June 30, 2023
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND!
Dear Neighbor,
There are many ways to celebrate America's independence and our independent spirit this holiday weekend. Please be safe, keep an eye out for the neighborhood kids, and try to go easy on the fireworks.
We hear from LMPD every year about dangerous and reckless fireworks use. There is no quicker way to ruin a holiday than an unexpected trip to the hospital.
The City of Louisville, many neighborhoods, and other organizations put on well-planned fireworks displays, probably one near your home. While even these have some risk, I encourage you to consider those pyrotechnic opportunities.
Please know that I-64 Eastbound reopened this morning at 6am, ahead of schedule. There are still many road projects in process, including the Hikes Lane rehabilitation.
Wishing you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
The 26th District Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will return to the office the morning of Wednesday July 5th.
Hikes Lane Rehabilitation will enter Phase 4 on July 5th, updated detour information is below.
Hikes Lane is undergoing a multi-month rehabilitation project. Expect delays and detours as we repair and replace many of the concrete slabs that make up this connective roadway. We will try to keep you updated on closures as we are made aware of them.
Please check out the work plan and detailed maps for more information
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 29, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the re-opening of all lanes on I-64 East in Jefferson County. The original closure was posted from 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, to 6 a.m. Saturday, July 1; however, crews finished work earlier than anticipated. The roadway and interchanges will re-open on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 6 a.m.
This project included asphalt pavement milling and resurfacing and replacing guardrails. The full depth of the concrete pavement in the Cochran Tunnel was removed and replaced with new asphalt. In addition, the bridge deck over Beals Branch Road (mile point 8.55) was removed and replaced with concrete. The bridge overlay and riding surface over Lexington Road (mile point 8.1) was also removed and replaced with concrete.
This project will extend the life of the interstate and will improve driver comfort on the roadway. The last rehabilitation project of I-64 was completed in 2001.
Motorists can expect crews to complete off-roadway items, such as median grading, in July. Lane closures at night are to be expected. Advisories will be posted when work is scheduled.
Project and contract award details are available here.
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.
Join us at Waterfront Park on Tuesday, July 4th for a free Louisville Orchestra concert presented by the Marshall Family Foundation!
The celebration will include a concert by The Louisville Orchestra curated by Teddy Abrams, a variety of fun family activities and professional fireworks display over the Ohio River. “Our Fourth of July celebration is all about bringing people together,” said Deborah Bilitski, executive director of Waterfront Park. “This year, we are delighted to welcome the sounds of the Louisville Orchestra to the waterfront. We invite everyone to the celebration to be with one another and enjoy this spectacular day of community partnership.”
The Fourth of July celebration is a popular community tradition and hallmark event at Waterfront Park. Since its inception in 1998, hundreds of thousands of park visitors have enjoyed this free community celebration in the heart of Louisville. The partnership between Waterfront Park and The Louisville Orchestra will mark the first return of the orchestra to the celebration since 2021.
In addition to the concert and fireworks, more than a dozen community groups and organizations will come together to host a variety of family friendly activities ahead of The Louisville Orchestra performance. Activities will range from instrument making, arts and crafts, dance lessons, boat building, ball juggling contests and more.
New this year, Waterfront Park will also host a free family movie night on the Great Lawn on Monday, July 3 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie “The Sandlot.” The family movie night will include a free screening of the film and fireworks show from the Louisville Bats. Additional details about the event will be announced at a later date.
Waterfront Park Fourth of July with The Louisville Orchestra presented by the Marshall Family Foundation is made possible thanks to generous support of the Marshall Family Foundation (Phillip, April & Deborah Marshall), the Louisville Metro government and the contributions of local labor unions including I.B.E.W., J.C.T.A., L.I.U.N.A., Teamsters Local 89, Teamsters Local 783 and U.A.W. Local 862, as well as James Collins Ford. The annual event is also made possible thanks to the support of Waterfront Park and Louisville Orchestra members. Additional details and a complete schedule of events for the celebration are forthcoming.
Visit the Waterfront Park website for additional information.
This year’s festival is one-day and will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and include artist booths, food court, cake wheel, fun zone, pet contest, silent auction, live music, and much more. The festival will conclude after the 10 p.m. fireworks display.
The festival is hosted by the Crescent Hill Community Council (CHCC) and will be held on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, located at 301 S. Peterson Avenue. More information about CHCC is online at https://chcc.wildapricot.org/.
“You won’t want to miss this annual event. From the artist booths to the kid zone, this is an event for all ages to enjoy. As a bonus, you’ll be able to tour the beautiful Victorian Peterson-Dumesnil House, where the festival is held annually. I hope I see you on the fourth!” said Councilman Owen.
Schedule at a Glance
10 AM – Festival Opens and Opening Flag Ceremony
10 – 11 AM – Louisville Folk School presents The Derby City Dandies
11 AM – 7 PM – Silent Auction (inside the Peterson-Dumesnil House)
Self-tours run 11 AM until 5 PM
11 AM – 12:30 PM – Pet Contest (under the trees on main stage lawn)
1 – 5 PM – Military Vehicle Display
1 – 2 PM – Cake Display
2 – 9:45 PM - Music by The Falklanders, La Petite Musique, Bomar and Ritter and All That Band
2:45 – 3:15 PM – Children’s Field Games
9:45 PM – Presentation of Colours / National Anthem
10 PM – Fireworks Display
For more information about the Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival, please visit https://chcc.wildapricot.org/page-18161 or https://chcc.wildapricot.org/page-18162 for a full schedule of events.
Our office received the following communication this afternoon - applicable to those residents of the Urban Services District.
Good afternoon! I wanted to make you all aware that we will be undergoing technology updates for the Large Item Pickup by Appointment Accela system. These updates were strategically scheduled for the week of the 4th of July. Appointments will be “turned off” in a staggered manner June 25-28, depending on the area. All areas will be “turned back on” July 5 at 5 p.m. This means that if anyone schedules an appointment during the “turned off” period, instead of getting their scheduled date, they will receive this email:
“We are working on important technology updates and Large Item Pickup appointments are not available. Please come back on or after Wednesday, July 5 at 5PM to schedule your appointment.
Up to 4 large household items can be dropped off for free at the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday, 8am-3pm (Closed Tuesday, July 4)
The YES! Youth Cabinet is a one-year advisory board to the Mayor and Metro Council. Youth ages 16-24, who are invested in preventing youth violence have an opportunity to learn to increase advocacy skills, be more civically engaged in their communities, and give insight on issues that impact our city.
Cabinet Members Receive:
- Insight into Local Government
- Leadership Development skills
- Learn collaborative/group processes
- Opportunity to meet leaders throughout government, community, faith, and corporate organizations
- Gain knowledge of city violence prevention efforts
- Attendance to various events and activities
- Have voices/thoughts/opinions be heard
- Resume building experiences
- Ability to inform and impact others on a large scale
- 40+ community service hours
- $1,000 yearly stipend
The mission of the Community Policing Councils (CPC) is to advance constitutional policing through community oriented policing principles. The purpose of the CPCs is to work with LMPD and develop a comprehensive Community Oriented Policing approach that collaboratively identifies and implements strategies to address crime and safety issues.
Community policing concentrates on both preventing crime and eliminating the fear it creates. Community policing enables law enforcement to better understand both the needs of the community and the factors that contribute to crime.
A well-functioning police department actively works to build trust with the residents it protects and functions as a part of the community rather than isolate from it. Community policing cultivates trust when the public views officers as engaging fairly and respecting the rule of law. It also creates officers who value civil rights respect every member of the community equally and see their work as an investment in
the community.
CPC meetings will engage in detailed and meaningful discussions to identify concerns, problems, successes, and opportunities for Community Policing within each police division. They will craft solutions specifically aimed at the needs of each neighborhood and police division to address the community’s concerns. Those solutions will become recommendations submitted directly to LMPD Administration for consideration. All concerns addressed by the community will be made available on the OIG’s website for public viewing, as well as any recommendations submitted to LMPD Administration.
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 or until funds are depleted.
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 electricity vendor (i.e. LG&E).
To find out if you’re eligible, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can also be scheduled by calling 502-991-8391.
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5215 Bardstown Road
Notice of Application for Wrecking Permits of Historic Structures
The Office of Planning and Design Services has received wrecking permit applications for the property listed below:
Subject Property: 5215 Bardstown Road (Simeon Lewis Rural Historic District)
Case Number: BLD-WRE-23-00277, BLD-WRE-23-00278, BLD-WRE-23-00279
The above reference property is listed 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): 7/27/2023
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
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