Missing Child
We have a missing 18 year old beautiful black queen. She has Aspergers. That means she is on the Autism Spectrum. Special needs!
We must advocate and work to help locate her.
Notice of Historic Structure Demolition
POOLS ARE OPEN!! Fairdale, Sun Valley & Algonquin
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Louisville Parks and Recreation announced three public swimming pools opened last Saturday. Fairdale, Sun Valley & Algonquin outdoor pools began operation, with a set schedule through the summer. Each pool has two sessions — from 12noon to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00-5:00 p.m
- Fairdale closed Mondays for cleaning
- Sun Valley closed Wednesdays. for cleaning
- Algonquin will be closed Tuesdays for cleaning
ADMISSION All ages: $2 ()No refunds.
Under 8 must be accompanied by a person 12 or older.
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Applications now open for Down Payment Assistance, Home Repair programs
City allocated additional $2 million for down payment assistance in FY 22 budget
LOUISVILLE, KY (July 1, 2021) – Louisville Metro’s Office of Housing is now accepting applications for its Down Payment Assistance and Home Repair programs, all aim to help low- to moderate-income individuals access and retain homeownership and build generational wealth.
In the approved budget, Mayor Greg Fischer allocated $3 million for the Down Payment Assistance Program, up from $1 million in fiscal year 2021, and roughly $7.7 million for the four Home Repair programs – Regular Home Repair, At-Risk, Russell Rental Rehab and Exterior Code Alleviation.
“Homeownership is crucial for residents to build generational wealth. Through the Down Payment Assistance Program, we are broadening access to homeownership for people for whom a down payment is a barrier to entry,” the Mayor said. “And our Home Repair programs help to existing homeowners who are struggling to pay for costly repairs and may risk losing their home or be forced to live in unsafe or unsanitary conditions as a result.”
Households must be at or below 80% area median income (AMI) to be eligible for the Down Payment Assistance and Home Repair programs. That is $61,500 or less a year for a family of four.
Applications for both may be submitted at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/louisvilleky/participant, and paper copies are available at the Metro Development Center, 444 S. 5th St. Those with questions about the application process and the programs can call the Office of Housing at (502) 574-5850.
Down Payment Assistance
The Down Payment Assistance Program provides a partially forgivable loan with 0% interest to low- to moderate-income homebuyers for down payment and closing costs associated with purchasing a home in Louisville.
Approved applicants can receive up to 20% of the purchase price of the home, and the amount is determined based on individual need. The average amount of Down Payment Assistance paid out is $21,706 per applicant.
As part of a term of the assistance, the purchased home must be the homebuyers’ primary residence for a period of 5 to 15 years, depending upon the amount of assistance received. By the end of that specified period, 50% of the loan is forgiven.
The Down Payment Assistance Program is not limited to first-time homebuyers only. Eligible applicants must:
- Be pre-approved for a mortgage from a local financial institution;
- Have no unpaid collections, past due balances or un-discharged bankruptcies, except medical collections of up to $10,000;
- Have at least $1,500 in savings;
- And meet set home price limits.
Learn more about the Down Payment Assistance Program at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/down-payment-assistance-program.
Home Repair Programs
The Home Repair programs are committed to providing repairs to help stabilize the home for low- to moderate-income individuals who own and are currently living in single-family homes.
The Regular Home Repair, At-Risk and Russell Rental Rehab programs focus maintaining and increasing the supply of affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing by making investments that positively impact the health and safety of the occupants, including repairing or replacing HVAC, furnace, electrical, plumbing, roof and gutters.
The Exterior Code Alleviation Program eliminates exterior code violations and makes minor essential exterior repairs to improve the sustainability of the home while ensuring their home is warm, safe and dry. Funds through this program may pay for repair or replacement of exterior painting, siding, foundation, windows, roof and more.
The average amount of Home Repair assistance paid out through the four programs is $24,000 per applicant.
The Exterior Code Alleviation Program and Regular Home Repair Program are available to qualified residents throughout Louisville. The Russell Rental Rehab Program is only available to property owners in the Russell neighborhood, and the At-Risk Program is for residents in west Louisville, Shelby Park and Smoketown.
Learn more about the Home Repair programs at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing/home-repair-programs.
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Youth Pop-Up Shop
Join the Network for Youth Development and Community Building (AKA - Louisville Youth Network) on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 4 PM - 7 PM at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Complex for a Youth Pop Up Shop.
We will be highlighting local youth (ages 10 - 24) entrepreneurs in the city of Louisville to help showcase their talents and help them increase awareness of their business. The event will spotlight youth entrepreneurs, youth leaders, and artist.
The purpose of the event is to showcase the great things Louisville Youth are doing in the city! More details to follow. Registration is open from June 30 - July 15, 2021. Have youth entrepreneurs sign up here.
If you have any questions email Dr. Billie Castle at billie.castle@louisvilleky.gov.
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Dino Quest at The Zoo - June 26th - September 19th.
The Louisville Zoo is inviting guests to travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to visit their newest prehistoric animal ambassadors – 19 life-sized robotic dinosaurs in “Dino Quest” presented by Great Clips. From Saturday, June 26, until Sunday, Sept. 19, Zoo guests can experience the world’s largest, most lifelike robotic dinosaur exhibit, free with admission to the Zoo.
Guests will encounter 19 roaring, breathing giants from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of history. They will have the opportunity to view the world’s tallest life-sized, robotic dinosaurs, ranging from 5-foot-long baby triceratops to a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex.
A Louisville Zoo membership or general admission ticket will allow guests to encounter the prehistoric period prior to extinction in “Dino Quest,” presented by Great Clips. Purchase tickets today at louisvillezoo.org/tickets. For information about “Dino Quest” visit LouisvilleZoo.org/dino
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Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services to return to in person meetings August 1, 2021
The Exquisite Black Women Foundation, Inc. presents their 2nd Annual An Evening of Excellence Gala
 To reserve your spot at this event, please go to ExquisiteBlackWomen.org/TheGala.
For a limited time only, VIP tickets will be $80 and General Admission $55. Streaming and On-Demand access is still available for $20.21.
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels
Take the JCPS Survey - "How to Invest JCPS Stimulus Funds"
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JCPS is seeking input from the community on how to invest one-time stimulus funds within the district. The funding, which comes from the federal stimulus passed in Congress due to COVID-19, is to assist districts with additional costs incurred due to the pandemic and to ensure the safe reopening of schools in the fall.
Click here to take the survey.
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NO Large Item Pick Up scheduled for the of week of July 5
Stay informed! To receive information , check the Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.
Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted, and tree trimmings must be bundled properly.
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Alley Action clean-up work continues in Area E the week of July 5
Click the map for a detailed view of Alley Area E.
The Alley Action Clean-up initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.
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How to Sign up for Gov Delivery
Signing up for gov delivery is a great way to stay informed of development proposals in your our District. See the graphic below to learn how!
Meetings for the Metro Council
Metro Council Meetings Now Live-streaming on Facebook
Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here.
Heat Related Illnesses & Tips
Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness.
Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
https://www.facebook.com/events/120837620113980/
Charter Spectrum announces Emergency Broadband Benefit
Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels
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.
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KY Driver's License Changes
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the opening of a third Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Driver Licensing Regional Office in Jefferson County, at 4919 Dixie Highway Suite A, formerly was a branch location of the Jefferson County Office of Circuit Court Clerk. KYTC is taking over the office as part of its phased adoption of driver licensing services for all of Kentucky.
Online renewal launched
On June 14, KYTC launched their new online platform for drivers to renew current standard licenses and REAL IDs via the web (as long as the driver’s name or address hasn't changed). Visit https://dlrenewal.ky.gov/
KYTC Regional Offices
Drivers now can visit ANY KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office, regardless of where they live. For a list of all KYTC Regional Offices across the Commonwealth, visit https://drive.ky.gov/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Regional-Offices.aspx.
Mail-in renewal option to end
The state’s mail-in renewal option, which began in response to COVID-19, will sunset on June 30. For details, visit https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
Helpful PDFs
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Free Financial Navigator service
LHOME, Louisville’s only non-profit Community Development Financial Institution has partnered with Metro Government to launch a free Financial Navigator service for residents looking for financial resources during the pandemic. Below, you will find the press release:
https://louisvilleky.gov/news/city-partners-lhome-launch-free-financial-navigator-service-residents
And the link to the referral form:
https://fecpublic.force.com/fecbot/s/referral?c__city=0016f00002aWu1uAAC&type=Financial_Navigator
Job Opportunities
Autoneum Hiring for 2 Positions
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Positions available:
· Production Operator - Job ID: 1197263829 $15.50-$16/hr
· Material Handler - Job ID: 1197269399 $16.50-$17/hr
Located in Jeffersonville, IN. Hiring for all shifts. Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
Apply through Focus Career by using the Job ID Number listed above to search for the position.
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Performance Foodservice is hiring
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CDL Class A Delivery Driver - Job ID: 1196004349
· $15,000 hiring bonus and $100k+ earning potential
· Early morning dispatch, world-class training, weekends off, home every night, and minimal key drop deliveries
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Order Selector - Job ID: 1195993569
· $25-36/hr (average pay after 6-8 weeks of training)
· Sunday-Thursday work schedule
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First day benefits include: paid holidays and vacation, education assistance, employee stock purchase plan, health, life, vision, dental, prescription Insurance, 401k, and unlimited growth opportunities
Apply through Focus Career by using the Job ID Number listed above to search for the position.
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Capstone Logistics employment opportunity
Warehouse Associates - Job ID: 1194932679
- Located at 2000 Nelson Miller Parkway Louisville, KY
- $12.50/hr plus production incentive
- Hiring for day and night shift, 4:30 a.m. to complete or 4:30 p.m. to complete (work week is 7 days a week with 2 days off with rotating days off)
- Background check and drug screening required
- Must be 18+ and be able to lift/carry a minimum of up to 25-75 lbs
- Benefits available after 60 days of employment
- Advancement opportunities and paid travel available
Apply through Focus Career by using the Job ID Number listed above to search for the position.
Come work for Louisville Metro Government
You can search for all open positions and submit your application now.
Note: For assistance with the application process, please contact the NEOGOV Customer Support Help Desk at (855) 524-5627 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Click here to view current job openings!
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MetroSWAP - A Safe Zone for Online Sellers
Did you just sell an item online and need a place to meet to complete the transaction? Marketplace, Craig's List, and all other online sellers, if you are looking for a public place to exchange your items, look no further than in the parking lot of a police station. Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? Again, a great place to consider is at a MetroSWAP Zone.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones around the city. These areas are located outside of some of our Divisions. There is 24 hour video surveillance.
Tips for using MetroSWAP:
- Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station.
- Meet only during daylight hours.
- Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time.
- Meet in the parking lot. There will be two (2) designated parking spots at each location for use.
- Make this interaction brief and to the point.
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Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website
The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.
Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
Please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111
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Report an issue now with the Metro311 Online Reporting system
For more than 30 years, Metro311 has been the city's customer service center.
If you have any issues with animals, business concerns, garbage, parks, property maintenance, etc., you can use Metro311 to report. Once a service request is entered, the appropriate agency will respond. *Please note* - Following an inspection, a service request may be transferred to a department other than the one it was originally assigned in order to ensure the request is properly handled.
For convenience, Metro311 has a downloadable app. When you download the free app to your iPhone or Android you can submit service requests immediately. Use it, if you need a city service and help with non-emergency issues. Just search for "Louisville Metro 311" in your app store.
For more info visit here.
Crime Maps - Updated Daily
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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.
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