Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Delivered to the Metro Council

During Thursday’s meeting of the Louisville Metro Council, we received the Mayor’s Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This proposal represents approximately $1.3 billion in spending priorities outlined by the mayor during his approximately 45-minute speech. Citing significant increases in both local tax revenues as well as State and Federal Funds, the mayor explained how this budget was much different from his previous 11 proposals.

Highlights of the FY23 Budget:

• Additional $25 million in Police operational expenditures plus funding to start the process of purchasing land and planning for a new police training facility.
• New cameras and body scanners to improve the conditions at our jail and to support officers who are tasked with protecting the persons located within.
• Significant increases are also proposed for the Health Department
• Paving, sidewalks, and deferred maintenance will be kept at their current levels
• No increases in fees, new or adjusted taxes.
• $10 million to be added to Metro Government’s “Rainy Day Fund”
• Capital expansions at the Zoo ($10 million) and Waterfront Park ($4 million)
• $30 million for potential Federal matches that might result from numerous grant opportunities that are expected in the next calendar year.

Now that the Mayor has presented the Metro Council with his budget, I and my colleagues on the Metro Council will begin the process of reviewing the proposal. On May 9^th the Metro Council will hold its first hearing of the two-month review process as we receive an overview of the budget as well as details on the revenue and economic conditions within our community. In total the Metro Council will hold approximately 40 hours of hearings with dozens of department leaders. The Metro Council is scheduled to vote on the final FY23 Budget on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

For more information on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget Address.  

For the complete Metro Council hearing schedule.

To submit a comment for Metro Council consideration.

Thank you for taking interest in this year’s budget process, and please feel free to reach out to me at 574-1122 or Robin.Engel@louisvilleky.gov if you have any questions or ideas on how we can make the FY23 a better document for everyone in our community.

Derby Marathon & Mini-Marathon No Parking Areas and Street Closures

No Parking Areas Midnight (Friday April 29, 2022) – 5 pm (Saturday, April 30, 2022)

· Main Street from Jackson Street to 21st Street

· 20th Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street

· Market Street from 21st Street to 12th Street

· 13th Street from Market Street to Broadway

· Broadway from 14th Street to 3rd Street

· 4th Street from Broadway to Central Avenue

· Central Avenue from 2nd Street to Taylor Avenue

· 3rd Street from Central Avenue to W. River Road

· Preston Street from Main Street to E. River Road

· E. River Road from Preston Street to 1250 E. River Road

· E. Witherspoon Street from Floyd Street to River Road

· Adams Street from E. Witherspoon Street to Quincy Street

· Park Avenue from 4th Street to Sixth Street

· 6th Street from Park Avenue to Magnolia Avenue

· Magnolia Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street

Street Closures Saturday, April 30, 2022

4 am – 4 pm · Main Street from Hancock Street to 1st Street

6 am – 4 pm · Interstate 64 ramp to 3rd Street · Interstate 64 ramp to 9th Street

6:30 am – 4 pm · Main Street from Jackson Street to 21st Street

· 20th Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street

· Market Street from 21st Street to 12th Street

· 13th Street from Market Street to Broadway

· Broadway from 14th Street to 3rd Street

· 4th Street from Broadway to Central Avenue

· Central Avenue from 2nd Street to Taylor Avenue

· 3rd Street from Central Avenue to W. River Road

· Preston Street from Main Street to E. River Road

· E. River Road from Preston Street to 1250 E. River Road

· E. Witherspoon Street from Floyd Street to River Road

· Adams Street from E. Witherspoon Street to Quincy Street

· Park Avenue from 4th Street to Sixth Street

· 6th Street from Park Avenue to Magnolia Avenue

· Magnolia Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street

Pegasus Parade No Parking Areas and Street Closures for Sunday May 1

The following streets are No Parking Areas during the following times: Noon – 8 pm

· Floyd Street from Gray Street to Jacob Street

· Jackson Street from Gray Street to Broadway

· Rubel Avenue from Broadway to Breckinridge Street

· Vine Street from Brent Street to Breckinridge Street

· Brent Street from Broadway to Stoneware Alley

· Hamilton Avenue from Lexington Road to end

· Magazine Street from 8th Street to 9th Street

· 9th Street from Broadway to Kentucky Street

· Roy Wilkins Boulevard from Chestnut Street to Broadway

· Gray Street from Preston Street to Jackson Street

· Campbell Street from Finzer Street to Gray Street

· Finzer Street from Logan Street to Campbell Street

· Brook Street from Gray Street to Jacob Street

· Preston Street from Springer Alley to Jacob Street

· Broadway from Barret Avenue to 11th Street

The following streets will be closed during the following times: 1 pm – 8 pm

· Vine Street from Lampton Street to Breckinridge Street

· Swan Street between Vine Street and Lampton Street

· Finzer Street between Broadway and Logan Street

· Broadway from Barret Avenue to Chestnut Street Connector

· Gray Street from Jackson Street to Preston Street

· 9th Street (north) from Kentucky Street to Broadway 2:30 pm – 8 pm

· Broadway from Chestnut Street Connector to 11th Street

· Gray Street from Shelby Street to 1st Street

· Stoneware Alley from Vine Street to Barret Avenue

· Jacob Street from Clay Street to Preston Street

· Barret Avenue from St. Anthony Place to Rubel Avenue

· Vine Street from Brent Street to Lampton Street

· Logan Street from Breckinridge Street to Broadway

· Finzer Street from Broadway to Gray Street

· Finzer Street from Shelby Street to Preston Street

· Finzer Street from Floyd Street to Brook Street

· Jacob Street from Floyd Street to Brook Street

· Shelby Street from Finzer Street to Chestnut Street

· Clay Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Hancock Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Jackson Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Preston Street from Broadway to Chestnut Street

· Floyd Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Brook Street from Gray Street to Breckinridge Street

· First Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway

· Second Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Third Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway

· Fourth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Fifth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Sixth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· Seventh Street from Chestnut Street to Kentucky Street

· Eighth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street

· York Street from 4th Street to 8th Street

· 9th Street from Broadway to Chestnut Street

Oaks and Derby road closures

The following streets will be closed or restricted during the following times:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - Saturday, May 7, 2022 – closed

· 4th Street from Heywood Avenue to Oakdale Avenue

· Oakdale Avenue from 4th Street to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate

7 am - 11 pm (Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - Saturday, May 7, 2022) – restricted traffic

· Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Floyd Street

· 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Central Station

· 9th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue

· North Alley of Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street

· Burton Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street

· Lillian Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street

· Rodman Street from Central Avenue to Lillian Avenue

· 6th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue

· 5th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue

· 4th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue

· 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Brook Street

· Oakdale Avenue from 3rd Street/Southern Parkway to alley at CD Backside Gate

· West Alley (south of Brown Lot) from 3rd Street/Southern Parkway to 4th Street

· 4th Street from West Alley to Longfield Avenue

· Longfield Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 4th Street

· Queen Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Warren Avenue

· Thornberry Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Warren Avenue

· Homeview Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance

· Racine Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance

· Wizard Avenue from Longfield Avenue to Queen Avenue

· Warren Avenue from Thornberry Avenue to Homeview Drive

ROADSHOW for the week of May 1, 2022

BBB Offers Tips on Avoiding Kentucky Derby Ticket Scams

LOUISVILLE, KY   If you are on the hunt for last minute Kentucky Oaks or Derby tickets, beware that scammers might try to fool you into purchasing fake tickets. BBB offers the following tips: Check out the business. If you are purchasing from a company, check their Business Review at bbb.org to read customer reviews or their complaint history. Also check to see if they are a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (natb.org). Consider the source. Are you purchasing from a ticket broker (a legitimate and accredited reseller) or a ticket scalper (an unregulated and unlicensed ticket seller)? If you are purchasing from an auction site, check to see if the site offers any guarantees. Remember, you might get a great deal on Facebook Marketplace or other sites, but sales are not guaranteed. Payment methods. Use a credit card whenever possible. Many credit cards offer buyer protection and allow you the opportunity to dispute a charge. If you are asked to wire money straight to the seller or pay by gift cards or prepaid debit cards, stay away. At this time, tickets can still be purchased directly from Churchill Downs, which is one of the safest and most guaranteed sources. If you believe you have purchased a counterfeit ticket, report it to the National Association of Ticket Brokers hotline at 630-510-4594. For more consumer tips, visit bbb.org.

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