Councilwoman Dorsey issues a statement following the shooting death of Deputy Brandon Shirley early Thursday morning.
Louisville – Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) has issued the following statement on learning of the death of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Shirley after a shooting early Thursday morning:
"There is an overwhelming sadness in our hearts today as we collectively grieve the tragic and painful loss of one of our sons. Deputy Brandon Shirley deserved better. We must do better to ensure all of our children and neighbors have the opportunity to live in healthy and safe environments. My staff and I will continue to work toward this effort in any and all ways. But today, my immediate thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Shirley's family."
Urban Reforestation Grant Applications
The Louisville MSD Urban Reforestation Grants Program is now accepting applications for tree planting projects. Grants will pay for trees planted within the MSD Drainage Service area, which includes all of Jefferson County except for the cities of Shively, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews and Anchorage. Download the application at https://louisvillemsd.org/trees. The application deadline is Wednesday September 15th at 5pm ET.
Please contact Jennifer Kern at Jennifer.Kern@LouisvilleMSD.org or (502)540‐6241 with any questions.
The MSD Urban Reforestation Program plants 1,000 trees annually by working with local residents, businesses, municipal organizations and neighborhood associations. These trees redirect an average of 1.35 million gallons of stormwater away from the sewer system every year, which decreases sewer overflows into our waterways. By planting more trees, MSD not only absorbs stormwater but also reduces erosion and flooding, provides shade, reduces noise pollution and carbon dioxide in the air, and provides a habitat for nearby wildlife.
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Suicide Prevention Training - NAMI Louisville
LIHEAP summer cooling assistance enrollment open
Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
LOUISVILLE, Ky (July 12, 2021) - Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) joins with Community Action Agencies across the state today to begin accepting applications for the 2021 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. This federally-funded programs is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, 2021, or until funds are depleted.
The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is separated into two components, Subsidy and Crisis, to assist with electric cost. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, with a household income at or below 150% of the Kentucky median income.
The Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $100 to $400 depending on income levels and housing category. The Crisis component is available to eligible households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their maximum benefit.
“Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is proud to serve as part of the Community Action Kentucky network, and we’re so grateful this assistance is available to help our residents, said Tameka Laird, director of Louisville Metro RCS. “We want Louisvillians and all of our state’s residents to remain healthy, especially when dangerously high temperatures can make homes unsafe.”
How to apply?
Schedule a drop off appointment in advance at one of the seven LIHEAP Drop Boxes. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Applicants will be assessed for both the Subsidy and Crisis programs and may receive benefits from both programs if eligible.
LIHEAP required documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP Family Profile form and the LIHEAP Application should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment (download forms at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP or pick up at Drop Boxes).
Applicants will then be contacted by LIHEAP staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time.
Required documentation to drop off includes:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month. All individuals 18 or over in the household with no income -- and no way to document that status such as a Food Stamp Award letter -- must have a Proof of No Income Form completed prior to applying for benefits. These forms are available at the LIHEAP Drop Box locations or online at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP.
- Most current electric bill, or statement from your landlord if electric expenses are included in your rent.
For more descriptions about the drop box locations, income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: loiusvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More information about LIHEAP and a listing of LIHEAP outreach offices can be found at the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
Project Warm
Project Warm in Louisville is a weatherization organization. We help people feel more comfortable in their homes by providing free weatherization services to people who are disabled, elderly and low-income. I just wanted to inform you all and any clients that you've worked with in the past who are no longer experiencing homelessness of the services that we provide. Hopefully it may spark interest to people who would want to be a participant. We serve those who are located in Jefferson County.
Our services are very beneficial by lowering energy bills, increasing energy efficiency of the home, and creating a more comfortable home for the summer and the winter. I have attached a flyer with more information, a google form for clients to fill out to see if they qualify and an application that can be emailed back to me or lisa@projectwarm.org.
Project Warm Qualifications - First Line - Google Forms
Project Warm Application
projectwarm.org
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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.
Paving Projects & Road Work - Week of August 9
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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the upcoming week, of August 9.
Note: the schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
- Manner Dale Dr. from Cabinwood Dr. to Pomeroy Dr.
- Vogue Ave. from Klondike Ln. to Roselawn Blvd.
- Roselawn Blvd. from Manner Dale Dr. to Vogue Ave. (West)
- Franklin St. from Cabel St. to Railroad Tracks
- Cabel St. from Story Ave. to Franklin St.
- E. Washington St. from N. Wenzel St. to N. Johnson St.
- 1200 E. Main St. (utility restoration)
- Commerce Crossing Dr. from Preston Highway to dead end (planned night work)
- Interchange Way from Interchange Dr. to dead end (planned night work)
- Interchange Dr. from Preston Hwy. to Commerce Crossing Dr. (planned night work)
- Carbine Ln. from Commerce Crossing Dr. to dead end (planned night work)
- Flat Rock from Shelbyville Rd. to Aiken Rd.
- Clark Station from Shelbyville Rd. to Spotswood Ln.
- Dahl Rd. from Guest Ave. to Poplar Level Rd.
- E. Orell Rd. from Dixie Hwy. to Gerald Dr.
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Recycling Cart Updates
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Yes, we are still working on the second round of recycling cart deliveries! If you’re still waiting for your new recycling cart, here is the latest update:
- As of August 4, we are still working on delivering to houses with recycling collected on Tuesdays.
- We are working on solutions that will help this process move faster and we appreciate your patience!
- We will continue to collect recycling from the small bins until January 1, 2022.
- The new grant-funded carts are intended for households that did not already have a rolling recycling cart with wheels. If you already had a recycling cart and are experiencing overflow, consider purchasing an additional recycling cart or using a store-bought container that is 30-40 gallons, has handles, a lid, and is labeled RECYCLING. Only recycle what is accepted, crush containers, flatten cardboard, and recycle items loosely (not in bags).
The new every other week recycling schedule is in effect. Keep up with the schedule by downloading the Recycle Coach app. Learn more about this recycling cart project at Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMore. Set reminders and allow notifications to hear from us if there are issues or delays in waste collections.
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Pop Up Drop Off - Event
Alley Action Clean Up continues this week in Area E
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
St. George's Scholar Institute is looking for a Program Director (full-time)
Overview: Located in the heart of West Louisville, St. George's Scholar Institute is a Youth Development Agency that celebrates a rich history of service of the Parkland, Parkhill, and California neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky. We thrive at our mission to embrace, educate, and empower youth in Louisville. Creatively, we strive to provide cutting-edge out-of-school time programming to young people K-12th grade. We are currently looking for a Program Director.
Please see attached flyer for qualifications and how to apply:
Program_Director_Job_Description
Census Bureau hiring for Field Reps
The Census Bureau conducts more than 130 different surveys each year, and they are looking for people to fill Field Representative positions in your community.
This would be a great job for anyone who wants to make some extra money, while getting to meet new people.
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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