Affordable Housing: Allocates $25 million for affordable housing initiatives, including $15 million to the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $4.9 million for low-income permanent housing. The budget also provides $834,300 for the Volunteers of America Unity House, which provides individualized care and goal setting for families facing homelessness. Additionally, the Metro Council requested the Administration study and review the use of taxpayer dollars in addressing homelessness within our community. The study’s objective is to understand how these funds are being utilized and assess the overall effectiveness among various entities currently serving our homeless populations.

Libraries: Allocates additional funding for the Parkland and Portland libraries, slated to open in 2025.

Education: Allocates $5 million through the Office of Philanthropy to Thrive by Five Louisville to provide pre-K to all Louisville residents.

Additional projects to highlight:

• Belvedere, $10 million
• Restores funding to Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District, $113,200
• Restores funding to Jefferson County Cooperative Extension District, $182,500
• Louisville Community Ministries, increased to $1.4 million
• Dare to Care, increased to $400,000
• Russell: A Place of Promise, increased to $100,000
• NEW Economic Development District, $1.5 million
• Center for the Arts program HeARTS, $400,000
• House of Ruth, $851,300
• Metro United Way’s Youth Success Network, $150,000

The FY25 Operating and Capital Budgets will be available for review after August 1, 2024, online here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget.

To view the budget documents, please visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal.

Extreme heat and poor air quality continue - protect yourself and others

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for today, Friday, June 21. Ozone pollution is forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Sensitive groups to ozone pollution include children, older adults, those with asthma, COPD, and other breathing ailments, and any other residents that are active outdoors. Ozone pollution generally builds up throughout the day due to warm, sunny, and stagnant conditions and impacts air quality most in the afternoon and early evening. 

Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, particularly later in the day. The rest of the public is not likely to be affected, but all should know where to find live air quality information and be aware of symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or other respiratory issues.

Temperatures are expected to climb up to 95 degrees today through Saturday and up to 90 degrees through early next week. To prevent risks from excessive heat, individuals should do the following: 

• Seek air conditioning: If your home does not have air-conditioning, seek areas that do, including libraries, shopping malls, community/senior centers, grocery stores, and movie theaters during the warmest period of the day. If you must stay in a home without air conditioning, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine.
• Avoid strenuous activities: This is particularly true during the hottest time of the day. Individuals who perform strenuous work during the heat of the day are especially at risk. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Be watchful for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing: Light colors reflect the sun’s rays better than dark colors, which absorb the heat. Protect the face and head with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Check on family members, neighbors and friends who are vulnerable. Move them to air-conditioned places if possible.
• Drink plenty of fluids: Increase fluid intake even if you are not thirsty.
• Never leave pets or people, especially children and infants, unattended in cars. 

If heat risks do occur, cool the body as soon as possible, and call 9-1-1 for symptoms of heat stroke. For guidance about extreme heat, visit our digital library on our Emergency Preparedness webpage to access guides in a variety of languages.

The Greatest Day of Play returns next Saturday, June 29

The Northeast Regional Library will once again host a day full of free art, games, and creative outdoor activities for the whole family. The Greatest Day of Play returns Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids and families can build a box city, create chalk art and a giant splat paint mural, go on a bug scavenger hunt, find fossils with the Falls of the Ohio State Park staff, and so much more! Join Good Karma Yoga for some family yoga, hear some out-of-this-world tales from storyteller Thomas Freese, drum with Louisville Orchestra, and meet Louisville Water Company mascot Tapper.

Dress to get messy in our mud pit, too. Food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase.

The Greatest Day of Play is free and will be held on Northeast Regional Library’s 13.5-acre campus (15 Bellevoir Circle). For more information, visit www.LFPL.org/Kids, or call 394-0379.

The Greatest Day of Play is part of the Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. Presented by the Library Foundation, Summer Reading is a free 10-week program that encourages kids and teens to read for fun over the summer by offering prizes and incentives. For more information, or to register, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading.

The Louisville Zoo celebrates start of summer with discounts and lineup of activities for the season

The Louisville Zoo is celebrating the start of summer this weekend with a great ticket discount. This weekend only, June 22 and 23, adults ages 12 to 59 can enjoy general admission for only $20. Children, ages 3 to 11, and seniors can enter for only $15 per person. Children two and under are always free.

The Zoo encourages guests to prepare for the weather with refillable water bottles, cooling off at indoor air-conditioned spaces, and visiting the popular Glacier Run Splash Park — free with Zoo admission or membership. Plus, be sure to pick up free cups of ice water at concession stands or stop by a Louisville Water Company bottle refill station located inside the African Outpost, near the entrance to the Islands’ Pavilion and on the Zoo’s main plaza.

Guests will want to stop in and see their favorite new mates — the Zoo’s recent additions, male koalas Dharuk and Telowie — along with red panda, Sundara, in his new habitat and, of course, elephants Punch and Mikki, ahead of their move to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 2025.

The Zoo kicks off summer with a full slate of activities including movie nights for both adults and kids as well as character days.

Movie Nights in the Oasis Field

The Zoo is celebrating the summer with a movie series under the stars! Enjoy Late-Night Date Night features or Cinema Safari films for the younger set. Join the Zoo staff in the Oasis Field at sundown to watch on our giant inflatable screen. Gates opens at 8 p.m. The movies start at sundown. Tickets are $5 for non-members, free for Zoo members. Tickets must be purchased at the gate and cannot be purchased online. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to pack their own blankets and lawn chairs.

• June 21: “Barbie” Presented by Mercy Academy
• July 26: “Top Gun”

Cinema Safari is sponsored by Great Clips

• July 12: “Trolls Band Together”
• August 9: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
• September 13: “Haunted Mansion”

Meet Me at the Zoo

Meet and greet some of your favorite storybook characters free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership on the following days:

• June 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Royal Rendezvous
• Meet and greet some favorite princess characters presented by Norton Children’s
• July 20 & 21: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa’s Summer Safari
• Enjoy meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus on their summer vacation and recall cooler times with winter-themed holiday enrichment for animals and games for the kids.
• August 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Back to School Bash
• Start the new school year with two favorite video game heroes who happen to be brothers and their princess pal. Presented by Norton Children’s

Zoo Hours

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring/summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information. 

Please provide input on Louisville's forests for the Louisville Tree Plan

Trees are one of the most effective ways to deal with heat stress and improve air quality and public health. Louisville is in the process of developing an urban forest master plan to improve its trees and tree canopy so that all Louisville residents have access to the benefits that trees provide.  Please consider providing input this summer.  Invite us over: We'd love to come meet with your club, group, or neighborhood association at your next gathering. We can share more about the project and Louisville tree canopy, and you can make sure your priorities and concerns are heard. Contact morgan@treeslouisville.org to schedule.  Attend one of the upcoming workshops listed below. Take the Louisville Urban Forest survey.

Special rates for Belle of Louisville cruises in June, July and August! 

Paving projects scheduled for District 10 next week

Some D-10 streets are among the Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects rescheduled for next week:  Fern Drive from Rosemary Drive to Hess Lane Ivy Road from Rosemary Drive to Hess Lane Rosemary Drive from Preston Highway to Fern Drive Belmar Drive from Preston Highway through the railroad viaduct Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues. Various lane closures and other impacts will be ongoing during these improvements.

JCPS summer feeding sites and mobile stops

JCPS is helping feed their students over the summer months. They have several open summer feeding sites in the area where the community children can receive a breakfast and lunch (must stay on site to eat both meals). The sites include Conway Middle, PRP High, Eisenhower Elem and Western High.

JCPS have mobile stops, including:

• Riverview Park (12:20 to 12:40 p.m.) 8202 Greenwood Road
• Scenic Acres (12:50 to 1:15 p.m.) 7511 Cane Run Road
• River Oaks (11 to 11:30 a.m.) 3416 Kramers Lane
• Riverport Landings (11:30 to 1:55 a.m.) 3400 Cathe Dykstra Way
• Pioneer Mobile (10:35 to 10:55 a.m.) 4316 Cane Run Road

You can also visit jcps.nutrislice.com for menus and locations or follow the link below listing all JCPS sites:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZmN4s7RkDcyKmOuwAD8DalHCDP4hDwxpft7H7rriVU/edit?usp=sharing

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries school supply drive through July 26

Remember the Camp Taylor Elementary School pantry as you shop

Tiffany Bolling from the Family Resource Center has reached out to request food donations for the school pantry at Camp Taylor Elementary School. 

Not only do we feed our students and their families at Camp Taylor and Audubon Traditional Elementary Schools, we also have a food pantry in front of the school to feed the community. 

Our pantry is usually stocked through Dare to Care, but the food goes so quickly. Our homeless demographic has doubled from last school year. I am trying to keep up with the nutritional support I can provide, but it's a struggle.

If you are able to assist in getting us food to fill our pantry, donations can be sent to: Camp Taylor Elementary School, The Kid Connection FRC, 1446 Belmar Drive, Louisville, KY, 40213. 

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Guests are served via a drive-through format.

District 10 events

Highlands-Shelby Park Library events

Please check dates and times at wfpl.org.  Teen Tie Dye, Saturday, June 22, 2 to 4 p.m. Get your summer drip on, and make a tie-dye shirt or accessory at the Outpost! Please bring your own clothing items. Ages 10-19. Teen Chess Club, Monday, June 24, 3 to 5 p.m. Never played? A tournament veteran? A casual player? All skill levels are welcome. We'll teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we'll play lots of chess! Ages 10-19.  Kids Club, Tuesday, June 25, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Drop in every Tuesday for some afternoon fun. Each week will be a different activity. Crafts, board games, LEGOs and more! Ages 4-10.  Teen Post-Up, Tuesday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19.  Teen Art Club, Wednesday, June 26, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more! Ages 10-19. Read the Movies Club, Wednesday, June 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Where the Wild Things Are. Help us decide—which was better, the book or the movie? Each month we’ll select a popular picture or chapter book, and have copies available for check out. Join us at the end of the month, when we’ll read our selection (or a short excerpt) aloud and watch a film adaptation. Then we will take a vote on the winner and display the results in our Children’s Area! Some light snacks and refreshments will be provided.  Baby Storytime, Thursday, June 27, 10:15 to 11 a.m. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months. Toddler Storytime, Thursday, June 27, 11:15 a.m. to noon. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-3. Teen Lounge, Thursday, June 27, 3 to 4:30 p.m. For long-time anime lovers and newcomers alike, join us every week as we watch popular films and series from your favorite genres. Ages 10-19. Family Storytime, Thursday, June 27, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. A storytime for developing literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities.  Ages 3-6.  Creative Writing Club, Thursday, June 27, 6 to 8 p.m. Come together with other young writers to share work, get constructive critique, and discuss everything about the writing process. Ages 10-19.

July 6 - ROARchestra at the Louisville Zoo

Partnership between the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Orchestra brings back popular ROARchestra Concert for a wild evening of music and wildlife July 6 The Louisville Zoo and Louisville Orchestra are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of ROARchestra on Saturday, July 6 at the Louisville Zoo. Following a 15-year hiatus, this beloved family-friendly event combines the excitement of a visit to the Zoo with the soul-stirring sounds of the Louisville Orchestra, creating an unforgettable experience.

Doors open at 7 p.m. allowing guests to explore the Zoo or get settled in the Oasis Field. The concert, conducted by Teddy Abrams, begins at 8:30 p.m. under the stars. Abrams will be joined by guest vocalists Jason Clayborn and Daria Raymore with backup singers Teaira Dunn, CeCe Dunn, and Latiana Clayborn. The evening will be a blend of classical masterpieces with soulful pop hits. This unique fusion promises a lineup that will resonate with audiences of all tastes.

The concert will kick off with Leonard Bernstein’s energetic Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town,” setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. Audiences will then be immersed in the profound depths of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, a true masterpiece that will captivate and inspire.

Prepare to be moved by the soul-stirring renditions of timeless classics by legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie. The incredible vocalists will deliver powerful performances of hits like "Endless Love“ "It’s A Man’s World," and "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough." Their extraordinary talent will leave you in awe and have you singing along with them all night.

Tickets are $30 for adults, and $15 for children 3-11. Children 2 and under are admitted free, Parking is included with admission. Concessions, including adult libations, will be available for purchase. This event is expected to sell out; the Zoo and the Orchestra encourage guests to get their tickets early at louisvillezoo.org/roar.

Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center Events - view complete list

Master Gardeners Q & A Panel- Ask the Experts! 

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission s $5 for members, $15 for potential members. Come prepared with all your fall gardening questions and learn from the experts! This will be the perfect chance to gain new knowledge, share success stories, seek answers for those pesky problem areas, and mingle with other gardeners. Topics will include basics of fall gardening, seed saving and managing your garden beds. 

Enchanted Forest Saturday, October 12, 7 to 10 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Experience LNC programming first hand, enjoy craft cocktails in the Nature Play Area while listening to live music, and get an exclusive peek at LNC's plan for the future.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro events

June 21 - Louisville Freedom Summer kickoff event

Simmons College of Kentucky is honoring the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer with our very own Louisville Freedom Summer. To learn about the 1964 summer campaign history, join us for a documentary viewing. There will also be live jazz and discussion with organizers of the 2024 Louisville Freedom Summer. Scan the code on the flyer above to learn more. 

Through June 23 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Iroquois Amphitheater

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to the Iroquois Amphitheater June 14 to 23! Dive into the enchanting world of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's timeless classic, presented by ACT Louisville Productions, the creative minds behind The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music. 

Tickets start at $19 and are on sale at actlouisville.com or iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Groups buying tickets through Group Sales get a discount, and groups of 15 and larger get a 15 percent discount on admission.

Box office hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at 1080 Amphitheater Road. Read more about Joseph and the lineup of summer entertainment at iroquoisamphitheater.com. 

June 29 - Riverview Independence Festival

Councilman Mulvihill is proud to support the Riverview Independence Festival again this year. 

Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program off to a hot start!

LFPL’s Summer Reading Program has been a Louisville tradition for nearly a century, helping children and teens avoid summer learning loss by encouraging them to read for fun by offering prizes and incentives. This year’s program, A Universe of Stories, is underway but explorers may still sign up.

To complete the program, school-aged children need to read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books. Everyone who completes the program will receive an alien pencil pouch (kids) or tech bag (teens), as well as coupons for free treats from Ehrler’s Ice Cream and Fazoli’s, and free passes to area attractions like Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Squire Boone Caverns, Louisville Bats Baseball, Racing Louisville FC, select UofL sports, and more.

LFPL’s Summer Reading Program is presented by the Library Foundation and is absolutely FREE. Participants can register online at LFPL.org/SummerReading, or stop by any Louisville Free Public Library location between now and August 3.

LFPL’s Summer Reading is more than books!

Did you know that LFPL also offers hundreds of FREE events and activities as part of the Summer Reading Program, to help keep kids and teens entertained and engaged when school is out. Join us for magic shows, storytelling, art projects, wild animals, and a whole lot more all summer long.

Cultural Pass

Pick up your Cultural Pass at the library! This free program supports and encourages summer learning by providing access to more than 40 of Kentuckiana’s arts and cultural institutions for children and young adults up to age 21 in Jefferson and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana. The Cultural Pass is valid now through August 4. Cultural Passes can be picked up at any LFPL location. To learn more, visit CulturalPass.org. 

Through August 11 - the 2024 season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park 

The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park continues tonight with Romeo and Juliet. This professional theater group performs free for ten weeks. After Romeo and Juliet, they will perform the Comedy of Errors and the Tempest.

Nightly Schedule:

6 p.m. Food Trucks

7 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern

7 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance

8 p.m. Performance

For more information go to https://kyshakespeare.com/season/sicp/

Through July 27 - Willenium Youth Impact Program 

Free four-week Anti-Racism Challenge begins July 5

Listen Learn Act This is how it works -- each week participants receive an email with a list of 10-12 possible anti-racism activities to do on your own. We ask participants to choose and complete three of these. The purpose is to help us stay focused and active in challenging racism in our daily lives. This is a personal Challenge – no need to report back. Go to listenlearnact.org to see past Anti-Racism Challenges and to sign up.

July 6 - Teen Biking BMX event

July 10 - next Standard Design Guidelines Update meeting

This is the third series of conversations offered. The previous series took place in 2022 and 2023. To view a summary of these, scan the above QR code or read here. 

These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.

July 30 - next Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner

Louisville Metro news

Reminder: New RiverLink toll rates effective July 1

Toll rates are updated every year

To ensure the operations and maintenance of the three bridges connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana, beginning July 1, new toll rates will be in effect. The annual rates are determined by a bi-state resolution established in 2013.

Rates will range from $2.61 for passenger cars to $15.61 for 5-axle+ trucks, depending on the size of the vehicle and whether the driver has a prepaid account.

Drivers in passenger vehicles with transponders and prepaid accounts in good standing save 50% ($2.61) per crossing. The easiest way to maintain a positive account balance is by choosing auto-replenishment and linking the account to a valid payment method.

Tolling is in place on the I-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge, I-65 Kennedy Bridge and SR 265/KY 841 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Prospect, Kentucky, and Utica, Indiana.

Under the bi-state resolution, toll rates are adjusted annually by 2.5 percent unless the rate of inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) is higher. The CPI used to calculate this year’s increase was 3.4 percent.

How to report a pothole

Residents have three ways to report a pothole: By calling Metro311, (502-574-5000) On social media using #502pothole On Public Works' website at gov/government/public-works/services/report-pothole-or-other-city-services-issue

Litter Collection and Mowing Calendar 

Jefferson County Legal Help Center offering hours Tuesdays

Assistance

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens' newest edition of the OADC Resource Guide is available now. The updated resources guide connects aging and disabled citizens, along with their caregivers, to a variety of service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the city of Louisville. View or print the updated resource guide.

Kentucky's Employee Child Care Assistance Partner Program

The Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) helps employers meaningfully  contribute financial assistance directly to employee child care costs by matching their contribution up to 100 percent, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers. Various program restrictions apply. Learn more at the Kentucky Chamber's ECCAP resource page, Kentucky's ECCAP program page, or by email.

Help with prescription medication copays may be possible through the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. Call 1-800-633-8100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $46,350 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

It's okay to not be okay - help is available so connect 

Mental health experts recommend connecting with others and talking about how you're feeling. Don’t isolate yourself. Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text “LOU” to 741741 Crisis Text Line Community Wellness Hub Mental Health Lou 502-414-4380 The Black Counseling & Consulting Collective 502-589-4313 Seven Counties 24/7 Adult Crisis Line 502-589-8070 Seven Counties 24/7 Child Crisis Line 502-583-3951 Seven Counties 24/7 Addiction Help Line 502-792-7011 Collective Care Center at Spalding University 502-588-2008 NAMI Louisville 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-888-843-4564 LGBT National Help Center

Trauma-trained mental health specialists are available at all eight Louisville Neighborhood Place locations for immediate and free assistance for any Louisville resident dealing with violence or other trauma. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted. The city has also set up a trauma hotline that is free to call: 901-0100.

LMPD - which numbers to call for emergencies, non-emergencies, and ongoing criminal activity complaints

The most efficient manner to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111 (5) Furthermore, if the efforts of the officer were not reasonably adequate to address the concern or issue, a citizen can immediately call Metrosafe back and request for an LMPD supervisor to contact them.  For non-emergencies, dial 574-2111 (5)  for non-violent crimes, non-injury auto accidents, or to report a crime that has already occurred.  For emergencies, dial 911 for violent crime in progress, serious injury auto accidents, or immediate threat to human life.  To report ongoing criminal activity, dial 574-5673, the LMPD Tip Line, for drug dealing, prostitution, gang activity, or any information that may help close open investigations.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

From the Louisville Metro Police Department:
The LMPD is committed to engaging the public when revising our policies. The LMPD seeks feedback from the public. Below is the process the Department has implemented to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful process when revising policies.

Process

• Policies that have been revised each quarter will be posted for review and public comment.
• Changes that have been made to the previous policy will be highlighted.
• Comments will be reviewed and considered by appropriate personnel and leadership during the next policy review process.

Policy/Standard Operating Procedure updates: 

General Order #24-002 - March 2024 SOP Updates

Links to updates and online comment forms: 

https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

News you can use

District 10 CIF and NDF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D-10 Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations documentation dating to 2016 is linked here.  The D-10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) appropriations document is linked here.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

June 27 - Public Hearing regarding 6400 Six Mile Lane

The Land Development & Transportation Committee will review a revised submittal for a Change in Zoning from R5 to R7 to allow a 20-unit apartment complex on 1.188 acres at 6400 Six Mile Lane. Case number is 24-ZONE-0038.

The Land Development and Transportation Committee meeting Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m. will be conducted in-person at the Old Jail Building Courtroom, 514 West Liberty Street.

Anyone wishing to join the meeting virtually using a computer, laptop or mobile device, as well as anyone wishing to sign up to speak in support, opposition, or as other for any case, should visit the following link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings.

You can access case materials (staff reports, proposed plans, etc.) by clicking on the link below and selecting the “HTML Agenda” under “Documents” associated with this meeting: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal

If you have any questions, please contact the case manager, Jay Luckett, or call the Office of Planning at 574-6230. 

July 1 - Public Hearing regarding 1727 Lincoln Avenue

24-CUP-0093, 1727 Lincoln Avenue, application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Short Term Rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the owner. 

24-CFR-0003, 4201 Illinois Avenue, Application for a Community Facility Review for a zoo expansion on 15.09 acres in the R5 zoning district. Kentucky Trails at the Zoo. 

24-CUP-0063, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a gym and building addition for a private institutional use on 7.1 acres in the R4 zoning district. NUR Islamic School.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district.

1300 Eastern Parkway

23-DDP-0117, 1300 Eastern Parkway, revised submittal of a District Development Plan to construct a garage with carport and roof the existing front porch of the main house on 0.39 acres in R5A zoning.

23-VARIANCE-0179, 1300 Eastern Parkway, a Variance to allow the construction of a garage within the required private yard area on .39 acres in the R5A zoning district. 

3417 Community Horizon Circle

23-MCUP-0008, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, revised submittal of an application for a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on 2.68 acres in the R5 zoning district. CFL Parking Lot. 

24-VARIANCE-0071, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, application for a Variance to allow parking in the side and rear setback. Day Spring.

24-MPLAT-0066, 4200 Wallingford Lane, Application for a Minor Subdivision Plat to shift a lot line between properties in the R6 zoning district. 

23-MPLAT-0165, 2221 Bradford Drive, revised submittal for a minor plat to dedicate right of way on 5.46 acres in the R6 zoning district.

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Mildaun Road, application for a Minor Plat change to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district. Bicker Division.

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

3560 Bashford Avenue

23-WAIVER-0116, 3560 Bashford Avenue, a Waiver of LDC Chapter 10.2.4.B.8 to omit the required landscape buffer area along a portion of the side and rear property line. TEM Group Rezoning.

Short Term Rental cases

23-CUP-0367, 2041 Bashford Manor Lane, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental of a dwelling unit that is not owner-occupied on 0.187 acr.es in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUP-0099, 1368 Barret Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.312 acres in the R3 zoning district. 

23-CUPPA-0062, 3709 Willmar Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-primary residence Short Term Rental on 0.2602 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

23-CUP-0266, 1537 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .083 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

23-CUP-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

23-CUP-0346, 3102 Bobolink Road, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Short Term Rental on .16 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators.

An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb.

If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office. 

An easy way to find out where Louisville Water is working

Is Louisville Water working in your area? Our website offers an easy way to find out. An interactive map shows not only construction locations but also details on the projects, including the status, type, and even the project manager's phone number. While the map shows all planned projects, please note that it currently does not display repairs on water main breaks.

Driver licensing - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry. The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. 

Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.

These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10:

• Link to LMPD Fourth Division 
• Link to LMPD Fifth Division
• Link to LMPD Sixth Division

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. 

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe.

Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.

You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

Veterans Crisis Line 

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E.  Report a hazard on a state road or highway, such as non-working highway lighting or potholes.

Reporting potholes

• Report online. 
• Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
• Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. 

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

Help stop wire theft along Kentucky's highways

• Report any information about wire thefts at Kentucky interchanges to the KYTC Office of
  Inspector General (OIG) Office at 502-330-7506. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the $5,000 reward.
• Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
• Report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Are you interested in volunteering?  Louisville Metro Government has more than 70 boards and commissions - everything from the board of the Louisville Water Company to Metro Parks to the Louisville Planning Commission. We are always in search of citizens willing to serve on boards. Most boards are voluntary-based and are not paid but the reward of serving pays big dividends to our community.

To complete an application, please visit   https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/interested-serving-board-or-commission

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