Notice of Meetings for the Metro Council
Metro Council Meetings Now Live-streaming on Facebook
Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
Crisis Component of LIHEAP begins today to provide utility assistance for Louisville residentsAutomated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
LOUISVILLE, KY (January 4, 2021) - The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services begins today, Monday, January 4, 2021.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The LIHEAP Crisis Component will run from Jan. 4 - March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.This year’s Crisis Program will allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for assistance.To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online atlouisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,275.00). Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Received a disconnect notice from LG&E, or
- Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
- Have a current payment plan with LG&E due to a past-due balance, or
- Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
- Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
- Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.
Applicants must provide copies of the following documents.
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP Drop Box locations or by clicking here.
- Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
- Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or
- Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or
- Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service.
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Family Profile Form and Remote Processing Form can be downloaded at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP or found at the LIHEAP office Drop boxes.
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program own their own may send an authorized representative to drop off required documentation their behalf with a note including the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and the name of the designated representative. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to designate a representative to drop off documenation on their behalf may call 502/780-7937.
Copies of LIHEAP documentation, along with the downloadable Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at theLIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by LIHEAP staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time.
There are seven LIHEAP locations with Drop Boxes for the 2021 LIHEAP Crisis program:
- South Central Neighborhood Place located at 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima located at 3610 Bohne Avenue, 40211
- Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place located at 1411 Algonquin Parkway, 40210
- Newburg Community Center located at 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218
- Cane Run Neighborhood Place, located at 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
- Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, located at 1st floor, 40211
- East End Drop Box, located at 2927 Goose Creek Rd., 40241
All Office of Resilience and Community Services and Neighborhood Place offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Staff are serving clients remotely via phone, secure drop boxes and email communication.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line Customer Service athttps://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass-through block grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services serves as the administering agency of Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership. For more information about Community Services, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 574-1157 (TDD available at Metro311– 574-5000); or Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.
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EAF FUNDS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 8, 2021) - Louisville Metro Government will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Jan. 15, 2021 for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). These grants, funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality. A summary of the application process is as follows with more details listed below:
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Starting Jan. 8, 2021, applications guidelines may be viewed for reference at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund
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All agencies wishing to apply should have at least one representative attend the virtual application orientation on Thursday, Jan. 14, via WebEx from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the application and other general information.
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Following the orientation, the city will begin accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 4, by 5 p.m.
Please register for the virtual orientation here: https://tinyurl.com/FY22EAForientation
The External Agency Funds (EAF) are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's strategic goals. The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by Louisville Forward.
For the Social Services funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:
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Decreasing homelessness;
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Increasing household financial stability;
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Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; and/or
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Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.
For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:
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Arts experiences for everyone;
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Creative workforce; and/or
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Creative community spaces and neighborhoods.
Applications will be reviewed by separate External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Greg Fischer’s recommended fiscal year 2022 budget.
Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting goals, outcomes and how the taxpayer dollars are spent.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 4 by 5 p.m.
For more information about EAF and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
Please email all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.
Attorney General Cameron’s Office of Rate Intervention Saves Kentuckians Nearly $18 million in Proposed Electrical Rate Increases
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 15, 2021) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced that action by his Office of Rate Intervention (ORI) before the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) helped save Kentucky ratepayers nearly $18 million in proposed electrical rate increases.
In June of last year, Kentucky Power Company (Kentucky Power) filed an application with the PSC seeking approval to increase rates by $70 million, an increase of 13.16 percent. This would have significantly raised the monthly electrical bill for Kentuckians in the counties served by Kentucky Power.
“Our office fought before the PSC to limit the rate increase proposed by Kentucky Power, and we are proud that our efforts resulted in nearly $18 million in savings for Kentucky ratepayers,” said Attorney General Cameron. “We know that COVID-19 has led to tough economic times for many Kentuckians, and we advocated for a plan to expedite the return of funds from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to customers. We were pleased that the PSC agreed to this plan, ensuring that most Kentucky Power customers will see only a small or, in some cases, no increase to their usage bill for the next three years.”
Attorney General Cameron intervened in the case in July and, along with other intervenors, was successful in reducing the overall rate increase by nearly $18 million, or approximately 25 percent.
The Attorney General also advocated for Kentucky Power to use funds owed to ratepayers from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress in 2017 to offset the approved increase. The PSC’s order authorizes this measure, meaning that more than $40 million annually will be returned to ratepayers over the next three years to help offset any increases.
The Attorney General and fellow intervenor, Kentucky Industrial Utility Customers, Inc. (KIUC), were able to get the PSC to recognize that Kentucky Power’s current business model utilized for maintaining and expanding transmission infrastructure is not sustainable. The PSC is likely to revisit this issue in the next Kentucky Power rate case.
Kentucky Power is an investor-owned utility with customers in Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Rowan Counties.
To view a copy of the PSC’s order, click here.
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Attorney General Cameron Announces 2022 Fiscal Year Grant Applications Open for Programs Preventing Child Abuse and Exploitation
Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Board Accepting Applications Until February 26
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 13, 2021) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAEP) Board within the Office of the Attorney General has opened 2022 fiscal year grant applications for programs preventing child abuse and exploitation. Submissions will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. EST on February 26, 2021. Kentucky non-profits, public agencies, and Children’s Advocacy Centers, dedicated to eliminating child abuse and exploitation, are encouraged to apply.
“Part of our work to end child abuse in Kentucky includes supporting organizations that develop and implement child sexual abuse prevention programs,” said Attorney General Cameron. “We appreciate the dedication of organizations that stand on the front lines of this fight, and we invite our partners to apply for funding so that, together, we can make sure Kentucky’s children have a safe and bright future.”
Each year, the CSAEP Board awards statewide and regional grants to Kentucky non-profits and public agencies operating child sexual abuse and exploitation programs. The Board also provides financial support for medical examinations of children believed to be victims of abuse through the Child Sexual Abuse Medical Reimbursement Program. In addition to this program, the CSAEP Board provides up to $5,000 in funding to statewide non-profit and government agencies for conferences related to child sexual abuse prevention.
Organizations may apply for grants, reimbursements, and conference sponsorships for the 2022 fiscal year by visiting, https://icareaboutkids.ky.gov/Pages/How-We-Help.aspx. The CSAEP Board will accept applications for funding assistance until February 26, 2021. Questions regarding the grant application process should be directed to Theresa Gargan at icareaboutkids@ky.gov or by calling 502-696-5436.
Created in 1984, and administered by the CSAEP Board, the Child Victims’ Trust Fund is a 170(c) (1) non-profit providing financial support for prevention programs, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and victims across the state. The fund operates on proceeds from the purchase of “I Care About Kids” license plates, donations from state income tax refunds, and private donations.
Kentuckians wishing to join the fight to end child abuse can donate a portion of their state tax refund to CSAEP by checking the box on your state tax income form. To donate throughout the year, visit https://icareaboutkids.ky.gov.
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Cafe LOUIE is back this year to connect citizens to their elected representatives. Rather than in-person meetings, however, this year's sessions will be done via Facebook Live. They will take place from 9-10 a.m. every Saturday morning from January 23 through March 20 and can include state legislators, Metro Council members, and suburban city mayors. Each elected official is given a brief introduction by the moderator who then asks questions of the panel previously submitted by attendees.
More information as well as the broadcast of the event itself can be found here.
Now accepting applications for our Spring 2021 ULaunch program for under-represented and lower-income entrepreneurs
 The application deadline is Friday, January 29th.
There are 2 major components to the ULaunch Program:
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LaunchIt training (a 10-week program to help de-risk starting a business and avoid early pitfalls, more information in attached brochure); tuition is covered by ULaunch grant, an $895 value
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Upon successful completion of LaunchIt, up to $1,000 reimbursement of eligible business expenses for business started/developed in program
Lower-Income and Under-Represented Entrepreneurs:
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Application deadline, including all requested supplemental materials, is January 29, 2021
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$1,895 grant with 2 components
- $895 to cover LaunchIt training (required)
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Up to $1,000 issued to entrepreneur for reimbursement of eligible business expenses AFTER successful completion of LaunchIt
LaunchIt is designed to help entrepreneurs de-risk starting and growing their businesses and intrapreneurs de-risk launching a new product. During the 10-week LaunchIt program, participants have the opportunity to work with awesome coaches to validate and advance their business/business idea. Using the Lean LaunchPad methodology and the Lean Canvas, entrepreneurs will evaluate the various components of their business model and validate their hypotheses through customer discovery. In addition, we will have guest speakers from the community (successful entrepreneurs!) to discuss the topic of the day through the lens of their experiences. Expected deliverables include a validated business model, a validated market, an investor- or customer-focused pitch deck and an elevator pitch.
LaunchIt has graduated over 600 entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs; many graduates are actively growing their businesses locally and have achieved milestones including winning local pitch competitions, acceptance to local and national accelerators, hiring employees, securing investment, launching products, increasing sales and even successful exits.
For more info, click here.
Free Science Center Memberships for SNAP/WIC recipients
The Kentucky Science Center is offering free memberships to families that participate in SNAP/WIC benefits. To activate a membership in person, please visit the Science Center and present a current SNAP/WIC card and photo ID.
A SNAP/WIC recipient must be named one of the adults on the membership. The program is for Family Level membership, and is not valid for previously purchased or for gift memberships.
Contact Josh Poole, Membership Manager with any questions at kscmembership@louisvilleky.gov or 502-560-7158.
Waterfront Park is currently developing the plans for PlayWorks at Waterfront Park, the first component of the 22.5-acre Phase IV expansion. PlayWorks is a 1.5-acre outdoor experiential learning area created in collaboration with the Kentucky Science Center. To keep the community updated, Waterfront Park has launched a website which includes an informational video, design details, and a questionnaire. The questionnaire will remain open until January 29 and is a great opportunity for you to provide feedback on what's currently planned for this exciting project.
Support for small businesses
The Mayor thanked the Metropolitan Business Development Corporation board and the Louisville Forward Small Business team, as METCO announced that this year it had approved low-interest loans, totaling nearly $6.5 million, to help 77 small businesses get started, grow and stabilize amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, the board approved $2.5 million in loans. Learn more.
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Opportunities
Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years, As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away their independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.
9 out of 10 say Meals on Wheels helps them live independently!
How can you help? Volunteers are always needed! Call (502) 935-0310 to learn more. They serve seniors in 40258, 40272, and 40117.
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Are you involved with an existing community garden in need of expansion? Do you live in an area with no community garden at all? If so, join Louisville Grows for one of two workshops that will focus on their grant process and the benefits of the grant itself. A representative from the community garden must attend one of these workshops in order to submit a grant application. Click here for more information or to register for the workshop.
YMCA "Together 4 Teens Tours"
Louisville Metro waiving annual ABC license renewal fees for businesses with on-site consumption
Louisville Metro is waiving 100 percent of the annual Alcohol and Beverage Control license renewal fees for all restaurants, bar or other businesses with on-site consumption, the Department of Codes and Regulations announced.
"Fully waiving the renewal fees will bring us in line with recent state ABC action, while providing added relief for restaurants and bars, which are currently closed to indoor dining as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, Chief of Louisville Forward.
Notice: Eviction Prevention & LIHEAP appointments are full
Appointments are now full for the Eviction Prevention Assistance Program and 2020 LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Program.
If you are in need of financial assistance, you may be interested in checking with your local Community Ministry. Visit www.louisvilleministries.org to locate the ministry nearest you, or call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
For further guidance on how to avoid an eviction, visit StopMyEviction.org. Sign up for the Office of Resilience and Community Services enews here.
Yard Waste by Request Only - coming soon!
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.
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Jan 17-April 5 | Yard Waste Collection Suspended
Regular yard waste collection within the Urban Services District will be suspended for the winter after January 16.
As a budget-cutting move, and to reduce the number of trucks operating in low-demand months, Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be suspending the curbside collection of yard waste in the Urban Service District after Saturday, January 16. Yard waste collection resumes during the week of Monday, April 5. While individuals may request collection as needed during this time through MetroCall at 574-5000, please plan to set out your yard waste – INCLUDING CHRISTMAS TREES – by Jan.16.
Jan 18 | MLK Day Collection Changes - One Day Delay
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.
No Large Item Pick-Up scheduled for the week of January 18
Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area B during the week of January 18
Click the map for a detailed view of Alley Area B.
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.
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(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released guidance on Dec. 18 on reopening schools for in-person instruction in January 2021, accompanying a new executive order by Gov. Andy Beshear.
Beshear’s previous executive order, issued Nov. 18, allowed students to return to classrooms as of Jan. 4. The new order on Dec. 18 sets standards for that reopening and recommends school districts not to resume in-person classes until Jan. 11.
The new KDE guidance on Preparing for Reopening in January 2021 encourages districts to continue to follow previously issued reopening guidance from KDE and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH).
Districts should consider staggering building reopening, prioritizing the return of students at greater risk of learning loss or those with challenges to remote learning.
Schools must continue to offer “robust and rigorous” virtual programs, including access to Advanced Placement.
All public schools must comply with the safety expectations set forth in the Guidance on Safety Expectations and Best Practices for Kentucky Schools.
When schools return to in-person classes, the executive order requires that school districts provide remote working accommodations to certain employees considered to be at high risk of COVID-19 complications. District leaders should carefully review this new requirement and implement measures to allow remote work for teachers and staff considered high risk. Furthermore, districts also may consider providing voluntary remote working arrangements to those staff members not covered by the executive order or the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Also released Dec. 18 is an update to the Dec. 15 KDE guidance COVID-19 Considerations for Reopening Schools: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccinations. The revision contains details about school board members and student teachers.
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JCPS extending NTI
To our JCPS Community,
Like many of you, there is nothing we want more than to have students and staff back in our school buildings. But we won’t do that until we know it is safe for our students, their families and our employees.
As we closely review the data and trends of COVID-19 cases in our city, it is not possible to safely begin our return-to-school on October 22nd, as we had hoped. When we see a significant reduction in the number of cases, we will consult local and state health officials and make a determination about when we can safely return to in-person instruction.
JCPS wants to assure families that a plan is in place to safely reopen our schools when the data supports that decision. An updated and detailed plan for a safe return to in-person classes will be discussed at our Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. Our updated planning document will be available on our website tomorrow.
You have been patient, understanding and cooperative during this time and we thank you for your support of JCPS!
Sincerely,
JCPS Communications
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JCPS- A New Way Forward
Click image to view the plan
The JCPS Board of Education heard a report from Dr. Pollio last evening regarding returning to in-person learning. While the positivity rates remain in the red zone, we are unable to return to in-person classes, which means a continuation of NTI. However, the above plan has been proposed for returning to in-person learning as soon as it is safe to do so. Please note: students or families who prefer to continue learning through NTI will be allowed to do so under this plan.
New Census Bureau Resources for Distance Learning
With some schools temporarily shuttered or on a staggered schedule because of the ongoing pandemic, many kids are learning from teachers conducting lessons remotely or through a mix of in-class and remote schooling.
With that in mind, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools (SIS) program created several new online resources for teachers, parents and caregivers to keep children engaged while distance learning.
Read more here.
Find, Submit School Forms
To find and submit all the forms students need, from immunizations to school permissions, before school starts, click here. To access the forms, parents or guardians will need to set up a Parent Place account and login that’s different than their Parent Portal login information. JCPS has developed a Parent Place Video if families need help setting up an account or accessing the forms.
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Request a Chromebook/ Device, Hotspot
To request a device or hotspot to use during NTI 2.0, click here. Individual schools will notify families soon about their Chromebook/ device or Wi-Fi hotspot request, and will handle distribution. For more details, click here.
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JCPS Urging Families to Update Contact Information
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is urging families to verify that their contact information is up-to-date, and that they are registered to receive text messages from JCPS as the district prepares for the start of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI).
Up-to-date email addresses and phone numbers will be important for families who need to request a Chromebook and/or hotspot for the upcoming school year. Communication from a student’s school and teachers also requires a valid email or phone number.
To receive emails from the district and your child’s school, you must have your current email address in our JCPS system. Information can be updated in the Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal login, you can set up an account here
HELPFUL INFO REGARDING PANDEMIC EBT CARDS
 The P-EBT (Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer) cards are being provided courtesy of the federal government and are being administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with the assistance of the Kentucky Department of Education. A couple of notes:
- If you have constituents who received cards that don’t need them, they may choose to simply cut up/destroy the card without using it or they can purchase food using the card and donate the food to a local food bank.
- If a family who received the card(s) is not eligible for Free/Reduced Price Meals during a normal school setting, they may use the card. The cabinet has assured us that they will not encounter any issues if they choose to purchase the food for their own household.
- This is a federal benefit for specific children, so these cards can only be used at the point of sale by the families they are intended for.You cannot transfer, give, or donate the cards – they won’t be able to be used.
If constituents have more questions about how to use the cards or about the benefit, they can call the 855 number on the back of the card.
The cards in distribution at this time are monthly benefits, meaning they will be distributed by the cabinet each month. We have been assured by the CHFS that the next round of cards will not be issued to households that are not eligible for Free/Reduced Price Meals.
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Big news for JCPS Class of 2021 - Evolve502 scholarships
Evolve502 will provide scholarships to every eligible member of the Jefferson County Public Schools Class of 2021 to attend a state community college including Jefferson Community & Technical College or Simmons College of Kentucky.
“Our job now is to continue this work and this commitment and establish the Evolve502 scholarship as a permanent fixture in the educational life and culture of our city, so parents from every neighborhood, background and income will know from the day their baby is born in Louisville that they will be able to get a college education,” Mayor Fischer said. Learn more
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Kentucky Board of Education seeks clarity on fall sports amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted unanimously on Aug. 28 to send the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s (KHSAA) Board of Control a letter urging them to consider alternative options, guidance and further clarification on holding high-contact fall sports amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The letter will be made public when it is finalized, which is expected to be the first week of September.
Read more Here.
Free Financial Navigator service
LHOME, Louisville’s only non-profit Community Development Financial Institution has partnered with Metro Government to launch a free Financial Navigator service for residents looking for financial resources during the pandemic. Below, you will find the press release:
https://louisvilleky.gov/news/city-partners-lhome-launch-free-financial-navigator-service-residents
And the link to the referral form:
https://fecpublic.force.com/fecbot/s/referral?c__city=0016f00002aWu1uAAC&type=Financial_Navigator
Driver's License Updates
Driver’s Licenses
At this time, these five Driver’s License branches are now open and operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- Middletown (11700 Main St., 40243)
- Outer Loop-Highview (7509 Outer Loop, 40228)
- Southwest (4919 Dixie Highway, Suite A, 40216)
- West Louisville (2900 W. Broadway, 40211)
- Bowman Field (3501 Roger E. Schupp, 40205)
Please note:
- Social distancing will be required.
- Mask or face covering will be required.
- At our high-volume branches, a reservation system may be utilized.
- From 8 to 9 a.m. each day at each branch, Seniors and those with health issues will be served first (reservations not needed)
- We highly recommend taking advantage of the Mail-in Renewal Option if you meet the applicable criteria. For details and the form, click here -- https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
(Our sixth branch, at 514 West Liberty, is closed to the public due to COVID-19 and is only processing main-in renewals at this time.)
Free Telehealth Prevention Program for Teens
Are you a parent/guardian of or work with teens? This year has been challenging for everyone, but particularly for our youth, who may have had difficulty seeking out support or mental health services due to the pandemic. However, the University of Louisville has received a federally funded research project called PATH 2 Purpose to offer free telehealth prevention programs to teens ages 13-18 across the commonwealth of Kentucky with elevated levels of depression. The prevention programs can help teens to improve their mood and learn skills to manage difficult situations. There are two programs: an online, self-directed program, CATCH-IT, and a group therapy-based program, TEAMS, currently conducted virtually. Parent permission is required and teens and parents are compensated for participating in the study.
For more information, visit our website at http://path2purpose.uic.edu. If you have questions or would like to see if a teen is eligible to participate, please contact the study coordinator, Jessica Hatton, LPA, at Jessica.hatton@louisville.edu or (502) 625-5489.
 Job Opportunities
Executive Assistant
 Utility Trainee- Drainage
Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer and drainage maintenance. Must comply with Federal, State, Local and MSD requirements and regulations.
For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
Process Technician Trainee (Wastewater Operator)
Assists in the process operation and routine, corrective & preventive maintenance at the Morris Forman Wastewater Treatment Plant. Time in this position acts as a training period to become qualified as a Process Technician I.
For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
Utility Trainee- TVI
Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer and drainage maintenance. Must comply with Federal, State, Local and MSD requirements and regulations.
For more detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
Utility Trainee- Drainage (CSOs)
Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer and drainage maintenance. Must comply with Federal, State, Local and MSD requirements and regulations.
For more detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
Laborer- Collections
Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with Collections System operations and maintenance.
For more detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
🗃Resource: Grant information(Save & Share)
This website has a listing of all grants and a summary at the top with information about how much has been awarded and how much is outstanding, along with a some summary information about minority and women-owned businesses.
Click here for more info.
Didn't qualify for Covid-19 small business relief?-We want to know about it.
Are you a small business owner and didn’t qualify for Covid-19 small business relief? If so, please click the link below to fill out a short survey! We appreciate your help!
We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience!
Click here.
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MetroSWAP - A Safe Zone for Online Sellers
Did you just sell an item online and need a place to meet to complete the transaction? Marketplace, Craig's List, and all other online sellers, if you are looking for a public place to exchange your items, look no further than in the parking lot of a police station. Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? Again, a great place to consider is at a MetroSWAP Zone.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones around the city. These areas are located outside of some of our Divisions. There is 24 hour video surveillance.
Tips for using MetroSWAP:
- Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station.
- Meet only during daylight hours.
- Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time.
- Meet in the parking lot. There will be two (2) designated parking spots at each location for use.
- Make this interaction brief and to the point.
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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.
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
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Report an issue now with the Metro311 Online Reporting system
For more than 30 years, Metro311 has been the city's customer service center.
If you have any issues with animals, business concerns, garbage, parks, property maintenance, etc., you can use Metro311 to report. Once a service request is entered, the appropriate agency will respond. *Please note* - Following an inspection, a service request may be transferred to a department other than the one it was originally assigned in order to ensure the request is properly handled.
For convenience, Metro311 has a downloadable app. When you download the free app to your iPhone or Android you can submit service requests immediately. Use it, if you need a city service and help with non-emergency issues. Just search for "Louisville Metro 311" in your app store.
For more info visit here.
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Louisville Water Foundation's Drops of Kindness helps resolve unpaid bills
The Louisville Water Foundation works with community agencies to help customers keep their water turned on. Drops of Kindness offers residential and business customers help with resolving unpaid bills and reducing future financial obligations.For details, go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness.
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Museum From Home
Experience The Speed Art Museum from home like never before!
Louisville's Virtual Attractions
As attractions got creative during quarantine, some are still offering virtual tours and events for you and your family to enjoy – all at an appropriate social distance. Click here to see a list of virtual events taking place in Louisville.
Locally owned retailers List
Visit the "Shop Local" list of Louisville's locally owned retailers offering
online ordering or curbside pick-up. Louisville's independent businesses help the
city retain its unique character. There are currently 58 businesses listed from
bourbon chocolates to mint julep soaps for purchasing and helping support.
Survivor's Corner Offering Resources for Those in Need
Survivors’ Corner is taking calls from families experiencing overwhelm. They provide peer support (including coping skills and self care strategies) and resource information; not direct therapeutic services, however. On top of their standard programming, Survivors' Corner is providing temporary and confidential lodging, transportation services, food/hygiene items, etc. to trauma survivors. If you are in need of their services. You can contact them directly through their website, or you can call them at (502) 203-8917.
Standing Against Domestic Violence in Quarantine
The Center for Women and Families is taking precautions due to the coronavirus, but will continue to provide services free of charge 24/7. They ask that any person seeking services first call our 24-hour crisis and information line at 1-844-237-2331 or 502-581-7222. They are working to increase distance and minimize traffic in our building.
Some services will be provided via phone or FaceTime Groups, but community activities are cancelled for the time being
Until further notice, The Center for Women and Families will only be accepting the following in-kind donations: temporal thermometers + hand sanitizer.
Please show them your continued support as they continue to provide services to those affected by sexual and domestic violence.
Crime Maps - Updated Daily
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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
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.
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