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2021 HOMICIDE WEEKLY REPORT - FEBRUARY 22ND-28TH

What's Happening in District 6 ...

View Town Hall and/or get event login information at facebook.com/CouncilmanDavidJames

Invitation to Online Neighborhood Informational Meeting - 21-CUPPA-0013 (1352 S. 1st St., Unit 1)

Please see attached invitation on behalf of the applicant for the development proposal described. This is for an informational meeting the applicant is required to conduct before a formal application can be made with Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services for this development proposal.

• Neighborhood Mtg - 21-CUPPA-0013.pdf

District 6 CIF FY2021

District 6 NDF FY2021

District 6 Neighborhood Association Contact List

Codes and Regulations on the job in District 6!

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Maple Street Park Project

The UPS charitable committee approved a $20,000 grant with Brightside Inc. for the purchase and planting of trees, along with care after planting within the park.  They also approved a $15,000 grant to the Maple St Park Foundation for the purchase of playground equipment for the park.  UPS has expressed how excited they are to be involved with such a fantastic project in the California neighborhood!

Keystone Learning Academy and St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood are in need of Head Start Teachers

Old Louisville ARC Notice - 20-COA-0185 (500 W. Ormsby Ave.)

Old Louisville ARC Notice - 21-COA-0010 (1431 S. 1st. St.)

News Around the City and Beyond: Stay Informed

Louisville Metro 2021 Eviction Prevention Program

2021 Metro COVID-19 Utility Assistance

UPDATE on JCPS Reopening Plans

Here is more, updated information about our school reopening plans. The Jefferson County Board of Education approved the phased-in reopening of our schools to start on March 17th.

All schools will use the same hybrid model schedule, meaning there will be two days of in-person instruction and three days of virtual learning for students choosing the in-person option. In-person instruction will be available to all special education (ECE) students in kindergarten through fifth grade, four days a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  

Students will be assigned in two groups for in-person instruction. Students with a last name beginning with A-K will be in group A and students with a last name beginning with L-Z will be in group B. We will work with families to ensure all students from a household will attend in-person classes on the same day

• Grades K-2 elementary school students begin their hybrid learning plan on Wednesday, March 17th. We are still determining what the board-approved March 17th “first day of school” will look like for K-2 students and teachers and will announce those plans soon.
• Grades 3-5 begin their hybrid learning plan on March 18^th. 
• Early Childhood begins their hybrid learning plan on March 22nd.

Middle and high school students begin their hybrid learning plan on April 5th.

Families have the option to continue learning virtually five days a week. 

Families are encouraged to make their selection to continue learning virtually or switch to in-person instruction on our JCPS website.

JCPS will have more details about what their reopening plan will look like next week.

Metro Council approves funding for expanded recycling program

Louisville will be able to increase recycling this summer

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 4, 2021) – Louisville Metro Council has approved grant funding to roll out large, lidded, rolling recycling carts to residents in the Urban Services District who currently recycle with the small 18-gallon bins.  The new carts will be delivered to residents this summer.

The City applied for and received a grant from The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit organization that works with city governments nationwide to transform their recycling programs.  Louisville was selected to receive grant support because of its dedication to advancing recycling in the community.  The grant from The Recycling Partnership helped pay for 28,000 new carts and includes funding for education and outreach about how and what to recycle.

“I want to express my gratitude to the Southeast Recycling Development Council and all our partners for their support of this program, which is so important in supporting our efforts to protect the environment and helps us enhance cleanliness and health in our communities,” said Mayor Greg Fischer about the program.

Councilman Bill Hollander, who sponsored the grant said, “Metro Council is pleased to accept this grant and grateful to The Recycling Partnership and the Waste Management District, which provided matching funds.  We have big, important goals for reducing the amount of material going to a landfill, and more recycling carts, and additional education and outreach, will help us meet them.”

The City asks residents to continue to do their part by learning what’s acceptable in City recycling from the program’s website and placing only recyclable materials in their carts, including glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, food and beverage cartons, paper products (including newspapers and flattened cardboard), and empty plastic bottles and containers.  To help limit contamination, make sure food and drink containers are empty and then place them directly into the recycling cart.

Some items that cannot be recycled in the cart include plastic bags, paper towels, electrical equipment, batteries, and clothing.  These items often get mixed into recycling carts because of “wishcycling,” or the hope that they can be recycled.  However, well-intentioned, unaccepted items can cause serious issues at the recycling facility.

For more information on what can and can’t go into the cart, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/Recycling 

About The Recycling Partnership

The Recycling Partnership is a national nonprofit organization that leverages corporate partner funding to transform recycling for good in states, cities, and communities nationwide. As the leading organization in the country that engages the full recycling supply chain from the corporations that manufacture products and packaging to local governments charged with recycling to industry end markets, haulers, material recovery facilities, and converters, The Recycling Partnership positively impacts recycling at every step in the process. Since 2014, the nonprofit change agent diverted 230 million pounds of new recyclables from landfills, saved 465 million gallons of water, avoided more than 250,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases, and drove significant reductions in targeted contamination rates. Learn more at recyclingpartnership.org  

Vaccine Clinic at Canaan Christian Church

Help Report Potholes

Now's the time to begin ridding Louisville Metro streets of the potholes formed this winter. Here's how you can report a pothole: On Twitter use the hashtag #502pothole. Just include the address or intersection where the pothole is located along with the hashtag in a tweet Report a pothole online, click here, select “pothole” and continue with the required information Contact Metro311 in one of these ways: Call them at 311 or 574-5000 Download the “Louisville Metro 311” app on your smartphone and use it to report a pothole Email them at metro.311@louisvilleky.gov

Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Guidance

Louisville Parks and Recreation is working in conjunction with local and state public health offices to safely reopen park amenities and facilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This timeline is subject to change depending on guidance from the parties listed above and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Protocols for safe usage are provided below.  For the most up-to-date announcements, please visit, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/parks-and-recreation-covid-19-guidance Currently Reopened Amenities Golf courses Fishing ponds Playing fields (no pickup games, exercise only, groups of 10 or less if six-foot social distancing is followed) Hiking and biking trails Restrooms Tennis/pickleball courts Disk golf Dog parks Playgrounds Basketball courts Closed Amenities Community centers Adult sports leagues Large park facility rentals Splashpads/spraygrounds Park loop roads Louisville Extreme Park/Breslin Skate Spot

Help Enhance Chickasaw Park

Olmsted Parks Conservancy needs your help! We’re hoping to raise funds for Chickasaw Park in order to enhance this beloved neighborhood park to better serve the community. Since we can't meet in person, and we know how important community engagement is to the process, please take a moment to complete our on-line survey and give us your input!  www.surveymonkey.com/r/chickasawpark

Virtual Budget Town Hall

The Virtual Budget Townhall meeting will be held on March 9^th at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public. 

Please use the link listed below to join the meeting.

Join as an attendee: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed3f23d73b450b69ec952cc5ecafdcf76

Join the audio conference only

+1-415-655-0001 US Toll

Global call-in numbers

March 16 Webinar: Implications of Volatile Chemical Products (VCPs) for Urban Air Pollution

Tuesday, March 16, 2021, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET

Register Here

A certificate of attendance will be offered for this webinar.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from adhesives, cleaning agents, personal care products, paints, pesticides, and other volatile chemical products (VCPs) result in human exposure in the vicinity of product use. Evaporated VOCs also react in the atmosphere to produce secondary pollutants including ozone and secondary organic aerosol, a contributor to fine particles (PM2.5). While VOCs from these sources have been part of the EPA National Emission Inventory for decades, reductions in tailpipe VOC emissions mean that this source is of increasing interest for air quality in urban locations. Southern California is one such location that experiences ozone concentrations persistently in excess of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard and where the EPA Community Multiscale Air Quality model largely underestimates the organic portion of PM2.5 in most air quality management applications. Current and ongoing work at EPA seeks to understand the magnitude of emissions from VCPs as well as the chemical reactions that result in criteria pollutant formation. This webinar will cover how the contribution of VCPs to ozone and fine particle pollution was constrained using models and measurements with a focus on southern California.

Presenter: Havala O.T. Pye, Ph.D. Havala is a research scientist in the EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Her work focuses on computational methods to understand fine particles and other airborne pollutants that can impact human health and climate change. Specifically, she leads work on the representation of fine particles and organic species in the Community Multiscale Air Quality modeling system allowing for improved quantification of air pollution impacts in regulatory analysis. Havala holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with a minor in environmental science and engineering from the California Institute of Technology.

Webinar series schedule and recordings: epa.gov/air-research/air-climate-energy-research-webinar- series

Learn more about our air research: epa.gov/air-research

Free COVID-19 Testing

2021 Property Assessment- How will it affect you?

BBB March 2021 Hot Topics

1. BBB has received multiple reports of puppy scams, with one local consumer losing $850 on a (non-existent) Doberman Pinscher puppy. Beware of fraudulent dog breeders, even if they claim to have photos of their puppies and breeder documentation.
2.  Beware of imposters asking for bill payments via gift cards. One local consumer reported to BBB that she spoke with a caller claiming to represent Amazon, wanting Home Depot gift cards as payment for a bill. Whether the caller claims to be from a reputable retailer, the IRS, or tech support, do NOT pay any alleged bill with gift cards! This type of scam makes it nearly impossible to get your money back.   
3. BBB Scam Tracker reports show several consumers have reported online purchase scams. Local consumers have paid for purchases including Air Jordans, remote control cars, and clothing, only to either never receive the product or receive a cheaply made knock-off. Read customer reviews and research retailers before making an online purchase.
4. Multiple local consumers have reported receiving fraudulent texts and emails purporting to be from Amazon. The messages claim the recipient has charges to their Amazon account, and to call the provided number for a refund. The charges and messages are phony – don’t fall for this scam!
5. A local consumer recently reported a tech support scam to BBB. Beware of any calls claiming to come from Microsoft, alerting you that your computer has a virus. In this consumer’s case, the scammers charged to remove a virus – that they had installed on the consumer’s computer.
6. Be on the lookout for spoofed social media accounts. Signs of a spoofed account include: a user or account sending you suspicious links, asking for money, or a repeat friend request from someone you are already connected with.
7. BBB has received reports of an employment scam involving car wraps. Victims are led to believe that a major brand will pay hundreds of dollars a week to wrap the victims’ cars with their company logos. It seems like easy money, until the victims are contacted by their new “boss” with instructions to deposit a cashier’s check to cover expenses. The check is fake, and the victims are on the hook for the balance.
8. BBB warns – scammers are using changing visa rules to steal personal information. Scammers posing as government officials are sending fraudulent emails alerting individuals they have qualified for a United States visa. The victims are asked to share personal information such as birthdate, address, marital status, etc. which could lead to identity theft. Only apply for a visa through the official U.S. Department of State website.
9. March Madness® has returned, and with it, maddening phishing scams. Ignore emails or texts with links to join bracket pools from sites or groups you didn’t request to join – these could be attempts to steal your personal or financial information.
10. As an ongoing reminder, the IRS will never call, text, or email you. Also, you should never pay a fee to access your stimulus check! Be on the lookout for scam attempts like these as we approach tax season.  

Job Announcement

RCS (Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services) is seeking a creative, dynamic and compassionate individual to lead our new Homeless Services division.  If you know of someone with the required job qualifications, please forward attached job listing. Apply here by March 9th, 11:59 p.m.: https://rb.gy/jvgnal Essential functions include: Oversee and lead team members in new Homeless Services division who work on the various homeless initiatives and grants Complete assessment with a national partner to consult on best practices and techniques for addressing homelessness Develop, outline, and update full scale project plans, tasks, and resource requirements centered around homelessness and other projects assigned by the department Strong project management skills

Lifeguards Needed for Summer 2021

Louisville Parks and Recreation is seeking lifeguards for the 2021 swim season! The next training session begins March 6th at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center. It's the perfect summer job for a college student home for the summer or a high school student looking for some work experience. And for those who work at one of our outdoor pools, training sessions are FREE! For more information, please click here.

MSD job opening

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.louisvillemsd.org

Laborer-Operations

Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with treatment plant operations and maintenance.

For more detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

The Works Week

Meet Public Works & Assets’ “Clean Collaborative Crew!”

The crew is the latest addition to our department – and our commitment to combat litter. Led by Robert Lush as Clean Collaborative Coordinator, the crew of 13 staff members and their equipment, fall under our Bulk Waste Department within the Solid Waste Management Services Division. They are primarily tasked with collecting litter and debris along Metro roadways and hit the streets on Feb 24th. Since then, they have collected 445 bags of litter from 44.02 miles of roadway. That is an approximate weight of 11,125 pounds!
WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

Paving Week - March 8, 2021

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of March 8, 2021. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors. Furman Blvd. from Hikes Lane to Taylorsville Road • Nightingale Road from Audubon Pkwy. to Cross Bill Road • Illinois Ave. from Sheridan to 3416 Illinois Ave. • Illinois Ave. from Osprey Road to Poplar Level Road • Osprey Road from Illinois Ave. to Audubon Pkwy. • Harmon Court from Audubon Pkwy. to dead end • Talisman Road from Kings Hwy. to Boaires Lane • Boaires Lane from Talisman Road to Rio Rita Ave. • Woodlawn Ave. from Crittenden Drive to Allmond Ave. • Allmond Ave. from Woodlawn Ave. to Louisville Ave. • Jefferson Blvd from Poplar Level Rd to Fern Valley Rd • Ledgerock Road from Ledgerock Cove Place to Moorhaven Drive • Oaklawn Lane from Rangeland Road to Oakdale Lane • Friar Tuck Court from Robinhood Lane to dead end • Little John Court from Robinhood Lane to dead end • Robinhood Lane from Friar Tuck to Forest

Know Waste: Wish-cycling

You don’t want to add more waste to the landfill, so you toss your tricky items in your recycling container, hoping they’ll be recycled. This is called “wish-cycling.” Wish-cycling might start with the best of intentions, but it can cause big issues at the recycling facility. Let’s take a closer look at why we need to collectively kick this bad habit. Wish-cycling wastes time and money. Our local recycling facility relies on complex machinery to sort and process our recyclables. These machines are designed to appropriately sort a specific set of items — namely, the items accepted in our recycling program. When things like plastic shopping bags or garden hoses get tossed in, they can jam up the machinery. Time is wasted when the whole operation must shut down to fix the issue. And if “time is money,” as the saying goes, then the time wasted on fixing clogged machinery ends up costing money — and potentially jeopardizing recycling plant operators’ relationship with the commodities market. The baled materials can’t have a high rate of contamination or they won’t be purchased. By recycling right, we’re doing our part to protect the facility and keep recycling affordable. So, what can we recycle? Glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans and containers, paper products (including cartons, newspapers, junk mail, flattened cardboard), and empty plastic bottles and containers. Images and details can be found at Louisvilleky.gov/recycling. You can also go to Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleCoach and use or download our free app. The What goes where? search tool allows you to learn how to properly dispose any item.

Compost Bins & Rain Barrels!

Compost bins, rain barrels, and accessories are offered at wholesale prices again this year! Purchase items in advance and pick up at the Pop-Up Drop-Off events! The online store is open and the first chance to pick up your order is on Saturday, March 27 at the Sun Valley Ball Field Complex. Waste items can be dropped off at the same time! See websites for details.  Online store: louisvillecompostersale.ecwid.com Pop-Up Drop-Off event details: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps

Yard Waste Collection by Request Only

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 yard waste collection without requests will resume the week of April 5.

Pets of the Week

Dog of the Week: If you love the breed, don’t shop. Adopt! Adult Pit Bull adoptions at LMAS are always free for approved adopters. Every kid sister needs a buddy and Kid Sister can’t wait to meet hers. The approximately 1-year-old Blue Pit Bull is happy, energy, very playful and super sweet! Kid sister’s personality has made her a staff favorite and she’s been friendly with other dogs at the shelter. An approved adopter can adopt Kid Sister for free thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She’s already spayed, microchipped & up-to-date on vaccinations. Kid Sister weighs 53lbs. Child testing is mandatory; dog and cat testing is available by request. To meet or adopt Kid Sister, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road), open daily from 12-6pm.

Cat of the Week: There’s nothing shy about Charlie Chaplin! The approximately 4-year-old, black-and-white Tabby is easygoing and doesn’t mind being picked up for cuddle. Charlie Chaplin’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He’s already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccination. Charlie Chaplin weighs 7lbs. He can be tested with other cats, dogs or children by request. To meet or adopt Charlie Chaplin, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Charlie Chaplin, call 502-473-PETS.

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.

Click here to view crime mapping.

View 2nd Division Weekly Crime Summary here.

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.

Click here to view crime mapping.

View 4nd Division Weekly Crime Summary here.

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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