July 14, 2023
Dear Neighbor,
Good morning and welcome to the latest issue of the eNews from the 26th District. If you are receiving this message you are registered as a 26th District resident Louisville/Jefferson County Metro and have elected to receive communications from our office.
Many of you receiving this may be doing so for the first time as we recently updated our email list to include addresses from the newest parts of the 26th District. These additional addresses became part of the district due after a decennial redraw mandated by the U.S. Constitution and 2020 Census data.
For the new members, we use this digital platform to keep you and your family updated more regularly than we can with mailed newsletters, which have to reach nearly 25k people in the 26th District. That said, we are sending a mailed newsletter to every home in the district in the next few weeks.
That mailing will let you know we plan to host a Town Hall meeting at Buechel Park Baptist Church (2403 Hikes Lane) on August 12, 2023. We start those at 9:30am. They are an opportunity for you to meet with representatives (and often the heads) of many City government agencies.
Typically, we have leadership from various agencies serving Louisville Metro, including LMPD, Codes and Regulations, and MSD.
We hope you will find these eNews updates informative and will be able to join us on August 12th.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Hikes Lane Rehabilitation entered Phase 4 on July 5th. Please consult the updated detour information is below.
Hikes Lane is undergoing a multi-month rehabilitation project, which may be completed in Oct 2023. 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 (July 10, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission, otherwise known as the HB 314 Commission, was approved by the 2022 General Assembly. The Commission is comprised of fifteen-members, three members each from the State Senate, State House of Representatives, Metro Council and GLI; the three other representatives are from the Metro Mayor, Jefferson County League of Cities, and suburban fire districts.
The Commission held their initial meeting on August 12, 2022, and have been meeting monthly to study six duties tasked to them by the General Assembly including:
- Review the accomplishments and insufficiencies, if any, and recommendations for any statutory changes.
- Review the roles and duties of the mayor and the legislative council as it relates to duties, oversight, budgeting, and administration of Metro and make recommendations for either internal or statutory changes.
- Review intergovernmental relations between Metro and the suburban cities and special service districts and make recommendations for either internal or statutory changes.
- Review tax powers and funding of Louisville Metro Government and the suburban cities and special service districts and make recommendations for either internal or statutory changes.
- Review the distribution and provision of governmental services between the Louisville Metro Government and the suburban cities and special service districts and make recommendations for either internal or statutory changes.
- Review the future of relations between the Louisville Metro Government and the suburban cities and special service districts and make recommendations for either internal or statutory changes, including the merger of existing suburban cities, the creation of further suburban cities, the annexation of territory by suburban cities, the creation of further special service districts, the merger of special service districts, or the expansion of urban service district boundaries.
The Commission is now ready to receive public comment prior to releasing their final recommendations. Each public meeting will accommodate up to thirty speakers. Each speaker will be provided three-minutes to address the Commission. Speakers may sign up in-person thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Public Comment Meetings
- Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at the South Central Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard. Sign ups will begin at 9:30 a.m.
- Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m. at the West Louisville Central Community Center, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard. Sign ups will begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 18 at 6 p.m. at Southwest Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway. Sign ups will begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at Eastern High School, 12400 Old Shelbyville Road. Sign ups will begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Atherton High School, 3000 Dundee Road. Sign ups will begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, July 31 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street (the public may enter the building through the Sixth Street entrance). Sign ups will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Metro Council has directed Planning & Design Services (PDS) and the Planning Commission to carry out a review of the local ordinances concerning short term rentals (STRs) and recommend improvements. The STR regulations were first adopted in 2016 and last updated in 2019. The recommended improvements address community feedback received since the 2019 update and issues encountered by staff in administering the regulations. The recommendations provided on this webpage are preliminary and subject to change upon review of additional public input. To be effective, any changes must be approved by Metro Council (or by a council or commission of city with zoning authority).
The public hearing date is formally set – Monday, July 17, 2023 at 5:30PM.
Citizens can learn more about the changes and how to participate at the hearing at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/short-term-rental-regulation-update-2023.
 The next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be on Saturday, July 22, 10am - 2 pm, at Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd. These events are for disposal of large household items and prescription medication, recycling of electronics, tires, metal, household recycling, and document shredding, and composting of bundled yard waste.
Center For Neighborhoods is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Neighborhood Institute!
The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00PM at Center For Neighborhoods Offices (1126 Berry Blvd. Suite 300), for 11 consecutive weeks (August 8th, 2023 – October 24th, 2023), followed by a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through 5:00PM on August 4th, 2023.
The Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute Spring 2023 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
To apply for the 12-week program, contact Ja’mel Armstrong at 502-589-0343 or jamela@centerforneighborhoods.org. You can also apply online at www.centerforneighborhoods.org.
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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
Now through August 31, teens 14-19 can use any of the 21 Louisville & Southern Indiana Planet Fitness locations for free through the High School Summer Pass program.
Teens can enroll electronically (with parent or guardian e-signature) by visiting planetfitness.com/summerpass.
Most Planet Fitness locations are open and staffed 24/7 to meet today’s changing schedules and serve members with its Judgement Free Zone philosophy.
Planet Fitness is committed to providing hassle-free, non-intimidating fitness that’s attainable for everyone regardless of their fitness level.
In 2022, more than 4 million teens across 2,400 PF locations nationwide took advantage of High School Summer Pass.
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TARC has an exciting update to the 2023 Summer Youth Pass. Thanks to a new partnership with Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro, youth – and one accompanying adult legal guardian – will now be able to ride transit without cost through August 31.
What is the cost?
- The Summer Youth Pass and Companion Pass for one adult legal guardian now comes at no cost to participants. This is thanks to the partnership of Louisville Metro and Mayor Craig Greenberg’s administration who are sponsoring the expanded passes for the summer.
What ages can participate in the Summer Youth Pass?
- Students aged 6-19 are eligible for the Summer Youth Pass. To ensure that families are able to take advantage of summer activities together, one adult legal guardian will be eligible for a Companion Pass, also free of charge, good for unlimited travel until August 31.
What do I need to participate?
- Students will need a current, reloadable MyTARC student-ID. Adults will need a MyTarc card and must be with the eligible student at the time they obtain the pass.
Where can I obtain my pass?
- The Passes may be loaded to MyTarc student-ID cards or regular MyTarc cards (for adults) at TARC Union Station (1000 West Broadway). To be eligible for the pass, adult legal guardians must be with the eligible student at the time they obtain the Companion Pass.
What if I do not already have a reloadable MyTARC student-ID card?
- Cards must be purchased at Union Station, for $5. A photo will be taken for student-ID cards.
When is it available?
- Passes are now available at TARC’s 1000 West Broadway main offices!
What if I already purchased a $30 pass before the new partnership was announced?
- Students who previously purchased a pass will be eligible to receive $30 credit in stored value which can be used on their MyTarc cards after August 31, 2023.
Where can it be used?
- The Summer Youth Pass can be used as fare on any TARC fixed-route service from 6/1 to 8/31.
What about the express routes?
- Pass holders pay $1 for express routes – a $1.75 reduction from the normal $2.75 express fare.
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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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2713 Six Mile Lane
You are invited to attend a review for a WAIVER.
Subject Property: 2713 SIX MILE LANE
Case Number: 23-MPLAT-0069
Case Manager: ETHAN LETT (ethan.lett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or: Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report. A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
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
Nigam Liquor Enterprises
Application for: Quota Retail Package, Malt Beverage, Retail Drink, License
Address: 3333 Bardstown Rd., Unit #1 40218
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