Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer

601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1111
Kevin.Kramer@louisvilleky.gov
 

  
Scott Harrington

Legislative Assistant
Phone: 502-574-3456 Scott.Harrington@louisvilleky.gov

In this issue:

• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget delivered to the Metro Council
• Blood Drive at St. Edward Parish on Wednesday, May 11
• New Traffic Signals installed in Jefferson County
• Blackacre Big Spring Clean up this Saturday!
• Kick-off celebration Family Fun on the Farm Feeding at Blackacre
• Derby Marathon & Mini-Marathon No Parking Areas and Street Closures
• Pegasus Parade No Parking Areas and Street Closures for Sunday May 1
• Oaks and Derby road closures
• No Parking areas on Oaks and Derby

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.

“Positive economic growth along with additional Federal funding will allow the members of Metro Council to start this review process from an improved position. It is my hope that we will continue to challenge ourselves to find efficiencies and focus our use of newly available funding on addressing long overdue infrastructure needs. I look forward to hearing from Metro Department Directors, as well as the people of this community in the coming months, as we chart out the spending for the next year,” said Councilman Kevin Kramer (R-11), Budget Committee Vice Chair.

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 574-1111 or Kevin.Kramer@louisvilleky.gov if you have any questions or ideas on how we can make the FY23 a better document for everyone in our community.

Blood Drive at St. Edward Parish on Wednesday, May 11

St. Edward Parish, 9608 Sue Helen Drive, will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 3 - 7 P.M, in the School cafeteria.    Appointments are preferred.   Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-733-2767 or online at redcrossblood.org.    Walk-ins will be welcomed as appointment spaces allow and the wearing of face masks will be optional.

New Traffic Signals installed in Jefferson County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced the activation of three new traffic signals on, April 26, in Jefferson County.

The signals are located on KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) at the intersection of Terra Crossing Boulevard, KY 1819 (Billtown Road) at the eastbound onramp to Interstate 256 (Gene Snyder Freeway), and KY 864 (Beulah Church Road) at the westbound onramp to I-265.

Crews placed electronic message boards at each intersection in advance of the signals being activated to inform motorists of the changes.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.

Blackacre Big Spring Clean up this Saturday!

Meet the Mayor’s Give A Day Celebration of Service Challenge and join us for our big spring clean up!

Projects include landscaping, mulching, putting in a flower garden around the 1844 Tyler House, picking up tree branches & debris, beautifying the historic barn and more.  Bring working gloves and dress appropriately for a clean up day!

Please contact Renee at office@visitblackacre.org or 502-266-9802 for more information!

Kick-off celebration Family Fun on the Farm Feeding at Blackacre

May 7, 2022 9:30AM to 11:00AM Come celebrate  the start of our Summer Saturday Morning Farm Animal Feeding!  Kids learn about farm animal care and get to go in to the meadow to feed goats. There will be barrel train rides, refreshments, music and  Miss Prim our 19th century children’s storyteller. Suggested donation $10 per carload to support our animal care program.

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

No Parking areas on Oaks and Derby

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - Saturday, May 7, 2022
 4th Street from Heywood Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
 Oakdale Avenue from 4th Street to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate
 3rd Street from Brook Street to Cardinal Boulevard
 3rd Street from Central Station to Southern Heights Avenue
 5th Street from Longfield Avenue to Florence Avenue
 Bohannon Avenue from Racine Drive to Queen Avenue
 Homeview Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance
 Southern Parkway from 3rd Street to Southern Heights Avenue
 Taylor Boulevard from Ashland Avenue to Algonquin Parkway
 Winkler Avenue from Algonquin Parkway to 3rd Street
 Winn Avenue from 4th Street to Southern Parkway
 Dearcy Avenue from Longfield Avenue to Queen Avenue
 Kenton Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
 Evelyn Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
 Fairmont Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
 Whitney Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
 Lansing Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
 Arcade Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 7th Street

7 am - 11 pm (Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - Saturday, May 7, 2022)
 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 Churchill Downs 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