District 12 eNewsletter - March 6, 2024

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 03/06/2024 02:30 PM EST

Councilman Rick Blackwell

601 West Jefferson Street

(502) 574-1112

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Heather Blazis

Legislative Assistant

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In this edition...

UPCOMING EVENTS
HEADLINES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us TONIGHT to talk with Councilman Blackwell, and various city agencies, regarding any questions or concerns you may have.

3rd Division Coffee With a Cop

Join your neighbors, and police officers from the 3rd Division, for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. Coffee with a cop will be held at the below listed location.

Starbucks

6731 Dixie Highway

Dixie Manor Shopping Center

Thursday, March 14, 9:00 - 10:00am

Derby City Wrestling teams up with Louisville Free Public Library to bring first of its kind children’s literacy event to the Southwest Regional Library

The Louisville Free Public Library is partnering with Derby City Wrestling to think outside the box in promoting children’s literacy. LFPL and DCW will host “Reading & Wristlocks” on Friday, March 22, 6:00pm, at the Southwest Regional Library.

This free community event will feature superstars from Derby City Wrestling reading to children, taking pictures, and signing autographs, before they lock up and square off inside the ring for a night of exciting pro wrestling action.

Derby City Wrestling is a weekly episodic pro wrestling television series that airs Saturday at noon on MY58 in the Louisville/Southern Indiana media market and in syndication throughout Georgia, Nevada and Arizona. It is produced by Los Angeles based David Marquez productions, an Emmy Award-winning global media company that has provided full-service television production and distribution for more than 25 years in combat sports.

“Reading & Wristlocks” is a free, non-televised live event and space is extremely limited. Seats must be reserved in advance online at www.LFPL.org/Wrestling

Join us for the Mill Creek Sweep!

The District 12 office will be at the Sylvania Park for the Mill Creek clean-up, but feel free to join at any of the locations on March 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Headlines

February 29, Louisville Metro Council hosted the 22nd Annual Black History Month Program during a special meeting of the Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee, Chaired by Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2).

This year’s program continued with the theme of “Reaffirming our Diverse Culture." During the program, each of the twenty-six Metro Council members honored an individual with an award for his or her achievements in the community.

The committee also presented the annual Eagle Award to ten local judges for their success and contributions to the Kentucky Judicial System.

Councilman Blackwell was thrilled to honor Morris Howard who has made an impact on so many individuals in our community, especially youth. One of his many achievements is founding the A-One AllStars Foundation who offer support for all youth, with a concentration to impact youth homelessness, workforce development, anti-violent initiatives, and the successful transition to adulthood.

District 12 is very proud to honor him and thank him for making a difference.

The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting February 29. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHUyNz0aec8

Old Business

O-036-24: an ordinance amending infrastructure projects associated with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
O-281-23: an ordinance relating to the Planned Development Option for the property at 2119 Griffiths Avenue.
O-032-24: an ordinance relating to the zoning of property at 4525 Cane Run Road.
O-035-24: an ordinance relating to the amendment to binding elements for property at 5217 Springdale Road.
O-029-24: an ordinance appropriating Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) for the 21^st Annual Ken-Ducky Derby fundraising event for Harbor House of Louisville.
O-030-24: an ordinance appropriating NDF for Adelante’s Youth Mentorship Program.

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright recognized the District 3 page, Dynasty Reign El Morae.

Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously.

O-226-23: an ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances expanding paid family leave by changing paid parental leave eligibility relating to kinship care.
O-019-24: an ordinance allowing for staggered appointment terms for the Louisville Metro Tree Advisory Committee.
O-034-24: an ordinance closing a portion of Brandeis Avenue and 3^rd Street to create a pedestrian-only area.
R-014-24: a resolution accepting $129,671 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet toward the Arnoldtown Road Resurfacing Project.

The Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 6:00pm.

Trash for Cash Applications are Closing Soon!

Trash for Cash is a state program that helps ensure roadways around Louisville are kept clean, while raising money for local community-serving non-profits!

If you are a 501(c)3 non-profit, they will work with you to find a roadway that needs attention--and in return for each mile cleaned, your non-profit will earn $100. It's a win-win for our local environment and our local community!

Applications close THIS Friday, March 8th!

For questions, contact Elizabeth Gribbins at elizabeth.gribbins@louisvilleky.gov or visit their website at brightsideinc.org/trash-cash.

24-CFR-0010

Project Location: 4301 E Pages Lane

Project Description: Bobby Nichols Gold Course Clubhouse Renovation. A community facility review for a deck and renovations on 266.38 acres in the OR3 and R4 zoning districts.

24-ZONE-0003

Project Location: 1600 Kurz Way

Project Description: Oak Point Residential. Zone Change from R-4 to R-6 and PRD to allow a 368- unit apartment community and 38 single family lots on property located at 1600 Kurz Way and 1612 Dawn Drive.

24-DDP-0005

Project Location: 7420 Distribution Drive

Project Description: E-Z Construction Warehouse. A district development plan to construct a 3600 sf warehouse on 2.6 acres in the PEC zoning district.

24-CAT2-0009

Project Location: 5229 Dixie Highway

Project Description: Wawa. A category 2 for a proposed development of a convenience store to include 5,919 SF building, associated parking, 6 MPD's (12 fueling positions), underground fuel tanks, re-establishment of 3 driveways on 2.05 acres in the C1 zoning district.

Zoning Change Informational Meeting

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