Appropriations Committee

Agenda

1. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$23,250] $26,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $2,250 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,875 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 23, AND 26; $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 20 AND 22; AND $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 21, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, INC FOR THE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS JULIUS CAESAR 2022 TOUR (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: amended

   A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Aide for District 6, briefly explained that this was for the annual Shakespeare in the Park events and this year the play would be "Julius Caesar." She also stated that an amendment was needed. A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended to add $1,500 each from Districts 8 and 19. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $26,250.

2. Clerk(s)

   Sonya Harward, Clerk

3. Support Staff

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

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5. Call to Order

   Chair Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

6. Roll Call

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

7. Pending Legislation
8. 1. APPROPRIATING $4,720 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, TRIMMING, CLEAN UP, ETC. AT THREE RIGHT-OF-WAYS AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEWBURG ROAD AND SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD.
   Neighborhood Development Fund
   Action: approved

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

9. 2. APPROPRIATING $376 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TWO HONORARY STREET SIGNS AT THE CORNERS OF S. 24TH STREET AND W. CHESTNUT STREET AND S. 26TH STREET AND W. CHESTNUT STREET, TO READ AS THETA OMEGA WAY, OMEGA PSI PHI.
   Capital Infrastructure Fund
   Action: approved

   A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

10. 3. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A HONORARY STREET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF N. 25TH STREET AND MONTGOMERY STREET, TO READ AS JERRY BRINSON WAY.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

11. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$23,250] $26,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $2,250 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,875 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 23, AND 26; $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 20 AND 22; AND $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 21, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, INC FOR THE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS JULIUS CAESAR 2022 TOUR (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:

12. 5. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO I WOULD RATHER BE READING TO ASSIST WITH A SITE DIRECTOR FOR THE PROGRAM AT THE PARK HILL COMMUNITY CENTER.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Aide for District 6, explained that the funds were for the Director position for the literacy program at the Park Hill Community Center. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

13. 6. APPROPRIATING $1,456.10 FROM DISTRICT 17 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO DRIVER FEEDBACK SIGNS REGARDING SPEED ALONG CHAMBERLAIN LANE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

14. 7. APPROPRIATING $35,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR NEW CURB EXTENSIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SENECA TRAIL AND TECUMSEH AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that this project was to slow down the speeding in this area and described the curb extensions. Committee Member Triplett shared his interest in this project and asked about the timeline, and Rachel Roarx stated that she would share that information when received. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

15. 8. APPROPRIATING $564 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF THREE HONORARY STREET SIGNS FOR BILLY AND SUSAN JOHNSON ALONG THE 5500 BLOCK OF BRUCE AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

16. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE FOR THEIR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FROM JULY 2021 THROUGH JUNE 2022 FOR THE BRIGHTSITE AT ROSE FARM PARK.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Chair Blackwell briefly explained this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

17. 10. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 087, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 OPERATING BUDGET FOR LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT BY TRANSFERRING $5,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 15) TO LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 15).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Triplett briefly explained that the funds were being transferred to facilitate some community engagement in preparation of the redevelopment of the old Iroquois Homes property. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

18. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 4:44 p.m.

19. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on March 17, 2022.