District 6 Dispatch

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District 6 Dispatch

Councilman David James

Email Councilman James

502-574-1106 - Office 502-574-1551 - Fax

Shalanna Taylor

Email Shalanna

502-574-3910 - Office

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY/EMS/Fire/Police: 911

Animal Control 473-7387

Community Action 574-4377

County Clerk's Office 574-5700

Health and Wellness 574-6520

LG&E 589-1444

Louisville Water Co. 583-6610

Metro Call 311

Metro Parks 456-8100

MSD 540-6000

Poison Control (800)222-1222

Police Dept-Metro 574-7111

PVA 574-6380

Sheriff's Office 574-5400

State Highway Repair 210-5400

Veteran's Affairs 595-4447

TARC CONTACT

TARC3 Where's My Ride? 589-9879

Customer Comments 585-1234

TARC3 Paratransit Reservations 560-0333

TARC3 Reservations TTY 213-3240

TARC3 Paratransit Cancellation Message Line 560-0322

TARC3 Paratransit Eligibility Office 213-3217

Will Call Return Ride (before 4:30pm) 560-0333

Will Call Return Ride (after 4:30pm) 589-9879

TARC Customer Service 585-1234

TARC Website www.ridetarc.org

This Issue:

COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY
Elliott Avenue Clean-up
District 6 Reports
What's Happening in District 6 ...
Abandoned Cars in District 6
News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed
Pets of the Week
Police Reports This Week
Job Announcement

COVID-19 in Jefferson County KY

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Louisville, city is stepping up safety measures

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 10, 2020) – During the city’s update on COVID-19 in Louisville today, Mayor Greg Fischer and Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Sarah Moyer stated that with Louisville’s COVID-19 case counts significantly increasing, extreme action is needed by everyone to stop the spread.

Jefferson County has surpassed 2,000 weekly COVID positive cases in the past two consecutive weeks.

Voicing her concerns of the city nearing record highs of COVID spread, Dr. Moyer said, “I want to make this clear: everyone in our community is at risk for catching COVID-19 or spreading it to your friends, family or coworkers if you let your guard down.

“We must renew and strengthen our commitment to fight this virus together. I know so many of you are doing the right thing. You have been sacrificing to protect yourselves but also because you care about others. Please don’t give up the fight. Stay strong. We can do this. But it will take all of us.”

“COVID-19 is a threat to our community, and it’s a threat that each of us need to take more seriously than we have been,” said Mayor Fischer. “We are in the ‘red zone’ again this week. As we look ahead to the holidays and family gatherings, we have to factor COVID-19 into our plans, or we are potentially putting ourselves and our families in serious danger.” READ MORE

Elliott Avenue Clean-up

The Elliott Avenue clean up was a success! A HUGE THANK YOU! to Just Serve for bringing volunteers out to help us clean up!

Talk with David at South Central Park

District 6 Reports

Proposed Verizon Small Cells in District 6

What's Happening in District 6 ...

WSC Face Mask Fundraiser! Limited Supply Available!

Hello dear neighbors,

We invite you to help support your community in this fundraiser AND keep everyone safe! We have printed WSC Face Masks that are available for a minimum $5 donation. These are the real deal and passed the candle test -- Marissa wore one and blew with all of her might and could not extinguish a lit candle's flame. Please visit https://bit.ly/WSCMasks to claim your masks.

Abandoned Cars in District 6

I often drive the district to see what issues need to be addressed, and one of the most common and growing issues I've seen is the multitude of abandoned vehicles. It pains me to see our district flooded with this issue, especially when the issue can be resolved. The Louisville Metro Council has designated funds in the budget, two years in a row, for the city to purchase a new tow lot. As of now, all of the existing tow lots are at full capacity; And there are reportedly over 5,000 abandoned vehicles in Louisville. Myself and the LMPD 1st, 2nd and 4th divisions have done the best we can to clear the vehicles in D6, when reported. However, with the limited space, it's becoming extremely difficult and almost impossible to keep up.

If you have an abandoned vehicle in your neighborhood that should be towed away, contact the office of Deputy Mayor, Ellen Hessen, at 502-574-2010 or Ellen.Hesen@louisvilleky.gov. Encourage our Mayor's office to use the funds designated in the budget to find a new tow lot and help get these cars off our streets.

Petition: Purchase a new tow lot for Louisville NOW!

Click here to sign the petition

Center For Neighborhoods Virtual Neighborhood Summit

In partnership with the Center for Neighborhoods, the Metro Council is offering 100 full scholarships ($10) to the 2020 Neighborhood Summit, Sat Nov 14 9am to 1pm on Zoom. Learn more at https://www.centerforneighborhoods.org/ and contact the council office for the coupon code.”

Residents who normally receive city yard waste collection on Thursdays or Fridays will temporarily receive collection on Saturdays until January 16, 2021.

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. After January 16 and until April 5, the yard waste winter schedule will begin and all yard waste will be collected on the household's regular collection day BY METRO311 REQUEST ONLY.

Yard Waste Guidelines

As a reminder, the following items are accepted in yard waste collection:

Leaves, twigs, straw, pine needles
Shrubbery trimmings
Branches and tree trimmings - must be less than 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long
Wood ash
Seasonal items: Pumpkins and gourds free of decoration other than coloring, Christmas trees

Acceptable items may be tied into bundles or placed in durable metal or plastic containers, 20-40 gallon capacity with handles or paper yard waste bags, none weighing more than 60 pounds. Yard waste in plastic bags are not permitted and will not be collected.

Fall Leaves

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! Never blow leaves into the street! Sign up for street sweeping reminders to make sure your car doesn't keep your street from being swept. Go to www.louisvilleky.gov and click Services Near Me.

Of course, residents with yard waste collection can also set leaves 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.

The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 10 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

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public Works East District Operations Center

595 North Hubbards Lane

Tuesday – Saturday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Waste Reduction Center

636 Meriwether Avenue

Tuesday – Friday

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pop-Up Drop-Off event November 21, 2020

The last Pop-Up Drop-Off event of 2020 will be at the University of Louisville's Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Parkway on Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

These waste and recycling drop-off events happen around the county giving Louisville residents a chance to dispose of old furniture, mattresses, yard waste, tires, documents, prescription medication, and more! Check our website for more information www.louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

Paving Week - November 16, 2020

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of November 16, 2020 The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

S. 15th Street from W. Hill Street to W. Jefferson Street
W. Muhammad Ali Street from S. 9th Street to S. 15th Street
Bergman Street from S. Shelby Street to dead end
Meriweather Ave. from S. Shelby Street to W. Burnett Street
Speed hump installation on Cedrus Cir., Southland Blvd., W. Breckenridge Street, and S. 13th Street

Large item pick-up scheduled in Area C for the week of November 16

Click the map for a detailed view of Area C, where Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of November 16. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, November 13. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly. For more information, check Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.

Alley Action clean-up continues in Alley area L during the week of November 16

This initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given Alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.

Click HERE to see this week's map.

News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed

Small business grant program helps 824 Louisville businesses

Louisville Forward distributes $27.1 million in COVID-19 relief grants

Louisville, KY (November 13, 2020) – Through Louisville Forward’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, 824 small businesses have received grant dollars, totaling $27.1 million to help mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In total, 1,286 applications were received from small businesses since Louisville Forward began accepting grant applications on July 1.

“I am proud of the work that our Small Business Team has done to preserve the hundreds of small businesses that make Louisville unique,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “And I continue to urge Congress to return to the negotiating table and pass additional relief measures to aid our nation’s small businesses. It is clear that more assistance is needed as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and weather the resulting economic impacts.”

Because of the pandemic, overall revenue among small businesses in Louisville has declined 25.8 percent compared to January 2020, according to Opportunity Insights, a non-partisan research and policy institute based at Harvard University. Nationally, small business revenue has declined 23.2 percent. READ MORE

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services now accepting appointments for LIHEAP, and new Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Program

Eligible residents can apply for heating, water, and wastewater assistance

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 3, 2020) - Today Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services announced that appointments are being accepted for the annual Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through December 11, 2020, 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% 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 reached the maximum benefit. Read More

The Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC) in partnership with the UofL Oral History Center have launched a joint oral history project, Unfair Housing in Louisville: A Legacy Project. This oral history project aims to document, understand, and preserve the history of housing discrimination of Black households in Louisville by recording this history in the voices of the people who experienced and continue to experience such multi-generational discrimination. Click here for more information

CHANGE TODAY, CHANGE TOMORROW BRINGS BLACK BUSINESS TO BUTCHERTOWN

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 6, 2020) -- Change Today, Change Tomorrow (CTCT) announced a
new initiative to bring Black business to the heart of Butchertown. The organization acquired its
first retail space to house Pocket Change, a hub for budding Black businesses to bloom.
Pocket Change will provide local Black owned businesses a storefront residency to gain exposure and increase their customer base. There will be opportunities for wholesale and pop-up vending for businesses that come on board, with a portion of proceeds going to Change Today, Change Tomorrow.

Corey Thomas, a University of Louisville alum and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
has been appointed as Creative Director for Pocket Change. He comes with over ten years of
retail experience, business management and service.

“I’m really excited to get to know more Black owned businesses in Louisville and give people
the platform to change their spending – making the statement that there is value in the Black
dollar,” said Thomas. “We are breaking ground in a predominantly white owned space. With all
of the shops and boutiques throughout Butchertown, NuLu and Bardstown Road, I’m happy to
direct this Black owned, Black led initiative and ultimately make a substantial impact in the
community. I stand behind the Black women trailblazers of Change Today, Change Tomorrow
and thank them for the opportunity to lead.”

Taylor Ryan, Executive Director and Founder of CTCT spoke about the inspiration behind
pursuing a business initiative as a social justice, non-profit organization: “At Change Today,
Change Tomorrow we believe in getting back to our roots. We know that NuLu has been
gentrified by the whitest of residents and we’re here to Black the block up. Black Louisville is
not confined to the West End. We are spread across the metro area – and now we’re in
Butchertown.”

Change Today, Change Tomorrow’s created a call to action called #ChangeYourSpending to
encourage people to redirect their dollars to local Black owned businesses. “We’re hoping
everyone can spare some #PocketChange and support,” said Ryan.

Pocket Change is located in the Butchertown neighborhood just around the corner from Change Today, Change Tomorrow’s home office. The grand opening for Pocket Change is scheduled for Sunday, November 15 th at 6pm. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, libations and light refreshments to celebrate. Open to the public. COVID-19 precautions will be practiced.

Pocket Change Grand Opening
Sunday, November 15, 2020
6 p.m.
1403 Story Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone 502-974-9396
For more information and business opportunities, contact Corey Thomas, Creative Director at
pocketchange@change-today.org .
For media inquiries, contact Taylor Ryan at taylor@change-today.org

Pets of the Week

$25 Kitten adoptions

What did the kitten say about $25 adoptions? You’ve got to be kitten me! This deal is fur real so don’t miss it. Adopt any kitten under six months for a $25 donation, which includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, is open daily from 12-6pm. Click here (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services) to view all cats and kittens available for adoption. For more info about an adoptable pet, call 502-473-PETS.

Dog of the Week:

Love is ageless. It’s Adopt A Senior Pet Month and Kodiak is ready for a second chance home. The approximately 8-year-old Akita/German Shepherd mix may be down on his luck, but he hasn’t lost the pep in his step or his sweet smile. Kodiak’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Kodiak weighs 98 lbs. and he’s already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Kodiak is a very friendly dog who loves going for walks, and he’s housetrained. LMAS offers child, dog, and cat testing by request. For more information about Kodiak, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet or adopt Kodiak, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, now open 12-6pm daily.

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure

The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below:

Subject Property: 3238 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
Case Number: BLD-WRE-20-00285

The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after the following date provided that the application meets the development or deed restriction requirements of the LMCO (150.110): 12/10/2020

For additional information regarding this application visit the website:
https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx
or contact Sharri Zink in Construction Review at 574-2664 or
Cynthia Johnson Elmore, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Government, Develop Louisville, Office of Planning and Design
444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-4313

Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure

The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below:
Subject Property: 951 Central Ave.
Case Number: BLD-WRE-20-00300

The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places.

The requested demolition permit may be issued on or after the following date provided that the application meets the development or deed restriction requirements of the LMCO (150.110): 12/12/2020

For additional information regarding this application visit the website:
https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx
or contact Sharri Zink in Construction Review at 574-2664 or Cynthia Johnson Elmore, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Government, Develop Louisville, Office of Planning and Design
444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-4313

Police Reports This Week

Crime Mapping

First Division

Major Jim Cirillo

James Cirillo started in law enforcement with the Louisville Metro Police Department in January 2001 as a patrol officer. He then moved up to patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, Technology Services Lieutenant and Special Response Team Commander. He is currently assigned as Commander of the 1^st Division.

He has a bachelor of arts degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University, an associate degree in Fire Technology and Administration from Capitol Community College as well as a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course. He is a seven-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates

Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit.

In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).

After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division.

Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community.

Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Fourth Division

Major Shannon Lauder

Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4^th Division, primarily in the Old Louisville neighborhood. She also spent 6 years as a hostage negotiator and team leader for LMPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team. She was a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) investigating physical, sexual and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro.

She was then promoted to sergeant in 2015, where she served in the 6^th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4^th Division. Most recently she was assigned as the Commander of the Special Victims Unit. The SVU consists of the Sex Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit and the Crimes Against Seniors Unit. In 2020 Major Lauder was promoted to the rank of Major and serves as the Commander of the 4^th Division.

Major Lauder holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. She is a graduate of the 143rd Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville.

Job Announcement

Utility Trainee- TVI (subject to shift)

SEASONAL POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT JD BECKER STORE, OUTER LOOP LOCATION!

We are now hiring Seasonal Retail Associates at our JD Becker Store located at 7521 Outer Loop Louisville, Kentucky 40228.

· $10.00/hr

· Part Time

· Nights

· Weekends

· Previous Retail Experience is a Plus!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

RETAIL POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE ATJD BECKER STORE, CARDVILLE LOCATION!

We are now hiring Retail Associates at our Cardville location located at 3151 S. 2nd Street Louisville, KY 40208.

$10.00/hr
Part Time
Nights
Weekends

Previous Retail Experience is a Plus!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents 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 applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Bardstown Road Overlay District
Building Code Board of Appeals
Cemetery Board
Civil Service Board
Code Enforcement Board
Community Action Partnership
Jefferson County Public Law Library
Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
Downtown Management District
Ethics Commission
Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
Housing Authority Board
Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
Kentuckiana Works
Landmarks
Library Advisory Commission
Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
Louisville Public Media
Merit Board
Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
PARC Board of Commissioners
Police Merit Board
Redevelopment Authority
Science Center
Urban Renewal Commission
Vacant Property Review Commission
Waterworks
Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/ and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

Visit at https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight to report a street light outage in your neighborhood. When reporting a street light outage, be sure to have the pole number, which can be found on a metal plate on the pole.

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