Metro Council Air Conditioner Relief Program

Metro Council District 12 is working with the Community Ministries to provide a limited number of portable AC units to neighbors without functioning air conditioning and have a couple still available. 

Here is a link to apply: tinyurl.com/LvilleMCACProgram.

To qualify you must:

• live in District 12 (Note: If you need to look up a Metro Council District you can use this map.)
• be at or under 150% of federal poverty*, 
• have a window that opens and a grounded outlet (this is not a window unit, it is a portable unit that rolls but is vented out a window), 
• not have functional AC, and 
• be able to pick the unit up if they are selected.
• have permission from their landlord to install the unit

*Total gross monthly household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level to qualify for this program, currently $1883.00 for a single person, add $673 for each additional person.

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Metro Council Passes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

By a vote of 22 to 1, the Louisville Metro Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for Metro Government. In a unanimous vote, the Council approved the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Capital Budget for Metro Government.

The approved FY25 Operating and Capital budgets address the city’s needs, without adding additional debt above the Mayor’s recommended budget. Here is a summary of the approved budget.

Public Safety: The budget allocates $375,000 towards costs associated with the Department of Justice consent decree, adds funds to increase officer recruitment, and designates $4 million for a new LMPD helicopter. The budget includes funding for license plate readers to enhance law enforcement’s ability to locate stolen vehicles. It also provides $5 million to fund opioid-related initiatives, $800,000 in general repairs for the Louisville Fire Department, and $2 million in general repairs for Corrections.

Infrastructure: The budget increases the recommended street paving allocation by $8 million for a total of $30 million. It allocates more funding for structure repair, guardrail replacement, traffic control, signage, and pavement markings, enhancing street and road safety. Additionally, it provides $1 million for alley paving, $2 million for sidewalk repairs, and includes $4.4 million for new vehicles and equipment for Public Works & Assets.

Parks & Recreation: Metro Council increased funding for deferred maintenance, bringing the total to $2.9 million. The budget includes $1.9 million for new vehicles and equipment, staffing the Playtorium Community Center for at least 20 hours a week, a Park Ranger pilot program, and reopening the Baxter Community Center. It also adds funding to reopen and staff the Algonquin and Camp Taylor Park pools in 2025. Funding to continue work at Jefferson Memorial Forrest, Windsor Park, Farnsley Moorman Historic Home and Hayes Kennedy Park along with other park improvements were added as part of the Metro Council’s amendment to the Mayor’s budget.

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.

The following Metro Council members have issued statements regarding the budgets:

"I want to thank all Metro Council members, Mayor Greenberg and our staff and community members who worked so hard to create this version of the budget. This budget reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility while addressing the essential needs of our workers and our community. We have increased funding for critical infrastructure improvements and deferred park maintenance throughout our entire city, while also funding a transformational investment in the education of our youngest citizens. The budget lays a strong foundation for our future, and I applaud the results of our collaborative work." Budget Committee Chair Rick Blackwell (D-12)

Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, June 20

The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting 6/20/24. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.

Old Business

Approved

• O-133-24: an ordinance relating to the fiscal year 2024-2025 operating budget for the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. By a vote of 22 – Yes, 1 – No, and 1 – Abstention.
• O-134-24: an ordinance relating to the fiscal year 2024-2025 capital budget for the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. By a unanimous vote of 22 – Yes.
• O-124-24: an ordinance approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget for TARC. By a unanimous vote of 22 – Yes and 1 - Present.
• O-099-24: an ordinance relating to the zoning of properties located at 12515 Taylorsville Road and 3505, 3507, 3509, and 3511 Tucker Station Road.
• O-063-24: an ordinance amending Chapter 40 of LMCO relating to the funding percentages of the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund based on area median income.

Old Business

Failed

• R-053-24: a resolution urging Louisville Metro Government to formally acknowledge the documented harms of the Louisville Metro Police Department and encourage LMPD to build trust in the community. By a vote of 4 – Yes, 17 – No, and 3 – Present.

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

• Councilman Rick Blackwell recognized Matt Payton and Valley Sports Board Member for their work in the community.
• Councilman Rick Blackwell, Councilman Khalil Batshon, and Councilwoman Cindi Fowler recognized Pleasure Ridge Park High School’s baseball team for winning the State Championship.

Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously

• O-081-24: an ordinance approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget for the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District.
• O-125-24: an ordinance approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget for Louisville Tourism.
• O-123-24: an ordinance appropriating $15,000 from District 14 for the Southwest Community Festival.
• O-126-24: an ordinance relating to the Cherokee Triangle and Bonnycastle Neighborhoods Plan and approving its executive summary as an amendment to the Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
• R-055-24: a resolution ratifying and approving the collective bargaining agreement relating to wages, hours and other terms and condition of employment between Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Teamsters Local 783 affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters of America representing Louisville Emergency Medical Services/Metro Safe Department.
• O-091-24: an ordinance amending LMCO Section 97.071 to create greater consistency in defining what materials are appropriate for roadside placement and pickup.

Held at Council

• O-074-24: an ordinance establishing a development area pursuant to provisions of KRS 65-7041-65.7083 to be known as the Urban Government Center Development Area.
• R-007-24: resolution urging the United States Congress and President to facilitate a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel.

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, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

24-VARIANCE-0092

Project Location: 10010 3rd Street Road

Project Description: Residential Garage. A variance to allow an attached garage to encroach in the side yard setback by six feet on 0.68 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

24-DDP-0034

Project Location: 7000 Distribution Dr

Project Description: Biopharma Expansion. A revised detailed district development plan to build a 10,600 sq. ft. addition to an existing warehouse on 8.01 acres in the EZ1 zoning district.

24-DDP-0035

Project Location: 7779 Dixie Highway

Project Description: Service Area for Car Sales. A revised district development plan for a 3000 sqft structure on 1.6 acres in the C2 zoning district.

The Louisville Fire Department is now hiring for the position of Fire Recruit. CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

The Deadline to apply is July 5th, 2024.

You can find more information about the position, benefits and hiring process here: Become a Firefighter

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