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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee met to approve various neighborhood development and infrastructure funding requests across different districts. Most of the appropriations were small, ranging from $500 to $17,113, and covered items like tree planting, police equipment, public works improvements, and community services.

Key Decisions

  • Tree Planting Funds for Frankfort Avenue Passed
  • Extra Police Overtime Funding for District 14 Passed
  • Radar Equipment for Police Traffic Control Passed
  • Low-Cost Rabies Clinics in Multiple Districts Passed
  • Budget Transfer for Council District Operations Passed
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Agenda

  1. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5)

  2. Support Staff

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

  3. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

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  5. Call to Order

    Chair Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.

  6. 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 Triplett, who attended in Chambers.

  7. Pending Legislation
  8. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,113 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO TREESLOUISVILLE, INC. FOR TREE WELL EXPANSIONS, CURB REPAIR, AND TREE PURCHASES FOR FRANKFORT AVENUE AND THE BRIGHTSITE ON GRINSTEAD DRIVE.
    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. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, explained that the funds were for an on-going tree planting effort on Frankfort Avenue by TreesLouisville and Community Forestry. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Consent Calendar:

  9. 2. APPROPRIATING $368.10 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $209.99 FROM DISTRICT 9; AND $158.11 FROM DISTRICT 4; THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (PARC) TO TURN ON THE PUBLIC WATER FOUNTAINS AT KAREN LYNCH PARK AND THE KEATS AND FRANKFORT AVENUE PUBLIC PARKING LOT.
    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. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, explained that this was an annual spring and summer appropriation to turn on the fountains at the named locations, and that one of the fountains is now located in District 4 so that is why the cost is being split. She also explained that the fountain at the Frankfort and Keats parking lot was being upgraded to a frost-proof fountain so this appropriation should not be needed again in the future. Committee Member Triplett asked for clarification as to why the Park Authority of River City was providing this service. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  10. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3RD DIVISION, TO PAY FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES FOR EXTRA PATROLLING OF STREETS IN DISTRICT 14 DUE TO EXCESS SPEEDING.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Chair Blackwell, on behalf of Council Member Cyndi Fowler, explained that these funds were running low so more were being added. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Consent Calendar:

  11. 4. APPROPRIATING $1,250 FROM DISTRICT 18 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAIR OF A SIDEWALK LOCATED AT 1917 ARBORO PLACE.
    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.

  12. 5. APPROPRIATING $8,313 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,662.60 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16,17,18,19, AND 20; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE HANDHELD RADAR GUNS AND TWO IN-CAR MOUNTED RADAR DEVICES FOR THE 8TH DIVISION TRAFFIC CONTROL VEHICLES.
    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. Vice Chair Reed briefly explained that these were being purchased to address speeding concerns. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  13. 6. APPROPRIATING $500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 24; TO LOUISVILLE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC FOR THE DISTRICT 13 AND DISTRICT 24 AREAS TO BE HELD AT THE EAGLES LODGE ON JULY 23, 2022.
    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.

  14. 7. APPROPRIATING $500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $166.68 FROM DISTRICT 24; AND $166.66 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 22 AND 23; TO LOUISVILLE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC FOR THE DISTRICT 22, 23, AND DISTRICT 24 AREAS TO BE HELD AT THE FERN CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER ON JUNE 18, 2022.
    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.

  15. 8. REVOKED: APPROPRIATING $1,250 FROM DISTRICT 25 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, FOR LEVEL 8 SPONSORSHIP OF THE PRAIRIE VILLAGE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL LEAGUE.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

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

  16. 9. 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 $15,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 26) TO LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 26).
    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. Jeff Noble, Legislative Aide for District 26, explained that this transfer was to help fund District 26's office operations for the remainder of the year. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to 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 $15,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 13) TO LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 13).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Reed, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Fox explained that this transfer was to help fund District 13's office operations for the remainder of the year. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Consent Calendar:

  18. 11. APPROPRIATING $981.79 FROM DISTRICT 15 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT 1421 ANNA LANE.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett briefly explained that Anna Lane had finally been repaved and these funds were to repair the sidewalks that are in great need of repair. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  19. 12. APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 15 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION FOR SEVEN PERMANENT TRASH RECEPTACLES ON HICKORY STREET IN DISTRICT 15.
    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 Triplett explained that this area became part of District 15 in the redistricting process, and that people are already commenting about the decorative cans. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  20. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m.

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