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councilman Kevin Triplett

Councilman Kevin Triplett

Legislative Assistant
Daniel Luckett Jr.
Daniel.Luckett@louisvilleky.gov

 

Administrative Assistant
Susan Hughes

 

City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, Ky. 40202
502-574-1115 

 

Welcome to District 15! Some of the more notable landmarks of the District include Iroquois Park, Churchill Downs, and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

 We also have the neighborhoods of South Louisville, Wyandotte and Taylor-Berry, Oakdale, Wilder Park, Cloverleaf, Lucky Horseshoe and St Joseph. 

 

Crime Maps Available Online:

Check crime in Louisville on a map:

http://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/211

 

Subscribe to crime alerts in Louisville:

http://www.crimemapping.com/alerts

 

To view interactive maps from Metro such as Snow Maps, Metro Council Districts, Trash Collection:

 http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov

 

Phone Numbers of Interest

 

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Poison Control: 589-8222

MSD: 587-0603

Veteran's Affairs: 595-4447

Jefferson County Clerk's Office: 574-5700

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609, 473-7387 or 361-1318

Louisville Forward/Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

Brightside: 574-2613

Metro Parks: 574-7275

Vacant & Public Property Administration:
574-4016

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321 or 574-2508

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 4th Division:574-7010

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

LMPD 6th Division: 574-2187

Adult Protective Services: 595-4803

Child Protective Services: 595-4550

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888 

Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/

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Councilman Triplett and staff wish all Mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!


In This Edition...


New Playground at South Central Park!

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Crews are working hard to finish installation of the brand new playground at South Central Park, which comes in perfect timing with the rising temperatures outside. 

Louisville Parks and Recreation playgrounds are now open to the public. For a look at our COVID-19 protocols, please click here.


Upcoming Churchill Downs Events

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Sunday, May 9th - "Mother's Day at the Track" Gates: 11:30 A.M. 1st Race: 12:45 P.M.

 

Thursday, May 13, 20 & 27th - "Twilight Thursdays" Gates: 4 P.M. 1st Race: 5 P.M.

Sunday, May 16, 23 & 30th - "Stakes and Eggs Sunday Brunch" Gates: 11:30 A.M. 1st Race: 12:45 P.M.

Sunday, May 22nd - "Downs After Dark" Gates: 5 P.M. 1st Race: 6 P.M.

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

For further information go to "www.churchilldowns.com"


Cloverleaf Neighborhood Association Meeting

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Monday, May 10th

6:00 P.M.

This meeting is a virtual meeting. For additional information go to the Cloverleaf face-book page.


LMPD 4th Division Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 11th
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
In-person at Central Park, weather permitting. If not then Virtual.

The LMPD 4th Division Advisory Board, a group of citizens representing the neighborhoods of the 4th Division, meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M.  Major Shannon Lauder meets with the Advisory Board to exchange Division news and hear community concerns. It is an opportunity for you to discuss issues in your community with the Division commanding officer and support the Division in its mission to keep our community safe. If you would like further information, please contact Board Chair Kathleen Davis at "kathleendavis111@gmail.com" All are welcome to join!


Metro Council Budget Committee Hearings

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The Metro Council Budget process 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

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.


Taylor-Berry/LMPD/Vesta Derby Oaks Peace Walk May 15th

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Shakespeare in the Parks "Romeo & Juliet" May 15th

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The Next "Together 4 Teen Tour" May 17th

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Metro Clean Collaborative Crew

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Below is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from April 26, 2021 to April 30, 2021. The crew cleaned approximately 138 curb miles and collected 292 bags, 9 Tires, and 113 Other Items. Other items includes everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. The Louisville Downtown Partnership also collected 766 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


Report a Litterer!

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. Click here to report.

Report Litter

2.6 million bottles saved from the landfill!

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Louisville Water is proud to announce that through bottle-refill stations around the city, the community has saved 2.6 million plastic bottles from the landfill. Louisville Water's partnerships with area businesses have resulted in more than 75 bottle-refill stations with a message about Louisville Water’s award-winning drinking water at popular locations throughout the metro.


COVID-19 Information

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The hotlines below can assist with any COVID-related questions 24/7:
• Kentucky COVID19 hotline: (800) 722-5725
• LOU HEALTH COVID-19 Helpline: (502) 912-8598
• Those who have been financially harmed by COVID-19 can visit TeamKYFund.ky.gov to apply for funding.

Also - go to "Louisvilleky.gov" for updates, testing sites and all other COVID-19 related information.


Vaccine Questions

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To answers to frequently asked questions and other COVID-19 resources CLICK HERE. To find information on the COVID vaccine and the vaccination process CLICK HERE

StayStrongLouisville.com to get important COVID-19 information and resources in English and Spanish.


COVID Vaccinations at Fairdale Christian Church - 9000 Brown Austin Road

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LG&E plans to resume residential disconnects in June

LG&E is ready to help our customers and, as previously communicated, we are notifying customers with past due balances prior to disconnects resuming and doing the following: 

  • Reminding customers of resources and assistance programs that may be available in their community. More information is available on our website.
  • Helping customers manage their bill by providing options that allow customers to choose a payment plan for their past due balance that best meets their needs - extend their payment a few days or spread the amount evenly over 6 or 12 months.

Customers are encouraged to use our convenient self-service options which includes our new mobile app, online My Account, automated phone system.  For those customers who need further assistance, they can contact a customer representative.

In addition, our business offices are open to assist customers and are following CDC, state and federal COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. 

  • Customers will need to ensure they pay their current bill amount, and any installment amounts by the due date each month to avoid disconnection of service.
  • Customers can refer to their disconnection notices for information on options to avoid disconnection. 

PARC to resume booting vehicles with three or more citations on July 1

The Parking Authority of the River City (PARC) announced, in accordance with Louisville Metro Code Ordinances 72.128, the booting of vehicles with three or more outstanding citations will once again be enforced starting July 1. Due to many hardships that came from the COVID-19 pandemic, booting was paused in March 2020. 

If after July 1, a vehicle is issued its third or more citation, the vehicle will be booted. In addition, if a vehicle was issued three citations prior to the pandemic but was not booted due to the pause in booting, that vehicle remains qualified to be booted after July 1.

Citations are issued to encourage drivers to pay parking meters and adhere to parking guidelines, which leads to an increase in safety and economic development. If citation fines are not paid, booting is the next step. To pay/appeal a citation, drivers can file an appeal at louisvilleky.gov/PARC, or download the appeal form from louisvilleky.gov/PARC and submit that form via fax at 569-6611 or mail/bring it to PARC’s office.


JCPS School Meals

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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. 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!


ABC Notification for 501 W. Evelyn Ave

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Legal announcement for a NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink and Sunday Drink license(s) being applied for by:

Tito’s Tacos, LLC.
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501 W. Evelyn Ave.

The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, April 24, 2021. For further information go to new location or ownership change.pdf


LMPD Tips/Information to Help Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe!

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


Start a Neighborhood Block Watch Group

Neighborhood Block Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If your neighborhood has them, use them! If not then request more information and start a Neighborhood Watch today! Contact Community Relations Programs at (502) 574-7427 or email LMPD Neighborhood Watch.

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Mopeds and Motorbike Requirements

Mopeds and motorbikes both require a drivers license. If the engine is bigger than 50cc it is not considered a moped and must be registered and insured. However, mopeds do not require registration or insurance. 

Below is the definition of a moped:

What is a moped?

  1. Either a motorized bicycle whose frame design may include one or more crossbars supporting a fuel tank, so long as it also has pedals, or a motorized bicycle with a step through frame which may or may not have pedals.
  2. A cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty (50) cc.and rated not more than two (2) brake horsepower.
  3. An automatic transmission not requiring clutching or shiftingby the operator after the drive system is engaged
  4. Capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) mph as defined by the manufacturer's specifications.

Any two or three wheel vehicle not meeting all of the above criteria would fall within the definition of a motorcycle under KRS 189.285 unless excluded by some other statute (such as farm tractors under KRS 186.010 etc.).”


LIHEAP!

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications through June 30, 2021, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment scheduler at 502/991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Applicants must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The benefit amount awarded is based on a household’s income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to the utility vendor (i.e. LG&E).

For the Subsidy Component, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills; it is not necessary to have a past-due amount.

Currently all LIHEAP offices remain closed to walk-in clients in accordance with CDC guidelines, therefore applicants will be requested to drop off all required documentations in a secured drop box at the LIHEAP office selected using the appointment system.

Note:  Residents who were served during the recent LIHEAP Crisis Phase may still apply during LIHEAP Subsidy if they meet program eligibility requirements.

For more information including an income guideline chart, visit here.  For a downloadable flyer, click here.


COVID Vaccination Hub Station Saturday May, 8th

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For local transportation:

FTSB (Federated Transportation Services of the Bluegrass), 888-848-0989. http://www.ftsb.org/medicaid.html

  • Medicaid Requirements:
    • Saturday transportation 8:00am-1:00pm
    • Appointments scheduled by phone 1-888-848-0989
    • 72 hours advance (3 day notice)
      • There is exception for COVID vaccine appointments – 24 hours advance if availability
    • KY Medicaid card
    • No vehicle registered in your name or your household
    • Over 65 can request taxi
  • Medicare Transportation Service through Wheels at 502-561-3690
    • Individuals can still call FTSB and they will direct them to Wheels if not Medicaid

Seeds & Starts from Louisville Grows

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Virtual Opioid Overdose Training

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Notice for a Neighborhood Meeting for a proposed CUP for a Transistional Home at 2805 S. 3rd Street

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Contact information for the meeting: Case Manager - Zachary Schwager  574-8219 or "zachary.schwager@louisvilleky.gov" 


PVA Property Assessment Appeals

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The Jefferson County PVA have mailed out reassessment notices. In addition to the mailed post cards, individual property valuations and other information are also available at the PVA website, www.JeffersonPVA.ky.gov.

If you choose to appeal your property’s assessed valuation, you have until May 17 to begin the process. That is a strict deadline. Appeal conferences will take place virtually or over the phone, due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

If you appeal, you will be asked to provide documentation, including photos of your property or sales of similar properties supporting your appeal. Interior photos are particularly important if you are contending that your property valuation should be lower because of the condition of your property. The PVA has no way of viewing a property’s interior or knowing the condition of it, and successful appeals are often supported by evidence of interior conditions. 

You should also consider applying for exemptions if you are disabled or own a residential property and are over 65 years old. More information on those exemptions and how to qualify are on the PVA’s website.

If you need additional information, go to www.JeffersonPVA.ky.gov or call the office at 502-574-6380.


Pop-Up Drop-Off May 22nd

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Notice of Public Hearing for a CUP for 4815 Manslick Rd

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Relay for Life!

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Evolve502 Scholarships available - apply by June 30

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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.


New Directions FREE Home Repair

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