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Metro Council Committees Recap

Metro Council Committees met last week.  The Planning and Zoning Committee approved the One Park North development at Grinstead and Lexington Road.  Other changes to zoning included properties in Butchertown, Germantown, near St. Matthews, and along St. Andrews Church Road.

The Labor and Economic Development Committee approved an ordinance which would mandate any business receiving or contracting over $50,000 with Metro government must report instances of workplace sexual harassment and prohibits those organizations from entering into sexual assault and harassment non-disclosure agreements.  The committee also approved financial incentives to Consumer Cellular for a call center.

The Community Affairs and Equity Committee adopted a resolution supporting HB 66 which would create winter and summer temperature standards for disconnecting electric and gas utilities. 

The Government Oversight and Audit Committee approved an amended contract with the University of Louisville’s Dr. Paul Coomes.  It will study Metro’s revenues and expenditures as requested by the Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission, established by the 2022 General Assembly’s adoption of HB 314.   

The Parks and Sustainability Committee was given a sustainability overview and update from the Mayor’s new Office of Sustainability. 

The Budget Committee approved several Council-initiated projects including license plate scanners and streetlights.

Metro Council will meet again at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  

Keep Our Roads Safe!

Please do your part to help keep our roads and neighbors safe!  - Don't text while driving - Follow the speed limits - Stop at all stop signs and red lights - Watch out for pedestrians, bicycles and runners - Be extra cautious with school buses and children at bus stops

Call for Artists: Applications now open for the fifth annual Art in City Hall Exhibition

Louisville Metro Council and Louisville Visual Art (LVA) are now accepting applications for artwork to display in City Hall as part of the fifth annual Art in City Hall exhibition.

The annual program, which will be administered by LVA, invites artists to submit original, two-dimensional works of art through an online application process by Friday, February 27. The submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of Metro Council and LVA representatives.

Up to five artists will be selected for the exhibition. The chosen artwork will be on display March 2023 through February 2024 in City Hall’s entrance lobby, hallways, and public spaces.

Each artist selected to participate in the exhibition will receive a $500 honorarium.

Specifications

• All artwork must be original and two-dimensional.
• Outside dimensions of artwork (including frames) must not be smaller than 24 x 24 in. and must not exceed 60 x 60 in.
• All artwork must be framed, stretched or mounted to durable material, and ready for hanging with D-ring hangers, wire, or equivalent.
• Artists are responsible for transportation and delivery of selected artworks to City Hall by designated date and for pick up by a designated date at the conclusion of the exhibition.
• Artworks submitted for consideration must be available throughout the duration of the exhibition, March – February 2024.

For more information on the process and how to apply, please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/art-city-hall-2023-2024.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Keith Waits at keith@louisvillevisualart.org or call (502) 584-8166.

23-LANDSCAPE-0023

Project Location: 7201 Greenwood Road

Project Description: RaceTrac Greenbelt Hwy
landscape plan for a RaceTrac fuel station/market

23-WAIVER-0020

Project Location: 9301 Stonestreet Road

Project Description: Landscape Waiver. A waiver to eliminate the required 15' landscape buffer area on 2.959 acres in the C-1 zoning district.

23-WAIVER-0021

Project Location: 9301 Stonestreet Road

Project Description: General Waiver. A waiver to not provide the required open space per Section 5.11.4.A.4 on 2.96 acres in the C-1 zoning district.

23-DDP-0003

Project Location: 9301 Stonestreet Road

Project Description: Carrington Apartments. A revised district development plan to add 28 residential units with a multi-family complex on 2.96 acres in the C-1 zoning district.

This year’s Volunteens will spend eight weeks at The Kentucky Science Center flagship facility in downtown Louisville in a department of their choosing. From working alongside their camp staff learning classroom management skills to being out on the floor engaging guests in science demonstrations and activities, they will encourage teens to step outside of their comfort zones while creating lasting connections with community members, KSC staff, and members of their cohort.

Website for more information: https://kysciencecenter.org/support/volunteens/

Application: https://bttr.im/xtpdy

Questions: ksc.volunteer@louisvilleky.gov

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting appointments for the annual Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program assists income-eligible households in Jefferson County with home heating costs from January 9 through March 31, 2023, or until funds are depleted. For more details, call or go to the website 502-991-8391 or louisvilleky.gov/cascheduler.com.

Opt-in for LENSAlert with your cell phone! Text "LENSAlert" to 67283 to start receiving emergency notifications. In 2016 Louisville Metro Emergency Services teamed up with Bullitt, Oldham, Nelson and Washington Counties to create a regional emergency notification system – Louisville Emergency Notification System (LENSAlert).  Its enhanced capabilities include using all communications modes to send alerts – mobile phones, landlines, email, text, social media, and IPAWS-OPEN.  Take another step in being prepared for disasters and sign up for LENSAlert today! In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. Information about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile. Frequently Asked Questions About Smart911

Healthy Relationships Curriculum for Youth Seeking Youth 16-24 Years of Age They are now recruiting for the Empower You Program! Empower You is a community-based program designed to provide 16-24 year old youth with the skills and tools needed to make positive decisions regarding their romantic relationships, sexual health and career exploration. The program is delivered through group-based workshops and individualized success coaching. Participants who sign-up for the program will be eligible to earn up to $200 and additional incentives helpful in becoming the most healthy YOU! Youth: If you are a young person 16-24 years of age and you are interested in the program, you can sign up directly using their electronic form https://louisvillekent.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9n4Mk0PxWKW1gNw. Community Agencies: To hear more about the program, they would love to connect with you! If you are interested in hearing more about our program and you would like them to share this information with your group onsite, please contact Dr. Armon Perry at armon.perry@louisville.edu or Dr. Cheri Langley at cheri.langley@louisville.edu to schedule them to come and speak briefly with your group. Light refreshments can be provided for speaking events (if applicable). Parents/Guardians/Mentors: To hear more about the program, please give them a call at (502) 822-6524 or send an email to Dr. Cheri Langley at cheri.langley@louisville.edu or Empower You at UL.EmpowerYou@gmail.com. You can also sign youth up for the program by filling out the link above.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Are you mission driven? Are you interested in improving the health and wellness of all residents of our city?  If the answer is yes, the Department of Public Health and Wellness invites you to be a part of a dedicated team.   Please apply today.

For more information, please email LMPHWCareers@louisvilleky.gov

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit their website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers Armed Security Guard I/II (multiple positions) Regional Treatment Facilities Manager Operations Quality Analyst (2positions)

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