspx

COVID-19 Data Dashboard

A link to the Jefferson County COVID-19 Data Dashboard is here: COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY

Free financial navigator services help residents deal with financial impact of COVID-19

The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE) has awarded Bank On Louisville/Louisville Metro Government, in partnership with LHOME, a local Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI), with an $80,000 grant to support the creation of a Financial Navigator program. The program is designed to help residents deal with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, by receiving free, remote assistance in navigating critical financial issues and referrals to other social services and financial resources. “Helping residents who are facing financial challenges due to COVID-19 is a critical part of the city’s frontline response and recovery efforts,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “The city is proud to partner with LHOME providing this free public service for all of our residents.” Bank On Louisville - a city-led collaborative that strives to connect residents to safe and affordable financial services - applied for the grant with LHOME, which promotes wealth building by providing financial education and affordable, accessible loans primarily to low-income residents. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Citi Foundation, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase support the CFE Fund’s Financial Navigator efforts. Trained Financial Navigators will provide structured guidance over the phone that will help community members maintain incomes, reduce expenses, and stay securely housed. Financial Navigators will help residents triage financial issues, identify immediate action steps, and receive service referrals. Navigators are not long-term counselors, nor can they provide direct cash assistance. Financial Navigation services will be delivered over the phone with session lengths ranging from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the clients’ needs. During the session, Navigators will help clients address their financial concerns with a variety of tactics including: Managing expenses/prioritizing payments and when to make them, including: Guiding negotiations with creditors, including credit card companies, student loan servicers, and personal and business lenders to pause payments without accruing interest; Determining if utilities payments can be paused without disruption of service; and Considering options to leverage unemployment insurance and/or short-term disability. Maximizing income: Ensuring receipt of potential future federal payments such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Providing guidance on enrollment of unemployment insurance, food security benefits, and other available resources; and Connecting to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites to file taxes and receive tax refunds. During the session, the Navigator and client will identify next steps to resolve the client’s financial issues; clients will receive a document via email outlining those next steps. If a resident has additional questions, they may call the program again. ”Louisville has terrific financial resources but they are often very difficult for community members to access and put to good use,” said Amy Shir, LHOME’s President and CEO. “We highlighted these local resources in our grant application while acknowledging a tremendous need for Financial Navigators to connect them holistically to Louisvillians struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.” LHOME and the City of Louisville anticipate launching the service in mid to late September 2020.  Visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/bank-louisville or https://www.lhomeky.org/for regular updates including how to apply and other details.

Make sure you're registered to vote in the November 3 election

Kentucky's bipartisan plan will allow a broad excuse to vote by mail and three weeks of early in-person voting for the November 3 election. Any registered voter concerned about contracting COVID-19 by casting a ballot in person can request an absentee ballot through the state's online portal and submit it through the mail or in designated drop-off boxes in their home county. Voters may also vote early and in-person in the three weeks leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3, including on Saturdays. The online portal to request an absentee ballot is live now through Oct. 9 at GoVoteKY.com. Mail-in votes must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and be received by county clerks' offices by 6 p.m. on Nov. 6 in order to be counted. Register to vote or make sure you are registered at GoVoteKY.com. The deadline to register online to vote in the 2020 General Election is October 5. Consider signing up to be an election officer: The Jefferson County Clerk is seeking both Democrats and Republicans to fill positions on November 3, in order to have more polling locations open for people who will vote in person. More information is here.

A PSA with your IPA? Monnik Beer Company getting the word out on voting and being a poll worker

Cheers to D10's own Monnik Beer Company for working with the Kentucky Secretary of State  and the Kentucky Guild of Brewers to get out the word with beer labels soliciting volunteers to work the polls. Recruiting younger poll workers will allow more polling locations to be open for the November 3 election.

The labels also encourage people to register to vote and has a QR code that opens govoteky.com where Kentuckians can register to vote and apply to be a poll worker. 

Labels with "SOS from your SOS" and "Poll Workers Needed" now decorate cans of Monnik's IPA. Monnik Beer is open for dine-in service and has outdoor seating available.

Monnik is one of four Kentucky breweries offering these campaign beers. The others are Lexington's Pivot Brewing Company, Richmond's Dreaming Creek Brewery, and Newport's Wooden Cask Brewery.

JCPS meal sites and new guidelines

Jefferson County Public Schools are back in session, with classes scheduled remotely for the time being. School meals have changed due to federal guidelines.  JCPS has served more than two million meals to children since schools were shuttered in March and will continue to provide meals for kids who are receiving online-only instruction from home or another location outside their school. There are now 131 meal sites, including the majority of JCPS schools, but the days, hours and eligibility requirements are different than JCPS’ Summer Feeding program. Food sites will be open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Federal guidelines require that: Children must be enrolled in Jefferson County Public Schools to receive meals. Parents or guardians should present the barcode they received for each student OR be prepared to provide the name, date of birth and the school each child is enrolled in. Only students eligible for free or reduced meals, including all students enrolled in schools where all students usually receive free meals, can receive free meals. More information is here.

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. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division

LMPD working in District 10 have asked us to share this reminder: 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.

Louisville Metro Animal Services

September is responsible pet ownership month, and LMAS has provided a checklist for responsible pet ownership. Visit the LMAS website to view the Louisville Animal Ordinance,

BOGO Kitten Adoptions: Life is better when you have twice the love! For a limited time, kitten adoptions are BOGO at Animal House Adoption Center. Adopt any two kittens for a $100 donation and help keep adult cat adoptions free. Spay/neuter, vaccinations and a microchip are included! You don’t need an appointment to meet adoptable pets. Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, is open from noon to 6 p.m. For more info about kitten adoptions, email LMAS.

Dog of the Week: Vanya Vanya isn’t the ‘only dog’ type, she thrives when she’s around other dogs and she’s good with kids! The approximately four-year-old Labrador Retriever mix did well with a three young children including a toddler, during a recent meet and greet. This friendly, energetic and affectionate dog would be a loving companion for most families. Vanya’s adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program, and she’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Vanya weighs 70 pounds. She knows several commands and she’s housetrained. Vanya can be tested with children, other dogs or cats by request. To meet Vanya, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3518 Newburg Road, open daily from noon to 6 p.m. For more information about Vanya, contact LMAS or call 473-PETS.

District 10 events

September 12  - Schnitzelburg Area Community Council t-shirt sale

The Schnitzelburg Area Community Council is having a sidewalk t-shirt sale September 12 at the All Wool & Yard Wide Democratic Club. The fundraiser for SACC will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From the SACC facebook page: We will have all of our awesome tshirt designs displayed on the fence, including our limited edition Dainty tees. Simply drive up, tell us what shirt(s) you want, and we will bring them to you. We will conduct a safely distanced, masked transaction from your vehicle, so you won't ever have to leave your car! We will even have really awesome koozies and Schnitzelburg crest stickers too! All t-shirts are $15 and koozies are $3 or 3 for $7. We accept cash and card. T-shirts are available in small through 2XL. Funds from t-shirt sales help SACC carry out projects and programs the benefit the community throughout the year. We thank you in advance for your contributions.

Louisville Nature Center

Introducing Swallowtail Forest School The Louisville Nature Center is proud to unveil Swallowtail Forest School, our outdoor preschool program for children ages three to five. At Swallowtail, children are given the opportunity to explore nature at their own pace, guided by caring teachers who encourage curiosity in the outdoors. The Swallowtail Forest School will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Children may attend two, three or five days a week, following the JCPS calendar. Applications are now being accepted for our fall start date of September 21. Learn more at louisvillenaturecenter.org/forestschool.

This fall: Night hikes and Owl Prowls Yes, you read that right: the Louisville Nature Center will soon be offering public programs again! After all these months, we can't wait to welcome you back! Here's a lineup of what we have planned for this fall: Give for Good Louisville - Thursday, September 17 - 12 a.m. to 12 a.m. Dusk Hike - Saturday, September 19 - 8 to 9 p.m. Swallowtail Forest School start date - Monday, September 21 Night Hike - Saturday, October 10 - 8 to 9 p.m. Owl Prowl - Saturday, November 7 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Night Hike - Saturday, November 21 - 7:30 to 8 p.m. Owl Prowl - Saturday, December 5 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Owl Prowl - Saturday, December 19 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19, registration will be limited to a maximum of 10 people per event. Spots are expected to fill up quickly, so don't wait—register now before they're all gone! Registration is required for Hikes and Owl Prowls. To register, call 458-1328 or go to louisvillenaturecenter.org. Members, check your email for discount codes.

Be a fundraising champion for LNC

Louisville Metro News

Where to go for driver's license renewal, motor vehicle registration, Real ID and more

Visit these websites for more information: DriveJefferson.com for locations, services, hours, etc., and JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com for Office of the Circuit Court Clerk information.

Census Takers continue work of ensuring everyone is counted

Census Takers in our neighborhoods The Louisville Census Complete Count Committee and community leaders are urging residents to complete the Census before Sept. 30, and notes that Census Takers are visiting every household that has not already responded. In certain areas, the Census Bureau is also calling households, reminding them to respond. Census Takers will have a valid ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. Census workers may also carry Census Bureau bags and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo. Learn more at https://louisvilleky.gov/census. The deadline is September 30.

Public invited to provide input for top-to-bottom review of LMPD

Residents who want to weigh in on the ongoing top-to-bottom review of the Louisville Metro Police Department may reach out by email to LMKY@hillardheintze.com. That is a direct link to Chicago-based consulting firm Hillard Heintze, which is performing the comprehensive review. Members of the Hillard Heintze team will respond to all concerns, comments and inquiries sent to the address. The email address will remain active through the delivery of the report later this year.

Kentuckiana Builds free training program

MetroSwap areas are here for your safety when buying or selling items

Did you just sell that long-forgotten item online? Are you looking for a public place to exchange this item? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones around the city. These areas are located outside of some Division offices. There is 24 hour video surveillance. LMPD recommends: 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. MetroSWAP Zones are at: 2nd Division - 3419 Bohne Avenue 3rd Division - 7219 Dixie Highway 7th Division - 7201 Outer Loop 8th Division - 200 Juneau Drive

Library updates

Book Bundles for Kids

Parents can request Book Bundles, which are a collection of ten books that you can check out for your family. Each bundle will be checked out to your library card for 21 days. Book Bundles will include a variety of age appropriate books for your child.

Stay connected with the Library!

• In-person computer use is available by appointment only. For more information, visit lfpl.org/appointment
• Curbside pickup of library materials is available at all 17 locations. For more information, visit lfpl.org/curbside
• New Library cards will be granted virtually – follow directions at lfpl.org/getcard
• Restrictions due to overdue fines and replacement fees have been lifted for digital access
• Recently expired and soon-to-be expired library cards are extended until December 31st
• Late fees are suspended at this time. Return materials during operational hours.

The Main Library is open for in-person computer access by appointment, as well as the Southwest, South Central, and Northeast regional libraries. The browsing of books and other materials is not yet permitted.

Computer access is by appointment only and restricted to 90 minutes per day. Limited free printing and faxing services will also be available by appointment. To make an appointment, patrons should call a participating library location at the numbers listed below.

In order to reopen safely to in-person visits, the Library has reconfigured furniture, computer stations, and equipment to ensure safe physical distancing can be maintained. It has also procured sufficient personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies and implemented enhanced cleaning protocols. Masks and temperature checks will be required to enter library facilities. The Library will have masks available for patrons who arrive without them.

Annual River Sweep revamped but you can still get involved

COVID-19 information links

A list of COVID-19 testing sites in Jefferson County is here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you believe you have been a target or victim of a scam or fraud, please report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov

Kentuckians wishing to report online scams and fraud can contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

To file a price gouging complaint, visit ag.ky.gov/pricegouging or call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257.

Unemployment insurance: Go to kcc.ky.gov, call the UI Help line at 502-564-2900 or the Kentucky Career Center at 595-4003.

The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants.

Updates to small business resources are here.

Evictions: Details are here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention.

Legal Aid Society: call 584-1254 or 800-292-1862 or apply online. Specific information is available on your rights as a tenant, survivors of domestic violence needing a protective order, those with questions about unemployment insurance, and those with questions about stimulus payments.

Eligible households seeking assistance may apply for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund online and submit required documentation via a secure portal at louisvilleky.gov/oneloufund.

From KentuckianaWorks: You can see which companies are hiring right now in the Louisville area and how you can apply at our new online Job Board, created in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. in response to COVID-19. Job listings are based on information submitted from employers and are updated daily. Learn more

Kentucky Science Center is now open daily!

KSC is now open to members and the general public seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Due to limited capacity, all guests will be required to make reservations in advance. If you run into any issues when trying to reserve tickets, please email us.  Kentucky Science Center will require masks or face shields upon entry for guests six years of age and older (no exceptions). While in the building, please stay with your travel group and maintain social distancing guidelines of six feet spacing from other groups.

Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program may be able to help MSD customers

For more information, click here, call 540-6000 or email.

Applications being accepted now for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the new Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. Designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures, the program is the network’s latest resource to help families during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, or until funds are depleted. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system at 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.

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.

MSD offers a rate assistance program for qualifying senior citizens

Senior citizens who are age 65 or older, have a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.

Save up to $100 on a new electric powered mower from Lawn Care for Cleaner Air

From the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program for the Air Pollution Control District: Take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower? You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 with questions.

Homestead Exemption can help seniors with property taxes

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

Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify.

Homeowners who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces and have a service connected disability, or civilians who have been determined to be totally and permanently disabled under the rules of the Social Security Administration or the Kentucky Retirement Systems, may also qualify for a homestead exemption. More information is here. If you know a homesteader who may qualify, please let them know!

AARP offers Friendly Voices call for senior citizens

Recognizing that many senior citizens are homebound and unable to see their family and friends these days, AARP created a toll-free phone line so they can just hear a friendly voice.

To request an AARP Friendly Voices call, click here or call 1-888-281-0145.

Louisville Metro events

September 19 - Plant 5K benefiting Louisville Grows

Louisville Grows’ inaugural PLANT 5K Run & Walk will be held on September 19, at 100 West Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit Louisville Grows’ urban forestry program and their goal of planting 5,000 trees by 2025. PLANT 5K is sponsored by Ale-8-One.

“PLANT 5K is an important fundraiser for Louisville Grows that will allow us to continue our work towards a greener city. Restoring the urban tree canopy has a direct impact on our health,” said Ked Stanfield, Executive Director of Louisville Grows. “When several community runners approached us about working together to sponsor a race, we realized this is a great
partnership because we are all committed to health equity and just, sustainable neighborhoods. By planting 5,000 trees by 2025, runners will have it made in the shade and our neighborhoods will be a lot healthier.”

The safety of race participants is the highest priority. Mindful of the COVID-19 pandemic, the race organizing committee has contracted with DC Timing and are following best practices and protocol while monitoring local, state and CDC guidelines to ensure a safe event. Runners may compete in person or register for the virtual option. The race is limited to 150 runners and
waves of start times for 25 participants will be spaced 10 minutes apart. Masks will be required, except when running, and proper social distancing will be practiced. Due to health concerns, no water will be provided at the event. Participants are asked to bring
their own water and water bottles.

Participants are encouraged to pick up their racing packets on Friday, September 18, between 4-7pm outside of Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave. All participants will receive a unique PLANT 5K medal, a collapsible, reusable cup with the race logo, and goodies from Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market and Honey Stinger waffles.

Early registration will cost $30 and $20 for Friends of Louisville Grows. To register for the event, visit www.plant5k.org.

Founded in 2009, Louisville Grows is an environmental nonprofit organization whose mission is to Grow Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods. Our vision is to foster green, just and sustainable communities in Louisville. We seek to be a leading nonprofit in advocating for health equity through the environmental platforms of urban forestry and urban agriculture. To learn more about Louisville Grows, visit www.louisvillegrows.org .

September 19 - Virtual UNCF Walk for Education to raise funds for HBCUs

September 26 - Pop-up drop off events begin

Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. These events will pop up around the county once per month, from March through November, starting September 26. Use the Recycle Coach app to receive notifications about future events or view them on the app calendar. Or check the Pop-Up Drop-Off website for updates. 

The Saturday, September 26 event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Road.

COVID-19 POLICIES

• Staff will wear personal protective equipment, including face coverings, and will stay at least six feet away from citizens.
• Citizens should remain in their vehicle if possible and must wear a face covering if exiting their vehicle.

These events are made possible through a partnership between the Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District, the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management division, and Metro Council. 

2020 Tentative interstate and state-maintained road mowing start dates

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

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here.

ABC advertisement run for 1038 Lydia Street

An advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, & 4 a.m. Hours license(s) ran in the August 5 Courier-Journal for Tandino Enterprises, LLC., DBA/Old Hickory Inn, 1038 Lydia Street.

Any person, association, corporation,or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2NE33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

ABC advertisement run for 1921 Bishop Lane

An advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink, & Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) ran in the August 14 Courier-Journal for Newburg Hospitality,LLC, DBA/Holiday Inn Express Louisville Airport Expo Center, 1921 Bishop Lane.

Any person, association, corporation,or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2NE33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

September 17 - Public Hearing regarding 3101 Poplar Level Road

20-DDP-0040, 3101 Poplar Level Road, Norton Audubon Medical Office, a revised district development plan to redevelop building for medical office on 5.31 acres in the C-1 zoning district. The Planning Commission meeting will be online.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

New this week:

20-VARIANCE-0117 for 1016 Ash Street, a variance to allow a new entry deck and walkway to encroach into the side yard setback requirement.

20-DDP-0046 for 4200 Wallingford Lane, a revised district development plan to create 6 residential units on .38 acres in a R-6 zoning district.

20-WAIVER-0085 for 4200 Wallingford Lane, a landscape waiver request to allow building and pavement encroachment into the 15-foot landscape buffer area along the north property line on .38 acres in a R-6 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1050 for 1990 Newburg Road. The applicant seeks to create three tracts from 1 on 9.514 acres in the R-5 zoning district for the Nazareth Literary and Benevolent Institution. 

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a large format minor plat to create 4 tracts from 1 tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

19RECORDPLAT1007 for 3502 Grantswood Court, a major subdivision record plat for right-of-way dedication for Grantswood Court on 1.878 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19CUP1095, 1038 Milton Street, A conditional use permit application for a proposed boarding house on 0.0908 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a revised district development plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100ft stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-DDP-0021, 3231 Poplar Level Road, a Detailed District Development Plan application for a 19,500 square foot proposed office building with associated parking on 4.5 acres in the OR1 and R5 zoning districts.

19-VARIANCE-0005, 3231 Poplar Level Road, variance requested for the building to exceed the 80' maximum front and streetside setback for Nightingale, Poplar Level and Quarry Hill Road. 

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a category 2b development plan for the construction of a new 2,998 SF Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

19-CFR-0003, 4664 Jennings Lane, a community facility review application for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

19-WAIVER-0095, 1008 E. Oak Street, a waiver of the required landscape buffer area along the east property line for Hinterhof Micro-Rosteri. 

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

Short term rental cases

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, a conditional use permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1176, 1125 Fischer Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a conditional use permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUPPA-0241, 1622 Whippoorwill Road, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.1334 acres in the R5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. A new interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. Click here for details.  If you believe you may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree. Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. Click here to report.

Get your reduced cost recycling cart before funds are depleted

Councilman Mulvihill is committed to providing carts to District 10 residents at a reduced cost. These recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted.  The photos at left show the sizes: 64 gallon on the left, 95 gallon on the right.

The carts normally cost $53, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $28. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

What's the difference between a Recycling Bin and Recycling Cart? The District 10 Discount Cart Program only includes Recycling Carts in 65- or 95-gallon size. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents. Households with city waste services receive one garbage cart (all black) and one 18-gallon orange recycling bin for free. If you have just moved into a residence and either of these are missing, contact Metro311 online or call 311 or 574-5000 to make a request.

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E online here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Crisis line for veterans and their families

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Question or problem? Contact Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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