Appropriations Committee

Agenda

1. Clerk(s)

   Sonya Harward, Clerk

2. Support Staff

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

3. Non-Committee Member(s)

   Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8)

4. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$4,000] $7,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 7; [AND] $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 15; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 10, 12, AND 24; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 17, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO POORCASTLE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL POORCASTLE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: amended

   A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, explained that the Poorcastle Festival takes place in Breslin Park on May 20, 2022 through May 22, 2022, and will feature 36 local performers from all genres as well as several local vendors. She stated that more information was available on their website at poorcastle.com. She also stated that proceeds from the event benefit three non-profits: Louisville Leopard Percussionists, AMPED, and Girls Rock Louisville. A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended by adding the following: - $500 each from Districts 12 and 15 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $3,500.

5. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$4,000] $7,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 7; [AND] $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 15; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 10, 12, AND 24; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 17, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO POORCASTLE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL POORCASTLE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: amended

   Committee Member Triplett asked for the total requested amount, which was provided as $14,200. A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended by increasing the amount appropriated by District 15 to $1,000. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $4,000.

6. 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] [$5,500] $9,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 [NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,]; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, AND 15, AND 24; $950 FROM DISTRICT 25; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 4, 10, AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (“SLCM”) FOR THE ANNUAL FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES DINNER SUPPORTING SLCM’S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMING (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: amended

   A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that the Beechmont Presbyterian Church Learning Hub was now being funded by Evolve502 so the request has been amended to remove that part and reduce the amount requested. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended by substitution to change the scope and the amount being requested as shown in the attached documents titled "O-039-22 PROPOSED CABS 022322 D-21 NDF for S. Louisville Comm. Ministries Family Helping Families, etc.pdf" and "O-039-22 PROPOSED CABS Supporting Documentation SLCM.pdf." The motion to amend by substitution carried by a voice vote.

7. 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] [$5,500] $9,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 [NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,]; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, AND 15, AND 24; $950 FROM DISTRICT 25; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 4, 10, AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (“SLCM”) FOR THE ANNUAL FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES DINNER SUPPORTING SLCM’S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMING (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: amended

   A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended to add the following: - $1,000 each from Districts 13 and 15 - $500 from District 10 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $5,500.

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9. Call to Order

   Vice Chair Reed called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.

10. Roll Call

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

11. Pending Legislation
12. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH DEVELOP LOUISVILLE, TO THE METRO HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS IN DISTRICT 2.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, explained that these are funds that are committed yearly and that the funds will be used to assist seniors and lower income homeowners with emergency home repairs. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

13. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FUND FOR THE ARTS, INC. TO PILOT AND OVERSEE ARTS AND EQUITY PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTS IN DISTRICT 3.
    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. Keturah Morrow, Legislative Aide for District 3, explained that after working with Fund for the Arts and speaking with some constituents, some art programs have been created for District 3 that will cater to everyone. The funds for each program are all included here and all of the programs will be ran by Fund for the Arts. Committee Member Peden confirmed that Fund for the Arts is administering the programs and that these funds are not a pass-through to other entities to run the programs. He then asked if there was a limit to the amount that can be given to an agency because these funds are being appropriated in addition to what District 23 and External Agency Funds have already given them. LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst, explained that she was not aware of any policy that would limit the dollar mount given to any one agency as long as they are in compliance. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

14. 3. APPROPRIATING $102,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO FUND SIDEWALK CURB EXTENSIONS ALONG BARDSTOWN ROAD FROM ELLWOOD AVENUE TO EDENSIDE AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Council Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Chambers Armstrong briefly explained that these funds are being added to an already existing $1.5M project that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is doing on Bardstown Road, and this will increase the safety of the area and create more green space. Vice Chair Reed noted that there was a not-for-profit group also contributing to this and asked if they had done projects like this on Bardstown Road previously. Council Member Chambers Armstrong explained that it was a new group that has committed to raising $50,000 by having people in the area invest in their neighborhoods. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

15. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$4,000] $7,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 7; [AND] $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 15; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 10, 12, AND 24; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 17, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO POORCASTLE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL POORCASTLE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

16. 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] [$5,500] $9,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 [NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,]; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, AND 15, AND 24; $950 FROM DISTRICT 25; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 4, 10, AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (“SLCM”) FOR THE ANNUAL FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES DINNER SUPPORTING SLCM’S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMING (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

17. 6. APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SPEED HUMPS AND SIGNAGE ON ELIGIBLE STREETS IN DISTRICT 21.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that the streets have not been selected yet but Public Works will have the funds available for eligible streets as needed. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

18. 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 1 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH DEVELOP LOUISVILLE, TO THE METRO HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS IN DISTRICT 1.
    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. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Aide for District 6, spoke on behalf of District 1 and briefly explained this item. Committee Member Peden pointed out that former Council Member Jessica Green (D-1) was still listed as a sponsor. Council President David James (D-6) is also a primary sponsor and can approve for a District whose seat is vacant. This is a technical error that the Clerk will correct by removing former Council Member Jessica Green as sponsor. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

19. 8. APPROPRIATING $9,394.30 FROM DISTRICT 15 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO SOLAR FEEDBACK SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON ROADS TO CURTAIL SPEEDING.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett stated that these were better than the trailers used to deter speeding, and that even though the sign is planted in the ground it can still be moved. Vice Chair Reed stated that there were two of these in his neighborhood and that they were very effective. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

20. 9. APPROPRIATING $2,512.80 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE ADDITION OF FOUR STREET LIGHTS ON LONGFIELD AVENUE, INCLUDING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett explained that this is a dark area right down the street from Churchill Downs, and that there are homes that do not have driveways so the residents park on the street and light is needed. Committee Member Mulvihill explained that he was abstaining due to his wife's employment with Louisville Gas and Electric Company. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development was approved.

21. 10. APPROPRIATING $628 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS AT 413 ATWOOD STREET, INCLUDING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett briefly explained that it is another dark area that needs a light. Committee Member Peden asked how the cost of the light was so much lower than what the other Districts are paying, and there was some discussion but no definitive answer was provided. LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst, stated that the paperwork attached for this item lists different Public Works personnel than usual that assisted with this appropriation. Committee Member Peden requested that the Council Financial Analyst pull the other contracts for similar lighting put in non-Urban Service District areas and Urban Service District areas for comparison. Committee Member Mulvihill explained that he was abstaining due to his wife's employment with Louisville Gas and Electric Company. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development was approved.

22. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Reed adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

23. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on March 3, 2022.