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COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
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Latest News from Mayor Greenberg and the City of Louisville
Mayor Greenberg encourages community participation in survey for selection of permanent police chief Online community survey open until May 12, takes just minutes to complete
LOUISVILLE, KY (May 3, 2023) – Hoping to hear from community members from every corner of the city, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is asking residents to take part in an online survey about what they would like to see in the next permanent Chief of Police for Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The survey, which can be found at the top of the city’s website, www.louisvilleky.gov or here, takes only a few minutes to complete.
“Leading our police department is an enormous job, and whoever becomes our permanent Chief of Police needs to have a firm understanding of what the community expects of them,” Mayor Greenberg said. “Taking part in this survey and letting us know what you want to see in our next permanent Chief of Police is one of the quickest, easiest and most effective ways you can make your voice heard in this important decision.”
The survey allows community members to answer a series of questions about what qualifications, public safety priorities and leadership qualities they would like to see in the next permanent Chief of Police. Additionally, there is space for open ended comments where any other ideas, thoughts or concerns can be shared directly with Mayor Greenberg.
The survey is part of the initial public outreach and community input stages of the search for a permanent Chief of Police for LMPD. The survey, which was developed with the help of outside firm Public Sector Search & Consulting, will remain available online until Friday, May 12, at 5 p.m. Anyone requiring assistance answering the survey can email info@publicsearch.com or call 916-789-9990.
Randi Frank Consulting hired to lead nationwide search for new Parks and Recreation Director
LOUISVILLE, KY (May 1, 2023) – Louisville Metro Government has hired Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, a local woman-owned executive search firm, to conduct a nationwide search for a new director for Louisville Parks and Recreation.
Mayor Craig Greenberg has requested input from stakeholders including community members, parks and recreation employees, Metro Council, and non-profit partners to assist Randi Frank Consulting with the search. Funding for the search was approved by the Metro Council.
Longtime Metro Government employee Ozzy Gibson was asked to serve as Interim Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation until a permanent director is hired. The new director is expected to be selected with the assistance of the firm and stakeholders later this year. “This is an exciting time for Metro Parks & Recreation,” said Deputy Mayor for Public Health and Public Services Nicole George. “Leadership was a key theme in the recent Parks for All Report commissioned and released by the Parks Alliance this year. We look forward to seeing great interest from external and internal candidates. And we are grateful for Ozzy’s leadership during this transitional period.”
Last week, Mayor Greenberg announced significant increases to the upcoming Parks and Recreation budget in his first budget proposal to the Louisville Metro Council. These budget increases focus specifically on infrastructure upgrades, including new outdoor lighting, new wi-fi, improving camping facilities at Jefferson Memorial Forest, and increased investment into Waterfront Park’s West Louisville expansion.
Mayor Craig Greenberg presents first budget to Louisville Metro Council Mayor’s proposed budget invests in public safety, violence prevention, affordable housing, parks and city-wide services
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 27, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg appeared before the Louisville Metro Council on Thursday and presented his first Budget Address. Mayor Greenberg’s budget, which increases funding for violence prevention, affordable housing, homeless services, infrastructure improvements, pay increases for Louisville Metro employees and other top priorities, will now move through the Metro Council’s budget process.
“It is an honor to present to my first proposed budget as the 51st Mayor of our city,” Mayor Greenberg said. “Since being sworn in, it has been a privilege to serve with the more than 5,000 team members of Louisville Metro Government who are working toward a safer, stronger and healthier city.”
Mayor Greenberg presented his budget on Thursday to a full session of the Louisville Metro Council and delivered a Budget Address, which can be read here. The Mayor’s budget, which calls for significant new investments in public safety, parks and transparency measures, will be considered by the Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee, which is scheduled to begin public hearings on May 8.
The $868 million operating budget is an increase of 3.5% over the previous budget, after removing non-recurring revenue. After accounting for all spending, Mayor Greenberg’s budget leaves $83.4 million in the city’s rainy day fund, the largest amount in the city’s history. Including the capital budget, the total proposed budget is approximately $1.1 billion.
“We worked hard to craft this budget with significant input from community members across Louisville,” Mayor Greenberg said. “I’m looking forward to working with the members of the Louisville Metro Council to move Louisville in a new direction.”
Key additions found in Mayor Greenberg’s operating and capital budget can be found below.
Please note, in some cases the below represents additions to the budget, whether for new programming or additions to existing line items. For existing line items, the figures below do not represent total expenditures but additions to existing expenditures.
Gun Violence
New: Department of GVI; 2 additional positions and operations support
$ 230,000.00
911 mental health Deflection services
$ 500,000.00
Homelessness / Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
$ 15,000,000.00
Small developer affordable housing preservation
$ 2,000,000.00
Rental Housing Development - Affordable Housing Trust Fund
$ 1,000,000.00
Infrastructure supporting affordable housing
$ 1,440,000.00
Watson Lane School acquisition
$ 1,000,000.00
Goodwill Opportunity Campus
$ 2,000,000.00
Community Care Campus
$ 2,000,000.00
Shelter / VOA
$ 200,000.00
Hope Village - Operating support
$ 300,000.00
Women’s Day Shelter
$ 3,000,000.00
Parks
Bathroom and graffiti cleaning
$ 300,000.00
Mowing to maintain 14-day cycle
$ 150,000.00
Expanded Community Center hours and programming
$ 750,000.00
Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground improvements
$ 500,000.00
Lighting project
$ 1,000,000.00
Wifi installation
$ 250,000.00
Community Center upgrades
$ 500,000.00
New maintenance equipment
$ 1,600,000.00
Simmons College
Family Life Center; Athletic / Community Center
$ 5,000,000.00
LMPD
Replace ballistic protective gear
$ 1,500,000.00
License Plate Readers
$ 1,500,000.00
Replacement, installation and LG&E fee for cameras in Real Time Crime Center
$ 180,000.00
Approx. 30 positions to further LMPD reforms and improvements as recommended by USDOJ
$ 2,134,000.00
Enhanced recruiting strategy
$ 1,000,000.00
Wellness Center upfit / IT and operating costs
$ 500,000.00
Victim Services
Three Victim Services Coordinators
$ 166,000.00
Public Safety
Specialized Fire Dept. skills training
$ 100,000.00
Youth Transitional Services body cameras
$ 53,000.00
Corrections clinical care and reentry assistance
$ 500,000.00
Pre-K
Parkway Village / Keystone Academy acquisition
$ 500,000.00
Downtown
Community Ambassador Program
$ 977,000.00
Grocery store subsidies
$ 6,000,000.00
Downtown Revitalization Fund
$ 8,000,000.00
Belvedere Master Planning
$ 150,000.00
CBD streetlights
$ 3,000,000.00
Belvedere K&I planning
$ 100,000.00
Underpass LED lighting
$ 1,600,000.00
Garbage cans
$ 300,000.00
LouMed
Chestnut Street improvements
$ 1,750,000.00
Community Corrections Center (CCC) demolition
$ 1,400,000.00
Public Works
5 positions to complete $150M of federal funding for construction projects
$ 540,100.00
Pilot Dept. of Transportation
$ 250,000.00
Street paving
$ 21,000,000.00
Street paving - Need based
$ 5,000,000.00
Alley paving
$ 1,000,000.00
Sidewalk repair
$ 3,000,000.00
Traffic signal rebuilds
$ 4,800,000.00
Preston Corridor Master Plan
$ 2,000,000.00
Open Records
New: Department of Records Compliance; 6 new open records related positions and operations support
$ 475,100.00
Arts and Tourism
Film Commission
$ 50,000.00
Louisville Tourism
$ 60,000.00
New: Office of Arts and Creative Industries; 1 new position and operations
$ 125,000.00
Public art
$ 500,000.00
Economic Development
Build collaboration with GLI for talent attraction, regional economic development, branding
$ 400,000.00
New Director of City Partnerships
$ 150,000.00
KentuckianaWorks
Youth Opportunity Center
$ 500,000.00
SPOT location - South Louisville
$ 1,500,000.00
Library
Asst. library manager of Newburg Library and additional teen programming
$ 220,000.00
Library Bookmobile
$ 250,000.00
Codes and Regulations
Rental Registry; personnel and vehicle costs
$ 2,100,000.00
Public Health and Wellness
Marine Hospital renovations / improvements
$ 2,000,000.00
Metro Facilities
Metro Hall renovations
$ 2,500,000.00
Talent Retention and Recruitment
Non-union compensation adjustment
$ 11,815,100.00
Collective Bargaining Agreements
$ 8,212,300.00
Louisville Metro Council News
Metro Council Budget Committee Announces Hearing Schedule for FY24 Capital and Operating Budgets
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 27, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee has released the schedule for reviewing Mayor Craig Greenberg’s proposed 2023-2024 Capital and Operating Budgets.
The Committee will review the proposal over the months of May and June. The Metro Council extended the budget review process by an extra month beginning in 2017, to allow for more community input and to thoroughly review and discuss the budgets for each department and agency of Metro Government.
This year, more than 36 hours of hearings have been scheduled with dozens of Metro agencies, and one community budget hearing specifically dedicated to public comment.
“I look forward to working with the Budget Committee and the full Council to review the Mayor’s budget and work collaboratively to deliver the best budget we can to our constituents,” said Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12), Chair of the Committee.
“The annual budget hearings help the Metro Council as well as our citizens understand and question the spending priorities of our Mayor. These hearings give us the opportunity to review new proposals, challenge the results of older programs, as well as listen to the people we serve. I look forward to working with the Mayor’s Office and my council colleagues as we work to pass a budget that best serves the people of Louisville,” said Councilman Kevin Kramer (R-11), Vice Chair of the Committee.
The Committee will begin budget hearings on Monday, May 8, at 4:00 p.m., with an overview of the proposed budget. This first hearing will focus on projected Revenue, Operations, Capital, and Debt, followed by a discussion of the budget, for the Office of Management and Budget and Human Resources.
The public is invited to participate in the budget process and share their thoughts. First, through an online form for written comments, which is now available. The form is located on the Metro Council website, and a direct link is here: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/z1d6ky3v1eq239k/. The online form for comments will close on Wednesday, June 7, at 5:00 p.m.
Second, the Committee’s schedule will include an opportunity for the public to speak about the budget in-person in Metro Council Chambers on the third floor of Historic City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street, on Tuesday, May 30, at 6:00 p.m.
Speakers may sign up in-person beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Sign ups will be open for one hour and will close promptly at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will have up to three minutes to address the Council about the proposed budget.
Highlights of the Budget Hearing Schedule:
Wednesday, May 10
Parks & Recreation at 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 15
LMPD at 4:00 p.m.
Metro Corrections at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17
Economic Development at 4:00 p.m.
Public Health & Wellness at 5:00 pm
Monday, May 22
Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods at 4:30 pm
Louisville Forward, to include Develop Louisville, Codes & Regulations, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 25
Resilience & Community Services at 5:30 p.m.
External Agency (EAF) at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 30
Louisville Fire at 5:05 p.m.
Community Budget Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31
Louisville Free Public Library at 5:00 p.m.
Public Works, to include Solid Waste Management Services at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6
Open Budget Hearings, to include the Office of Inspector General and Criminal Justice Commission at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7
Open Budget Hearings, to include Office of Equity, Internal Audit, Performance Improvement, Mayor’s Office, and Metro Council at 4:00 p.m.
"With so many new Council members, we are all excited to get to work to meet the needs of our city. We will work diligently over the next two months to build a balanced budget that prioritizes public safety, invests in our city's infrastructure, and serves the humanitarian needs of our community. As President, I will work with my colleagues to tailor the Mayor's proposed budget to incorporate the needs we see every day in the communities that we serve," said Council President Markus Winkler (D-17).
“Our most important function as Metro Councilmembers is ensuring a balanced budget that delivers the services that support the safety and welfare of families, children, the elderly, and the least, lost, and often left behind. I am looking forward to working with members of the Council to guarantee that this budget doesn’t pick winners and losers; nothing less than a win-win balanced budget will do for the deserving residents of our community,” said Council President Pro-tem Paula McCraney (D-7).
“The Mayor has put forth a solid budget that goes a long way in addressing our public safety, paving and infrastructure needs. I look froward to reviewing the details of the budget he presented today, and helping to find additional ways in which Metro Government can better serve the people of Louisville,” said Councilman Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Minority Caucus Chair.
“I’m very invested in ensuring that our community’s values are reflected in this budget,” said Councilman Kumar Rashad (D-3).
"A city's budget is a city's priorities. Everyone should participate in the budget process to be informed, be involved, and help our city be intentional about meeting the people's needs," said Councilman Jecorey Arthur (D-4).
"The city budget is a statement of our community's priorities, and I look forward to reviewing this budget in more depth. It's clear that in some of the investments outlined that Mayor Greenberg and his team listened to the concerns rightly raised by community and by Metro Council about prioritizing investing in the communities that have seen too much disinvestment. We will continue to push to make public health, youth programming, and effective services the focus of our community's resources. We look forward to seeing how this budget is operationalized and evaluated," said Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8).
Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, April 27
Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 27, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight after the Mayor’s Budget Address. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Mayor Craig Greenberg’s FY 2023-2024 Budget Address
Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.
R-029-23: a resolution honoring the honorable Ms. Sadiqa Reynolds by dedicating the corner of 30th Street and West Market Street as “Sadiqa Reynolds AKA Run with Us Way” in her honor
O-052-23: an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 35 to require Metro Council approval of certain changes to collective bargaining agreements, and to require filing with Metro Council of all supplemental agreements to collective bargaining agreements
R-041-23: a resolution in support of voluntary training in Brazilian Jitsu for LMPD officers.
R-039-23: a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement in the amount of $21,416,800 with the U.S. Department of Transportation for funds for safety improvements to include the rightsizing or reconfiguration of ten roadway corridors.
O-070-23: an ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 71 regarding vehicle speed contests and reckless driving exhibitions.
Old Business
O-069-23: an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 168, Service 2021, relating to the second round of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to include projects to renovate LMPD headquarters and rent payments and programming for a new LMPD wellness center, and extending the date for implementation of certain public safety reforms.
R-028-23: a resolution honoring Mr. Eugene Kinckle Jones by dedicating the corner of South 30th Street and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard as “Eugene Kinckle Jones Way AKA Urban League Way” in his honor.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Metro Council transitioning to an updated meeting information program
PrimeGov has replaced the Legistar system
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 26, 2023) – Out with the old and in with the new technology. The Louisville Metro Council is in the process of transitioning to a new meeting information system, PrimeGov, which is replacing the Legistar system.
The Metro Council Clerk’s office has been hard at work educating and training Metro Council members and staff on the new PrimeGov system. The new system provides members with more features and accessibility.
The new system was first put to the test on Thursday, April 13, during the regularly scheduled Council meeting. The system is not fool proof yet, but once fully functional it will provide members with an array of features to help productivity during meetings.
Metro Council meeting agendas are now accessed by the public online at: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal. To view the attachments to an item, you must view the HTML version of the pdf version of the packet. To open the attachments, run your cursor over the three dots to the right of the title and select “pdf” and it will open in a download on the bottom of your screen. Then you can scroll through the attached documents combined into one.
You may also use the “search” feature on the PrimeGov public portal. You can type in a keyword and all current legislation will populate.
The public also may watch the proceedings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or on UVERSE at Channel 99, or streamed live from Swagit’s page at https://louisvilleky.new.swagit.com/views/506/ (select Watch Live), and the Louisville Metro Council’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil. The Swagit link is temporary, and you’ll be able to view meetings on the PrimeGov webpage in a few weeks.
Currently, you may view archived meetings and search passed legislation on the old Legistar system at http://louisville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2, but all meetings will soon be available on the PrimeGov site exclusively.
Updates will be posted on the Louisville Metro Council website when the transition to Prime Gov is complete.
Public Health and Wellness News
Public Health and Wellness provides enhanced food safety training at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby weekend
LOUISVILLE, KY (May 1, 2023) — From hot browns and burgoo to Mint Juleps and Lilies, delighting in food and beverage is a big part of the Kentucky Derby experience. At an event as well-known, and highly attended, as the Kentucky Derby, food safety and training take on added importance. That’s why the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), the USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Churchill Downs and the hospitality team from Levy at Churchill Downs are teaming-up to provide an enhanced food safety training program for vendors who will be serving at the track.
Today, federal and local food inspectors will hold a Derby Vendor Workshop at Churchill Downs that will educate food vendors on ways to prevent foodborne illness, as well as educate them on required equipment and certifications needed, and critical violations to avoid.
“Foodborne illness can be a very serious health matter,” said Connie Mendel, senior deputy director at LMPHW. “This partnership is another example of the lengths we go through to ensure public health is served, not only at Derby events, but each day in our community.”
Five of the most common ways people get sick from food include poor personal hygiene, inadequate cooking, improper storing temperatures, food from unsafe sources and contaminated equipment.
Each year, LMPHW’s Food Safety Program conducts more than 300 inspections during Derby festivities. More than 125 of those inspections take place during Oaks and Derby Day alone.
“Our inspectors’ job is to verify food safety knowledge, check for good hygienic practices, make sure food is cooked and stored at the right temperatures and make sure cross-contamination is being prevented,” Mendel said. “We also encourage everyone to make sure they are doing their part by washing their hands often, like before and after handling food and using the restroom.”
User-friendly, public resource offers quick access to important information
LOUISVILLE, KY. (May 2,2023) - The Louisville Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) has created a new tool for tracking its work. The new online data dashboard provides one-click access to a trove of information, including details about housing stability, utility assistance, volunteerism, financial empowerment, and the many programs and services administered by RCS.
The dashboard offers sets of numbers and statistics that can be broken down – or sliced – into different categories. For example, the dashboard for the Housing Referral List can be sliced by the age, race, gender, and veteran status of the applicants. And the dashboard for the popular Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can be sliced according to geographic location, date range, and which phase of LIHEAP clients have received. These tools will allow users to track the outcomes of various RCS services and programs over time.
“These numbers tell stories,” said RCS Director Tameka Laird. “Stories of the many people, from all walks of life, who we serve every single day. Their experiences and their courage are reflected in the data we’ve collected and put on display for the public through this dashboard. Transparency is so important for every government agency but especially for RCS, which works with so many of our community’s most vulnerable people. We believe this data highlights the many needs in our community and tracks our effectiveness in meeting those needs.”
The data dashboard is a key part of the RCS 2022-23 Strategic Plan, which places a high priority on using improved data collection practices in order to “build a resilient community by … using the total value of our data to understand community needs, oversee program performance, and inform decision-making.” The dashboard is a major step toward the overall strategic goal of creating a new, comprehensive data framework to support and inform agency goals and objectives.
The data dashboard was created by RCS Junior Data Analyst Erynn Moss, in conjunction with the Louisville Metro Data Governance Team, with the goal of fostering public transparency.
“It’s the culmination of more than a year of work,” said Moss. “It was our goal to integrate all of this data and put it into a format that is both pleasing to the eye and easy to access.”
RCS invites the community to experiment with this dashboard, and use the available tools to learn more about the work that we do. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back on it quarterly, as we intend to keep it updated as new information becomes available.
Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 17, 2023) - Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the 2023 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. This federally-funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through June 2, 2023 or until funds are depleted.
Applicants for the LIHEAP Spring Subsidy must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,250.00).
The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount is paid directly to the electric vendor (i.e. LG&E).
“The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy will help to take the burden off of Louisvillians,” said Tameka Laird, director of the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services. “Our agency proudly offers financial assistance like LIHEAP to families who need it the most. When it is combined with other Community Action services, LIHEAP is vital in helping families and communities.”
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Required documentation includes:
Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month. (Ex. Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award Letter, pay stubs, etc. or other proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP locations or online at www.louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP
Most current electric bill, or statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, or statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program. The account number and name on the electric bill must also be provided.
There are seven LIHEAP locations for the 2023 LIHEAP Spring Subsidy program
South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
Neighborhood Place Ujima, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place,1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave., 40218
Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
Northwest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 40212
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: louisvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency. Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about RCS, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services.
District 2 Updates and News
Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in the city?
The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.
To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.
Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.
To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!
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Louisville Metro has approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Calling all real estate property owners interested in serving the community
The Louisville Metro Boards & Commissions is seeking volunteers to serve on the Tax Appeals Board
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 27, 2023) – President Markus Winkler (D-17) is encouraging dedicated and passionate real estate property owners to serve on the Louisville Metro Tax Appeals Board.
The Tax Appeals Board plays an essential role in providing valuable information to Louisville Metro Government. The Tax Appeals Board is tasked to fix at fair cash value all property assessments brought before them for review as prescribed by law.
Currently there are two vacancies on the thirteen-member board; one temporary appointment, which will serve the remainder of 2023, and one permanent appointment, which will serve a full 3-year term.
Appointments minimum qualifications include:
Representative must be a real estate property owner residing in Louisville/Jefferson County for at least five years.
Representative must have extensive knowledge of real estate values, preferably in real estate appraisal (can be commercial or residential).
Representative must be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for 4-6 weeks in early-July through August.
Additional Information:
Appointees will be compensated $100 per day, before taxes.
Tax Appeals Board hearings will tentatively start on July 5 or July 6.
Parking will be provided.
Louisville Metro is seeking volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve on the Tax Appeals Board. They welcome applicants who represent a variety of ages, genders, races, and ethnicities.
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
In partnership with the Louisville Mayor's Office, Metro Public Works, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Brightside is launching a new program aimed at keeping our city clean while simultaneously supporting local non-profits.
Trash for Cash allows youth-serving non-profits in Jefferson County to raise between $300-$500 for their organization by agreeing to clean up 3-5 pre-designated miles of roadway within a 4-month time span. Brightside and Public Works will provide the selected groups with supplies for their cleanup(s) as well as trash disposal afterward.
To be eligible, your non-profit must serve youth in Louisville in some capacity and must provide documentation of 501c3 status. Applicationsopened May 1st and will close on May 15th. Selected non-profits will be notified thereafter and will be given further details and instructions.
Further inquiries about the program and application can be emailed directly to Elizabeth Gribbins, Events & Volunteer Supervisor at elizabeth.gribbins@louisvilleky.gov
In partnership with the Louisville Mayor's Office, Metro Public Works, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Brightside is launching a new program aimed at keeping our city clean while simultaneously supporting local non-profits.
Trash for Cash allows youth-serving non-profits in Jefferson County to raise between $300-$500 for their organization by agreeing to clean up 3-5 pre-designated miles of roadway within a 4-month time span. Brightside and Public Works will provide the selected groups with supplies for their cleanup(s) as well as trash disposal afterward.
To be eligible, your non-profit must serve youth in Louisville in some capacity and must provide documentation of 501c3 status. Applicationsopened May 1st and will close on May 15th. Selected non-profits will be notified thereafter and will be given further details and instructions.
Further inquiries about the program and application can be emailed directly to Elizabeth Gribbins, Events & Volunteer Supervisor at elizabeth.gribbins@louisvilleky.gov
Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is May 19 and 20. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
The Chow Wagon is food and fun! You can feast on everything from cookie dough to turkey legs and elephant ears. There’s something for everyone!
Meet your coworkers for lunch or come down for an evening concert. There’s no way to go wrong by making a visit to this great outdoor party.
Kroger's Fest-a-Ville is the ultimate entertainment experience featuring concerts with local, regional and national acts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more! The party begins this week on the Great Lawn and runs through Derby Eve. It promises to have something for everyone, and admission is free with a 2023 Pegasus Pin.
Fest-a-Ville will feature performances by J.D. Shelburne, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, Marzz, Midnight Star and many more!
Hours are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 10 p.m.
Derby Diversity Week is a business conference by day and a festival by night. This event is designed to link global business leaders, employees and entrepreneurs with the intended outcome of expanding networks, learning best practices, sharing real stories and having fun together during the week of the Kentucky Derby.
Discover a world of culture, celebration, and inspiration at Louisville's most anticipated events! From the Opening Reception at Roots 101 Museum to the Black Girl Magic Brunch and the AfroFuture OBIOA Soiree at the Speed Museum, immerse yourself in a week of art, music and community.
Events for the week include a Derby Fashion Show, Derby Poetry Showcase, Youth Entrepreneurship and Engagement forum, keynote speakers, Derby Sneaker Ball and much more! See the full week's schedule here.
Get ready to kickoff Derby weekend the right way with incredible hip hop icons! Derby Soundstage features hip hop legends T.I., Jeezy, Trina & DJ Drama! They will all be hitting the stage performing their top hits and classics. This is an event you do not want to miss!
Opening acts are B Simm, Suzie Tatyana, Paperboy Casino and DJ Slikk. The event will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Come and kickoff Derby weekend with these legends! Get your tickets here.
Fourth Street Live! returns with another year of Derby Concerts leading up to and concluding the most exciting two minutes in sports! Starting Thursday, welcome three nights of unique artists to Louisville!
Thursday night, enjoy Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. Doors open at 6 p.m., this is an 18+ concert. All guests purchasing a ticket that includes a drink package must be 21+.
The Longines Kentucky Oaks is America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year-old fillies held each year on the day before the Kentucky Derby. This feature race is a $1.25 Million Grade 1 stakes race and awards the winning filly a garland of lilies, appropriately named “lilies for the fillies.”
Like the Kentucky Derby, the Longines Kentucky Oaks race is one of the longest continually held sporting events in American history, and one of the only horse races to take place at the original site of its inception. The race was established on May 19th, 1875, by the same founder of the Kentucky Derby, Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark, and is modeled after the British Epsom Oaks.
Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs is the second highest attended horse race in the United States – following the Triple Crown of racing; the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Aside from thunderous live horse racing, fans celebrate fashion and fundraising for critical women’s health issues.
Derby week is back in full force and Kegs and Eggs has returned to start the weekend off the only way Breakfast, Brews and Booze can!
Lou Lou Food & Drink and the new Lou Lou on Market are hosting this comeback of an event that promises a “Rosey” outlook for any Derby revelers’ day. Kegs and Eggs provides nutrition and “nuance” while donating much needed funds to Apron, Inc.
Lou Lou on Market will host a patio party; “The infield vibe” for those wanting fresh air. Inside will be indoor “3rd floor” fun. Chef Christian’s Cajun-themed brunch will feature Biscuits and Crawfish Gravy, Cajun Omelet, Hot Brown Pizza and more.
There will be a special bar menu which will include the debut of “London Balling”, a Monk’s Road and Against the Grain collaboration!
Live music will be happening at both Lou Lou’s! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. check out Danny Flanigan at Lou Lou on Market.
Goodtimers Annual Derby Eve Experience returns to Cardinal Stadium this Friday night! The event will feature sounds by DJ Emptybeats and DJ Bandcamp.
Upscale dress code strictly enforced. Fellas - No athletic wear, No jeans, No ball caps, No sneakers Ladies - No athletic wear, No sneakers or flip flops, No ball caps, heels preferred, No purse larger than a clutch
You Sherwoodn't want to miss this fun, local Derby Eve tradition! Sherby is returning for the 11th year to the Highlands for a fun filled day of music, food and more.
Live music will be played by Jesse Charles Hammock & his Banditos, Kiana & the Sun Kings, the Jesse Lees, Heathers, and DJ Matt Anthony! Food trucks will be on site including Bamba Eggroll Co., Lil Cheezers, and Traveling Kitchen.
Mile Wide Beer Co. will be set up serving their delicious brews, including the 2023 Sherby Northeast Pale Ale.
Admission is $20. This is a rain or shine event. No outside food or alcohol allowed.
Kentucky Derby 149 is right around the corner, and before the horses get to the starting gate, head to Paristown for the 2nd Annual Rockin’ Derby Eve! Rockin' Derby Eve is Louisville’s premier after-Oaks destination celebration, featuring multi-platinum superstar Dustin Lynch and chart-topping duo LOCASH.
At Rockin’ Derby Eve, Christy’s Garden is transformed into an extraordinary covered outdoor turf club featuring a champagne valet reception, a red-carpet walk, small plate dinner, and premium open bar with craft cocktails, beer, wine, bourbon and world-class service. Following the garden pre-party, guests will be treated to an up close and personal performance by Dustin Lynch and LOCASH inside Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, a state-of-the-art music venue in the heart of Paristown’s arts district.
All-inclusive tickets include: (21+only)
Valet reception
Red carpet photos
Heavy hors d'oeuvres dinner
Fresh-baked sweets
Premium open bar
Garden turf club pre-party
Access to Paristown Hall concert featuring Dustin Lynch with special guest LOCASH
Explore artist studios and shops during Open Studio Night every first Friday at Mellwood Art Center. It's a great time to grab dinner and drinks from one (or more) of the wonderful dining and beverage options in the courtyard, and then take a look around.
Free admission & free parking!
Pets on-leash are allowed in the facility, but individual businesses or studios may have restrictions on animals for health and safety reasons.
A trip to the Kentucky Derby is an unforgettable experience! Watch one of the world’s top ranked horse races, known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”, while immersing yourself in the iconic southern Derby traditions - sipping a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing “My Old Kentucky Home”.
Stakes races: Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (I), Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic(I), Chruchill Downs presented by Ford (I), Derby City Distaff (I), Longines Churchill Distaff turf Mile (II), Pat Day Mile presented LG& E and KU (II), & American Turf (II).
Join PG&J's Dog Park Bar for the 3rd Annual Kentucky FURby, “Run for the Noses!”
Gates open at noon and races begin at 2 p.m. Prizes for Win, Place & Show from Maker’s Mark.
Special drinks include the Tito’s Lily, Maker’s Mark Mutt Julep, and delicious Derby Punch! Food will be available for purchase from the Poor Man's BBQ food truck.
No Dog, no prob! You don’t need a dog to enjoy the dog bar! 21+ only.
Bringing your dog? Dog requirements: You must have vet records (paper or digital) showing that your dog is spayed or neutered and vaccinated for Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella. Dogs must be four months or older. No exceptions. Plan your visit and Register Your Pup: www.pgjdogbar.com
Join Fourth Street Live! after Derby to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with family and friends. The Cinco de Mayo family fiesta features live music, Mariachis, Lindo dancers, piñatas, face painting and more!
Party with Goodtimers and bid farewell to the Kentucky Derby until next year! The Derby Day Party at Old Forester's Paristown Hall with feature sounds by DJ Bandcamp and DJ Warrenpeace. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Dress Code will be enforced: Stylish and fitted attire. No sagging or overly baggy clothing, no team ball caps, no athletic wear, no solid or plain tees (designer graphic tees allowed), no tank tops, no hoodies, no sweat suits or joggers, no timberlands, sneakers are OK. No exceptions.
All sales are final. Accessible Tickets Patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Questions regarding accessible seating at tables or couches can be directed to the box office at 502-584-7777.
Relax with a cool beverage and delicious appetizers while enjoying exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in some of your favorite Zoo exhibit spaces. Tickets include entry, tasty appetizers and 2 drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine or a specialty drink. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Space is limited for these exclusive experiences, reserve your tickets early!
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
LMPD News
LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)
Open every 2nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm
Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
Open every 1st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm
Information about both pantries:
Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
First Come, First Served Basis
Picture ID & proof of residency required!
LouieConnect
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
