The Louisville Metro Council has approved a $1.04 billion budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 that is focused on making Louisville more equitable, reimagining public safety and rebuilding the city’s economy post-COVID. Some budget highlights are:

• Quadruples investment in violence prevention
• Provides for up to $10 million for new West End Louisville Partnership; $10 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund; $3 million in down payment assistance; and $3 million for Evolve502 promise scholarships
• Provides over $55 million for paving, sidewalk repairs and other infrastructure needs
• $6.5 million in housing and support services through the Office of Resilience and Community Services, including External Agency and Emergency Solutions Grant funds; around $1 million to house homeless people struggling with AIDS, and another $200,000 for Housing Connection funding to Neighborhood Place for helping people experiencing homelessness. That’s in addition to the $1.7 million directed toward Homeless and Housing Services as part of the midyear budget adjustment in January, and $11 million from the S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program that the city will use to create more affordable housing options and services for people who are homeless or at risk.
• Also as part of this budget, the Louisville Free Public Library will stop collecting fines for overdue books and materials, citing information that shows young people and communities of color are hurt the most by the fines, left unable to utilize a critical resource.

The Metro plan to move yard waste collection in the Urban Services District to every other week has been scrapped. Yard waste will continue to be collected weekly!

Recycling collection will begin a bi-weekly schedule the week of July 12.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION DATE CHANGE: Effective immediately, yard waste collection for everyone who normally gets Friday service will occur on Saturdays. This is a temporary change due to constraints on current staff. We’ll let you know in the eNews or on social media if and when that changes.

Saturday, June 26th is the closing day of the 2021 Spring Meet! Gates: 11:30 A.M. 1st Race: 12:45 P.M.

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

For further information on 2021 Racing dates and events go to "www.churchilldowns.com"

Fan Fair giveaway qualifications and guidelines are as follows:

• Person 60 years of age or older
• Or documentation verified by a physician of a disability
• Resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
• Proof of address and age
• ​One fan per household
• Household must not have functional central air conditioning

Qualified individuals may call one of the sites below for more information and instruction on how to receive a fan. Appointments are required in advance.  The locations include:

• First Neighborhood Place (40219); 502-313-4700
• Cane Run Neighborhood Place (40216); 502-485-6810
• South Central Neighborhood Place (40215); 502-485-7130
• Ujima Neighborhood Place (40211); 502-485-6710
• South Jefferson Neighborhood Place (40258); 502-363-1424
• Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place (40210); 502-634-6050
• KIPDA (40299); 502-266-5571
• Tri-County Community Action Agency (Henry County, Oldham, Trimble Counties): 502-222-1349
• Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer Counties): 502-633-7162

Monetary donations are still accepted and appreciated to purchase additional fans.  Checks can be made payable to KIPDA, Attn:  Fan Fair, mailed to 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.

Fan supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

For more information about the Fan Fair event, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/fan-fair  or https://www.kipda.org/.

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.

The city’s Meals on Wheels continues to operate delivering to more than 1240 homebound senior clients once per week with a five-frozen meal pack until daily, meal delivery can resume.  

Louisville’s senior congregate meal sites, which provide a nutritious lunch, socialization and activities for residents age 60 and over will begin reopening in stages by the end of the month. 

“We all look forward to being able to get back together, and we are excited to provide these nutritious meals on site to our seniors,” said Marvita Starks, program manager for the city’s Senior Nutrition Program.  “But even more important than the meals, is the social connection and wellbeing this service helps to foster among older residents.”

For updates on the reopening of congregate sites., call 502-574-6325 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/senior-nutrition-program.

The Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from June 14, 2021, to June 17, 2021:
The crew cleaned approximately 62.8 curb miles and collected 281 bags, 17 Tires, and 39 Other Items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. The Louisville Downtown Partnership also collected 2,568 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

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

South Louisville Youth Center

Lynnhurst Outreach, Inc.

4401 Taylor Boulevard   Louisville, KY 40215

(502) 368-8446

JOB SUMMARY: Part-time, 20 hours/week, $11.00/hour Hours: Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm - 5:30pm August – May, with June and July off (There will be scheduled evenings and weekends on occasion. You are the right person for this position if you enjoy working with high school youth. Please See Flyer for more details and how to apply!  SLYC  Assistant Program Coordinator.docx