Take the Challenge!

The 4-week Anti-Racism Challenge Begins April 1st.

This is how it works -- every week participants receive an email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities.  These range from reading an article, calling an elected official, making a donation, watching a film, viewing an exhibit by a Black artist, patronizing a Black business, etc.

They ask participants to choose and complete 3 of the listed activities.  The purpose is to keep us all focused and active in challenging racism in our daily lives.  This is a personal Challenge -- no one needs to report back.

If you are interested, register here!

Second annual TreeFest taking place April 15

Louisville Parks and Recreation and TreesLouisville are excited to welcome the community to the second annual TreeFest: An Arbor Day Celebration. The family-friendly event is set to take place on Saturday, April 15, 11:00am – 4:00pm and will offer a variety of activities for those of all ages!

The day will begin with a volunteer tree planting, where community volunteers will work to plant 200 trees throughout Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way, 40213). 

Additional activities offered at TreeFest include tree giveaways, guided nature walks, tree climbing, a rock climbing wall, crafts, games, live music, vendor booths, community booths and more!

Food and beverages from Lil Cheezers, Poco502, West Sixth Brewing and Forest Edge Winery will be available for purchase. Bringing personal alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

HEADLINES

The latest edition of the Metro Council Podcast is available. Listen as Councilman Blackwell (Chair of the Budget/Appropriations Committee) talks with Co-Chair Councilman Kevin Kramer, and the new Louisville Metro Government CFO, Angela Dunn, about the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Listen Now! 

Metro Council Update

The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting on March 16. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.

Appointment of the District 8 Council member

• Item 2 – Vote - District 8 Council Member - Benjamin Jay Reno-Weber received fourteen (14) votes.

Immediately after the vote, Councilman Reno-Weber took the Oath of Office and then participated in the Council meeting. This council seat will be on the ballot for a special election on November 7. Councilman Reno-Weber will serve until the special election results are certified, around mid-November.

Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.

• Item 19 – O-041-23: an ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances relating to the Metro Ethics Commission’s implementation of lobbying ordinances.

Old Business

• Item 29 – R-020-23: a resolution calling on the Kentucky General Assembly to enact HB325 and SB168, empowering Metro Government to permanently destroy abandoned, confiscated or forfeited firearms.
• Item 30 – O-034-23: the Council approved an ordinance relating to the zoning of property located at 1239 South Clay Street containing approximately 0.0978 acres and being in Louisville Metro (Case No. 22ZONE0114).
• Item 31 - O-035-23: the Council approved an ordinance relating to the zoning of property located at 4500 South Hurstbourne Parkway containing approximately 0.92 acres and being in Louisville Metro (Case No. 22ZONE0125).
• Item 32 - O-036-23: the Council approved an ordinance relating to the zoning of property located at 10001 Vista Hills Boulevard containing approximately 1.022 acres and being in Louisville Metro (Case No. 22ZONE0121).
• Item 33 – R-015-23: the Council approved a resolution requesting the Planning Commission review the Louisville Metro Land Development Code relating to notices.

The Council meeting may be viewed online here: http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2. More information and attachments on all meeting items are available here:https://legistar2.granicus.com/louisville/meetings/2023/3/10834_A_Metro_Council_23-03-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 6:00pm.

Notice of Application for Wrecking Permit of Historic Structure      

 The Office of Planning and Design Services has received a wrecking permit application for the property listed below:

 Subject Property:      1921 Lower Hunters Trace

Case Number:           BLD-WRE-23-00098

 The above reference property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places.

The requested wrecking permit may be issued on or after the following date provided that the application meets the development or deed restriction requirements of the LMCO (150.110): 4/14/2023

 For additional information regarding this application visit the website:

https://aca-louisville.accela.com/ljcmg/Default.aspx

or contact Sharri Zink in Construction Review at 574-2664 or

Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer at 574-5705.

 Louisville Metro Government, Develop Louisville, Office of Planning and Design Services

444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-4313

• BLD-WRE-23-00098.pdf
• 1921 Lower Hunters Trace.jpg

Helpful Information from Congressman McGarvey

Call 502-582-5129 for help with topics concerning Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Immigration, Veteran and Military Benefits, IRS Issues, HUD Issues, Passports and More!

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.

Report a Litterer! Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.  Click here to report. Click here for more information.

Stop Illegal Dumping! Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000.  Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping.  Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00. Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm, March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

You can apply to any of the positions after registering at SummerWorks.org. Register Here. 

Most of District 12 to have Property Values Reassessed in 2023 The 2023 Jefferson County PVA property reassessment will encompass MLS areas 1 and 4. The reassessment is required by law. The Jefferson County PVA is committed to assisting property owners who exercise their right to appeal their property value. The 2023 reassessment covers a very dense area. It is with utmost importance the community is informed about their right to appeal their property value. In Kentucky there is a short window of time allowing the taxpayer to do so. PVA will be hosting online meetings in April for the areas affected by the 2023 reassessment. Click this link to find a meeting date and time that works for you: Events for April 2023 – Jefferson County PVA (ky.gov)

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