The hearing process started shortly after Derby and ended last week. There was a total of 36 hours of testimony and public comment. The testimony helped to inform us as we made important decisions on what we were able to fund. For the eighth year the Metro Council has met our goal of funding for the paving of our roads. This year we will invest $30 million in paving Metro streets with additional funds also being added for repairing sidewalks, alleys, and crumbling infrastructure like bridges. This focus on basic services may not garner as much attention or praise as building new amenities, but truly is the main function of government. This focus over the past eight years has led to continued improvement of roads, as well as similar programs for sidewalks, parks, and facilities.
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- No additional fees or taxes
- Metro Council changed/reallocated $27 million to budget, without increasing debt level
- $30 million invested in paving ($27 million more than a decade ago)
- Fully funds LMPD and adds additional support for equipment, technology, and training
- Adds millions in funding to programs and departments focused on addressing homelessness in a variety of ways (outreach, rental assistance, healthcare assistance and job training)
- Adds $4.9 million in funding for repairing Metro Parks and $3 million for repairing/replacing pools and spray grounds.
- $500K for Traffic Signal Communications and Controller Upgrades
- Over a million dollars for pavement (roadway line) markings
This year’s budget will help to hire and retain more police officers as we work to restore LMPD to the staffing levels of a decade ago. Metro government is increasing pay for our officers and the training available and no longer making officers pay for their own weapons, all to recruit the best and brightest to our force. To help support a safer community the FY24 budget also invests even more in technology such as cameras that are being deployed throughout our county and facility improvements such as a new police headquarters that has been needed for more than a decade.
To continue our efforts to address homelessness and help those at-risk of losing their home, this budget invests $15 million in the affordable housing trust fund. We have also used millions in available FY24 funds to support programs that are focused on homeless outreach, job assistance programs and other programs focused on helping each person get physical and mental healthcare.
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- Louisville Loop – Middletown Eastwood Trail – Eastwood Cut-off ($195K bond, $858K federal)
- Louisville Loop – Middletown Eastwood Trail – Section 2 ($166K bond, $2,080,000 federal)
- D11 Beckley Station Sidewalk Project (CCRF $805K)
- Aiken Road Recycling Center (CCRF $100K)
- D11 Paving drive at Blackacre Nature Preserve ($115K)
- D11 Sidewalk Repairs (up to $120K)
- Long Run Park Restrooms ($500K)
- Charlie Vettiner Park Improvements ($250K)
The FY24 Budget will become law on July 1, 2023. If you would like to read the Metro Council’s Budget amendment, please use the following link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget/fy24-budget. (The approved budgets should be uploaded next week.) If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or thoughts on the budget, please feel free to reach out to me via e-mail at Kevin.Kramer@louisvilleky.gov. or 574-1111.
Last night, the Metro Council voted on ordinance (O-122-23) to approve the FY24 Budget for TARC (Transit Authority of the River City). I have supported TARC and have voted for each of their previous budgets but following their recent announcement that they would move forward with cutting even more services to our district. I have decided that I needed to voice my concerns with a vote against their spending plan.
We need a healthy and vibrant transit system. We need TARC to serve all of our residents. Unfortunately, despite significant population growth in the eastern portion of the county, TARC has slowly drifted their services to other routes in other areas.
The TARC budget did pass, and they will continue to operate. Unfortunately, in August, the Jeffersontown, Plainview, and Bardstown Express routes will be eliminated. Many of our residents will need to adjust to these cuts, some will be left without obvious alternative and that is truly disappointing. I am hopeful that my vote last evening sent a message that mass transit is supposed to work for everyone. If TARC expects our support, they must start providing opportunities for all people in Jefferson County.
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Crews to perform subgrade and concrete slab repairs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 23, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures on Interstate 264 East near mile marker 18 beginning tonight, Friday, June 23, at 7 p.m. in Jefferson County.
Crews will perform subgrade and concrete slab repairs during the lane closures. The left three lanes will be closed to motorists, leaving the right two lanes open for travel with access to ramps remaining open. Work is set to be complete at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. The weekend lane closures are necessary to allow ample time for the concrete to cure. Motorists should obey restrictions and use an abundance of caution when traveling through the work zone.
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.
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Join our Compassionate Community!
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 Friday, July 14 from 6-8pm and Saturday, July 15 from 9 am to 4 pm. To learn more about volunteering and register at https://www.hildegardhouse.org/ or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
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Mayor Craig Greenberg will host the third Mayor's Night Out event on Tuesday, June 27th at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Louisville residents are encouraged to come and meet Metro Government leaders and department heads, ask questions, and share comments and suggestions on improving city services.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Let us know you are coming by RSVP'ing to the Mayor's Night Out Facebook page!
Attending the June Mayor's Night Out event:
- Office of the Mayor
- Office for Immigrant Affairs
- Office for Women
- Office of Equity
- Office of Sustainability
- Office of Philanthropy
- Human Relations Commission
- Metro Animal Services
- Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods
- Revenue Commission
- Office of Management & Budget
- Human Resources
- Louisville Metro Housing Authority
- Office of Housing and Community Development
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Works
- Public Health & Wellness
- Resilience & Community Services
- Air Pollution Control District
- Office of Inspector General
- Louisville Fire Department
- Louisville Metro Police Department
- Emergency Services
- Metro311
- PARC
- Louisville Water Company
- Louisville Free Public Library
- Louisville Zoo
- KentuckianaWorks
- Brightside
- LG&E
- MSD
- Metro Council
- Kentucky State Representatives
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203
Join the BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana on Wednesday June 28 from 12:00-4:00 at The Olmsted (3701 Frankfort Avenue) to meet businesses from a wide variety of industries and to expand your professional networks. BBB's Business Expo is free for everyone to attend, but only BBB Accredited Businesses will be exhibiting at the event. Limited vendor space is still available and for complete details, please contact Laura Calhoun at 502-588-0037 or lcalhoun@ky-in.bbb.org." |
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Blackacre Conservancy is delighted to announce the upcoming celebration of the 25th anniversary of its community garden, the largest in Jefferson County. A special tribute to Emilie Strong Smith will also be held. Smith is the visionary who purchased the land which now encompasses this remarkable garden.
The community garden, a testament to Smith's dedication, has flourished for 25 years. This garden offers a nurturing environment for an array of plants and cultivates a strong sense of community among the diverse gardeners. Smith's foresight and commitment to land preservation shaped the community garden into an unparalleled haven of growth, learning, and community engagement.
Blackacre Conservancy invites the community to join the garden's monumental milestone and recognition of Smith. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on June 29, 2023, at 6:30 PM followed by light refreshments at Blackacre's enchanting grounds, located at 3200 Tucker Station Road, 14 miles east of downtown Louisville.
Blackacre Conservancy extends its sincere gratitude to all supporters, partners, and volunteers who have contributed to the success and growth of the Blackacre’s nature preserve, community garden and historic homestead. Their unwavering dedication has transformed Blackacre into a cherished institution that will continue to thrive for generations to come.
About Blackacre Conservancy
Blackacre Conservancy is a 280-acre nature preserve and historic homestead located in Louisville, KY. It was generously given by Judge Macauley L. Smith and wife, Emilie Strong Smith for the people of Kentucky.
Blackacre's mission is to promote environmental education, conservation, and preservation. Visitors can explore an early American homestead, hike scenic trails, enjoy farm animals, and tour historic structures, immersing themselves in the region's rich heritage and natural beauty.
www.VisitBlackacre.org
The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) Board recently approved $530,000 in low-interest loans to five small businesses.
The METCO boards meets monthly to review, discuss and vote on applications for small business loans available through Louisville Metro Government. The city’s small business loan, or METCO, programs are administered by the Department of Economic Development.
The following small business was approved for METCO loans in April:
- Property holding company Aeon Properties LLC, located at 810-812 E. Broadway, was approved for a commercial renovation loan and a façade loan totaling $350,000. The façade loan will be used for exterior renovation, and the commercial renovation funds will be used to renovate interior of the third floor.
The following small businesses were approved for METCO loans in May:
- Childcare facility, Love and Devotion Childcare LLC, located at 7045 Raggard Road, was approved for a Midi loan of $20,000. The loan funds will be used for the purchase and installation of flooring for the facility.
- Property holding company Blue Anchor Holdings LLC was approved for a $100,000 façade loan to make improvements to the exterior of 1355 Bardstown Road.
The following small businesses were approved for METCO loans in June:
- Local ice manufacturer Kentucky Straight Ice LLC was approved for a Midi loan of $50,000. The loan funds will be used to purchase equipment, complete the buildout of a new freezer, and for working capital.
- A new donut shop, Sugar LLC, to be located at 2610 Portland Ave, was approved for a façade loan of $10,000. The loan funds will be used for the purchase and installation of new windows.
The METCO board meets the third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. Meetings are currently being held virtually and can be accessed at the link below. The next three meetings for 2023 will be held on July 20, August 17 and September 21.
To learn more about the city’s METCO loan programs, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/economic-development/metco-loan-programs .
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Collections System Planning Manager (CSPM) PA23-10 Safety & Security Investigator (2nd Shift) PA23-105
Flood Protection Supervisor 23-107
PC Support Specialist I/II/III 23-112
For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
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