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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/VIrtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee held a meeting to approve funding for various community projects, including arts centers, neighborhood improvements, and local events. The meeting focused on allocating neighborhood development and infrastructure funds to support local initiatives across different districts.

Key Decisions

  • Funding for Highview Arts Center Passed
  • Americana Community Center Operational Costs Recommended for Approval
  • Recycling Bin Lot Repaving at Mitchell Hill Road Recommended for Approval
  • Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival Funding Approved
  • Sidewalk Repairs in Multiple Districts Approved
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Agenda

  1. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$32,000] $40,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 23; [NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,] $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 24; [AND] $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 14, [AND] 15, AND 21; $750 FROM DISTRICT 16; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 6, 7, 17, 19, AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHVIEW ARTS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OPENING AND OPERATING THE HIGHVIEW ARTS CENTER (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 Peden explained that the first round of funding for this was provided prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and due to expiring it had to be resubmitted. He stated that the project if finally off the ground and they have a location and lease and work has begun on the facility. He shared that they were having a volunteer training on June 11, 2022, and an open house on June 18, 2022. This second round of funds will provide rent for one year, utilities, and other things they need to stay open. He also requested additional sponsors, as it is a regional arts facility. A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended to add $1,000 each from Districts 13 and 15. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $32,000.

  2. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5)

  3. Support Staff

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

  4. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

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  6. Call to Order

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

  7. Roll Call

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

  8. Pending Legislation
  9. 1. APPROPRIATING $35,000 IN DISTRICT 3 MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAVE THE 3100 BLOCK OF MONTANA AVENUE.
    Municipal Aid Program Funds
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Municipal Aid Program Fund be approved. Keturah Morrow, Legislative Aide for District 3, briefly explained that this block has not been paved in over 15 years and has a very low PCI rating and needs repair. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Municipal Aid Program Fund was approved.

  10. 2. APPROPRIATING $2,900 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT AT 3430 RUDD 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. Council Member Purvis briefly explained that Public Works assessed this sidewalk and it is in need of repair. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  11. 3. APPROPRIATING $5,636.21 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT 235 AND 242 SOUTH 41ST 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. Council Member Purvis briefly explained that Public Works assessed this sidewalk and it is in need of repair. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  12. 4. APPROPRIATING $1,387.31 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT AT 3914 BANK 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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  13. 5. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM.
    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. Council Member Purvis explained that this agency serves the community in various ways and that they had an emergency that required them to purchase a new HVAC system and these funds help towards the cost of the replacement. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  14. 6. APPROPRIATING $1,256.40 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR TWO STREET LIGHTS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF NORTH 38TH STREET AND WEWOKA AVENUE AND IN FRONT OF 3816 WEWOKA AVENUE.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Council Member Purvis briefly explained that it was necessary to increase the lighting in this location due to the constituents' concerns with increasing crime in the area. During the vote, Committee Member Mulvihill explained that he would be abstaining due to his wife's employment with Louisville Gas & Electric Company. The motion carried by the following vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved:

  15. 7. APPROPRIATING $94 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL A HONORARY STREET SIGN IN HONOR OF ALAN SCHERER AT THE ALLEYWAY BOUND BY STEVENS AVENUE, FERNWOOD AVENUE, AND SHERWOOD 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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  16. 8. APPROPRIATING $2,100 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL CRESCENT HILL 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL.
    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. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, briefly explained that the festival is scheduled for July 3-4, 2022 at the Peterson Dumesnil House located at 301 S. Peterson Avenue, and the event is free and open to the public. These funds will be specifically used for restrooms, a dumpster, bike racks, tables and chairs, sound equipment, and security for the event. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  17. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $13,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 24; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 4, 12, 14, AND 15; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 5; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. FOR OPERATIONAL COSTS OF ITS YOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FOR RESTRIPING OF ITS PARKING LOT (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. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly reviewed the use of the funds and asked for additional sponsorship. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  18. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$13,500] $19,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 24; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 3, 6, 13, [14, AND] 15, AND 21; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [3,] 9, 10, 17, 20, [21,] AND 22; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 5 AND 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HARBOR HOUSE OF LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR FUNDING AND MARKETING FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL KENDUCKY DERBY (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 event would be held on April 30, 2022 at Waterfront Park and stated that this event has been sponsored for the last 19 years. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  19. 11. APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PRP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE 2022 PRP ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP 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. Chair Blackwell briefly explained that this group does a great job raising funds for college scholarships for PRP High School students, and also disclosed that the was an honorary alumni. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  20. 12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR REPAVING WORK ON THE RECYCLING BIN LOT LOCATED AT 10104 MITCHELL HILL ROAD.
    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. Committee Member Fox briefly explained that this recycling bin was well used, resulting in the parking lot needing repair. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  21. 13. APPROPRIATING $8,864.30 FROM DISTRICT 13 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO SOLAR FEEDBACK SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON ROADS IN DISTRICT 13 TO CURTAIL SPEEDING.
    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 briefly explained that this idea came from seeing other Districts provide funding for these devices and hopes they help in District 13. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  22. 14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,400 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO INTEGRATED SERVICES INC. FOR SPRING AND FALL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR THE I-264 INTERCHANGES AT THE NORTH SIDE OF SOUTHERN PARKWAY, NORTHWEST SIDE OF THIRD STREET, AND TAYLOR BOULEVARD.
    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. Committee Member Triplett explained that this is for an annual and routine beautification project. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  23. 15. APPROPRIATING $4,520 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE IN THE MEDIANS AT THE FOLLOWING THREE LOCATIONS: CRITTENDEN DRIVE AND WARNOCK STREET; EASTERN PARKWAY AND CRITTENDEN DRIVE; AND MANSLICK ROAD AND GAGEL AVENUE.
    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 Triplett explained that this is for an annual and routine beautification project. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  24. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$32,000] $40,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 23; [NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,] $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 24; [AND] $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 14, [AND] 15, AND 21; $750 FROM DISTRICT 16; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 6, 7, 17, 19, AND 22; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHVIEW ARTS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OPENING AND OPERATING THE HIGHVIEW ARTS 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:

  25. 17. APPROPRIATING $5,000 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 23 AND 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO OKOLONA SOCCER CLUB, INC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LAWN MOWER.
    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 Peden briefly explained that this mower would replace the one purchased several years ago. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  26. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 4:56 p.m.

  27. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on April 28, 2022.