 As you know, September 23, 2020 marked the beginning of the last 100 days of 2020. Join many others and me to build up our city a little bit each day between now and 2021. Let's make every day count. Use your imagination! Become a Give Every Day Champion!
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#GiveEveryDayLouisville found MSD in action doing routine inspection that led to major repair on Broadway BEFORE the sewer broke. Thanks to all the Champs working with MSD. What MSD does matters!
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Click HERE to see ideas for ways you can help your community and become a Give Every Day Champion as we finish out 2020 together.
 Thank you to the whole Metro Public Works team, Give Every Day Champions! Replacing 100 street signs is just one of the many goals they're working to accomplish by the end of the year. Click Here to watch a video and learn more about all the good they do for our city.
Be sure to like and follow the Louisville Metro District 4 Facebook page for lots of fun pictures and updates. Get Connected!
Post a picture of your Give Every Day action on Facebook with the hashtag #GiveEveryDayLouisville for a chance to be featured on our page!
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 Want to learn more about the process and how to participate in the meetings? Please go to: https://louisvilleky.gov/grouphousingchanges Questions?
Please contact Joe Haberman at (502)574-5178 or joseph.haberman@louisvilleky.gov
Running Now thru the 31st
On Select Nights Wednesday through Sunday
Time: 8:00PM // Run-Time: 65 minutes (No intermission) // Rating: PG-13
Location: 1297 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213 (Across From the Louisville Zoo)
Tickets: $25, plus $3.19 processing fee per car
- one ticket per vehicle
- advance purchase required
- tickets not available at the event
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- Vehicle must have working FM-radio to listen to production (tuning info provided upon arrival)
- SUVs/vans will be required to park in the third row for sight lines.
- Audience members are expected to remain inside their vehicle during the production, unless they need to use the portable restroom facility.
Calling all neighbors! Get your nominations in today for the 2020 Neighborhood Summit awards!
Nominate your neighbors to be honored for the good work they are doing in community. Awards include: Neighborhood Leadership, Neighborhood Association, Collaborative Partner Agency, Public Official, and the Grady Clay Award. Awardees will be announced at our virtual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, November 14th. Nominations are being accepted from September 26 - October 26 online at www.centerforneighborhoods.org/summit-awards
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The Louisville Parks Foundation's Jack O' Lantern Spectacular will run now until November 1. This year the event will be a drive-thru event, but that won't change the pumpkin magic. Don't miss out on over 5000+ carved pumpkins and help support the parks! To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.jackolanternlouisville.com/. |
 It is the time of year when Louisville Girls Leadership (LGL) is working to recruit the next cohort of students! For those unfamiliar, LGL is a nonprofit organization striving to help equip young people with tools that will help navigate their journey of self-development through education, advocacy, and action, enhancing their potential as leaders. The experience leaves them with critical life and leadership skills that will instill the necessary confidence to tap into their vast potential and, in turn, become a source of empowerment to make positive change in their schools and community.
Key aspects of the program:
- LGL 20-21 will be entirely VIRTUAL. Students will need to have access to wireless internet (Wifi), and a laptop, tablet, or phone. However, if these tools are not accessible, staff will provide any necessary resources to participants. Lack of access will not hinder a student's acceptance.
- At minimum, LGL sessions will take place bi-weekly on Sunday's via Zoom, in addition to hosting webinars and opportunities to bond with your fellow LGL peers.
- Program Topics Include: Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression, Women's Empowerment & Intersectional Feminism, Mental Health & Self-Care, College & Career Readiness, Environmental Justice and more!
All 10th grade students interested must apply through an online application process. LGL will accept a cohort of 40 sophomores to the program, with at least one sophomore represented from each public and private high school in the county. They strive for a recruitment plan that encourages an equitable selection process, allowing to fill the roster with students who represent the diversity found throughout Louisville, who are able to take on the LGL time commitment, and who have an enthusiastic connection to the LGL mission.
Here are links to important documents:
STUDENT APPLICATION (submission by the student required)
SCHOOL + COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATION
All applications and recommendations are due by Friday, October 23rd. To learn more about the organization and this year's application process, please visit www.LouisvilleGirlsLeadership.org.
This month is a time to remember those we've lost to domestic violence and commit to helping those currently living in dangerous situations. It's a great time to inform yourself about Domestic Violence in its many forms so that you can help recognize and prevent it.
Click HERE to learn more about how you can help
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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. Use the Recycle Coach app to receive notifications about future events or view them on the app calendar. (Download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play.) Or check the Pop-Up Drop-Off website for updates.
Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Road.
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ACCEPTED ITEMS
- Electronics (up to 3 items) - recycled
- Metal & appliances (no refrigerators or any items containing coolant) - recycled
- Passenger tires (up to 4) - recycled
- Household recyclables (follow curbside rules) - recycled
- Yard waste (follow curbside rules) - composted
- Large household items - landfill
- Paper shredding - recycled
- Prescription medication - disposed properly
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NOT ACCEPTED
- Garbage, loose debris
- Concrete, bricks, rocks
- Construction materials
- Refrigerators or items containing coolant
- Paint
- Batteries
- Tree trunks
- Light bulbs
- Boats
- Hot tubs
- Household hazardous waste
- Items from businesses
- Items on trailers greater than 10 feet in length
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COVID-19 POLICIES
- Staff will wear personal protective equipment, including face coverings, and will stay at least 6 feet away from citizens.
- Citizens should remain in their vehicle if possible and must wear a face covering if exiting their vehicle.
 Complete this form for pre-screening and registration by October 17 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered for either of these opportunities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED/equivalence certificate
- Previous building maintenance experience preferred
- Criminal background/drug testing performed
Complete this form for pre-screening and registration by October 22 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered for this opportunity.
 Click HERE to register and HERE to listen to program graduates
 120 S. 10th Street: Transitional Distilled Spirits and Wine and NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
614 Baxter Avenue: Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink and NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
411 W. Chestnut Street: Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and Caterer's license(s) The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, October 9, 2020.
 the following properties are listed or potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
Residents and businesses continue to suffer from the economic shutdowns required by the pandemic. Two programs are helping tenants and businesses in Louisville.
The budget Metro Council passed in June designated up to $21.2 million in federal CARES funding for the Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund is designed to prevent the anticipated wave of new eviction cases and aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fund will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies. Individual households earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) are eligible to receive rental assistance. Individual households should CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.
Our FY21 operating budget also includes up to $21.2 million in federal CARES funding for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants. The program will provide eligible businesses with grants up to $50,000 based on demonstrated impact from COVID-19. The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique. Download a flier with information about the grant program
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Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants
Saving Jobs • Providing Relief • Restoring Businesses
The application will open for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, and more details will be provided on that date. Applicants must have a business located within Louisville/Jefferson County. At least 50 percent of the funds will be spent in low-to-moderate income census tracts.
Purpose of the Fund
The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique. For more information click on the following link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants
Click on the following links to learn more about these supportive services.
Energy and Utility Assistance
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling funds are available until October 31, or until funds are depleted. Applicants must be Jefferson County residents whose household makes 60% or less of the Kentucky State Median Income. Click the above link or call 502.991.8391 to begin.
MSD Wastewater Rate Assistance
Eligible applicants can receive a 10% reduction on MSD charges through July 31, 2021. Discount applies to MSD wastewater service charges, wastewater volume charges and consent decree surcharges. Total household income must be at or below 150% of the poverty line and with supporting documentation.
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Rental Assistance
Funds are available to households making up to 80% of Area Median Income limits. Please click link to see chart for qualifications. Anyone with a pending court eviction or a past due notice from their landlord is encouraged to apply.
Louisville Water Outstanding Debt Assistance
The Louisville water company has not suspended water service for late payments since the onset of the pandemic. However, with over 12,000 late accounts, the Louisville Water Company has implemented Drops of Kindness, a catered payment solution that takes into account customer hardships, as well as pairs them with community resources that can provide assistance. To learn more, click on the above link. Call 502.583.6610 to get started with a customer care representative.
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Discover, analyze and download data from COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY. Download in CSV, KML, Zip, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF or PNG. Find API links for GeoServices, WMS, and WFS. Analyze with charts and thematic maps. Take the next step and create storymaps and webmaps.
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 Who should get tested for COVID-19?
- Anyone who has symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose. Contact your healthcare provider about scheduling a test.
- Testing for people who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) including:
- Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Consider getting tested during your 14-day quarantine if you do not develop symptoms.
- Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders without symptoms.
- Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, without symptoms
- People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult, and you do not know if you were in close contact with a positive case.
For more information on the process and testing sites, please click here.
COVID-19 Testing Expansion
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians to take advantage of the state’s partnership with Kroger, which has brought free drive-through testing across the commonwealth. Information on how to register at more than 200 sites throughout the commonwealth can be found here.
More Information
Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and daily summaries of the Governor’s news conference at tinyurl.com/kygovespanol (Spanish) and tinyurl.com/kygovtranslations (more than 20 additional languages).
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Safety Reporting Hotline
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians that the COVID-19 reporting hotline is available to help keep everyone safe.
People who witness dangerous non-compliance with coronavirus mandates, including requirements for mask wearing, social distancing and sanitation, at Kentucky businesses are encouraged to call the COVID-19 reporting hotline at 833-KY SAFER (833-597-2337).
Labor Cabinet personnel will monitor the hotline from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. To file a complaint online, click here
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith has created a special information page about the COVID 19 virus and its impact on Louisville Metro. To get information on basic needs, food distribution, small business assistance from local, statewide and JCPS programs designed to keep you safe and give assistance during this crisis,
HELP WITH UNEMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESSES
NEED HELP OR WANT TO HELP OTHERS?
Butchertown - butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Germantown Paristown - 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Irish Hill Neighborhood Association - For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org
Original Highlands - 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 driddle121@yahoo.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Paristown Pointe - For more information contact Shannon Musselman at sphiggins69@me.com
Phoenix Hill - phoenixhillna@gmail.com 4th Monday @ 5:30 pm
Portland Now - 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Russell Neighborhood - 604 S. 10th Street at Western Library, (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd, 4th Tuesday every month @ 6:00pm
Schnitzelburg Area Community Council - St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org
Shelby Park - 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown - 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street - Jim Reskin, President
Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at Shelby Traditional. Jess Brown 270-227-9123
Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380.
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
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