District 14 Weekly eNews, August 15, 2024
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 08/15/2024 02:23 PM EDT
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In This Edition...
- Fowler Forum Scheduled for August 27th at PRP High School
- Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Giraffe Calf
- MSD Needs Your Input - Mill Creek Watershed Community Survey
- Public Opinion About Speeding Encouraged
- Cynotype at Metro Arts on August 19
- Pop-Up Drop-Off Next Weekend
- Taste of South Louisville
- Learn New Artistic Skills at the Library
- 6 Week Watercolor Class at Metro Arts
- Celebrate International Cat Day at Metro Arts
- Friends of the Library Meeting
- Video Games for Teens
- Board Games at SW Library
- Sweet Sounds on Sunday at Riverside
- Free Tree and Plant Giveaways with Louisville Grows
- Farmer's Market at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Open on Sundays
- Jefferson County Residents Can Apply for Electric Assistance through Louisville Metro RCS
- Career Opportunities with Louisville Metro Government
- Meals on Wheels
- Reporting Potholes
- Report a Litterer!
- How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping
- Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed
- Meriweather Waste Reduction Center
- Contact Metro311
Fowler Forum Scheduled for August 27th at PRP High School
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Giraffe Calf
There’s a six-foot-tall bundle of joy at the Louisville Zoo. A newborn male Masai giraffe, born to parents Kianga and Baridi on August 9, 2024, will mark the first giraffe calf born at the Zoo in 12 years. The last giraffe calf was Silvester in 2012. A name will be announced in the coming weeks.
MSD Needs Your Input - Mill Creek Watershed Community Survey
Survey: Mill Creek Watershed Plan
We are eager to hear from you! Louisville MSD, in collaboration with other local organizations, is in the process of developing a Watershed Plan for Mill Creek and we value your input. By understanding the needs of the community, we aim to create a plan that will be beneficial for everyone who resides, works, and enjoys recreational activities in the Mill Creek watershed.
If you interact with the Mill Creek watershed, please click HERE to complete the survey.
The Mill Creek watershed, in southwest Louisville, is the area of land that collects all the water that eventually drains into Mill Creek.
A watershed plan provides a roadmap that project partners, stakeholders, and the public can follow to improve water quality in the watershed. The plan is a valuable tool that allows everyone to contribute their thoughts and ideas on the current conditions and future improvements in the watershed. We want your help developing a plan unique to Mill Creek’s needs.
Public Opinion About Speeding Encouraged
As part of Vision Zero Louisville – the city’s transportation safety initiative that prioritizes the prevention of fatal and serious injury crashes – partners of the initiative, including Louisville Metro Public Works and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, announced that they are raising awareness about the relationship between speed, speeding and safety, as well as seeking public input on speeding and speed management in the community. Louisville residents are invited to share their experiences and opinions in a brief online survey, which is available through September 30, 2024.
Cynotype at Metro Arts on August 19
Pop-Up Drop-Off Next Weekend
Taste of South Louisville
EAT DELICIOUS FOOD. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS. TAKE CARE OF OUR NEIGHBORS. All in one spectacular evening.
Click here for more Info, tickets and volunteering.
Learn New Artistic Skills at the Library
6 Week Watercolor Class at Metro Arts
Celebrate International Cat Day at Metro Arts
Friends of the Library Meeting
Video Games for Teens
Board Games at SW Library
Sweet Sounds on Sunday at Riverside
Free Tree and Plant Giveaways with Louisville Grows
Farmer's Market at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Open on Sundays
Jefferson County Residents Can Apply for Electric Assistance through Louisville Metro RCS
Jefferson County Residents Can Apply for Electric Assistance through Louisville Metro RCSLow-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, 2024, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with incomes up to 150% 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 (502) 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application:
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 (502) 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. Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies operate LIHEAP in partnership with Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org. |
Career Opportunities with Louisville Metro Government
Come work for Louisville Metro Government! You can search for all open positions and submit your application now. You can access career opportunities by clicking here.
Note: For assistance with the application process, please contact the NEOGOV Customer Support Help Desk at (855) 524-5627 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
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Meals on Wheels
Reporting Potholes
We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;
To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here. |
Report a Litterer!
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. Click here to report. Click here for more information |
How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping
Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000. We have recently posted images on social media asking for help identifying illegal dumpers caught on camera and reporting when a vehicle was impounded. WDRB also helped spread the word about the negative impacts of illegal dumping. View their story here. Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping. Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00. Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps. |
Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed
Southwest Community Ministries is currently overwhelmed with families who have never needed assistance before but are running out of household and hygiene products! They are asking for help from members of the community, youth groups, or anyone willing to donate. If you would prefer to give food donations, items such as ravioli, ramen, fruit cups, canned meats, soups, and peanut butter crackers are always good options. Things like Ensure and pull top lids are good for seniors as well! Needed Household Items:
Items can be dropped off at the Ministry (8504 Terry Rd.) Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please call (502) 935-0310. Donations can also be made by visiting SouthwestCommunityMinistries.org/donate. |
Meriweather Waste Reduction Center
At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointments available Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Up to three household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding three items will be charged according - CASH ONLY.
Examples of single items
- Up to 4 passenger tires*
- One appliance
- One large household item such as mattress, box spring, sofa or chair
*No more than 4 tires will be accepted for free drop-off at one time regardless of the number of other items
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Councilwoman Cindi Fowler
District 14
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