Public Health officials caution city is seeing ‘exponential increase’ in COVID-19 Cases; everyone is at risk

Mayor Greg Fischer and Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Sarah Moyer reminded residents Tuesday that case counts in Louisville are increasing exponentially in every ZIP code, putting everyone at risk. Since the start of October, Louisville’s daily incidence rate has nearly doubled from 25 cases per 100,000 population to 43 as of today. Dr. Moyer praised the efforts of residents taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community but urged caution that individual measures are no longer enough to curb the spread of infection in Louisville. “The individual actions are extremely important, and we encourage everyone to continue doing them. But with the spread that we are experiencing we need to look beyond individual behaviors and start to change activities that restrict mobility.”

Mayor Fischer said the city’s No. 1 priority is safety for its residents.

“Keeping ourselves and each other safe is our goal every day during this pandemic,” said Mayor Fischer. “We can stop the spread of this virus. But it requires all of us.

Here are the key data metrics for the week of November 3, 2020:

• There were a record 2,325 new cases over the previous week. This eclipsed the highest number of cases Louisville has reported since the pandemic began. Our total case count is at 25,813.
• Louisville’s rolling two-week average positivity rate is at 6.8 percent.
• Hospitalization Data:
  • 14.7% of patients currently hospitalized have COVID-19. That is more than 3.5 times the number seen in early October.
  • 58 patients in ICU with COVID-19 as of November 3, an increase from 42 the week prior.
  • 34 COVID-19 patients on ventilators as of November 3, compared to 22 last week.
• COVID-19 cases are in every Louisville ZIP code with nearly all at the red alert level.
• There continues to be a higher rate of positive COVID cases in west and south Louisville among Black and Latino communities, yet over the last month, the biggest increase in case counts in Louisville occurred among white populations.
• The largest increase in cases is in those ages of 15 to 34.

The largest sources of spread of the virus are household contacts, as well as from gatherings like weddings and, funerals, as well as gyms and restaurants. Dr. Moyer voiced concern about the impact the surge in cases will potentially bring to Louisville’s health care system.

“If we don’t start being more aggressive, our hospitals will be over capacity in the next two to three weeks,” Dr. Moyer said.

Karen Handmaker, a population health expert who is overseeing the city’s contact tracing and COVID-19 Helpline efforts, revealed new data regarding trends in COVID-19 spread.

Handmaker stated that a significant portion of people admit to traveling out of town, which indicates they may be contributing to the transmission of the virus in and out of the city.

Workplaces, schools, daycares, healthcare settings, grocery stores, parties and restaurants also rank high in terms of where people say they commuted to while in their infectious period before getting tested, which is why the Red Zone recommendations encourage everyone to stay home as much as possible.

According to Handmaker, the contact tracing team is working against time. She emphasized that contact tracing cannot begin until after a positive test result is received in the state’s Contact Tracing and Tracking system (CTT), which takes on average about five days from when an individual has their test taken.

Handmaker said further action on getting test results into CTT is out of the team’s control and said the best thing is for everyone who tests positive to call the COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598 as soon as they receive their test result to initiate the contact tracing process as quickly as possible. The Helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“If you wait for us to call you, you are missing opportunities to keep you and your family safe and to minimize the spread of the virus to people you know as well as others in the community.”

Change to some city yard waste collection schedules

Residents who normally receive city yard waste collection on Thursdays or Fridays will temporarily receive collection on Saturdays until January 16. This change is due to COVID-19 constraints on waste collection staff and operations. Garbage and recycling routes and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday yard waste routes are not affected.  Yard waste winter schedule starts January 16 and until April 5, all yard waste will be collected on the household's regular collection day by Metro311 request only.

Planning study to identify improvements to the I-65/I-264 interchange - including access to Preston Highway - and KYTC wants your feedback by November 22

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) launched a planning study in fall 2019 to identify improvements to reduce congestion and improve safety at the I-65/I-264 (Watterson Expressway) interchange in Jefferson County. The interchange has the highest number of crashes in the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) region. Goals of the project are to increase safety for all users, manage and reduce roadway congestion, ensure timely and efficient movement of freight, and reduce and/or mitigate negative environmental impacts. For more information, visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's I-65/I-264 Interchange Planning Study. All materials including fact sheets and a link to the questionnaire with improvement strategy videos are available to the public on the KYTC website for this important project. Responses to the questionnaire will be accepted through November 22. Those unable to access the online documents may request print copies by contacting Amanda Desmond at amanda.desmond@ky.gov or 502-210-5400.

Enjoy Shakespeare in the Parks' Hamlet virtually

Councilman Mulvihill has again supported Kentucky Shakespeare's "Shakespeare in the Parks." Due to COVID-19 precautions, this year's presentation of HAMLET will be a virtual tour. Kentucky Shakespeare has delivered the performance link and accompanying curriculum guide to District 10 schools. The link for DIstrict 10 residents to watch Hamlet is here: https://youtu.be/1bC0uzmOaZI It will remain available through the end of the year.

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week

Cat of the Week: Queen Tabs It’s Adopt a Senior Shelter Month and the purrfect time to rescue a shelter cat like Queen Tabs. The approximately seven-year-old Tabby arrived at the shelter very sick and severely emaciated. The beauty was nursed back to health in a loving foster home and now, she’s ready to be adopted. Queen Tabs is FIV+ but doesn’t let it hold her back. She’d be a good companion for another FIV+ kitty. Queen Tabs is a reserved cat who prefers to observe from a distance, but she clearly communicates when she’s hungry or wants affection. She loves Queen head rubs and cuddling up next to you, while you work. Adopt Queen Tabs for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Queen Tabs weighs nine pounds. She’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccination. Meet or adopt Queen Tabs at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open daily from noon to 6 p.m. For more info about Queen Tabs, call 473-PETS.

Dog of the Week: Chop Chop November is Adopt a Senior Shelter Pet Month. Chop Chop is waiting for a second chance family to give him a home. The approximately eight-years-young senior is a friendly, but shy guy who is very sweet. Chop Chop loves going for walks, so he sniffs the smells of fall. He also likes to people-watch at the park and tries to make friends with every stranger he meets. During a recent field trip, Chop Chop was happy to hang out at a volunteer’s home where he could enjoy a peaceful nap. Adopt Chop Chop for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He’s already neutered, microchipped & vaccinated. Chop Chop weighs 35 pounds. He can be tested with kids, other dogs or cats by request. For more info about Chop Chop, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet or adopt Chop Chop, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open from noon to 6 p.m. daily. Walk-ins are welcome!

District 10 events

November 12 - #1 Citizen Dinner on Facebook Live

The #1 Citizen Dinner was started by George Hauck (the late owner of the former Hauck’s Handy Store on Goss Avenue) in 1966, to honor a friend of the Schnitzelburg neighborhood who quietly gave his time and effort to make our community greater. The first #1 Citizen, Kenny Schmied, served the community simply because he loved “ole Schnitzelburg.” The 55th annual #1 Citizens Dinner will be held November 12 at 6 p.m. - as a virtual Facebook Live event: https://www.facebook.com/events/466631914010026

Louisville Metro news

LIHEAP utility help program now accepting applications

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help people who need assistance with utility bills. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting applications for the annual Subsidy Component of LIHEAP now through December 11, or until funds are depleted. The Subsidy Component is designed to help low-income residents offset home heating costs based on a household’s income and primary fuel type, providing a one-time payment to the utility vendor. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, income eligibility has been increased to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  Appointments are also being accepted for the new Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Fund designed to assist people in danger of losing their natural gas, water, wastewater, or electricity. Households who have an income up to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Line and have been economically impacted due to COVID-19 can apply. Households can receive assistance for the minimum needed to alleviate the water and wastewater crisis up to $500. Households can reapply until they reach the maximum benefit.  Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. More information is here.

Leaf drop-off

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Of course, residents with yard waste collection can also set them out in containers or paper bags. And all Louisville Metro residents will have the option to dispose of them for free at one of three drop-off sites beginning Tuesday, November 10. Metro Public Works is offering the free leaf drop-off service through December 12. Drop-off will not be available on November 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents. Leaf drop off sites: Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 North Hubbards Lane, Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JCPS meal pick-up schedule changing in November

Jefferson County Public Schools’ (JCPS) meal sites will undergo several scheduling changes in November in observance of holidays: The new evening pick-up time will be 3 to 5 p.m. instead of 4 to 6 p.m. at the eight sites currently offering evening meal distribution: Butler Traditional High School Carrithers Middle School Eastern High School Greathouse Shryock Traditional Elementary School Male High School Seneca High School Valley High School Westport Middle School Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School will resume evening pick up on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Farnsley Elementary School will no longer offer evening meals. On Thursday, Nov. 19, JCPS Nutritional Services will distribute a special Thanksgiving meal and on Tuesday, Nov. 24, families will receive five of each meal for every child to cover them for the holiday break. Since Sept. 1, the 130 meal sites at schools across the district have served an average of 16,800 children each Tuesday and Thursday. The number of children served has steadily increased each week.  Click here for a list of schools distributing meals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

JCPS meal sites and guidelines

November 21 - extended deadline to request an Economic Impact Payment for those who don't normally file taxes

The IRS has determined that there are thousands of individuals in Jefferson County who are eligible for the IRS Economic Impact Payment (stimulus payment) but who have not yet received this payment. The IRS has extended the deadline for non-filers to register for their Economic Impact “stimulus” Payments to November 21.

More information can also be found here: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

Any questions? Contact Legal Aid Society at 584-1254 or online at www.yourlegalaid.org. Their services are always free. 

COVID-19 information links

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.

Child care facilities guidance is here: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/dcbscvres.aspx

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

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.

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

Assistance

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under a new Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD. For more information, click here, call 540-6000 or email.

Senior citizens age 65 or older with 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.

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.

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, 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. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

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

November 6 and 7 - Waste tire collection event

Take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires. Any Kentucky resident is eligible to participate in this event EXCEPT tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities. Check out this short video about the event.   November 6 and 7: Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1030 Phillips Lane, across from Kentucky Exposition Center. Tires must be separated by type prior to arrival. Accepted: Tires on or off rim Tractor and farm implement Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, ATV Not Accepted: Foam filled Calcium filled Off road construction Rubber tracks Solid tires with or without press on rims Any tires generated outside of Kentucky Tires from tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling businesses Questions? Call Pete Flood at 574-3290 or email pete.flood@louisvilleky.gov. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/waste-tire-collection-event This event is sponsored by Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District and Louisville Metro Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

November 7 - Middle Fork Beargrass Creek cleanup

November 7 - Free tree giveaway at Cave Hill Cemetery

November 12 - next Know Waste Louisville Webinar

Check out the upcoming Know Waste Webinar series! Virtual webinars will be Thursdays at 3 p.m. Sign up to attend at www.KnowWasteLouisville.org/Webinars.

November 14 - Louisville Loop cleanup and tree planting

From the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods:

Ensuring our parks are usable is more important than ever! We know that our environment can impact violence. This is even more so when there are limited opportunities for leisure and exercise. Help us keep our parks clean and beautiful by participating in a Louisville Loop cleanup on November 14. Our tree planting and cleanup aims to address an area of the loop and that has a reputation for being confusing as well as a bit of an eyesore. In order to adhere to COVID-19 safety regulations, RSVP's for the event are mandatory.  Participants will receive a One Love Louisville t-shirt!  If interested, RSVP at 780-1794 or email joseph.newland@louisvilleky.gov.

November 17 - One Love Louisville Networking Night

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 ran October 17 for 3903 Bardstown Road

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran in the October 17 Courier-Journal for a Quota Retail Liquor Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package, & NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink license(s) for Alem Berhe Telladba DBA / Fern and Moody’s, 3903 Bardstown Road.

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 ran October 16 for 3602 Bardstown Road

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran in the October 16 Courier-Journal for an ABC Caterer license for Tumbleweed, Inc. DBA / Tumbleweed Mexican Food & Mesquite Grill, 3602 Bardstown Road.

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 ran October 14 for 1100 Ash Street

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran in the October 14 Courier-Journal for a Quota Retail Drink & NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink license(s) for Pop’s Place Bar & Grill, 1100 Ash 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.

November 12 - Online public hearing regarding 4200 Wallingford Lane

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 as of November 4:

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

20-WAIVER-0112, 3828 Bardstown Road, a general waiver to permit parking in front of building on 0.65 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Health Center.

20-PARKWAIVER-0008, 3828 Bardstown Road, a parking waiver to increase maximum parking allowed from 27 spaces to 36 spaces on 0.95 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Community Health Center.

20-VARIANCE-0152, 3828 Bardstown Road, a variance to exceed maximum front and street side yard setbacks on 0.6513 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Health Center.

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.

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.

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.

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

Are you looking for a public place to exchange items you've sold online? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones 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 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

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.

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.

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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