Louisville Metro Government operates on an annual budget that unlike the Federal Government, must be balanced and must be passed prior to the start of the new Fiscal Year on the first day of July. Mayor Greenberg delivered his second budget proposal to the members of the Louisville Metro Council, outlining approximately $1.1 billion in spending ($985 million for the Operating Budget and $157.3 million for the Capital budget). The mayor’s budget fully funds the police department and mostly supports our continued progress in addressing deferred maintenance needs such as paving, repairing bridges, fixing park equipment as well as maintaining government buildings and rights-of-way.
The mayor spoke of continued revenue growth through higher wages as well as additional tax revenue due to higher property valuations that support the operation of local government without the need for new or increased taxes. The mayor also put emphasis on making salaries more competitive with neighboring communities to help fill vacancies that have slowed our ability to achieve the goal of fully staffing Louisville Metro Police divisions, repairing parks and supporting many of the other basic functions of local government.
Next Steps
We will receive the details of the mayor’s proposal in the coming days. Once received we will spend the next week looking through the hundreds of pages presented to get a better grasp of what it being sought. Starting Monday, May 6th we will begin the hearing process. It is during those meetings that we have the opportunity to delve deeper into the operations of the major departments as well as the necessity and reasoning behind each proposed capital project.
Chief Concerns heading into the hearings:
Between proposed raises for employees to address the significant number of vacancies within some departments to the creation of 71 new positions, our operations budget will grow at a rate that is concerning.
The mayor has assured the public that this growth in operational costs is sustainable, but we are concerned with a possible economic slowdown. With more reliance on debt for capital spending, we are putting ourselves in a position where either cuts will be required or more taxes will be proposed. We plan to challenge this new spending as well as the models used to predict the long-term viability of the mayor’s proposal so that we can be sure our city is positioned well not only for today but also for future years.
I look forward to the upcoming budget process and will be looking for opportunities to increase our government’s efficiency and effectiveness. We must balance staying within our means while also achieving our goals of promoting public safety and maintaining our progress in funding deferred maintenance.
Big Picture Highlights of the Budget Proposal:
- $22 million for paving/repairing streets. This is down approximately $8 million from the previous Fiscal Year budget but a good starting point as we continue our path towards addressing all Metro roads that are rated as substandard within a year.
- Funding to continue to narrow the gap of vacancies within our police department. The current number of open positions is listed at 260. We are hopeful that this number will shrink by the end of the next fiscal year and look forward to understanding where we are headed as a result of the mayor’s proposal.
- Funding to increase the salaries of LMPD Officers as well as those serving in Metro Emergency Management Services and Public Works to help us fill vacant positions and make our wages more competitive with neighboring communities.
- Additional funding is included to support more cameras and technology focused on helping solve crimes such as vandalism and auto thefts.
Metro Council FY25 Budget Hearings
The Metro Council will take the next two months to review, amend and eventually pass the final Louisville Metro Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Starting Monday, May 6, at 4:00 p.m., with an overview of the recommended budget including a presentation on projected revenue, expenditures, capital, and debt, followed by a discussion by the Office of Management and Budget as well as Louisville Metro Department of Human Resources.
You can read, review and make comments on the proposed budget
If you are interested in viewing one of the Metro Council’s Hearings, please use this link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council to see the full schedule for 22 hearings planned during the months of May and June.
If you would like to review the Mayor’s Proposed FY25 Budget, you can view it using this link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget
If you would like to make a comment, suggestion or have a question about the budget, you can fill out the following form and your submission will be collected and shared with all members of the Metro Council. https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/m1ch63vw16xojrl/
Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your member of the Louisville Metro Council. Please feel free to reach out to me via phone at 574-1116 or e-mail Scott.Reed@louisivlleky.gov should you have any questions or ideas related to local government, and please have a happy and safe Derby Week!
Sincerely,
Scott Reed
Councilman
District 16
The Mayor is calling for a review of Metro policies that relate to Middle Housing and future growth. The goal is to aid in his larger objective of creating 30,000 more affordable housing units in our community. Before making these changes, public comments must be taken into account as well as a legislative review.
Any changes in policy must be announced, receive a public reading at the Metro Council and passage/signature by the Mayor and Metro Council.
An Ad-Hoc Committee was created earlier this year to review our policies as well as other aspects of Metro Government’s planning process. I sought and received an appointment to this Ad-Hoc Committee because I am concerned about many of the proposals that are being discussed.
The goal of making housing more affordable is something that is shared by all – how we get there is the key question where many of us differ.
Right now, the Mayor and his staff are taking public comments through a number of public comment meetings. Anyone can meet and document their thoughts. I assume that another round of these meetings will occur once proposals start to be filed later this year.
Many people who have a vested interest in the construction or support of government programs and incentives will be organized to get their ideas on the record, unfortunately we don’t always hear from the average citizen unless they feel personally compelled to get involved because a proposal will directly effect them. That is why I am pushing to have these forums in locations besides the normal government and community buildings nearer our city’s core, such as Locust Grove.
Here is a current list of proposals I am concerned about (there are likely others I am not listing or not yet aware of as of right now):
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By Right Zoning: This proposal would circumvent the Metro Council from being able to review zoning cases that would significantly increase the density of zoning proposals.
- Efforts to allow greater density on land when staff concludes that it is supported by TARC or other infrastructure that may or not actually exist.
- Potential adjustments to the effect and impact of designated zones/plans and how they are used for planning purposes.
- Anything that would undermine the rights of home-rule cities to review proposals within their borders.
9 am (Friday, April 26, 2024) – 4 pm (Saturday, April 27, 2024)
- Adams Street from Campbell Street to Cable Street
Saturday, April 27, 2024
4 am – 4 pm
- Main Street from Jackson Street to Brook Street
- Preston Street from Main Street to River Road
- River Road from Preston Street to Edith Lane (local access to Big Four Bridge)
- Washington Street from Floyd Street to Preston Street
- Witherspoon Street from Floyd Street to Adams Street
- Floyd Street from Witherspoon Street to Main Street
6 am – 4 pm
6:30 am – 4 pm
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Main Street from Jackson Street to 19th Street
- 19th Street from Main Street to Market Street
- Market Street from 19th Street to 13th Street
- 13th Street from Market Street to Magazine Street
- 12th Street Connector from Magazine Street to Broadway
- Broadway from 15th Street to 2nd Street
- 4th Street from Broadway to Oakdale Avenue
- Park Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street
- 6th Street from Park Avenue to Magnolia Avenue
- Magnolia Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street
- Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 3rd Street
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Southern Parkway
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Main Street
7 am – 4 pm
- Southern Parkway from 3rd Street to New Cut Road
- Taylor Boulevard from Carol Jean Court to Southland Terrace
2024 Derby Marathon & Mini-Marathon
No Parking Areas
10 pm (Friday April 26, 2024) – 5 pm (Saturday, April 27, 2024)
3rd Street from Broadway to Central Avenue
Midnight (Friday April 26, 2024) – 5 pm (Saturday, April 27, 2024)
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Main Street from Jackson Street to 20st Street
- 19th Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street
- Market Street from 19th Street to 12th Street
- 13th Street from Market Street to Magazine Street
- 12th Street Connector from Magazine Street to Broadway
- Broadway from 15th Street to 3rd Street
- 4th Street from Broadway to Oakdale Avenue
- Central Avenue from 3rd Street to Taylor Boulevard
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to W. River Road
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Southern Parkway
- Southern Parkway from 3rd Street to New Cut Road
- Preston Street from Main Street to E. River Road
- River Road from Preston Street to Edith Lane
- Witherspoon Street from Floyd Street to River Road
- Adams Street from E. Witherspoon Street to Quincy Street
- Park Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street
- 6th Street from Park Avenue to Magnolia Avenue
- Magnolia Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street
- Washington Street from Floyd Street to Preston Street
- Floyd Street from Witherspoon Street to Main Street
Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 4, 2024
The following streets will be closed or restricted during the following times:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024 – closed
- 4th Street from Heywood Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
- Oakdale Avenue from 4th Street to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate
7 am - 11 pm (Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024)
- Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Floyd Street
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Central Station
- 9th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- North Alley of Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street
- Burton Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street
- Lillian Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street
- Rodman Street from Central Avenue to Lillian Avenue
- 6th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- 5th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- 4th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Brook Street
- Oakdale Avenue from 3rd Street/Southern Parkway to alley at CD Backside Gate
- West Alley (south of Brown Lot) from 3rd Street/Southern Parkway to 4th Street
- 4th Street from West Alley to Longfield Avenue
- Longfield Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 4th Street
- Queen Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Warren Avenue
- Thornberry Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Warren Avenue
- Homeview Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance
- Racine Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance
- Wizard Avenue from Longfield Avenue to Queen Avenue
- Warren Avenue from Thornberry Avenue to Homeview Drive
Interstate Ramp Closures
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Thursday, May 2, 2024)
- I-264 West exit ramp at 3rd Street/Southern Parkway
- I-264 East exit ramp at Southern Parkway
- I-264 West exit ramp at Taylor Boulevard
- I-264 East exit ramp at Taylor Boulevard
9 am – 8:30 pm (Thursday, May 2, 2024)
- I-65 South exit ramp at Crittenden Drive
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Friday, May 3, 2024)
- I-264 West exit ramp at 3rd Street/Southern Parkway
- I-264 East exit ramp at Southern Parkway
- I-264 West exit ramp at Taylor Boulevard
- I-264 East exit ramp at Taylor Boulevard
8 am – 9:30 pm (Friday, May 3, 2024)
- I-65 South exit ramp at Crittenden Drive
5:30 pm – 10:30 pm (Saturday, May 4, 2024)
- I-264 West exit ramp at 3rd Street/Southern Parkway
- I-264 East exit ramp at Southern Parkway
- I-264 West exit ramp at Taylor Boulevard
- I-264 East exit ramp at Taylor Boulevard
8 am – 10:30 pm (Saturday, May 4, 2024)
- I-65 South exit ramp at Crittenden Drive
NO PARKING AREAS
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024
- 4th Street from Heywood Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
- Oakdale Avenue from 4th Street to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate
- 3rd Street from Brook Street to Cardinal Boulevard
- 3rd Street from Central Station to Southern Heights Avenue
- 5th Street from Longfield Avenue to Lansing Avenue
- Bohannon Avenue from Racine Drive to Queen Avenue
- Homeview Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance
- Southern Parkway from 3rd Street to Southern Heights Avenue
- Taylor Boulevard from Ashland Avenue to Algonquin Parkway
- Winkler Avenue from Algonquin Parkway to 3rd Street
- Winn Avenue from 4th Street to Southern Parkway
- Dearcy Avenue from Longfield Avenue to Queen Avenue
- Kenton Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
- Evelyn Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
- Fairmont Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
- Whitney Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
- Lansing Avenue from 5th Street to Southern Parkway
- Arcade Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 7th Street
7 am - 11 pm (Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024)
- Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Floyd Street
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Central Station
- 9th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- North Alley of Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street
- Burton Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street
- Lillian Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Rodman Street
- Rodman Street from Central Avenue to Lillian Avenue
- 6th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- 5th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- 4th Street from Central Avenue to Heywood Avenue
- 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Brook Street
- Oakdale Avenue from 3rd Street/Southern Parkway to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate
- West Alley (south of Brown Lot) from 3rd Street/Southern Parkway to 4th Street
- 4th Street from West Alley to Longfield Avenue
- Longfield Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 4th Street
- Queen Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Warren Avenue
- Thornberry Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to Warren Avenue
- Homeview Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance
- Racine Drive from Taylor Boulevard to Churchill Downs entrance
- Wizard Avenue from Longfield Avenue to Queen Avenue
- Warren Avenue from Thornberry Avenue to Homeview Drive
2024 PGA Championship
When: Monday, May 13 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Where: Valhalla Golf Club
15503 Shelbyville Road
Traffic Overview:
Exciting times are ahead as Louisville gears up for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club! As your local community resource, we want to ensure residents are well-informed and prepared for any potential traffic impacts during this event.
- Starting the week of April 29, motorists will see signage being installed along Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) alerting residents of increased traffic. Motorists can expect a continual increase in traffic through May 12 as preparations for the tournament begin.
- Beginning Monday, May 13, Shelbyville Road will have lane restrictions and speed limit reductions from I-265 to Eastwood Cutoff Road. These temporary lane restrictions and speed limit reductions will remain in place through Sunday, May 19.
While these changes may cause some inconvenience, rest assured the priority is your safety. We advise exploring alternate routes to avoid delays. However, if you must use Shelbyville Road, please stay vigilant for temporary signage, traffic changes, and anticipate delays. LMPD and KYTC have been working diligently to make changes in anticipation of increased traffic on Shelbyville Road.
There will be no public parking, drop-offs, or walk-ins at or around Valhalla Golf Club. Residents and guests will not be allowed to walk from their homes to the PGA Championship.
For further updates and information regarding the 2024 PGA Championship, please visit www.pgachampionship.com.
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
Tip #1: Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
Tip #2: Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
Tip #3: Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
Tip #4: Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
Tip #5: Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
Tip #6: Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Tip #7: Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Division 5 & 8 or for each beat in Division 5 & 8. And save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!
For further information on Councilman Scott Reed or District 16 please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-16
You can also reach out directly by phone at 502.574.1116 or by email at scott.reed@louisvilleky.gov.
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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