 Recently the Kentucky State Fair Board and the new owners of Kentucky Kingdom reached an agreement to re-open the amusement park, utilizing three financial incentives provided by Metro Government designed to assist in the redevelopment.
First, Metro Government will rebate 100 percent of the occupational taxes collected at the re-opened amusement park for 10 years, which will produce an estimated $100,000 a year. In addition, the city will contribute another $100,000 yearly for 10 years from the city’s General Fund and the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau will provide $100,000 a year for five years. The total contributions from the city and convention bureau total between $2 and $2.5 million. Members of the Metro Council along with the Mayor have been working for months on this redevelopment initiative.
Re-opening the amusement park brings the potential for creating at least 700 jobs and will provide better opportunities for young people to get the training and experience they need in the business world while helping our local economy grow through the infusion of new wages. This partnership will not only bring new jobs and expand the tax base, but will bring back lost tourism dollars and provide additional opportunities to showcase our city.
Finally, I would like to thank the representatives from both the executive branch and Metro Council for their part in these negotiations. They were able to add taxpayer protections ensuring a portion of our investment would be returned to taxpayers should the investors refinance or sell Kentucky Kingdom. This provision has been missing from some of our past agreements, but we hope this has established a standard for future incentive deals.
 In 2035, what will Kentucky's transportation needs look like? Will our focus be on maintaining and improving existing roadways, constructing new roads, or issues concerning other modes of transportation? Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials are asking these questions as they update the Kentucky Long Range Transportation Plan.
The process of updating the Kentucky Long Range Transportation Plan has begun. Take the “Your Turn” survey before February 25 to share your ideas and desires for Louisville’s transportation needs.
You can access the “Your Turn” survey directly at yourturn.transportation.ky.gov. This direct link will also provide compiled survey results in late 2013.
Paper surveys are available at the following locations:
· KYTC highway district offices
· Area Development District offices
· Metropolitan Planning Organization offices
· Transportation Cabinet Office Building, 200 Mero St., Frankfort
Call (502) 564-3419 weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. eastern time for information or to request a survey.
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Twice a year Councilman Kramer has the opportunity to have a “page” represent District 11, at a Louisville Metro Council Meeting.
If your child is in the 4th – 8th grade and lives, attends school or church in the 11th District they can apply. To apply, please send the following information: Name of Child, Parent/s Name, Address, Email, and Phone Number to Shellie.may@louisvilleky.gov or for more information please call the District 11 office at 574-1111.
Upcoming Events at the Jeffersontown Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library
 February, March, and April 2013
Adult Programming
Scrabble Scramble
Enjoy a game of word play at the Library. The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month starting at 10:30 AM. February 12 and February 26; March 12 and March 26; April 9 and April 23
Jeffersontown Book Discussion
Join us for discussions of a good book each month. The 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 10:15 AM February 20 – The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore; March 20 – Sex Wars by Marge Piercy; April 17 – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Sklott
Knitting
Enjoy knitting and chatting with friends, beginning knitters are welcome. The group meets the 4th Tuesday of each Month starting at 7:00 PM. February 26; March 26; April 23
Don’t Get Scammed
Avoid the occasional dangers and pitfalls of the internet and learn what it takes to become a savvy surfer. This presentation discusses how you can be smarter and avoid compromising your personal information online. March 02 - Starting at 1:00 PM
Search Historical Newspapers
Learn to search our historical newspaper databases: Courier Journal (1830-1922), Nashville Tennessean (1812-1922), Cincinnati Enquirer (1841 - 1922), and New York Times (between 1851 and 2008) March 19 - Starting at 6:30 PM
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 Sell It Online
Want to make some money selling that old junk in your basement? Learn to use the two biggest online venues for doing just that: create an account, upload images, and turn that clutter in $$$. April 10 - Starting at 6:30 PM
eBook, eMagazine, & Audiobook Walk In Help
Stop by the library for help checking out eBooks, eMagazines or Downloadable Audiobooks. April 27 – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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 Children’s Programming
Baby Storytime for Pre-Walkers and Walkers
Ages 0 – 24 months. Starting at 10:30 AM. Mondays, February 11 and February 25 ; March 11 and March 25 ; April 8 and April 22
Toddler Storytime - Every Thursday morning starting at 10:15 AM
Preschool Storytime -Every Thursday morning starting at 11:00 AM
Family Storytime - Family Storytime starting at 11:00 AM on February 16, March 23, April 20
4H Club
Learn the art of cross-stitch and needlework. Work on a project to enter into the Kentucky State Fair! The club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 12:30 PM. February 19, March 19, April 16
Magic Tree House Club
Join us for a Magic Tree House Party! Each month we discuss a different Magic Tree House book by Mary P. Osborne. Ages 5-11. Call to register. Our MTH parties start at 4:30 PM . February 26 – Midnight on the Moon; March 19 – Mummies in the Morning ; April 16 – A Perfect Time for Pandas
Teen Programming
Teen Lounge
Teens hang out after school, have a snack, play music, games, trivia, or work on craft projects. Some might even do homework!February 18 – Starting at 3:30 PM
Search Engine Battles
Try typing in the beginning of a random phrase (e.g., “dinosaurs are,” “my shoes have a,”) and see what silly answers the auto fill comes up with in various search engines. From among your friends see who can find the most ridiculous answers! Ages 12-19 March 11 – Starting at 3:30 PM
3-D Computer Modeling/CAD
Learn the basics of 3-D art using free programs found online: Trimble SketchUp, Blender, and Autodesk 123D. April 15 – Starting at 3:30 PM
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A message from Louisville Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency/MetroSafe:
 After a significant weather event like we experienced early this past Wednesday morning we receive questions regarding the CodeRed System, the difference between weather watches and warnings as well as why do we sound the outdoor warning system when we do. For additional information about EMA you can visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/EMA/ or you can sign up directly for weather warnings by clicking the link CodeRed Signup.
I signed up for weather notifications from CodeRed but I did not receive a phone call when there was a tornado warning – why?
CodeRed is the community’s notification system. Severe Weather warnings are an opt-in part of the system. Citizens can choose any or all of the following weather warnings: Thunderstorm, Tornado, or Flash Flood. The warnings are initiated directly by the National Weather Service (NWS) in specific geographic areas and usually only include part of Jefferson County. Those who have opted-in will receive a warning notification only if they are in the NWS warning area. Note maps below: Only persons registered who live within the shaded warning area would receive a call. Should a warning area end on the street right before yours; you won’t receive a CodeRed notification.
What’s the difference between a warning and a watch when it comes to weather?
Weather Watch means inclement weather conditions / hazardous incident may occur in your area. Monitor weather conditions / hazardous incident closely.
Weather Warning means inclement weather conditions / hazardous incident is occurring or may be imminent. Seek shelter immediately!
When and why do you sound the outdoor weather system?
When a tornado Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, EMA/MetroSafe will sound the “Outdoor Warning Sirens” for two cycles and will include all of Jefferson County. Additional activations will occur if additional tornado warnings are issued. These sirens prompt citizens who are outside to get inside and seek shelter. They are not intended to be heard inside your residence and cannot compete with television, radio, HVAC and other household noises. There are better tools to give you real time notice inside – consider purchasing a weather radio or signing up for CodeRed weather notifications. Several commercial media outlets also provide free hazardous weather information.
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Recently the District 11 office has received several concerns regarding charitable street solicitors who are collecting money at the intersection of Taylorsville Road and Breckenridge Lane. Any organization collecting money at any intersection of Louisville Metro is required to obtain a permit from the department of Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL).
Along with this permit, IPL issues a yearly calendar that identifies the dates that an organization has a permit to collect. Should you see any organization collecting money at an intersection and they are not listed for that date on the IPL calendar, we ask that you call LMPD at 574-7111.
To view a copy of the calendar for scheduled charitable street solicitors in PDF format, click the link below.
Charitable Street Solicitation (PDF)
We appreciate your help in this matter. Please contact the District 11 office at 502-574-1111 if you have any questions. |
