Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 09/12/2024 11:19 AM EDT
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.
JOIN US IN-PERSON THIS MONTH TO MEET WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHANKLIN'S OFFICE AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)
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News from Mayor Greenberg and the City of Louisville
Construction is underway at the Community Care Campus
Mayor also announces plans for a temporary family shelter to open by the end of December
LOUISVILLE, KY – (September 10, 2024) Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday that construction has officially begun at the Community Care Campus, an upcoming state of the art campus for people experiencing homelessness to access shelter, medical care, and other essential services. The campus, located at 221 East Breckinridge Street in Smoketown, will be operated through a partnership with Volunteers of America. Joining the mayor for Tuesday’s announcement were leaders from VOA and the Kentucky General Assembly, which is providing partial funding for construction.
Family Emergency Shelter
Phase I of the Community Care Campus will be a family emergency shelter. The former Vu Hotel building will be converted into a full-service shelter with 29 units, specifically for families with children. The shelter will include a kitchen, dining area, laundry room, and playroom for children. During shelter construction, VOA will be opening a temporary family emergency shelter in a different building at the Care Campus.
“The vision for this project came out of conversations with people across the city who know this issue very well. Those conversations helped us identify priority needs like family shelter, medical respite, and permanent supportive housing. Even if we can’t solve everything at once, these are areas where we can make meaningful progress,” said Mayor Greenberg. “There’s a critical need for family shelter in Louisville right now, so we’ll be opening the temporary shelter by the end of the year to help meet that need.”
“The start of abatement and demolition marks a significant step in the process of bringing the Community Care Campus to life,” said VOA President and CEO Jennifer Hancock. “At VOA, we see every day how homelessness has increased throughout our city and the need for more housing services has become more urgent. We have served unhoused families in Louisville for 40 years and my colleagues and I are prepared to address this important issue facing our community.”
Care Campus Funding Update
The $58 million Care Campus is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027 and will include transitional housing for young adults, permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness, a medical and behavioral health clinic, medical respite facility, community gathering space, and an LMPD office. VOA also plans to move its Louisville headquarters to the campus. Mayor Greenberg announced Tuesday that Metro Government is allocating $22.5 million for construction costs. The funding comes from the Kentucky General Assembly, which directed $100 million in the state budget towards several downtown Louisville capital projects earlier this year.
“This state legislature is keenly aware of the national housing shortage impacting Kentucky, especially in our Metropolitan areas,” said Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester. "The state’s investment in Louisville’s Community Care Campus is a product of multiple meetings and direct communication with Mayor Greenberg. This partnership between the state government, city government, and our hard-working non-profits represents a long-term remedy and commitment to our largest metropolitan area in the Commonwealth. This groundbreaking signifies a significant step to alleviate homelessness and instills a greater pride in Louisville.”
“I am proud to join Mayor Greenberg, VOA, and my colleagues in the General Assembly in supporting funding to create this first-class campus for those who need it the most,” said Senator Gerald Neal, D-Louisville. “It is a critical step forward in our work to end family street homelessness and build a better future for all Louisvillians.
“It is an honor to support the historic investment in our largest city and help Louisville revitalize its downtown and surrounding areas,” said House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy, R-Paducah. “I am eager to see Mayor Greenberg and Volunteers of America bring an end to family homelessness in the city by bringing the Community Care Campus to life. I am confident these funds will realize a significant return on investment for Louisville and our entire commonwealth.”
“Addressing homelessness in our city is of the utmost importance. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home,” said Rep. Rachel Roarx, D-Louisville. “At the end of the day it’s about housing and helping individuals and families maintain that housing. I’m grateful for partners like the VOA who are willing to step up and be a part of the solution. I’m excited to see the money from the State Legislature being used in this way.”
Citywide Impact
The Care Campus is expected to have a significant impact on Louisville’s homelessness crisis. Providing a safe and reliable location for people experiencing homelessness will also improve public safety, public health, and lessen the burden on existing service providers and various Metro Government departments. For example, the Louisville Fire Department devotes an enormous amount of time and resources responding to incidents at homeless encampments and vacant buildings with squatters. Hospitals in the LOUMED district are also burdened with providing shelter for people experiencing homelessness with complex medical needs, who are too sick to live on the street but may not need hospitalization.
“This facility will make it much easier for people experiencing homelessness to get connected with the resources and services they need to get off the streets, get healthy, get housing and get on with building new lives,” added Mayor Greenberg. “I am eager to see Phase I of the Care Campus come to life because I know this will benefit all of us.”
Louisville Metro Council News
Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, September 05, 2024
Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting
LOUISVILLE, KY (September 05, 2024) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Old Business
Approved
R-090-24: a resolution approving Metro Government’s participation in the formation and governance of the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority (KORRA) and appointing its representative to KORRA’s Board of Directors.
Reappointment of William Schreck to the Ethics Commission.
R-088-24: a resolution accepting $84,764 from the Department for Local Government through the Jail Arraignment Equipment Grant Program.
Zoning of properties located at 6400 Six Mile Lane; 7504 Preston Highway; and 7201 Watson Lane.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe and Councilwoman Cindi Fowler recognized the Association of Community Ministries for their outstanding accomplishments and in celebration of their first Community Ministries Day.
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously
O-192-24: an ordinance levying the property tax rates for Metro and the Urban Services District for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
O-193-24: an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 080, Series 2023, relating to the FY 2023-2024 Capital Budget regarding the cardiac monitor and defibrillator project.
R-087-24: a resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional services contract for the Office of Equity regarding procurement process improvements for equity in contracting.
R-095-24: a resolution accepting $20,000 from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Justice through the Administrative Office of the Courts.
O-166-24: an ordinance amending Section 115.999 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances to improve the enforceability of licensing requirements and improve protections for local farmers.
R-093-24: a resolution determining the property at 301 North 12th Street and 1105 Rowan Street as surplus and authorizing its transfer for the Phase IV expansion of Waterfront Development Park.
R-089-24: a resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for LMPD concerning forensic medical services for abused and neglected children.
Twenty-three appointments to various Boards and Commissions including the Board of Health, Ethics Commission, Housing Authority, Kentuckiana Works, Louisville Downtown Management District, MSD, Police Merit, Okolona Fire Protection District, and Waterfront Development Corporation.
Neighborhood Development Funds for Algonquin Day, Highview Holiday Festival, Black Healthcare Professionals Celebration, and Jazz in Central Park.
R-094-24: a resolution approving a second amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Oldham County, the Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, and the LaGrange Utilities Commission.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Office of Planning News
New funding available to help remediate brownfields
Office of Planning will host brownfields summit for bankers, developers
LOUISVILLE, KY (September 09, 2024) – Louisville Metro Government has relaunched its Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and is accepting applications from private and nonprofit developers seeking to clean up brownfield sites.
A brownfield is real estate that is vacant or underutilized because it is or may be contaminated. Common examples include abandoned manufacturing facilities, gas stations, and dry cleaners. Before these can be redeveloped, they must undergo a remediation process to clean up or seal the property. That process is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.
“Remediating brownfields is an enormous benefit to the community because it reduces residents’ exposure to pollutants, while also revitalizing a vacant property into housing, parks, businesses or other beneficial uses,” said Sara Ellis, Brownfield Project Manager with Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning. “The redevelopment of these properties, which are often located in low-income areas, can also encourage neighboring property owners to make improvements.”
Louisville Metro recently received additional funding from the EPA and has $1 million available to assist in the redevelopment of brownfield sites. The Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund offers below-market rate loans to brownfield property owners and prospective purchasers to complete environmental cleanup work. Louisville Metro has set aside $480,000 from the fund to provide partially forgivable, zero-interest loans to nonprofits. The remaining $450,000 is available to private developers.
Money from the Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund cannot be used to cover the cost of required environmental site assessments. However, Louisville Meto has separate funding available for environmental site assessments.
Brownfields cleanups must be conducted by a qualified environmental professional who has experience with technical environmental cleanup projects, review of environmental cleanup plans and reports, regulatory requirements, and knowledge of state and federal cleanup requirements.
Given the additional complexity around brownfield properties, Louisville Metro is hosting an event to provide information. The Brownfields for Bankers and Developers Information Session will be held on Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the University of Louisville’s Urban Design Studio, 427 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. The session is aimed at bankers and developers, but anyone is welcome. Interested individuals can register at https://forms.office.com/r/g4xeMiRQL7.
"Given the regulations around brownfields, taking on a remediation and redevelopment project can seem daunting, especially for smaller developers. That is why the Office of Planning is joining state and federal experts to host an informational session about the basics of brownfields, the regulatory process, funding options, and liability protection,” Ellis said.
Vision Zero Louisville Seeking Public Feedback on Speeding
Online survey available through September 30
LOUISVILLE, KY (July 30, 2024) – 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 today 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.
The survey results – coupled with crash data, current local conditions, and a peer review of cities leading the way in terms of speed management and Vision Zero – will help shape Louisville’s first-ever Speed Management Plan. This plan is a multifaceted and balanced effort to manage speeds on non-interstate streets through roadway design, intersection design, modernizing policies and practices related to speed limits, and enforcement.
“The effects of speeding are deadly, and drivers on Louisville’s High Injury Network, where a majority of fatal and serious injury crashes occur, should be especially aware of their speed,” said Lt. Craig Browning, commander of LMPD’s Traffic Unit. “This Speed Management Plan is the right thing to do, and this community-informed effort will help us look at feasible and effective solutions to address speeding as we work toward our vision of zero roadway deaths by 2050.”
Vision Zero Louisville’s speeding survey coincides with a media blitz by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as part the agency’s year-round Speeding Catches Up With You campaign focused on speed prevention on our nation’s roads. Studies show higher speeds result in greater impact at the time of a crash, which leads to more severe injuries and deaths. NHTSA reports speeding contributes to more than 25% of all traffic-related deaths nationwide.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2022, Louisville Metro Council passed an ordinance calling for zero roadway deaths by 2050 through the Vision Zero Louisville transportation safety initiative. The initiative is managed by Louisville Metro Public Works, in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which in July reminded Kentuckians to slow down this summer through its “Not So Fast, KY” speed enforcement campaign. Vision Zero Louisville promotes a multi-layered approach to saving lives, including redesigning roadways to encourage appropriate speeds and improving trauma-related care for crash victims. For more information, visit visionzerolouisville.org.
This dashboard shows two different types of projects:
Current Projects that have received funding and are working towards construction.
Future Projects that are not yet funded but are serious contenders to apply for future funding opportunities.
Public Works built this database to increase transparency, track data, measure progress towards meeting goals, and aid future decision-making. This data will inform which transportation projects are submitted for future funding opportunities, including federal grants. As priorities change over time, projects will be added, removed, or modified. Public Works greatly values the opinions of Metro Council members and their constituents, so feedback is important to ensure that we are addressing their needs. Currently this dashboard only shows federally funded projects, but work continues to add more information on various funding sources, project types, and data analysis.
To provide feedback on the tool itself or to request a change to the projects listed, please contact Amanda Deatherage, Transportation Planner Supervisor, Amanda.Deatherage@LouisvilleKY.gov.
Waste Management News
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
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LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Parks and Recreation News
Louisville Parks and Recreation announces 2024 fall athletic leagues
LOUISVILLE, KY (August 16, 2024) – Registration is now open for Louisville Parks and Recreation’s fall sports leagues. Adults will have the opportunity to sign up for pickleball and volleyball, while kids can participate in soccer or futsal.
The public can sign up for the follow leagues by visiting the homepage of bestparksever.com. More information on the times and which days each league will have games can be found at the same link. Note: pickleball is organized by skill level.
Adult Pickleball League Date: Session 1 September 1- October 11 Location: Outdoor at Iroquois Park Indoor at Cyril Allgeier Community Center Date: Session 2 (October 15- November 22) Location: Indoor at Cyril Allgeier Community Center Cost: $42 registration fee for individuals
Adult Volleyball League Date: October 9-November 20 Location: Cyril Allgeier Community Center Cost: $250 registration fee for teams, $20 registration fee for individuals
Youth Fall Soccer: Ages 3-11 Date: September- October, games on Saturdays Location: Petersburg Park Cost: $25 registration fee for individuals
Little Futsal: Ages 3-4 Date: November 12- December 17 Location: Cyril Allgeier Community Center Cost: $20 registration fee for individuals
ABOUT LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
Louisville Parks and Recreation, a nationally accredited parks and recreation agency, manages more than 120 parks and six parkways on more than 13,000 acres of land and operates recreation programs for area residents of all ages and abilities through its 14 community centers. The department’s inventory also includes 10 golf courses; the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and four outdoor pools; the David Armstrong Extreme Park; two historic homes; the historic Iroquois Amphitheater performance venue; and the nation’s largest municipally owned urban forest, Jefferson Memorial Forest. More details on the department’s people and programs can be found at bestparksever.com.
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)
Open every 2nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm
Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
Open every 1st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm
Information about both pantries:
Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
First Come, First Served Basis
Picture ID & proof of residency required!
LouieConnect
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman Morgan McGarvey: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
