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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee approved multiple funding allocations for local community projects, including sidewalk repairs, park renovations, and city maintenance. The committee primarily used neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds to support various improvements across different city districts. The meeting focused on small but targeted investments in local infrastructure and community programs.

Key Decisions

  • Sidewalk Repairs in Leemont Acres Passed
  • Trash Can Installations in Old Louisville Passed
  • Renovation of Basketball and Tennis Courts at Nelson Hornbeck Park Passed
  • Funding for Mayor's Derby Brunch on the River Passed
  • Funding for Riverview Independence Festival Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.

  2. 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, Committee Member Triplett, and Committee Member Peden, who attended in Chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAVING OF WARD ALLEY BETWEEN SOUTH 5TH STREET AND SOUTH 6TH STREET.
    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, briefly explained that paving the alley should improve the accessibility for the seniors that use the Chapel House and Friendship House. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $4,999 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JEFF STREET BAPTIST COMMUNITY AT LIBERTY, INC. FOR THE HOSPITALITY PROGRAM.
    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.

  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $7,245 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR NINE TRASH CANS TO BE INSTALLED AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS IN DISTRICT 6.
    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. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Aide for District 6, explained that the funds would be used to replace some trash cans and purchase additional trash cans to be placed at various intersections in Old Louisville. She stated that the wire cans have been stolen or scraped and the new cans are a plastic alternative and will be bolted to the ground. Shalanna Taylor clarified for Chair Blackwell that there was a compartment inside the part that is bolted down in order to empty the trash can. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  7. 4. REPEALING AN APPROPRIATING OF $1,900 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE ANNUAL CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
    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.

  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $65,136 FROM DISTRICT 14 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS IN LEEMONT ACRES.
    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. Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14, briefly explained that the funds were to repair sidewalks in Leemont Acres. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  9. 6. APPROPRIATING $4,999 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO BLADES LAWN CARE FOR LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE ON THE INTERCHANGE RAMPS AT DIXIE HIGHWAY AND GENE SNYDER FREEWAY.
    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 following spoke to this item: - Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14 - Chair Blackwell - Committee Member Peden - Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21 - LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst - Committee Member Mulvihill The following was discussed: - Funds to be used for two interchange ramps - Locations formerly maintained by Brightside but District 14 found another company to provide the services - The third-party company, Blades Lawn Care, is paid through Public Works - Concern about paying a third-party through Public Works that is not a non-profit company, and was compared to a sole source contract - Use of third-party companies has been done in the past - How the company is chosen and whether there is a bid process - There is a cap on the amount of funds that each company can be awarded yearly and Public Works tracks that amount - The Council office picks the company - Luv-It Landscaping is another company that is often used - The process Public Works has used for the HVAC systems that put a cap on the amount and include a list of contractors to have on hand in case of an emergency -- could request that Public Works use the same type process for landscaping needs The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  10. 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,600 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, 14, AND 25; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $600 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO RIVERSIDE, THE FARNSLEY-MOREMAN LANDING, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL RIVERSIDE MAYOR’S DERBY BRUNCH ON THE RIVER.
    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. Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14, explained that the funds were for the 17th Mayor's Derby Brunch on Sunday, May 1st, listed the entertainment options during the event, and stated that it was a major fundraiser. Chair Blackwell stated that this event is the only Derby event still in District 12 and 14's part of town. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  11. 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,413 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO IROQUOIS CIVIC CLUB, INC. FOR CENTENNIAL HOUSE PLAQUES FOR IROQUOIS AND BEECHMONT, POLE BANNER SIGNS FOR KENWOOD DRIVE, MEMBERSHIP SOFTWARE FOR IROQUOIS AND BEECHMONT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, AND TOMBSTONE REPAIR FOR A NEIGHBOR MAINTAINED CEMETERY.
    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. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that these funds will be used by the Iroquois Civic Club for the various projects named herein. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  12. 9. APPROPRIATING $2,109.12 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $527.28 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 15, 21, AND 25; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR OVERTIME ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLOSING OF THE IROQUOIS OVERLOOK GATE.
    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, explained that these funds are for the overtime that will be associated with closing the gate to the Overlook on the weekends it is open to the public. She explained that the current plan is to have the Overlook open to the public 8 times during the year -- one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) a month, beginning this weekend (March 26) and going through October. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  13. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$13,250] $15,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, [AND] 15, AND 24; [AND] $750 FROM DISTRICT 10; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 21 AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 6; TO METRO PARKS FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
    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. Chair Blackwell briefly explained that the Riverview Independence Festival is finally back after missing the last two years. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $234,324 FROM DISTRICT 13 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE BASKETBALL COURT AND TENNIS COURTS AT NELSON HORNBECK PARK.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  15. 12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$7,250] [$8,250] $15,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [12] 15, [AND] 23, AND 25; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, [AND] 21, 22, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 9; TO METRO PARKS FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 15TH ANNUAL FOREST FEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AND THE FAIRDALE VILLAGE GREEN MUSIC SERIES (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. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.

  17. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on April 14, 2022.
  18. 11. APPROPRIATING $234,324 FROM DISTRICT 13 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE BASKETBALL COURT AND TENNIS COURTS AT NELSON HORNBECK PARK.
    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. Committee Member Fox explained that the park has needed a face lift for quite awhile and explained the renovation project. Committee Member Peden asked where the park was located. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

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  20. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  21. Support Staff

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

  22. 12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$7,250] [$8,250] $15,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [12] 15, [AND] 23, AND 25; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, [AND] 21, 22, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 9; TO METRO PARKS FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 15TH ANNUAL FOREST FEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AND THE FAIRDALE VILLAGE GREEN MUSIC SERIES (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. Committee Member Fox explained that the Forest Fest is back after missing two years due to COVID-19. He also spoke about the new Fairdale Village Green Music Series. A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended to add $1,000 from District 23. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $8,250.