The Committee begins budget hearings on Monday, May 3, at 3:00 pm, with an overview of the proposed budget.

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 has been limited. As a result of, and in accordance with, this directive, Metro Council meetings, including all Budget Committee meetings, are open to the public through remote access only.  The public may watch the proceedings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, on UVERSE at Channel 99, or on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil. Proceedings may also be streamed live from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page at http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2.  

While the pandemic prevents the public from attending Budget Committee meetings in person, the Committee will be taking public comments.  An online form for written comments will be available on May 3 on the Metro Council Clerk’s website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk. Comments will be taken through May 31.

The Committee schedule also includes two opportunities for the public to speak about the budget, via WebEx.

• May 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (A link on the Metro Council Clerk website will be active to sign up to speak on May 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• May 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.  (A link on the Metro Council Clerk website will be active to sign up to speak on May 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Information for speakers at the Committee Public Hearings is here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/guidance-public-addresses-public-hearings-metro-council-budget-committee.

All applicants for External Agency fundng who wish to speak about their applications or funding (it is not required) are strongly encouraged to speak on May 13.

Opening Night 2021 Spring Racing Meet:
Saturday, April 24th
Gates Open: 5 P.M.
1st Race: 6 P.M.

"Thurby"
Thursday, April 29th
Gates Open: 11:30 A.M.
1st Race: 12:45 P.M.

"Kentucky Oaks"
Friday, April 30th
Gates Open: 9:30 A.M.
1st Race: 10:30 A.M.

"147th Kentucky Derby"
Saturday, May 1st
Gates Open: 9:30 A.M.
1st Race: 10:30 A.M.

CLICK HERE for Simulcast & Live Racing COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines

For street closures announced at this time for Derby week click on the following:
2021 OAKS DERBY INTERSTATE-STREET CLOSURES AND NO PARKING AREAS.pdf

For all Churchill Downs Events go to "www.churchilldowns.com"

"A deal reached Monday would reduce Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities' proposed rate hike by about a third and prevent the utilities from implementing another price increase until July 1, 2025. The settlement announced by Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office still must be approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, but it has been agreed to by the utilities and all the other entities involved in the dispute, including Louisville and Lexington metro governments and consumer, environmental and housing groups. The deal is a "reasonable compromise" reached after two days of negotiations conducted Thursday and Friday, LG&E chief financial officer Kent Blake said in a document filed Monday with the commission."

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

Here is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from April 12, 2021 to April 16, 2021. The crew cleaned approximately 147.2 curb miles and collected 431 bags, 47 Tires, and 119 Other Items with a total of 50,640 pounds! Other items includes everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. The Louisville Downtown Partnership also collected 982 pounds of litter and debris from the Downtown area. 

To learn more about the collaborative and how you can help, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/cleanlou. For residents who would like to track the crews’ progress, please visit the Interactive Data Dashboard

Those seeking assistance with unemployment insurance can now schedule in-person appointments at one of 13 regional locations. Current appointments are being taken for the period from April 15 through April 30. Beginning April 19, appointments for May 3 will become available with additional times opening each day thereafter. In Louisville, the appointments will take place at the Kentucky Career Center located at 600 W. Cedar Street. Visit the Kentucky Career Center website to schedule your appointment.

Those who attend school in-person will receive free breakfast and lunch. Families of in-person and virtual students can receive curbside meal service on Saturdays from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the following sites, through May 22, with the exception of Derby Day, on May 1. In lieu of that, sites will be open Oaks Day, Friday, April 30. Finally, while this is NOT a JCPS program, the American Rescue Plan Act has extended P-EBT payments for free/reduced price meal eligible families to purchase meals they would have otherwise receive at school. That federal program will be administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

For students attending classes in school buildings, meals will also look different. Click here for more details, and click here to watch our Nutrition Services video!

With an increase of illegal activity from vandalism, vehicle thefts and items stolen from vehicles to gun shots reported. LMPD has several tips that may seem simple but very effective!

1. Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report! Ask for an Officer to return your call for service! IT DOES HELP IN GETTING ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS IN OUR DISTRICT!

2. Start a Block Watch!
3. Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
4. Always lock your vehicle doors.
5. Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
6. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
7. Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. 8. Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
9. Consider additional lighting around your property.
10. Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle

The scholarship, which launched Oct. 1, allows eligible students in the Class of 2021 to begin postsecondary studies tuition-free at any Kentucky Community and Technical College school, including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of Kentucky to pursue an associate degree or career credential, or take 60 hours of credit. The Evolve502 scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, meaning Evolve502 will fund the difference between federal and state financial aid and college tuition.

The application takes about five minutes to complete online at evolve502.org/scholarship. Once applications are submitted and reviewed, applicants will receive a follow-up email with next steps including completing the federal financial aid form and applying to eligible colleges.

In addition to the scholarship, Evolve502 is offering opportunity grants to support students whose families earn less than $40,000 annually. The opportunity grants are $1,000 per semester ($2,000 maximum per year) and can be used to assist in costs outside of tuition including healthcare, transportation, books and more. The grants will automatically be given to Evolve502 Scholarship recipients who meet qualifications. The deadline to apply is June 30.