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Landbank New Last Look Properties Copy of 2021 Homicide Weekly Report- Updated- 1-10-21.pdf LD&T Agenda for January 14, 2021

What's Happening in District 6 ...

Meet Your Legislators

Café LOUIE is back in 2021 to connect citizens to their elected representatives. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each Saturday morning from January 23 through March 20, participants can join a virtual meeting.  Elected officials will be given a brief time for prepared remarks and to answer a few pre-selected questions submitted by attendees.  The focus of these meetings is engagement through personal conversations. Every Café LOUIE is open (virtually, this year) to the public. Councilman David James will be participating on the following dates: January 23rd, January 30th, February 6th and February 27th.

More information will be posted online at https://www.facebook.com/CafeLOUIE/ and events will stream there, beginning on January 23.

City's HUD Grant Applications Being Accepted

On January 13, 2021, Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities seeking funding as sub-recipients to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants listed below for LMG fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022).

HUD-Funded Grants:

1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
2. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
3. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

These grants are administered locally by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS). Grant activities are guided by a 5-year Consolidated Plan as well as an annual Action Plan, both of which are available online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/public-notices-federal-plans-and-project-compliance.

As in FY21, RCS seeks to continue to improve upon implementations of recommendations from the 2019 University of Louisville Study: Solving Street Homelessness in Louisville, KY: Improving the Climate of Care for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. The study may be downloaded here.

RCS will accept applications for FY22 based on service categories. Below is a list of the categories RCS is seeking to fund. Service category amounts are projections. Category amounts may change after HUD allocates funding, in consultation with the Louisville Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC).

Click here for more information. 

News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twelve applicants have applied for the District 25 vacancy

Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council has received twelve applications to fill the vacant District 25 Council seat, though three applicants have already been informed that they do not meet the residency requirement. The deadline for applications has passed with the close of business on Wednesday, January 13^th.

“I am pleased to see so many people interested in serving in our metro government through the Metro Council,” says President David James (D-6). “Now, we move forward with the process. Council members will review these applicants and we, as a council, will be ready to ask questions and then eventually select the person who will be the new representative for District 25.”

As of 5:00 PM today, the Metro Council Clerk’s Office had received twelve applicants. The following names are for consideration of the vacant District 25 Metro Council seat:

1. Carol Tacoma Nord
2. Andrew Peckat
3. Scott Bieber
4. Amy Holton Stewart
5. Kahlil Batshon
6. Amy Lannan
7. Katie M Brophy
8. Tamesha D Muir
9. William F. “Freddie” Logsdon
10. Stephen P. Ryan
11. Michele Butler Heuglin
12. Scott G. Love

Any applications postmarked through the mail before the deadline and received by close of business on Tuesday, January 19^th will be added to this list if they qualify.

All applications will be reviewed by the Jefferson County Attorney’s office to ensure the qualifications for the office are met. President James has called a special meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday January 25^th at 4:30 p.m. to interview qualified applicants.

 Under state law, the Metro Council is required to select a qualified person to fill the vacant position within 30 days. The Metro Council plans to hold this vote at their regularly scheduled meeting on January 28^th. 

The Committee of the Whole meeting will be held as a video teleconference under KRS 61.826 and Senate Bill 150. Members have the option of participating virtually from remote locations, or in person from the Metro Council Chambers on the third floor of Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street.

Under a declaration issued by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness to slow the spread of COVID-19, public access to Historic City Hall is limited.  In collaboration with the President’s Office, the City Hall entrance on 6th Street is locked with limited building access. A sign is posted on the door to call the on-duty security guard desk for approved entry.

As a result, under this directive, the Louisville Metro Council’s Committee meetings will be open to the public through remote access only.

The public may watch the proceedings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or on UVERSE at Channel 99.

Proceedings are streamed live from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page at http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2

and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil.

Virtual Community Garden Grant Workshop

Landbank Authority sells 90 properties in 2020

LOUISVILLE, KY (January 13, 2021) – Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Landbank Authority continued its work to return properties to productive use through the sale of vacant and abandoned lots in 2020.

The Landbank Authority approved the sale of 90 properties last year during its meetings, held mostly virtually, on the second Monday of each month. The properties were sold through multiple programs that allow residents and small developers to purchase city-owned vacant and abandoned properties at below-market rate and repurpose them as rentals, single-family homes, side yards and more.

In 2021, the Landbank Authority will be increasing its focus on advancing racial equity in Louisville. The Landbank Authority is undertaking a racial equity review of its programs to identify ways the programs can be improved.  It has launched new partnerships aimed at increasing Black homeownership and preventing displacement.

“The Landbank Authority remains a successful way for Louisville to reduce blight in neighborhoods by working with neighborhood-based developers and residents who live in the neighborhoods where many vacant structures and lots are located to ensure proper maintenance and redevelopment,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “I continue to support state legislation that would expand the tools currently available to cities, including creating conservatorships, which allow us to return vacant and abandoned properties more quickly to productive use.”

In addition to the property sales, the Landbank Authority in 2020 launched a 24-month preferred developer pilot with REBOUND to help the west Louisville-based nonprofit meet the goal described in the A Path Forward plan to empower 100 Black households to achieve homeownership by June 2022 through greater access to Landbank-owned properties.

Separately, REBOUND, along with partners Bates Community Development Corp., Center for Neighborhoods and River City Housing, also will work with the authority to secure appropriate sites for a community land trust in the Russell and Smoketown neighborhoods following their successful response to a city-issued Request for Proposals. A community land trust is a tool to create permanently affordable homeownership opportunities and prevent displacement.

Click here to read more. 

Vegetable Gardening Class- Getting Your Garden Started

The Jefferson County Extension office and the Conservation District are teaming up again this year to offer our vegetable gardening class. We are not doing the 10-month program because of COVID restrictions for gathering in person. Instead, we are offering a 5-week, free, online course for residents. The course begins Feb. 1st. 

Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for the Purchase and Reuse of Property

The Office of Community Development is issuing a Solicitation of Interest ("SOI") for four (4) vacant lots in the Russell neighborhood located at 217 and 219 South 19th Street and 1828 and 1830 Congress Street.  The deadline to submit proposals is February 11, 2021, at 5:00 pm.   Click here to view the Solicitation of Interest.

Alcoholic Beverage License

Please see Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, Supplemental Bar, Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and 2 a.m. Extended Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 2532 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY. 40208.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, January 8, 2021.

• Courier Journal ABC Ad.pdf
• new location or ownership change.pdf

Please see Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, and 2 a.m. Extended Sales Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 1233 W. Hill Street, Louisville, KY. 40210.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, January 8, 2021.

• Courier Journal ABC Ad.pdf
• new location or ownership change.pdf

Please see Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink and NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink license(s) being applied for, located at 1148 Garvin Place, Louisville, KY. 40203.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

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• new location or ownership change.pdf

Metro Council News Brief Highlights from the Desk of Communications Director Tony Hyatt

In The Headlines! 

*Louisville Metro Council has received 12 applicants for the vacant District 25 Council seat, although three do not meet the residency requirement. David Yates served on the Louisville Metro Council for the past decade, but resigned from his position after being elected as a representative for District 37 in the state senate.  "I am pleased to see so many people interested in serving in our government through the Metro Council," David James, president of the Metro Council, said. "Now we move forward with the process."

Applicants include Carol Tacoma Nord, Andrew Peckat, Scott Bieber, Amy Holton Stewart, Kahlil Batshon, Amy Lannan, Katie M Brophy, Tamesha D Muir, William F. "Freddie" Logsdon, Stephen P. Ryan, Michele Butler Heuglin and Scott G. Love.

WDRB 41

https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisville-metro-council-receives-applicants-for-empty-district-seat/article_fba3ad70-5604-11eb-a9fd-b31aab0d8d66.html

*If you're a Louisville resident age 70 or older, you can now sign up on the city's online portal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Louisville health officials are still working through the first phase of vaccinations for medical front-line workers and long-term care residents, but they are looking ahead to the next group to receive the shots. According to Kentucky guidelines, the next phase (Phase 1B) will include people 70 and older, non-medical first responders and also school personnel. Louisvillians who are 70 or older can go online here to request a vaccination appointment. Those who sign up need to make sure to fill out all the information, only fill out the form once and wait their turn.

WLKY 32

https://www.wlky.com/article/louisville-residents-70-or-older-can-now-sign-up-online-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-appointment/35204003

*The day after the announcement that Erika Shields would become LMPD’s new chief, she traveled back to Atlanta to testify in a controversial officer involved incident. Shields talked about what she implemented as chief when she first assumed the position in Atlanta over the course a four-hour long hearing, Her first focus cracking down on illegally possessed guns. “I made their mission very simple,” Shields said. “You are going to get guns off the street.” Shields said she reconfigured their tactical unit and said the number of confiscated guns tripled within the first year. She talked about its effect on reducing violent crime, something she was thankful for. Shields added that officers’ arrests needed to be more focused.

WAVE 3

https://www.wave3.com/2021/01/13/what-erika-shields-implemented-atlanta-chief/

*A group of Louisville clergymen on Wednesday condemned a sermon by the pastor of the Evangel World Prayer Center in which he falsely claimed the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" and placed a curse on those allegedly involved. On Sunday, The Rev. Bob Rodgers, of the Evangel World Prayer Center, said: "Father, those that have lied, those that have stolen this election, those that have cheated, I place the curse of God upon them. I curse you with weakness in your body. I curse you with poverty. I curse you with the worst year you've ever had in the name of the Lord." The Rev. Tim Findley of the Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center said that was "irresponsible" and "dangerous," especially after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol last week in a deadly attempt to prevent President-elect Joe Biden's victory from being certified.

Courier Journal

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/01/13/louisville-pastor-bob-rogers-curses-trump-opponents-over-stolen-election/6637361002/

*Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced 4,560 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the fourth-highest daily total the state has seen since the start of the pandemic. The governor also reported the third-highest daily total of deaths, announcing 47 more fatalities linked to the virus. Kentucky has now had 2,991 coronavirus-related deaths during the pandemic.

“We’re going to pass 3,000 COVID-19 deaths in the commonwealth,” Beshear said in a statement. “That is tragic. We can stop this. We need to wear masks. We need to follow the rules and restrictions, and now is not the time to pull away the authority that keeps us safe. That allows us to be fluid and flexible with a virus that appears to be mutating and spreading more aggressively.”

Courier Journal

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2021/01/13/deaths-skyrocket-gov-beshear-reports-4-560-new-coronavirus-cases/4145056001/

The Works Week

Danny Johnson, Equipment Operator from the Central District of the Roads & Operations Division in Public Works, loads debris into a truck operated by James “Mike” Brown. They, along with Bobby Dugan, Senior Equipment Operator recently removed debris illegally dumped at a location on South Park Road adjacent to the old General Shale Brick site in Southern Jefferson County near the Bullitt County line.

 Did you know..? You can do the right thing by NOT dumping illegally - a pickup truck load of accepted debris can be disposed of legally at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue, for only $60.00.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day schedule changes

There will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection on Monday, January 18 within the Urban Services District in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Collection will resume Tuesday, January 19 and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Yard waste by Request Only begins January 19 and will be collected on a one-day delay, but ONLY if a request was made the week prior. Residents serviced by private companies for waste and recycling collection should check with those companies for the holiday schedule. The following facilities will also be closed Saturday, January 16 in observance of the holiday: All staffed recycling centers Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue HAZ BIN, the hazardous waste drop-off facility, 7501 Grade Lane Sign up for schedule change notifications and holiday reminders on the Recycle Coach app.

Yard Waste by Request Only begins next week

Every winter, yard waste collection in the Urban Services District is done BY REQUEST ONLY. The service is still available, but since the amount of yard waste generated is far less in the winter, it is more efficient to only collect when needed How to Make a Request  Call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000 or email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov.  Be prepared with the following information or include in your email: ​First and last name, address, phone number, set out location (front, rear, side, alley, etc.), and approximate number of containers, bags, or bundles. Your appointment will be scheduled on your regular collection day THE FOLLOWING WEEK. (Example: If your regular yard waste collection day is Thursday, and your request is made on Monday, February 8, your yard waste will not be collected until Thursday, February 18.)  Set out yard waste no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before your appointment and no later than 6 a.m. the day of your appointment. Be sure to follow the collection guidelines. Regular weekly collection without requests will resume the week of April 5.

Become a Know Waste Ambassador!

The Solid Waste Education Department is excited to announce the Know Waste Ambassador Program. The mission of the Know Waste Ambassador program is to educate participating residents about waste reduction and disposal systems and empower them to make meaningful change for themselves and their community. If you are interested in becoming a Know Waste Ambassador, please fill out the application. (You will have an opportunity to learn more about the requirements and expectations before committing to the program.)

Christmas tree composting

Christmas tree drop-off continues through Saturday, January 30. The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Bring an appropriate container to collect your mulch. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off or set out for collection.   HOURS & LOCATIONS Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays) through Saturday, January 30. All locations will be closed Saturday, January 16.  East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue  Metro Public Works will also provide curbside pickup of Christmas trees within the Urban Services District (the old City of Louisville boundaries) after the holiday. Residents with City curbside yard waste pickup may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day. Trees must not be in plastic bags, and all decorations must be removed. Starting January 19, yard waste will only be collected by REQUEST.   Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see whether and when tree pickup is available

No Large Item Pick-Up scheduled for the week of January 18

Stay informed! To receive information check the Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.

Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area B during the week of January 18

The Alley Action Clean-up 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.

Pets of the Week

Dog of the Week: The best is yet to come for Sinatra, who’s ready to leave shelter life behind for a forever home. The approximately 4-year-old Rottweiler mix can be somewhat shy, but he’s a friendly, laidback dog. Sinatra enjoys going for walks, and he’s easy to leash. His adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Sinatra’s already neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated and he weighs about 60 lbs. Sinatra can be tested with potential fur siblings by request. You don’t need an appointment to meet or adopt Sinatra. Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, is open from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Sinatra, contact LMAS at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Job Announcement

KENTUCKIANAWORKS Job Seeker Update

L&N Truck Service is hiring a Trailer Mechanic with good pay and benefits

Trailer Mechanic - Job ID: 1164894941 $15-25/hr and $2,000 sign on bonus Locations: 12900 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 or 11000 Toebben Dr, Independence, KY 41051 Shift: Louisville 3rd, Independence 2nd and 3rd Must have own mechanical tools, be able to pass criminal background check, and have current valid driver's license Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, and 401K   Apply through Focus Career by using the Job ID Number listed above to search for the position

Arroweye Solutions, a payment card printing company, is hiring 4 positions

Time is running out to sign up for manufacturing training

The next Manufacturing Training and Employment Connection (M-TEC) class begins January 8 The free, intensive 3-week program helps you get prepared, certified, and connected to a new career in advanced manufacturing! Register today to attend orientation and get enrolled! Click below and complete the online form to enroll or call (502) 276-9711 ext. 4001.

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 1st 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.

Click here to view crime mapping.

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.

View 2nd Division Weekly Crime Summary here.

Click here to view crime mapping.

Fourth Division

Major Shannon Lauder Major Shannon Lauder joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2008. She served as a patrol officer in the 4th 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 6th Division before becoming a Professional Standards Unit investigator. She was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and served as a patrol lieutenant in the 4th 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 4th 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.

View 4th Division Weekly Crime Summary here.

Click here to view crime mapping.

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.

If you would like to unsubscribe to this e-newsletter (though we don't know why you ever would) please email shalanna.taylor@louisvilleky.gov with the subject "REMOVE". We won't be hurt (much).

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