Louisville Metro 2021-2022 Budget Information

Louisville Metro operates on an annual budget for the period from July 1 – June 30.  Discussions about the FY22 budget, which begins July 1, are underway at the Metro Council Budget Committee. 

There are more opportunities to make your voice heard by all Council members.  An online form for written comments is available on the Metro Council Clerk’s website. Comments will be taken through May 31.  Every comment is distributed to all Metro Council members. The Committee schedule also includes one additional opportunity for three-minute public comments about the budget, via WebEx. The complete Budget Hearing Schedule is here. The public may watch all committee meetings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, on UVERSE at Channel 99, or on Facebook. Proceedings may also be streamed live from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page.   The proposed budget is here.

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Covid-19 Vaccination Event

               Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge

               Free and Accepted Masons of Kentucky, Inc.

Covid-19 Vaccination Event

Moderna, Two Doses

Place: The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Address: 1304 South 28^th Street, Louisville, KY 40211

Dates: June 5^th (1^st Dose)

Dates: July 10^th (2nd Dose)

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Items to Bring: Photo ID, Insurance Card, Mask, Covid-19 Vaccine Card (if this is your second dose) needed.

If you have questions, please contact,

Michael Johnson, Coordinator

Phone: 502-776-5560

Louisville Youth Network

Park DuValle CHC COVID Vaccine Event

To make it easy to get vaccinated, Park DuValle Community Health Center can come to your group, organization or site.  We do not want access or transportation to keep us from helping to protect our community For individuals who would like to be vaccinated at any of our clinic sites in Jefferson, Spencer and Henry County, check availability at vaccines.gov or call (502) 439-6489.  We can even pick you up and take you back home in our PDCHC vans or arrange a free Uber ride for you. The 502-439-6489 number can be used to make an appointment for individual vaccine appointments or call any of our locations (https://pdchc.org/contacts/) or the main call center at 502-774-4401. The QR code is for GROUP REQUESTS ONLY.

Summer Reading begins June 1! Sign up now

Put on your fanny pack, lace up your hiking boots, and grab some trail mix and marshmallows, because everyone is invited to Camp LFPL this summer!

The Louisville Free Public Library’s annual 10-week Summer Reading Program encourages children and teens to read for fun over the summer and helps them avoid summer learning loss. School-aged children simply read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books to complete the program.

Studies have shown that children who participate in public library summer reading programs increase their enjoyment of reading, improve their reading skills, and return to school better prepared to learn.

LFPL’s Summer Reading Program starts June 1 and is FREE to all area youth, birth - 12th grade. You can register:

• Online
• By Phone: (502) 574-1611–OR– download the Beanstack Tracker app (for iOS or Android)
• By Email: Beanstack@LFPL.org
• Or by completing the Summer Reading form (formulario en Español) and dropping it off at any LFPL location

To complete the program, simply read the designated number of books:

• PRESCHOOLER (birth - age 5): 20 books
• SCHOOL-AGE (kindergarten - 5th grade): 10 books
• TEEN (6th - 12th grade): 6 books

All program completers will receive a Camp LFPL fanny pack and free passes to local attractions, including: Kentucky Science Center, Frazier History Museum, Locust Grove, Squire Boone Caverns, Hwang’s Martial Arts, and a Racing Louisville soccer game, and these sweet treats: Ehrler’s Ice Cream, Fazoli’s Lemon Ice, and an ice cream cone from participating area McDonald’s. Plus, every completer is automatically entered for a chance to win one of our Grand Prize giveaways.

While you’re registering, be sure to sign up for the 2021 Virtual Cultural Pass presented by the Fund for the Arts, the Arts & Culture Alliance, Louisville Metro Government, and the Louisville Free Public Library!

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BBB June 2021 Hot Topics

1. BBB has seen a rise in reports of employment scams. Multiple local consumers have reported encountering job listings and/or offers that ultimately turn out to be fraudulent. Be wary of any potential “employer” who presents a job offer on the spot, asks you to pay for equipment and/or training, or sends you a cashier’s check to pay for supplies. Research any potential employer/company before accepting an offer of employment.
2. Beware of repackaging employment scams. BBB has received several reports from consumers warning of a potential repackaging scam originating in Louisville. Consumers have reported that they responded to work-from-home job listings for “package handler” or “package inspector” on sites like Indeed.com and Monster.com. After being “hired,” they were instructed to repackage and ship packages sent to their homes. They were also required to send their personal information for the purposes of “employment paperwork.” These scams typically involve stolen merchandise AND identity theft as the scammers are able to gain personal information such as social security numbers from victims who believe they have been hired by a legitimate company. If you see any type of repackaging job posting, do not apply and report the posting as a scam!
3. One local BBB Accredited Business recently reported a check scam to BBB. The business, a home inspection company, received a request for a home inspection that ultimately resulted in the scammer sending a check for an amount larger than the invoice. The scammer asked the business to deposit the check and then send the remaining amount to a third party “pest control company.” BBB warns all small businesses to be wary of any potential customer paying with a large check and asking for money to be sent to a third party. The check is likely fraudulent, leaving the business on the hook for the money!
4. A local consumer reported receiving a scam text message claiming to be from Fifth Third Bank. The text message informed the recipient that their account would be disabled due to irregularities and included a link to restore the account. Be wary of any suspicious text messages from banks or other financial institutions, and do not click on any links – contact the bank directly if you have concerns or questions!
5. BBB continues to receive reports of sweepstakes scams from local consumers. Whether it’s a text message claiming the recipient has won an Amazon drawing or calls from fraudulent “sweepstakes companies,” these reports are on the rise. Remember BBB’s tips: do not click on any links from suspicious text messages and never agree to pay any upfront fee in order to claim a prize!  
6. One local consumer has reported a romance scam to BBB. The consumer was contacted by a stranger on Facebook who claimed to be romantically interested in the victim. The scammer then began asking for money and gift cards to cover various “emergencies” and bills, and continued to harass the victim after they blocked the original Facebook user account. While there is nothing wrong with meeting a potential romantic partner online, be very cautious of any requests for money, gifts, etc. from someone you don’t know very well!
7. One local consumer has reported a scam phone call claiming social security fraud. The recorded call states that fraudulent activity has been detected against the recipient’s social security number and instructs the recipient to speak to an “agent.” This is a phishing scam – do not respond!
8. BBB has received multiple reports of online purchase scams and fraudulent sellers. These scammers usually advertise on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Victims often never receive products or receive cheap counterfeit products. Always research any unknown company first before making a purchase.
9. WhatsApp users should be wary of a scam targeting the popular app. If you receive a message from the “WhatsApp Technical Team” asking you to verify your identity by sending your six-digit login code, this is a scam and an attempt to hack your account. WhatsApp will never contact you directly via the app.
10. Planning a trip this summer? Beware of rental car scams. Avoid any “deals” or “specials” that require you to pay for the rental car in the form of a gift card or prepaid debit card. “Representatives” of a car rental company might claim that the so-called deal is a partnership with a gift card or prepaid debit card company, when in reality this is a scam to gain gift card information, and you will never receive the car you supposedly rented. Always visit rental car company websites directly instead of clicking on ads, and if a deal sounds too good to be true, it likely is. 

Clean Up Downtown

Gov. Beshear: Better Kentucky Plan Directing $127 Million to Fund Much-Needed School Construction Projects

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $127 million is headed to local school districts to fund construction and renovation projects as part of his Better Kentucky Plan, which will direct $1.3 billion to schools, expanding internet access and delivering clean drinking water and quality sewer systems across Kentucky.

The Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission voted Wednesday to recommend funding for projects in the following districts: Hart, Martin, Floyd, Boyd, Bellevue, Mayfield, Jackson, Grant, Breckinridge, Bath, Cumberland, Pendleton and Carter.

“This is and always will be an education first administration, and this funding gives us a unique opportunity to renovate and replace some of our schools, making them a safer and better learning environment for our children and our educators,” said Gov. Beshear. “This will inject tens of millions of dollars into our schools as we work to build a better Kentucky for people in every corner of the commonwealth.”

The funds to build and renovate schools is part of the $1.3 billion Better Kentucky Plan, which will create 14,500 jobs while expanding broadband, delivering clean drinking water and building new schools. Gov. Beshear and Kentucky lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement at the close of the 2021 General Assembly to invest federal relief funds in infrastructure.

The Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission voted to make an offer of assistance to 13 school projects around the state. The school districts will receive the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds this summer, contingent on allocation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

“These funds are going to make a tremendous difference in the lives of our kids. From safety to technology, these changes are going to give Kentucky kids the educational leg-up they deserve,” said Chelsey Couch, executive director of the Kentucky School Construction Facilities Commission.

The ARPA money is being allocated as gap funding. The state education commissioner needs to approve the offers and then the local school districts must accept or decline the offer.

“Gap funds cover what is beyond the ability of the school district to bond or finance. This money is a bridge to carry important projects to completion,” added Gov. Beshear.

Each school district in Kentucky must maintain a standing facilities plan. Those plans are prioritized at the state level by the School Facilities Commission. If one of the chosen school districts does not accept the allocated funding, the funds will be applied to the next project on the state’s priority list.

The following school districts and funding amounts have been conditionally approved by the Commission:

On Tuesday, the Governor announced local utilities could begin submitting projects for the $250 million Cleaner Water Program, the portion of the Better Kentucky Plan created to deliver clean drinking water and quality sewer systems across the commonwealth.

Information about the Better Kentucky Plan including grants for broadband expansion, cleaner water and sewer, school facility upgrades, and vocational education center renovations, can be found at https://governor.ky.gov/BetterKy/.

More Information Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov and the state’s response to COVID-19 at kycovid19.ky.gov.

Mayor and LMPD Chief unveil dashboard to update public about police reform recommendations

LOUISVILLE, KY (June 2, 2021) — Mayor Greg Fischer and Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields today provided an update on progress on recommendations outlined earlier this year from Hillard Heintze’s independent review of the police department – and shared a new dashboard where the public can track further work.

Mayor Fischer described the 150-page Hillard Heintze report, shared publicly in January, as “an unflinching look at what was working – and what was not. It clearly outlined the pain in our community as a whole, and within LMPD.”

The Mayor said he and Chief Shields agreed in January that it was important “that the community holds us accountable to making the changes recommended by Hillard Heintze – and receives regular reports on our progress. We’re here today to provide the first of those.”

Chief Shields agreed it’s critical that the public have confidence in the process. “Building trust and accountability means being transparent about the work we are doing, and the work left to be done, and how we are proceeding,” the Chief said. “The dashboard also will help LMPD stay on track as we work to meet our goals.”

While there is much work yet to do, she said she wanted to share the new online dashboard now so that police, Metro Council and other city leaders, as well as the public, can keep track of the progress on the various recommendations.

The dashboard, which will be updated quarterly, lists the 12 key domain subject areas and depicts progress through four types of status: Completed, In Process, Planning & Development, and Under Review. Dashboard users can also click on each of the subject areas to find the specific recommendations from the report.

Mayor Fischer closed his remarks today by noting that the Hillard Heintze report “showed serious challenges within LMPD – and as the Chief has outlined, we are dealing with those challenges. They won’t all be completed overnight, but reform is happening.

“And let’s also keep in mind that reimagining public safety requires broader reform, across our city and our nation,” he said. “Just like public health, public safety is too big for any one entity to be responsible for – and it’s something we all have a role in creating. That’s why my budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year invests in a system that reflects the truth that effectively reimagining public safety requires a ‘whole-of-government’ and ‘whole-of-city’ approach – a system that includes community mobilization, intervention, prevention, enforcement, organizational change, and re-entry.

“Working together on all these pieces is the path to real public safety, to real racial justice, to equity,” he continued. “That is the focus of my work today, tomorrow and for the rest of the 19 months I have as your Mayor.”

The new LMPD dashboard can be found at https://louisville-police.org/803/HH-Dashboard.

The full  Hillard Heintze report can be found at https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/2021-01/hillard-heintze-report.pdf

One Love Louisville Violence Prevention Training

Turn your passion into action and learn the tools needed to make a difference in your community! Our next Ambassador Institute will be held on June 26, 2021. To adapt to the virtual platform, we have shortened the training. Training will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will be trained in Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention, Community Organizing, Conflict Resolution, and the Public Health Approach to Violence. Training will be led by experts from Seven Counties, the Kent School of Social Work, the Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, and more!

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Tech Louisville will prepare you to be an IT Support professional

This free tech career training consists of online learning and mentorship with an experienced IT professional. Graduates will earn a Google IT Support Professional Certificate and are connected with local employers who need qualified tech workers.

You’ll begin learning the fundamentals of IT support, including troubleshooting and customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. Most importantly, Tech Louisville helps you build a foundation for a lasting career that pays well.

TARC is hiring Coach Operators!

• Pay begins at greater than $17/hour and you can earn up to $25/hour
• Paid training and great benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage , retirement plan participation, and paid time off
• Candidates must be 21 years old, enjoy working with the public, and have a passion to serve the community

How to apply:

• Apply in person during our hiring event Friday, June 11, from 11am-3pm, at TARC Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway
• Or, you can apply online at www.rideTARC.org

The Works Week

We're on a roll! Recycling carts are being delivered this month!

Five important things to know about the cart delivery process:

1. The carts are being delivered by a contracted company. The employees do not work for Metro and they are not able to answer your questions. Please refer to the website or call Metro311 if you have questions. 
2. Any household that participated in recycling during our waste container audit and did NOT already have a 65 or 95-gallon recycling cart should be on our delivery list. If you see that carts have been delivered on your street, you are a recycler, you do not already have a 65 or 95-gallon recycling cart, and you did not receive one, please fill out our online form to let us know. 
3. A packet of information will be attached to every cart. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions sheet and keep the info card as a reminder of what is accepted in recycling and of the every other week recycling collection schedule that begins July 12. Residents who already have a recycling cart will receive the same info card in the mail the week of June 28. 
4. The delivery team will not be picking up 18-gallon recycling bins. Residents are encouraged to drop them off at the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Ave. or one of our 3 staffed recycling drop-off locations to be reused or recycled. Residents may also keep their bin. 
5. The cart delivery process will take several weeks. Be on the lookout for the delivery team in your area!

Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMore.

Watch MetroTV's video about the new carts: https://youtu.be/t1zbqjylHt4

PWA's Roads & Operations Summer Mowing Schedule

PWA Roads & Operations crews have been steadily working, mowing the right-of-way and clearing driver visibility obstructions throughout Metro roadways since April 12. They will continue to do so through the summer. Below is scheduled work for the rest of the season. Central District Mowing the intersection sight obstructions on: Fern Valley Hurstbourne Blankenbaker Thixton/Oak Grove Rd. This list may change as calls for service come in. Summer Schedule: Litter/mowing will begin on June 7, 2021 Litter/mowing will begin on August 2, 2021 Litter/mowing will begin on September 27, 2021

Paving Projects & Road Work - Week of June 7

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of June 7, 2021. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors. Arnold Palmer Blvd. from Landmark Dr. to Aiken Rd. Colonial Springs Rd. from Factory Ln. to Springs Station Rd. Sample Ct. from Sample Way to dead end Sample Way from Colonial Springs Rd. to Springs Station Rd. Sapling Spring Pl. Sample Way to dead end Squire Spring Ct. from Sample Way to dead end W. Ormsby from R.R. Tracks between 13th and 15th to 25th Streets Install speed humps on Carolyn Rd., Rutland Ave., Goddard Ave., Hood Rd. and Woodpointe Blvd. Tower Rd. from Preston Highway to the dead end will be shut down 6/5/21 from 7AM to 7PM to replace a culvert pipe.  Our contractor will have plates available if an emergency vehicle needing passage is absolutely necessary.

Clean Collaborative Crew - Weekly Report-May 24th-28th

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.

Below is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from May 24, 2021, to May 28, 2021. The crew cleaned approximately 57.6 curb miles and collected 231 bags, 22 Tires, and 48 other items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. The Louisville Downtown Partnership also collected 672 pounds of litter and debris from the Downtown area.

To learn more about the collaborative, track the crews' progress, and find out how you can help, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/CleanLou.

Pets of the Week

Dog of the Week Do you have room in your heart and home for senior shelter pet? Give Ray B. a second chance forever family by adopting the very friendly, 7-years-young Labrador Retriever mix. He still has a pep in his step and enjoys playing with toys. Unlike a younger dog or puppy, Ray B. is laidback and doesn’t mind entertaining himself when your busy with work or chores around the house. He’ll occasionally come up to you for affection and to let you know how much he appreciates you. Ray B.’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Ray B. weighs 70 lbs. and he’s already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Ray B. can be tested with potential fur siblings by request, although he isn’t crazy about cats and prefers to avoid them. As for their feline wet food, that’s fair game! To meet or adopt Ray B., visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd.), open from 12-6pm daily – no appointment required. For more info about Ray B., email LMAS at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Cat of the Week: Meet Nancy who is a champion in more ways than one. The stunning 3-year-old, black-and-white cat has been at the shelter since November 2020, when she arrived sick and injured. Nancy’s tail had to be amputated; she’s missing teeth and suffers from seasonal allergies like a lot of people. She’s not perfect, but who is? Nancy would still be a great, loving companion. Nancy’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Nancy weighs seven pounds. She’s already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Her adoption also includes three years of wellness checks and vaccinations. To meet or adopt Nancy, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Nancy, call 502-473-PETS.

Interested in serving on 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.

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

To apply for a board:

1. Search here for the board you are interested in: Boards and Commissions - List
2. Apply online.

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