Enrollment is open for LIHEAP summer subsidy

Jefferson County residents can apply for electric assistance through Louisville Metro RCS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment started July 16 and runs until September 13, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with incomes up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply may schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 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. All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application: Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household. Proof of income from the preceding month for all members of the household. Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program. The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.

The Summer Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice or past due bill. The benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility.

For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency.  

Kosair for Kids toys damaged by flooding - please donate new toys

Kosair for Kids' toy room flooded and many of the books, stuffed animals and toys were lost to water damage. Kosair is calling all Santa's helpers to come together and purchase new toys, books, and stuffed animals. Items desperately needed include chapter books, Lego, board games, craft supplies, Barbies and sporting equipment. To purchase a toy from our Amazon Wishlist or to make a donation: kosair.org/celebrate. 

August 6 - Louisville, LMPD to celebrate National Night Out with engaging community activities

On Tuesday, August 6, residents of all ages are invited to come together and strengthen neighborhood bonds through a series of fun-filled activities and initiatives throughout the community for National Night Out.

National Night Out is an annual event that aims to promote positive community relationships and enhance public safety by fostering connections between residents, local law enforcement agencies and other community organizations. Louisville is proud to be a part of this nationwide effort and is excited to showcase its commitment to building a safe and thriving environment for all.

Community members may join in a variety of family-friendly activities around the city. These events offer an opportunity for neighbors to connect, share stories and strengthen their sense of belonging.

All events are free and open to the public with no pre-registration required. Enjoy food, music, fun, safety exhibits, kid’s activities, free giveaways, LMPD Specialty Units, and more!

National Night Out serves as a reminder that by working together and building strong relationships, communities can create safer environments and improve the quality of life for everyone.

Parts of District 10 are served by the 4th, 5th and 6th Divisions of the LMPD. See the flyers below for information on celebrations for each of those divisions. 

50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Newburg Beautification Project

The Newburg Community is hiring teens for summer jobs through the 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Newburg Beautification Project:

Teens will be beautifying selected areas in Newburg designing city trash cans and providing lawn care services to senior residents. This project engages local youth in community service, offering valuable job skills and personal development opportunities. Join us to create a better, more connected Newburg! 

Career-Readiness Internship Summer Program (CRISP), learn the art of landscaping and lawn care, July 15 to August 15. For ages 14-19 years, 15 hours for five weeks Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a $150 weekly stipend. Landscaping, artist, and lawn care experience not required. Apply using the QR code on the flyer above. 

Louisville Metro Animal Services is waiving some adoption fees in July

Louisville Metro Animal Services is again getting help from the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty The Shelters national adoption event. 

Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees through July 31. 

Animal House Adoption Center is at 3516 Newburg Road and open Monday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., and Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.

The shelter is over capacity, so please consider adopting.

YES! Youth Engagement Services accepting applications for the 2025 Metro Youth Cabinet through September 30

Calling all Louisville resident youth ages 16 to 24: Apply to be a member of the 2025 Metro Youth Cabinet! Work directly with elected officials and community leaders on education, health, and safety, and offer solutions to policy challenges. The deadline to apply is September 30 - scan the code above or access the application here. 

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. 

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

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

The Louisville Zoo offers lineup of activities for the summer season

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.

• July 26: “Top Gun”

Cinema Safari is sponsored by Great Clips

• 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:

• 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.

Highlands-Shelby Park Library events

Please check dates and times at wfpl.org.  Second Chances Wildlife: While You are Sleeping, Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn all about nocturnal animals. All ages.  Teen Chess Club, Monday, July 22, 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, July 23, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Space Slime! Drop in every Tuesday for some space-themed fun during this year’s “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading program. Ages 4-10.  Kids Club, Tuesday, July 23, 4 to 5:30 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, July 23, 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, July 23, 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. Baby Storytime, Thursday, July 25, 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, July 25,11:15 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, July 25, 3 to 4:20 p.m. Come play games, watch movies and even use Oculus VR! Teen Lounge is a time to hang out, have fun, and try something new. Ages 10-19. Family Storytime, Thursday, July 25, 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, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Come together with other young writers to share work, get constructive critique, and discuss everything about the writing process; be it novels, short stories, film scripts, poems, or anything else!

Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center Events - view complete list

National Moth Week

Saturday, July 27, 9 p.m. to midnight, admission for members is $5, and for potential members is $15

National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles and habitats of moths! Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Luke will set up a light and tarp to attract these nocturnal critters. Become part of this citizen science project to learn how to observe, identify and document moths in Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.

Save the date for the Pawpaw Festival - Saturday, September 7

The Second Annual Pawpaw Festival at Louisville Nature Center will feature workshops, tastings, guided hikes, and more family-friendly fun! Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

July 19 - Babe and Barbie next free summer movies at the Iroquois Amphitheater 

Louisville Parks and Recreation has announced the July schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater Free Summer Movie Series.

July’s lineup includes:

• July 19: Babe (G) and Barbie (PG-13)
• July 25: Migration (G) and Trolls: Band Together (PG)
• July 26: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG) and Paddington 2 (PG)

Gates open at 6 p.m. for concessions and door prizes, the first movie starts at 7. No outside food or beverages allowed.

For a full list of movies and shows, visit iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Louisville Parks and Recreation thanks Metro Council for their annual support of the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series.

July 19 & 20 - Shively Friends of the Library Book Sale

Shively Friends of the Library will host a book sale in Shively City Hall July 19 and 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All veterans and First Responders will receive one item for free with ID. Price list: includes hardbacks for $1, paperbacks and children's books, 50 cents or three for $1, media, 50 cents. Cash or check only. 3960 Dixie Highway. 

July 20 - next Pop-Up Drop-Off event at Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools

The next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fern Creek Elementary and High School. Please enter at the elementary school at 8815 Ferndale Road. View the entire 2024 schedule.

Tips for attending a Pop-Up Drop-Off:

Pop-Up Drop-Off events are extremely popular, and our staff strives to make the drive-through experience as efficient as possible. Here are seven tips for attending a Pop-Up Drop-Off:

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.
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.
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! 
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.
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.
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.

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.

July 25 - next Standard Design Guidelines Update meeting

July 29 - The 54th annual World Championship Dainty Contest - festivities begin Thursday, July 25

The World Championship Dainty Contest will grace George Hauck Way for the 54th year on July 29, the last Monday in July. Spectators will gather in the street to watch the Dainty being played on the Dainty court. There will also be a food court, beer garden, family area, and more.

The Dainty Fest will also be back this year, starting with the Dainty Disco on Thursday, July 25, and resuming Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28:

• Dainty Disco, Thursday, July 25, 7 to 10 p.m., Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby Street, $25.
• Dainty FUNdraiser, Saturday, July 27, 4 to 9 p.m., The Merryweather, 1001 Lydia Street, free.
• Dainty’s Schnitzelburg Sunday, Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., George Hauck Way, free.
• 54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest, Monday, July 29, 5 to 10 p.m., George Hauck Way, free.

For more information about Dainty, visit DaintyFest.org or follow @daintyfest on social media.

Still time to sign up for Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program and explore a Universe of Stories!

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 

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

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.

August 9 to 11 - Newburg Days Festival

Newburg Day 2024 will run for three days, as is tradition, starting on August 9, with a shorter Friday “set-up” day, the main events on Saturday, and gospel/senior events on Sunday.

August 24 - Women's Equality Day celebration at Central High School

You're invited to join the Office for Women on Women's Equality Day at an event called "Women's Equality is Human Equality." The celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. on August 24 at Central High School, 1130 West Chestnut Street. We look forward to you attending our event! RSVP today.

Louisville Metro news

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.

Contact Congressman Morgan McGarvey's office

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. 

Recent application and revised submittal to Planning and Design Services: 

24-ZONE-0080, 1300 Belmar Drive, application for a Change in Zoning from M2 to CM/M2 to permit auto sales on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales.

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. 

July 29 - Public hearing regarding 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-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.

3417 Community Horizon Circle

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.

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.  

Short Term Rental cases

24-CUPPA-0161, 3120 Sora Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit pre-application for a Short Term Rental on 0.1665 acres in the R5 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-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 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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