Council District 13 e-Newsletter Update

Councilman Dan Seum, Jr. eNewsletter


Councilman Dan Seum
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1113
Lisa Ammon
Legislative Assistant

Map Crime and Subscribe to Crime Alerts

We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for LMPD.  Save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. The Quickfind tool allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!


District 13 Town Hall Meeting - Wednesday, August 27

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Please join us for our next Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, August 27!

 

This is an opportunity to learn about projects, legislative initiatives, ask questions, and share your comments. 


EPA Reviewing Request to End Louisville RFG Requirement

Louisville area’s required use of government mandated reformulated gas is coming closer to an end. This move follows continued pressure residents and elected officials within the City of Louisville as well as State Elected Leaders in the Kentucky General Assembly. In response, the Mayor, as well as Governor, have moved forward with a proposal to end the Louisville area’s requirement to use reformulated gas.

The effectiveness and supposed benefits of RFG have been called into question for years. Reports suggest that not only was the gas more expensive for residents of the area, but it also didn’t burn as efficiently, which potentially led to other environmental harms.

In 2008 the Metro Council passed a resolution called for the elimination of EPA requirement to use RFG. Members then urged the Mayor and Metro Air Pollution Control District to submit a proposal that would allow for this to occur. More recently, changes in administrations as well as an increased push by legislators such as State Representatives Emily Callaway and Jarad Bauman, and State Senators Mike Nemes, Julie Adams, and Aaron Reed helped secure state support for this change.

This week, Mayor Greenberg signaled that the work at the local and state level were complete and that the final decision to remove the requirement for the Louisville area to use a specific type of boutique RFG was submitted to the EPA for their final approval.

If this proposal is accepted, every Louisville driver could see savings at the pump in the summer months. It is estimated that the use of specific types of gas, such as the ones prescribed for Louisville increase the per gallon cost of unleaded gasoline by ten to twenty-five cents per gallon during the summer months.

We thank those leaders who joined together to help to bring about these changes and fully support this proposed change.


LIHEAP Summer Subsidy Enrollment Opens

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment starts July 28 and runs until September 12, 2025, 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 $41 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor.

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


LMPD's 3rd Division - Coffee with a Cop

Join your neighbors and police officers from the 3rd Division for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. Coffee with a cop will be held at the below listed location.

Starbucks 

6731 Dixie Highway

Dixie Manor Shopping Center

Thursday, August 14th, 9am-10am

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Free Summer Movies at Iroquois Amphitheater

Join us for the final four showings of Hollywood Classics Under the Stars: FREE Movie nights at Iroquois Amphitheater!

Bring the whole family and enjoy your favorite films to the big screen in a beautiful outdoor setting. Whether you're planning a family night out, a casual date, or looking to share your love of iconic cinema with fellow fans– we’ve got a lineup of blockbusters that everyone will love!

PLUS: come dressed as your favorite character from each movie for the chance to WIN special prizes. Including concert tickets, door prizes and more!

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Caddyshack (R) 
Tuesday, August 12th

Doors:7 p.m. 
Show:8 p.m. 

Danny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe), a teen down on his luck, works as a caddy at the snob-infested Bushwood Country Club to raise money for his college education. In an attempt to gain votes for a college scholarship reserved for caddies, Noonan volunteers to caddy for a prominent and influential club member (Ted Knight). Meanwhile, Danny struggles to prepare for the high-pressure Caddy Day golf tournament while absorbing New Age advice from wealthy golf guru Ty Webb (Chevy Chase).

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The Big Lebowski (R)
Tuesday, August 24 

Doors: 7 p.m. 
Show: 8 p.m. 

The Big Lebowski” is a 1998 Coen brothers film following “The Dude”, a slacker who gets caught up in a case of mistaken identity and kidnapping. The Dude, along with his bowling buddies Walter and Donny, embarks on a convoluted quest to recover a stolen rug and find the missing trophy wife of a wealthy man with the same name. The film is known for its quirky characters, surreal dream sequences, and quotable dialogue, becoming a cult classic!

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Star Trek: First Contact (PG-13) 
Tuesday, September 9

Doors: 7 p.m. 
Show: 8 p.m. 

“Star Trek: First Contact” (1996) is the eighth Star Trek film and the second featuring the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The plot involves the Borg, a cybernetic species, traveling back in time to prevent Earth’s first contact with an alien species, the Vulcans, by interfering with the development of warp drive. Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-E pursue the Borg into the past to ensure the future of the Federation and Earth remains intact, battling the Borg Queen and navigating the challenges of time travel.

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Godzilla: Double Feature (PG-13) 
Saturday, September 13

Doors: 7 p.m. 
Show: 8 p.m. 

“Godzilla Minus One” is a 2023 Japanese epic kaiju film, the 37th in the Godzilla franchise, and the fifth installment of the Reiwa era. 

“Terror of Mechagodzilla” (1975) is a Japanese science fiction monster film, the final installment in the original “Showa” series of Godzilla films.


Digital Literacy: Train the Trainer

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The University of Louisville is offering a digital literacy training program!

Dates: August 16th at 12:00pm; August 25th at 5:30pm; September 12th 12:00pm.

To learn more information about this program, click HERE

If you would like to register for one of the events, please click HERE


Grants 101 and 201 Trainings

Grants 101

KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day grant workshop. 

Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects. This comprehensive workshop covers everything from the basics of grant writing to the critical sections of a proposal, from the need/problem statement to the budget justification. Learn effective writing styles, such as using inductive writing to present the most important information first, and how to avoid common pitfalls like jargon and unsupported assumptions. By the end of the training, you will have a clear understanding of how to craft compelling proposals that resonate with funders and demonstrate your organization's capacity to deliver impactful outcomes.

What’s new? This training now includes updated content on leveraging AI in grant writing, providing participants with five practical tips for utilizing AI tools effectively to enhance their proposals. Additionally, the importance of partnerships is emphasized, highlighting how they can enhance credibility, broaden project impact, and increase sustainability, which is crucial for meeting funder expectations. Participants will also learn about the distinctions between outcomes and outputs, with a focus on how clearly defined outcomes demonstrate long-term benefits and align with funder missions, while specific outputs serve as measurable benchmarks for success. This new content aims to equip both new and returning participants with the latest strategies and insights to make their grant proposals more competitive and effective.

Day Two Highlight: In addition to the other Day Two content, Grant Ready Kentucky is proud to host the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for a Q&A on the new state GRANT match program. Learn how to leverage federal funding to strengthen your Kentucky community.

Event details

  • Participants are encouraged to attend both days but may register for either day
  • Coffee, pastries, and lunch will be provided on both days
  • Participants should plan to bring a laptop to follow along with course materials
  • Dates: Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21 (You may register for one day only, but note that you may miss some important content from the other day.)
  • Times: 9am - 4pm ET each day, with check-in opening at 8:30 am each day

Day One will cover: 

  • Introduction & Basics: Writing Style, AI in Grant Writing, Proposal Planning
  • Key Proposal Sections: Need/Problem, Implementation Plan (Logic Models, Outcomes, Objectives, Methods), Timeline, Evaluation
  • Understanding Grant Guidance

Day Two will cover: 

  • Budgeting
  • Abstracts
  • Sustainability
  • Finding Funding Opportunities
  • Partnerships
  • Making It Competitive
  • Grant Ready Kentucky is proud to host the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for a Q&A on the new state GRANT match program. Learn how to leverage federal funding to strengthen your Kentucky community.

Please click HERE to register. 


Zoning Matters: Conversation with a City Planner

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The Office of Planning is getting ready for the Fall session of our Zoning Matters conversation series at the libraries, with 5 events scheduled in August and September. This is a great opportunity for residents and community members to connect with city planners, ask questions about zoning and development policies, and get more information about the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform process, including ways to increase housing opportunity. More information is on our website here: www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform. There are two events in and around District 13 this fall:

  • South Central Regional Library on Tuesday, August 19th from 3-7PM
  • Southwest Regional Library on Tuesday, September 30th from 3-7PM

Planning & Zoning Notices for District 13

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Property Address: Challenger Lifts Building Addition, 2311 South Park Rd.

Case Number: 25-CAT2-0025

A category 2 plan to expand an existing building by 12,500 square feet and expanding the parking capacity to include 58 parking spaces on 10.1641 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district.

For more information, please click HERE

Property Address: W. Manslick Mini Storage, 10507 W Manslick Rd.

Case Number:  25-WAIVER-0109

A waiver from LDC Chapter 10.2.4 to reduce the perimeter landscape buffer area (LBA) from 25 feet to 15 feet along portions of the property perimeter at 10507 W. Manslick Road.

For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address: W. Manslick Mini Storage, 10507 W Manslick Rd.

Case Number: 25-WAIVER-0110

A waiver from Section 5.9.2.A.1.b.i not to provide a direct pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk to the primary entrance(s) of the proposed mini-warehouse buildings on the subject property at 10507 W. Manslick Road.

For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address: W. Manslick Mini Storage, 10507 W Manslick Rd.

Case Number: 25-WAIVER-0112

A waiver from LDC Section 5.5.2.B.1.a to omit the requirement for vehicular and pedestrian connections between the subject mini-warehouse development at 10507 W. Manslick Road and adjoining non-residential uses.

For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address: W. Manslick Mini Storage, 10507 W Manslick Rd.

Case Number:  25-ZONE-0042

Zone change from R-4 to C-2, a Conditional Use Permit to allow mini-warehouse (LDC 4.2.35) and a Form District Change to Village Center on 6.5 acres

For more information, please click HERE.

To View the Full Report, Please Click HERE.


I-264/U.S. 42 Interchange Improvement Project

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I-264/U.S. 42 Interchange Improvement Project: Stay Informed!

Per the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), a transformative $130 million investment is underway to enhance safety, reduce congestion and support future growth in Louisville Metro. The I-264/U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) Improvement Project will span nearly three years and bring major upgrades to a vital transportation corridor.

What’s included:

· Conversion of the I-264/U.S. 42 interchange to a Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI)

· Widening and pavement upgrades on I-264 between KY 1447 (Westport Road) and I-71

· Rebuilding and widening the U.S. 42 bridge over I-264

· New two-lane ramps from:

o I-264 eastbound to I-71 northbound

o I-264 westbound to KY 1447 (Westport Road)

· New two-lane on-ramp at U.S. 42 to I-264 westbound

· Roadway improvements on KY 22 just before Warrington Way to just before Herr Lane

· Intersection upgrades at U.S. 42 and Rudy Lane

· New multi-use paths to support other modes of transit

Don’t miss important updates!

Stay ahead of traffic changes, detours, and construction alerts by signing up for email and text notifications here.

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/signup/13673

To learn more about this project, visit KYTC’s project page


Pet Vaccination & Free Microchip Clinic - August 16th

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Fairdale Playtorium Hosts Activities for Seniors

Seniors

Please call 502-361-7730 to make a reservation 2 days in advance.  Reservations for parties need to be made 5 days in advance.  


Free Tool for Early-Stage Alzheimer's and related dementia patients and their care partners

The Face It Movement wants to hear from Kentucky parents and caregivers about what makes you feel supported, how you deal with stress and what you think every parent needs.

Please scan the QR code above or use this link to take a short anonymous survey, and you can be entered for a chance to win a prize. Your responses will help provide ideas for a new educational campaign and resources about how to improve support for parents and caregivers across the state. 

The Alzheimer’s Association is excited to introduce My ALZ Journey, an innovative and accessible free tool designed for newly diagnosed, early-stage individuals and their care partners to help navigate their journey with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Developed for those who enjoy using apps in their daily life, My ALZ Journey provides personalized guidance, education, planning tools, interactive activities and local community resources. By delivering the right information at the right time, My ALZ Journey fosters connection, combats stigma and empowers individuals and their care partners to take action with confidence.

What You Can Expect

  • Made just for you – Personalized content based on who you are (individual or care partner), your location and age at diagnosis.
  • Step-by-step help – Guidance for adjusting to the diagnosis, staying independent and planning for the future.
  • Local support – Connections to your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter and nearby programs.
  • Tools and activities – Planning tools, helpful checklists and creative ways to stay engaged.
  • Based on true stories – Developed with input from individuals living with dementia and their care partners to reflect real life, not just research.

Get Started 

  1. Download-Find the My ALZ Journey app in the Apple or Google Play stores
  2. Customize-Answer a few questions to tailor the app to your needs
  3. Explore-Access trusted resources, tools and support anytime, anywhere.

Visit alz.org/MyALZJourney for more information 


District 13 Residents are Needed to Serve on Metro Boards and Commissions

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There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

There are currently or upcoming vacancies for the following boards and commissions: Building Code Board of Appeals (one vacancy), Civilian Review and Accountability (four vacancies), Downtown Management (one vacancy), Kentuckiana Works (one vacancy), Air Pollution Control District Board, 3-year term (one vacancy), Cemetery Board (two vacancies), Juneteenth Jubilee (four vacancies), Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County , Waterworks (two vacancies), and Greater Louisville Lodging Management District (four vacancies). 

To learn more, please visit Boards and Commission.


Updated OADC Resource Guide Now Available

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The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens is pleased to announce the newest edition of the OADC Resource Guide.  The updated resources guide will connect 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.

To view or print the Resource Guide, click HERE


Crime Maps

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Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime

 

Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.   

 If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies.  Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.

Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips


Upcoming Programs at Fairdale Library

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ADULT PROGRAMS - Fairdale

Computers by Appointment

Thursdays in Aug. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Need computer help? Book a staff member for an hour-long one-on-one session. Topics include computer basics and Introductory Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Appointments required. Call 502-375-2051 for more information or to schedule alternative dates and times. Ages 18+

 Chair Yoga

Thu., Aug. 21, 12:30 – 1:15 PM

Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair. Beginners, seniors and All Abilities welcome! We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Ages 18+

Crafting with Cricut

Mon. Aug. 11, 3:45-4:45 PM

Join us for a tutorial of our machine, learn how it makes crafting projects easier, and create a simple project to take home every month. Register: 502-375-2051. Ages 13+

Book Discussion: The Invisible life of Addie LaRue by Victoria E. Schwab

Tue., Aug. 19, 5:30-7:00 PM

Ages 18+

DIY Series: DIY Wooden Bead Keychain

Mon., Aug. 25, 6:30 -7:30 PM

Join us to try your hand at a new craft that can be completed in about an hour. Seasoned and non-crafters are welcome. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Adults register: 502-375-2051. Ages 18+

CHILDRENS & TEEN PROGRAMS - Fairdale

Family Storytime

Wed., Aug. 13, 20, 27, 10:30 -11:30 AM

Sat., Aug 30, 10:30-11:30 AM Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 0-6.

Teen Club

Wed., Aug. 13 & 27, 3:45- 4:45 PM

Join our after-school program at the library! Whether you're into craft projects, board games, movies, or simply socializing, there's something special waiting for you at the library! Middle and high school students, this is just for you.