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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee approved multiple infrastructure and neighborhood development funds totaling over $75,000, focusing on sidewalk repairs, police safety equipment, and community programs. Most funds came from individual district budgets and were used for public works projects, holiday events, and local community support.

Key Decisions

  • Speed Alert Radar Trailer for Police Department Passed
  • Sidewalk Repairs in Multiple Neighborhoods Passed
  • Harbor House Intergenerational Life Center Funding Recommended for Approval
  • Holiday 'Shop with a Cop' Events Passed
  • Rudy Lane Sidewalk Lighting Project Recommended for Approval
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Vice Chair Fox called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Vice Chair Fox introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually, except for Vice Chair Fox and Committee Member Peden, who attended in Chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. APPROPRIATING $12,079.26 FROM DISTRICT 19 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR REPAIRING FOUR SIDEWALKS LOCATED AT 17106 MALLET HILL DRIVE, 15109 ABINGTON RIDGE PLACE, 14313 MICAWBER WAY, AND 125 WATERSTONE WAY.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Chanelle Smith, Legislative Aide for District 19, explained that these repairs were not in the original plan but there were several requests for them so they have been added so that Public Works can do the work while in the area for efficiency. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $12,774.35 FROM DISTRICT 19 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PAVE THE METRO-OWNED PORTION OF OLD STATION ROAD.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Chanelle Smith, Legislative Aide for District 19, explained that Middletown owns a third of this road and is going to repair their portion so these funds are to repair the two-thirds portion owned by Metro so it can be repaired all at once. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR HOLIDAY TOYS FOR THE ANNUAL POLICE AUXILIARY HOLIDAY PARTY.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  7. 3. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR HOLIDAY TOYS FOR THE ANNUAL POLICE AUXILIARY HOLIDAY PARTY.
    Neighborhood Development Fund

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $12,145 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,048.34 FROM DISTRICT 6; AND $4,048.33 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 5; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A SPEED ALERT RADAR TRAILER TO BE USED IN THE 1ST DIVISION.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Brianna Wright, Legislative Aide for District 4, read a statement on behalf of Major Shannon Lauder, Louisville Metro Police Department (attached hereto). Officer Robert Oliver, Louisville Metro Police Department, spoke in support of this item and agreed with the statement from Major Shannon Lauder. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  9. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,590 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE LIGHTING ON THE SIDEWALK OF RUDY LANE TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member McCraney explained that five LED lights would be placed in this area and this will be helpful for the residents that walk along the sidewalk because it is very dark. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business: During the vote, Committee Member Mulvihill stated that he would be abstaining due to his wife's employment with Louisville Gas and Electric Company.

  10. 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF BEECHWOOD PARK TO FUND STONE ENTRANCE STEPS.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Megan Metcalf, Legislative Aide for District 8, explained that Phase 1 of this project, which added an ADA ramp, was previously funded for this pocket park near Mid City Mall, and that the Friends of Beechwood Park have requested stairs on the opposite side of the park so that it is more accessible to the local elementary school for their outdoor classroom and library. She also explained that the request was for $12,105 and that the Friends of Beechwood Park have assured their office that they would be able to provide the funds not being provided through this appropriation. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  11. 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES TO FUND ITS FOOD PANTRY AND LOW-INCOME SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM STAFF WAGES.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Megan Metcalf, Legislative Aide for District 8, explained that this program has received funding for several years from District 8, and that these funds would be to pay for the kitchen director's wages. She also explained that they were shut down part of the previous year and returned over $3,000 of the funds previously appropriated. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  12. 9. APPROPRIATING $249 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS, THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY TO WINTERIZE THE FOUNTAINS AT KAREN LYNCH PARK AND KEATS AND FRANKFORT AVENUE PUBLIC PARKING LOT.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, explained that this was a bi-annual appropriation to turn these fountains off for the winter. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  13. 10. APPROPRIATING $16,078.10 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE SIDEWALK CONNECTION AND CROSSWALK ON MELLWOOD AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, explained that the Mellwood Art Center completed construction of the sidewalk, and these funds are for Public Works to construct sidewalk connectors on both sides of Mellwood Avenue and a crosswalk with a system that allows the pedestrians to trigger flashing lights when crossing. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 12, 13, 15, 21, AND 25; TO THE 3RD DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly explained this appropriation. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  15. 12. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 10, 15, AND 21; TO THE 4TH DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly explained this appropriation. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $11,645 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,911.25 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, 14, AND 25; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SPEED ALERT RADAR TRAILER TO BE USED IN THE 3RD DIVISION TO ADDRESS SPEEDING CONCERNS.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Brian Powell, Legislative Aide for District 25, explained that the four Districts sponsoring this appropriation initially wanted to purchase a radar trailer from each District office but were told that the 3rd Division of Louisville Metro Police Department would only accept funds for one radar trailer. Committee Member Triplett asked for the reason for not accepting the funds for four trailers, and Brian Powell explained that there was just not enough dedicated staff to be able to handle four trailers. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  17. 14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 25 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST WITH OVERTIME HOURS FOR THE 3RD DIVISION TO PATROL STREETS IN DISTRICT 25 TO PREVENT CRIME AND PROVIDE OUTREACH.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brian Powell, Legislative Aide for District 25, explained that the funds appropriated for this in February have been depleted and that these additional funds are used for overtime to address specific issues brought to the attention of the District office, as well as monitoring speeding, placing the radar trailer, and locking the gate at Waverly Park. He also mentioned a story on WDRB in regards to the success the activities funded by this appropriation are having in this area. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  18. 15. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 10, 21, AND 24; TO THE 6TH DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Mulvihill briefly explained this appropriation. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  19. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$8,500] [$11,500] $13,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, AND 25; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17 AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HARBOR HOUSE OF LOUISVILLE, INC. TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERGENERATIONAL LIFE CENTER (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  20. 17. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,125 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICTS 23 AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 20; $375 FROM DISTRICT 13; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 22; TO THE 7TH DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    Committee Member Peden briefly explained this appropriation. The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  21. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Fox adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m.

  22. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on December 16, 2021.
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  24. 4. APPROPRIATING $1,040 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE REFEREE FEES AT THE JUICE BOWL IN SHAWNEE PARK
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  25. Support Staff

    LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  26. 17. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,125 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICTS 23 AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 20; $375 FROM DISTRICT 13; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 22; TO THE 7TH DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Fox, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $1,000 from District 24 - add $500 from District 20 - add $375 from District 13 - add $250 from District 22 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $3,125.

  27. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$8,500] [$11,500] $13,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, AND 25; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17 AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HARBOR HOUSE OF LOUISVILLE, INC. TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERGENERATIONAL LIFE CENTER (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Heather Blazis, Legislative Aide for District 12, explained that the Intergenerational Life Center will provide opportunities for 50 children to participate in before- and after-school programs, as well as provide various programs for people with disabilities and senior citizens. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $1,000 each from Districts 10, 13, and 21 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $11,500.

  28. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7)

  29. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk