| Dear Neighbor,
Louisville Metro Government is starting down the road to our next Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which begins July 1, 2021.
While City revenues were certainly impacted by both the uncertain and real effects of COVID-19, your city-county merged government has fared better than many predicted at the outset of FY21. As of his budget address, the Mayor projects about 6% excess in General Fund revenue. Essentially payroll taxes were flat in the face of expected decline and corporate profits grew, despite a flat outlook this time last year. As you probably witnessed over the past year, parts of the economy grew as others declined or even closed; some businesses added jobs; and many business maintained jobs thanks to government spending in Washington.
In fact, Louisville Metro stands to receive (or has received) more than $430 million as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 recently signed into law. To put that in context, our city's General Fund budget for the entire fiscal year is about $725 million.
Please let me know your thoughts on the budget and your priorities for our City. You can read the whole budget document here.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Louisville Metro Public Works has been (more) aggressively targeting cleanup along our streets recently. Here's a list of their past weeks endeavors and how much they collected.
Below is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from April 12, 2021 to April 16, 2021. The crew cleaned approximately 147.2 curb miles and collected 431 bags, 47 Tires, and 119 Other Items with a total of 50,640 pounds! Other items includes everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. The Louisville Downtown Partnership also collected 982 pounds of litter and debris from the Downtown area. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
April 12, 2021
- Progress Blvd from Buechel Bypass to Buechel Bank Rd- 11 Bags, 4 Tires and 4 Other Items
- Breckenridge Ln from Hikes Ln to Bardstown Rd- 17 Bags and 4 Other Items
- Tucker Station Rd from I-64 Overpass to Taylorsville Rd- 10 Bags and 3 Other Items
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Stony Brook Dr from Six Mile Ln to S Hurstbourne Pkwy- 12 Bags and 1 Other Item
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Watterson Trl from Taylorsville Rd to Bardstown Rd- 14 Bags
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Manner Dale Dr from Breckenridge Ln to Six Mile Ln- 4 Bags, 1 Tire and 4 Other Items
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Chenoweth Run Rd from Blankenbaker Access to Taylorsville Rd- 5 Bags and 1 Other Item
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Blankenbaker Pkwy from Blankenbaker Access to I-64 Overpass- 20 Bags
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Six Mile Ln from Taylorsville Rd to Six Mile Ln- 4 Bags
April 13, 2021
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Seatonville Rd from Bardstown Rd to Billtown Rd- 20 bags, 1 Tire and 3 Other Items
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Shepherdsville Rd from Hikes Ln to Outer Loop- 18 Bags, 1 Tire and 6 Other Items
- Billtown Rd from Watterson Trl to I-265 Overpass- 40 Bags, 2 Tires and 10 Other Items
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Brentlinger Ln from Bardstown Rd to Seatonville Rd- 8 Bags and 3 Other Items
April 14, 2021
- Poplar Level Rd from Gardiner Ln to Fern Valley Rd- 20 Bags, 2 Tires and 4 Other Items
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Dixie Hwy from Algonquin Pkwy to Garrs Ln- 12 Bags and 5 Other Items
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S Hurstbourne Pkwy from I-64 Overpass to Bardstown Rd- 16 Bags and 6 Other Items
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Dixie Hwy from Hardin County Line to Greenwood Rd- 32 Bags, 2 Tires and 22 Other Items
April 15, 2021
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Dixie Hwy from Greenwood Rd to Garrs Ln- 18 Bags, 1 Tire and 5 Other Items
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Grade Ln from Preston Hwy to Outer Loop- 63 Bags, 15 Tires and 6 Other Items
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National Turnpike from Southside Dr to Ky-841 Overpass- 15 Bags, 1 Tire and 4 Other Items
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Fern Valley Rd from Grade Ln to I-65 Overpass- 3 Bags and 6 Other Items
April 16, 2021
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Outer Loop from 3rd St Rd to I-65 Overpass- 22 Bags, 6 Tires and 10 Other
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3rd St Rd from New Cut Rd to Valley Station Rd- 16 Bags, 9 Tires and 4 Other Items
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Wisertown Rd from Manslick Rd to 3rd St Rd- 1 Bag and 2 Other Items
Champions Trace Lane (CR 1021): Bridge over South Fork Bear Grass Creek (mile marker 0.71) closed for replacement for 30 days beginning on Monday, April 5. Motorists can follow signed detours: Hikes Lane to Bardstown Road to Bashford Manor Lane to Newburg Road.
The Committee schedule also includes two opportunities for the public to speak about the budget, via WebEx.
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May 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (A link on the Metro Council Clerk website will be active to sign up to speak on May 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
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May 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (A link on the Metro Council Clerk website will be active to sign up to speak on May 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Information for speakers at the Committee Public Hearings is here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/guidance-public-addresses-public-hearings-metro-council-budget-committee.
All applicants for External Agency fundng o wish to speak about their applications or funding (it is not required) are strongly encouraged to speak on May 13.
Here are highlights of the 2021 Budget Hearing Schedule:
Public Health & Wellness – Monday, May 17 at 4:00 pm
Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods – Monday, May 17 at 5:30 pm
LMPD – Tuesday, May 18 at 4:30 pm
Public Works & Assets – Wednesday, May 19 at 3:00 pm
Louisville Free Public Library – Tuesday, May 25 at 4:00 pm
Parks & Recreation - Tuesday, May 25 at 5:00 pm
Louisville Forward, to include Economic Development, Develop Louisville, Codes & Regulations and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Wednesday, May 26 at 3:00 pm
Louisville Fire – Thursday, May 27 at 4:00 pm
Resilience & Community Services – Tuesday, June 8 at 4:30 pm
Metro Council Meeting to Adopt FY 22 Budget – Thursday, June 24 at 6:00 pm
A complete schedule of meetings, current as of today, is here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/fy-2022-budget-hearing-schedule.
On Monday, March 1, we began vaccinating people in tier 1C, prioritizing those over 60. We are continuing to serve those in 1A and 1B who have fallen through the cracks.
Please be patient follow the health department on Facebook, Twitter, check our website for updates on appointment openings and to subscribe to COVID-19 health alerts via email.
To find information on the COVID vaccine, the vaccination process, and how to request an appointment, CLICK HERE.
 Need a ride to get a COVID-19 Vaccine? Please call (888) 848-0989 to schedule a free ride to your appointment. Rides must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance of your appointment.
Employers (business owners, HR Reps, Lead Supervisors/Managers) of essential workers have the option of submitting a roster of your team members through a COVID-19 Essential Workers Company Signup Form.
To stay informed on vaccine efforts in Louisville, please sign up now for weekly Covid-19 updates.
To see Louisville’s COVID-19 data dashboard, including total number of cases, deaths, testing locations and more, click here.
The latest news about COVID-19 in Kentucky is here.
JCPS who attend school in-person will receive free breakfast and lunch. Families of in-person and virtual students can receive curbside meal pickup starting on Wednesday March 24 with pickup available at most middle and high schools. Families will receive eight days’ worth of meals and snacks for each child. After Spring Break, curbside meal service will move to Saturdays from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the following sites, beginning Saturday, April 10 and continuing through May 22, with the exception of Derby Day, on May 1. In lieu of that, sites will be open Oaks Day, Friday, April 30. Finally, while this is NOT a JCPS program, the American Rescue Plan Act has extended P-EBT payments for free/reduced price meal eligible families to purchase meals they would have otherwise receive at school. That federal program will be administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
For students attending classes in school buildings, meals will also look different. Click here for more details, and click here to watch our Nutrition Services video!
Resources for Tenants and Landlords facing evictions are available through city government agencies and other non-profits. Please reach out to them as soon as you need help, as they have many requests for assistance.
Beginning Monday, February 15, the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services will start accepting new appointments for those in need of rental assistance because of financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Housing already has begun processing applications for assistance through the Court Eviction Diversion Program and will begin accepting applications from community service providers on behalf of tenants needing assistance.
Now’s the time to begin ridding Louisville Metro streets and alleys of the potholes formed this winter. Here's how you can report a pothole:
- On Twitter use the hashtag #502pothole. Just include the address or intersection where the pothole is located along with the hashtag in a tweet
- Report a pothole online, click here, select “pothole” and continue with the required information
- Contact Metro311 in one of these ways:
- Call them at 311 or 574-5000
- Download the “Louisville Metro 311” app on your smartphone and use it to report a pothole
- Email them at metro.311@louisvilleky.gov
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COVID-19 delayed Kentucky's REAL ID rollout. REAL IDs or a passport will be required for air travel within the U.S. beginning October 1. At this time, 15 locations, are accepting appointments and walk-ins, including Louisville's Bowman Field. To get a REAL ID, you will need proof of identity, proof of social security number and two documents showing proof of residency.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please click here.
New Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps became effective February 26, 2021. The new FEMA maps removed approximately 1,400 properties from floodplain maps and added 1,100 new properties to the maps. Flood insurance requirements will take effect for properties added to the floodplain. Flood insurance is still recommended even if your property is removed from the mapped floodplain, as the flood risk is only reduced, not removed. Check with your insurance agent to determine the right amount of flood coverage needed. Note that your lender still retains the right to require flood insurance if they feel it is necessary. If you live in an area newly affected by a flood risk map change, review your options with your insurance agent as buildings newly mapped into the floodplain may be eligible for a lower premium during the first 12 months after a map change. Your insurance agent can give you more information on how to save. To see the new floodplain maps or check your property’s status please visit: https://www.lojic.org/lojic-online select the layers button to the right and check the boxes for floodplain layers For flood insurance questions, contact your insurance agent. MSD Floodplain staff can answer your questions about floodplain mapping. You may contact them at 502.540.6000 or floodpermits@louisvillemsd.org.
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