District 12 eNewsletter - January 11, 2023

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 01/11/2023 01:00 PM EST

Councilman Rick Blackwell

601 West Jefferson Street

(502) 574-1112

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Heather Blazis

Legislative Assistant

(502) 574-1112

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In this edition...

UPCOMING EVENTS
HEADLINES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark your calendars now! Councilman Blackwell will be participating in the February 18 event at the Southwest Regional Library.

HEADLINES

We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below:

Use an online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1112, or email Heather Blazis, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

City announces opportunity to apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive Grants

Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting applications on January 18, 2023 from local non-profit organizations for programs or activities that contribute to the city's cultural, social, and economic vitality. These grants, which are funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies for LMG Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).

The External Agency Funds (EAF) are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's strategic goals. The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The Arts and Creative Industries External Agency Funds programs are administered by Louisville Forward, and the Youth External Agency Funds programs are administered by the Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods.

For the Social Services funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:

Decreasing homelessness;
Increasing household financial stability;
Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.

For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:

Arts experiences for everyone;
Creative workforce; and/or
Creative community spaces and neighborhoods.

For the Youth Engagement funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:

Ensuring youth access to needed resources and services;
Increasing youth engagement in development opportunities and quality programming;
Creating opportunities for youth to re-engage with education and improve educational outcomes.

Key Information:

Starting January 17, 2023 by 5 p.m., application guidelines may be viewed for reference at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund
The application window will open on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 8 a.m. Click the below link(s) for application(s):

Community Services- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY24EAFRCS
Arts and Creative - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY24ARTSEAF
Youth - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DZK2WN

All agencies wishing to apply should have at least one representative attend the virtual application orientation on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, via WebEx from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the application and other general information.
Following the orientation, the city will begin accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 3, 2023, by 5 p.m.

Join the virtual orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. from the meeting link: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=m4200573e9c822b6a93cc79343cc7825f Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2305 520 6370 Meeting password: EAF1234

Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll

Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-415-655-0001,,23055206370#3231234# US Toll

Applications will be reviewed by separate External Agency Fund panels, which include Louisville Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Craig Greenberg’s recommended fiscal year 2024 budget.

Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting goals, outcomes and how the taxpayer dollars are spent.

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 3, 2023, by 5 p.m.

For more information about EAF and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.

For any questions, please direct an email to the appropriate agency:

Community Services - EAF@louisvilleky.gov
Arts and Creative - arts@louisvilleky.gov
Youth - YES@louisvilleky.gov

Bold action is needed to ensure equitable access and investment in every park in every neighborhood in Louisville, and it will take an alliance of partners to achieve excellence in our public park system.

Space will be limited, so reserve your spot.

23-VARIANCE-0002

Project Location: 6811 Memory Lane

Project Description: A variance from section 5.1.12 of the Land Development Code to allow the placement of a factory-built house to not adhere to infill development regulations on 0.39 acres in the R4 zoning district.

January is Human Trafficking Month and January 11 is Human Trafficking Day. Learn more about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and view additional resources

Clean Collaborative Crew

The Clean Collaborative Crew removed 334 bags of litter, 34 tires, and 140 other items from 63.06 curb miles and completed 30 service requests January 3 - 6, including these areas in District 12.

Greenwood Rd from Greenbelt Hwy to Dixie Hwy-23 Bags, 1 Tire and 9 Other Items
Lower Hunter Trace from Greenbelt Hwy to Dixie Hwy-25 Bags, 3 Tires and 4 Other Items
Stonestreet Rd from Dixie Hwy to Ky 841 Overpass- 25 Bags, 3 Tires and 8 Other Items
Valley Station Rd from Dixie Hwy to Valley Station Rd- 4 Bags and 3 Other Items
E Pages Ln from Dixie Hwy to 3^rd St Rd- 4 Bags and 1 Other Item
Rockford Ln from Clarion Ct to Dixie Hwy- 14 Bags and 6 Other Items

Since January 2023, the Clean Collaborative Crew has completed 30 service requests and removed 334 bags of litter, 34 tires, and 140 other items from 63.06 curb miles. In addition, Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Clean Collaborative Crew has collected 261 pounds from their downtown expanded area since January 2023.

Senior Citizen Discount Program (SCDP)

Client must be 65 years of age or older (must provide driver’s license, state ID, or birth certificate for proof of age);
Provide proof of a Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household;
Gross household income is $35,000 or less per year. Must provide proof of all income received during the previous month by all household members with a source of income (gross amount).
Proof of active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. Named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by customer as principal residence).

Scheduling an Appointment:

1) Call 502-991-8391 or

2) go online HERE

After scheduling an appointment, please be sure to bring all required documentation ON THE DAY, TIME & AT THE LOCATION OF YOUR APPOINTMENT.
For an online list of documentation, MSD discounts, LIHEAP eligibility & other instructions, visit louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP.
Residents may call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000, or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com for more information.

This program ends March 31st, 2023.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Resilience and Community Services is Hiring

Join a compassionate team and make a positive impact in your community! Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is hiring for a variety of positions including their Communications Coordinator, Grants Contract Coordinator, Homeless Resource Outreach Specialist, Senior Social Worker and more. Apply here.

If you want to work somewhere you can really make a difference in your community, now’s the time to make a move to Greater Louisville Inc. At GLI, we’re focused on growing the regional economy and providing support for local businesses through advocacy, talent and workforce initiatives, and business attraction and expansion. Plus, as the convener of business in the region, we also host Greater Louisville’s top networking and informational events.

Right now, we’re looking for bright, hard-working individuals who are eager to improve the region and exhibit our core values of being dedicated, inclusive, result-oriented, and collaborative.

Check out our two open positions or send them to a friend or colleague who might be the right fit:

Marketing & Graphics Manager: This position is responsible for developing and executing marketing and graphic design for GLI creative pieces that promote GLI products and services to its members and the community. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team environment to lead the development and implementation of graphics for products and services in support of GLI's events, programs, products, and membership that reinforce the GLI brand experience.
Manager of Research & Data Analytics: This position is responsible for the research and analysis of data to support all departments inside GLI. The candidate will collect and synthesize data, analyze public policy issues, compose and produce reports, communicate findings, and manage the dissemination of research and data.

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