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Hello Neighbors & Friends,
A good time was had by all at this year's Shakespeare in the Park's production and performance of a Midsummer Night's Dream. Despite the frequent wind, the play was amazing, and our neighbors enjoyed an afternoon with family, friends, and the wonderfully talented Shakespeare in the Park crew.
THANK YOU, Windy Hills and Mayor Roberts, for your partnership and sharing the beautiful Windy Hills Green to host the Shakespeare play!
I hope you'll plan to join us next year, as participation in these neighborhood events that your District 7 Metro Council office sponsors determines if funding is continued. If you are not going to support these events, then perhaps you are saying to me that you do not want me to spend the Neighborhood Development Funds for the arts in our community. Surely, that's not the message... Surely?
Okay, speaking of neighborhood events, please, please, please notice the information in the flyer after this message. I, again, am hosting a District 7 tour. Check out the agenda and plan to join me for a day of fun and enlightenment. Oh, and lunch will be served and it's all FREE!
Mark your calendar. This tour is going to be the talk of the town!!!
Embark on an enriching journey with us as we visit the heart of West Louisville. This exclusive tour is tailored for the residents of District 7, offering an immersive experience of the rich tapestry of culture, history, and community essence that defines West Louisville. Tickets can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited!
Secure your free ticket(s) today by scanning the QR code above or clicking here. Each household can claim up to four (4) tickets (exceptions may apply).
If tickets appear to be sold out, don't worry! There will be more available in the near future. Please stay tuned to the updates in future newsletters.
You may also email me at paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov to REGISTER. (Leave your name, email address, telephone number, and the number of tickets you want to reserve.)
Phone: 574-1107
The Louisville Metro Council held its regularly scheduled Council meeting Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Click the photo below to watch the meeting summary on YouTube.
The next Metro Council meeting is Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
These proceedings can also be viewed live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, or UVERSE Channel 99, or streamed live from Swagit’s page at https://louisvilleky.new.swagit.com/views/506/ (only when live) and on Facebook on the Louisville Metro Council’s page at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil (when live and after the meeting).
House Bills 1 and 6 provide historic funding for downtown revitalization, parks, infrastructure, community service and cultural organizations; Mayor also recognizes important investments in the University of Louisville.
Louisville can celebrate historic investments of $616 million from the Kentucky General Assembly’s passage of House Bills 1 and 6, including $413 million in funding for the University of Louisville and $410,000 to support Thrive By 5 Louisville, the 501c3 nonprofit Mayor Greenberg established to create a pathway to universal pre-K for every 3-and 4-year-old.
Other projects supported by the $616 million investment include:
Downtown Revitalization: $100 million for Louisville Metro Government to allocate among these projects: The Belvedere, Community Care Campus, Vacant Lot Revitalization, LOUMED Campus, Louisville Gardens and Butchertown Sports District.
Parks and Library Improvements: $7 million for the Shawnee Outdoor Learning Center, $2.5 million for Jefferson Memorial Forest and $2 million for the Fern Creek Library.
Community and Social Services: $20 million for KentuckianaWorks, $30 million for Home of the Innocents, $5 million for Harbor House and $3 million for the Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center.
Cultural and Educational Organizations: $12 million for Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, $5 million for the Kentucky College of Art and Design, $4.3 million for the Louisville Orchestra, $4 million for Waterfront Botanical Gardens, $1.5 million for Louisville Central Community Center’s Grand Lyric Theater and $400,000 for the Kentucky Science Center.
Infrastructure: $5 million for the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and $1.5 million for Riverport.
One of the largest pots went to the University of Louisville at $413 million, much of which will go toward building a Health Science Simulation Center and Collaboration Hub in the downtown Louisville Medical and Education District. U of L President Kim Schatzel said the facility is “single largest project funded in Louisville this legislative session.” (Courtesy of Louisville Public Media, Reporter: Sylvia Goodman)
Alongside the budget, Republicans also passed several bills into law that reshape the city, largely without bipartisan support. For example, House Bill 388 eliminates some partisan elections in Louisville, freezes the city’s zoning laws for a year and changes the review process for complaints against Louisville Metro Police Department officers. (Courtesy of Louisville Public Media, Reporter: Sylvia Goodman)
 PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice HARI KRUPA 9619 LLC, 4326 Saddlebrooke Trl, Owensboro, KY 42303, hereby declares intentions to apply for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package License (1) license(s) no later than May 7, 2024. The business to be licensed will be located at 9619 Whipps Mill Rd. Louisville, KY 40242 doing business as Fuel 19. The members are as follows: Sanjay Patel, Member, 2796 Summer Valley Lane, Owensboro, KY 42303. ARVINDKUMAR PATEL, Member, 4326 Saddlebrooke Trl, Owensboro, KY 42303. CHETANKUMAR PATEL, Member, 4503 Reserve Way, Owensboro, KY 42303.
Any person, association, corporation or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, within 30 days (KRS 243.430) of the date of this legal publication. Publication Dates L00000000
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component applications will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis from April 16 to May 31, 2024, or until designated funds are depleted. Kentucky households, up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, can receive a benefit to offset their home electric costs.
The Spring Subsidy Cooling Component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor.
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. For more information, visit: www.louisvilleky.gov.
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The following facilities will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3 and all day Saturday, May 4 due to Oaks and Derby:
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Staffed recycling locations:
- Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy
- Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
- East District Public Works, 595 N Hubbards Ln
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Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Ave
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Haz Bin, 7501 Grade Ln
For more information about drop-off locations, visit Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMap
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The YMCA of Greater Louisville will kick off an initiative addressing Swim Equity in May. Drowning is a local and national crisis; it’s the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and the second for those ages 5–14, with 4,000 fatal incidents annually in the U.S. alone–a staggering 11 drowning deaths per day. A number of socioeconomic, geographic and racial factors only worsen the statistics. Sixty-four percent of Black, 45% of Hispanic/Latino, and 40% of Caucasian children have little to no swimming skills.
That’s why all YMCA branches in the Louisville area are offering free Safety Around Water clinics May 16-19, in alignment with National Learn How to Swim Day on Saturday, May 18. Additional clinics will be held in June and July.
To learn more about these clinics and how to register, visit ymcalouisville.org. For more information, including water safety tips, follow the YMCA of Greater Louisville on Facebook and Instagram.
This week, Metro Animal Services visited City Hall to share some information about the challenges facing the animal shelter. The shelter continues to experience overcrowding, operate under a Code Red status, and face tough decisions as more animals arrive with no available space. Here are several ways that community members can help to be part of the solution.
Empty the Shelters Event: May 1 -15th
From May 1-15, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring waived adoption fees for all adoptions at Metro Animal Services!
This lifesaving reduced-fee adoption event is a Win-Win-Win:
- Adopters win because BPF pays the adoption fees allowing them to take home a fully vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered pet who is ready to be loved for FREE.
- Shelters win because the pets they care about get a second chance when adoption fees are covered by BISSELL Pet Foundation.
- And, most importantly, every pet wins by finding a loving home!
Animal House Adoption Center
3516 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40218
Adoption Center Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closed some holidays
For more information, call Louisville Metro Animal Services at 502-473-7387 or visit the Metro Animal Services website.
Click here to register to participate.
For more information, visit louisvilleaudubon.org.
The How-To Fest is back for the 11th year! This free, interactive learning extravaganza features more than 50 “how-to” sessions taught by local experts. Learn to design games, grow bananas and mushrooms, make a candle, sing in harmony, and so much more.
Sessions include lessons in home improvement, gardening, crafts, dance, music, business, art, and more! Plus – goats, chickens, rabbits and a miniature horse will be featured in our three garden tents outside thanks to our partners at the Urban Ag Coalition. Click here for more information.
St. Bernadette Diaper Bank is hosting its inaugural fundraising gala on May 18th! The Diaper Bank Ministry collects diapers to help agencies that assist low-income and homeless families. They supply diapers for children, the elderly, and the disabled. Over the past year, the Diaper Bank has donated over 50,000 diapers a month to 30 various community agencies.
Consider supporting this organization by purchasing a ticket or table for the Dancing for Diapers Gala. You can also show your support by advertising your business in the program booklet that will be taken home by all attendees. For more information, contact Deanna Hornback (saintbernadettediaperbank@gmail.com) via email or at 502-425-2210 Ext. 214.
Tickets: $20
There will be a $10 buffet dinner, $1 desserts, and cash bar for those interested in arriving early to eat.
Advertisements (Booklet size 5.5” x 8.5”):
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In honor of Derby150, place your bet on the answers to these Derby questions!
Check your answers at the end of the newsletter.
Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community? Contact 311!
Metro311 Service Request Information
- Submit a Service Request in the online system.
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Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the system. If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
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To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue.
- Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
- The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro311 at 311.
For all the details you need regarding the new drivers license please click the link below:
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to: https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
Click here to Subscribe to the 5th Division E-Newsletter
District Resource Officers (DRO's)
After more than 3 years the 5th Division is happy to announce we have 2 DRO's! DRO's are the "Jack of all Trades" for the community. They are our problem solvers, ambassadors, community representatives and anything else you can think of. Congratulations to Officers John Keeling and Brad Steller, your 5th Division DRO's.
They can be contacted at the links below.
Officer John Keeling
Officer Brad Steller
Need support now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Are you thinking of hurting yourself or ending your life? Text LOU to 741741
Community mental health resources:
Metro United Way's Community Resource Directory can connect you mental health and crisis intervention resources. Or call 211.
Need to dispose of unwanted bulk items? Click the link below for details regarding Pop-Up Drop-Off event dates around Louisville. Click HERE
Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances - no refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or any items containing Freon (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
Prescription medication (disposed properly)
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Stay aware of new development in your area! Sign up for Gov Delivery notifications at:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/subscriber/new
On January 1, 2019, a new Comprehensive Plan, called Plan 2040, went into effect. As a resident of District 7 (or any district in Louisville), it is important to review the Comprehensive Plan if you are interested in development that is proposed for the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan is the guidepost for all development, and the Planning Commission must use it as one of the guiding principles and tools for making decisions regarding the approval or denial of a neighborhood development project.
Read The Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040)
The Comprehensive Plan is representative of over 6,000 voices, including Metro staff, an advisory committee, and resident volunteers. The Advisory Committee, made up of diverse representatives from neighborhood and community organizations as well as development and business interests, finalized its recommended goals, objectives, and policies on February 21, 2018.
On April 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the Comprehensive Plan for approval. The document was then reviewed by the Metro Council as well as 12 local municipalities with zoning authority for formal adoption. Those 12 local municipalities are: Anchorage, Douglass Hills, Graymoor-Devondale, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Shively, St. Matthews, and St. Regis Park.
Plan 2040 Survey Findings
Plan 2040 Demographic and Economic Projections
Plan 2040 Core Graphics
Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/louisville-metro-council-social-media-public-comment-policy.
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