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Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 02/28/2022 09:00 PM EST

 Monday, February 28, 2022

Councilman Jecorey Arthur and Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright

District 4 Monthly Round Table

Our next call will be Tuesday, March 15th 6-7 PM. Please join us to discuss local issues.

Video-In: louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4

Phone-In: (415)655-0001

Access Code: 180-005-6522#

Stream: facebook.com/loudistrict4

COVID

For assistance in relation to hardships due to COVID click here.

For information about COVID facts, testing, vaccines and more click here.

For in depth updates on COVID in Louisville, including total deaths and confirmed cases click here.

A website has launched to offer the family and friends of Kentuckians lost to COVID an opportunity to memorialize their loved ones by writing and sharing stories. To view the virtual memorial click here. 

CIVICS

Legislation

  1. American Rescue Plan — The next round of spending is expected in the first quarter of 2022. A placeholder ordinance is being held in the Budget Committee. We have co-sponsored in support of our work on different allocations. We have several items including libraries, housing, childcare, downtown, youth programming, and more that we're advocating for.
  2. Child Care Land Use Regulation — Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong introduced changes to zoning for childcare facilities to make them more accessible across the city. We have co-sponsored to support. It is on the council agenda for Thursday.
  3. Louisville Metro Housing Authority — LMHA is reviewing their housing needs to estimate the cost of renovations. Once this is complete we will work with them on a budget ask to Louisville Metro Government. An estimate will be available in about 6 months according to their director. We want to negotiate a community benefits agreement with LMHA that supports the wants, needs, and concerns of tenants. If you live in a LMHA property and want to help us draft this agreement please let us know.
  4. Gun Buyback Ordinance — We've been working with county attorneys to draft an ordinance to start a pilot programming where Louisvillians can sell guns to Louisville Metro Government to be destroyed. We're working with the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Director Dr. Monique Williams on this effort.
  5. Food Waste Ordinance — We've inquired with county attorneys about legislation to reduce food waste and get more food to food banks or similar nonprofits. This will likely be introduced in the first quarter of 2022.
  6. Corrections Resolution — We're working with Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong to introduce resolution with suggested justice system changes to address the ongoing crisis at our local jail and beyond.
  7. Natural Landscapes Ordinance — This amended ordinance will allow families more flexibility to grow native plants. It returns to committee next week. It is on the council consent agenda for Thursday so it will likely pass.
  8. Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance — This ordinance helps prevent displacement. An assistant county attorney is working on a new draft to be shared soon. Once we have a new draft we will begin our listening tour.
  9. Capital Infrastructure Fund (CIF) Alley Paving Ordinance — We will be allocating approximately $17,000 to repave the alley between South 5th and 6th Streets, often used by seniors in the Chapel and Friendship Houses.
  10. Code of Ordinances Equity Review — We are drafting a formal process for reviewing Louisville Metro's Code of Ordinances to address inequities as they relate to social determinants of health perpetuated by local law. We've started meeting with the Office of Equity and Center for Health Equity to collab.
  11. Budget Equity Review Resolution — We filed this to require Metro Council to follow the same review process we asked of the Mayor's Office when approving their budget. It is on the council agenda for Thursday.
  12. Neighborhood Development Fund (NDF) Bail Ordinance — A $10,000 grant helping support people with low-level bonds ($500 or less) at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. We are working with a nonprofit partner. Please note that Kentucky House Bill 313 prohibits posting bonds that are $5,000 or more.
  13. Industrial Revenue Bonds Resolution(s) — Thank you to the few dozens Smoketown residents and stakeholders for joining our community meeting. We are still working on incorporating everyone's wants, needs, and concerns into a community benefits agreement for the proposed developments at 930 Lampton St (Ferncliff Distillery) and 827 Logan St (Trellis Brewing). This will not be finalized until we pass an ordinance in the coming months. Until then, we will continue negotiations for public benefits. A small group of residents are meeting this Sunday, March 6th at 4:00 PM. The call-in info is the same as our round table and last meeting.
  14. Tax Increment Financing Community Benefits Ordinance — We have been working on legislation to require community benefits agreements for any tax increment financing (TIF), industrial revenue bond (IRB), or other financial incentives. If you have ideas let us know. We are working with Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey on this.
  15. Language Access Ordinance — We have pending legislation that would require metro agencies to make programs more accessible for people with English as a second or foreign language.

All of our sponsored legislation can be viewed here. We welcome input.

CITY

Mayor Fischer Kicks off 12th Season of SummerWorks

Mayor Greg Fischer joined JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio, Metro Council President David James, and other community leaders at Shawnee Park to announce the start of registration for SummerWorks 2022. For more information click here. 

Pediatric Health Experts Discuss Impacts of COVID-19 on Children, Success of Vaccines

Mayor Greg Fischer was joined by Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, associate medical director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW); Dr. Kristina Bryant, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Norton Children’s Hospital; and Misty Ellis, pediatric acute care nurse practitioner at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, to provide a COVID-19 update and to discuss its effects on children. For more information click here.

Mayor Fischer Signs Ordinance to Codify the Juneteenth Jubilee Commission to Help Organize Annual Events

Furthering his commitment to honoring Juneteenth, Mayor Greg Fischer signed an ordinance to codify the 15-member Juneteenth Jubilee Commission as an official city commission, which will help organize events celebrating Juneteenth’s historical significance in Louisville. For more information click here. 

Total Quality Logistics to Add 100 Jobs in Louisville

Kentucky businesses continue to reinvest and create jobs across the state, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerage and third-party logistics firms in North America, will grow its presence in the commonwealth with expansions at three offices across Lexington, Louisville and unincorporated Boone County, resulting in up to 525 new full-time Kentucky-resident jobs. For more information click here. 

Air Pollution Control District Proposed Permit

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit for Industrial Container Services - KY (steel drum reconditioning plant), 405 Industry Road, Louisville, 40208, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. The 30-day public comment period starts February 26, 2022, and ends on March 29, 2022. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07. For more information click here. 

First Tee — Louisville Takes Over Operations at Bobby Nichols Golf Course

Louisville Metro Government has reached a final agreement with First Tee — Louisville who took over operations this week at Bobby Nichols Golf Course, located at 4301 East Pages Lane adjacent to Waverly Park in Southwest Louisville. For more information click here.

COMMUNITY

Opportunities with SummerWorks 

SummerWorks partners with many employers large and small to offer a wide range of summer job opportunities for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. Youth applicants who face barriers and come from disadvantaged backgrounds are prioritized in the job matching process. For more information click here.

Alcoholic Beverage Control 

There is an Alcoholic Beverage License memo for the location at 116 West Jefferson Street. For more information click here. 

There is an Alcoholic Beverage License memo for the location at 811 East Market Street. For more information click here. 

There is an Alcoholic Beverage License memo for the location at 2928 W. Kentucky Street. For more information click here. 

Board of Zoning Adjustment Meetings

The office of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services has issued a public hearing notice for the location at 954 South Hancock Street. For more information click here.

Neighborhood Informational Meeting

There will be a virtual neighborhood informational meeting for 1667 Story Avenue. For more information click here.

Broadway All The Way

Our city is planning to create a safe, vibrant, multimodal corridor that meets the needs of all citizens, especially those that live along Broadway, and that will serve as a robust catalyst for economic development throughout Louisville. Please click here to provide feedback.