Appropriations Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Vice Chair Reed called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.

2. Roll Call

   Vice Chair Reed 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 and Committee Member Peden, who attended in Chambers.

3. Pending Legislation
4. 1. APPROPRIATING $27,500 FROM DISTRICT 3 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 4TH DIVISION, FOR A RADAR MACHINE TO BE USED IN DISTRICT 3, INCLUDING 12 MONTHS OF SOFTWARE UPDATES.
   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. Keturah Morrow, Legislative Aide for District 3, briefly explained that this was for a license plate reader device. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

5. 2. APPROPRIATING $7,085.59 FROM DISTRICT 3 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF SEVERAL STREET SIGNS BEING REPLACED AS PART OF THE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT IN DISTRICT 3.
   Capital Infrastructure Fund
   Action: approved

   A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Keturah Morrow, Legislative Aide for District 3, briefly explained that part of the project has been funded but once the project was started more materials and staff were needed. Council Member Peden asked whether these were standard green and white signs, and Keturah Morrow stated that they were but they also include the name of the neighborhood. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

6. 3. APPROPRIATING $1,240.65 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT 3904 WEST MUHAMMAD ALI BOULEVARD.
   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.

7. 4. APPROPRIATING $912.27 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT 219 SOUTHWESTERN PARKWAY.
   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 these repairs were really needed. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

8. 5. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH AN HONORARY STREET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH 45TH STREET AND WEST MAIN STREET TO READ AS BENETHA ELLIS WAY.
   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 this was to honor Ms. Benetha Ellis who was a pillar in the community before her passing. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

9. 6. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR THE PURCHASE OF STICKERS THAT TEST FOR DATE RAPE DRUGS AND DISTRIBUTION TO LOCAL BARS.
   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: - Council Member Chambers Armstrong - Chair Blackwell - Committee Member Peden - Vice Chair Reed - Committee Member Mulvihill The following was discussed: - Increase in sexual assault due to drugs being put in people's drinks - Sticker goes on back of the cell phone and a drop of a beverage can be dropped on the sticker and it will change colors if one of the common date rape drugs is present - Louisville Metro Police Department ("LMPD") and Alcohol Beverage Control ("ABC") are supportive of this initiative - Stickers are single-use, but come in a sheet of stickers - ABC will educate the bars and will provide stickers to the bars if requested, and they will work with community health centers and other businesses so that people have the stickers before going out - Idea came about because LMPD and ABC put out a public service announcement about an increase in sexual assaults in the Highlands, and they suggested these stickers as a deterrent - These funds will provide several hundred stickers and then the initiative will be assessed before determining if this will be an ongoing The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. *Clerk's Note: The title was corrected by removing "AN ORDINANCE."

10. 7. APPROPRIATING $14,780 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS, THROUGH METRO FACILITIES AND FLEET, TO THE LUSK GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW WATER FOUNTAIN AT THE KEATS AND FRANKFORT AVENUE PUBLIC PARKING LOT.
    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. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, briefly explained that this was for a frost-proof water fountain with bottle filler and dog bowl for the Keats and Frankfort public parking lot, and it is replacing an older fountain and will not need to be winterized. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

11. 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,125 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY FORESTRY TO PAY FOR WEEKLY TREE WATERING ON FRANKFORT AVENUE.
    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. Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Aide for District 9, explained that 49 trees were planted along Frankfort Avenue in April and these funds will cover watering of the trees for 25 weeks. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Consent Calendar:

12. 9. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 14 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 7609 NANCY LANE.
    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. 10. APPROPRIATING $4,999 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH DEVELOP LOUISVILLE, TO FUND FOR THE ARTS TO PAY ARTISTS FOR THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE ARTS CRAWL THAT TOOK PLACE ON APRIL 11, 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. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly spoke about the event that took place in April and stated that these funds will be used to pay the artists. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

14. 11. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,675 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE FOR THREE YEARS OF MAINTENANCE FOR 45 TREES PLANTED IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS IN DISTRICT 21.
    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 the trees are part of an urban reforestation grant from the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), and these funds are for the maintenance plan to care for these trees. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Consent Calendar:

15. 12. APPROPRIATING $2,534 FROM DISTRICT 26 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOB RAY COMPANY INC. TO REMOVE AND REPLACE A TREE IN THE EASEMENT IN FRONT OF 3010 LEMAN DRIVE.
    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. Jeff Noble, Legislative Aide for District 26, briefly explained that this was to remove a dead tree and replace it with a new tree. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

16. 13. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,169 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR REPLACING THE HANDRAIL AND REPAIRING THE DAMAGED LANDSCAPING AT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT MANNER DALE DRIVE AND BRECKENRIDGE LANE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Jeff Noble, Legislative Aide for District 26, explained that this would replace landscaping that was damaged during a car accident. Chair Blackwell asked about the accident and Jeff Noble explained that the car involved in the accident was stolen and that there was no recovery to pay for the damage. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

17. 14. APPROPRIATING $12,000 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 14, AND 25; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE FOR THE ALTA SURVEY AND SURVEY DATA FOR THE SW VETERAN'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT.
    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. Chair Blackwell briefly explained that this was a project that has been in the works for awhile and a suitable space has been found, and that additional funds will be requested soon to build this housing project. Vice Chair Reed asked for the location of the site, and Chair Blackwell later provided the location as being north of Stone Street on Dixie Highway. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

18. 15. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 FROM DISTRICT 25; $300 FROM DISTRICT 12; AND $100 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 14; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE FRIENDS OF FARNSLEY-KAUFMAN HOUSE FOR THE FUNDRAISER TO RESTORE THE FARNSLEY-KAUFMAN HOUSE.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Chair Blackwell explained that these funds are to help with the fundraiser to restore the house. Committee Member Peden asked for confirmation about the location of this house. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. *Clerk's Note: The title was corrected to remove District 25 from the $100 sponsorship and adding District 1 in its place.

19. 16. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO REQUIRE METRO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES RECEIVING FUNDING FROM METRO COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS TO PAY ANY OVERAGES FROM THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT SUBMITTED IN ITS PROPOSAL.
    Ordinance

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Committee Member Peden - Committee Member Fox - Vice Chair Reed - Monica Harmon, Office of Management and Budget - Chair Blackwell The following was discussed: - This began when District 15 was approached by Public Works with a request for an additional $15,000 for a sidewalk project, though it was funded originally by a former Council Member and the reason for the increase in cost is because it has taken so long to get to this project and expenses have increased - Additional funds should come from the Public Works budget in these situations - Public Works needing to address projects in the order in which they are funded - Fully funded sidewalk project initiated in 2011 on Old 3rd Street Road, and the cost has now increased by $86,000 - Several projects in District 16 that had cost over-runs due to delays and the original price is being honored - Some issues with reverting cost over-runs back to Public Works - Public Works sends someone out to do the bid and determine what needs to be done, including whether the property is in the right of way or easements are needed - Public Works agrees to accept funding for the projects as part of the paperwork necessary for the appropriation - Complications if work must be done in the order funded - Risk of getting over-estimated cost estimates - New financial system the Office of Management and Budget is getting may help with tracking funded projects

20. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:20 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 June 9, 2022.
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23. Support Staff

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

24. *Vice Chair Reed relinquished the chair to Chair Hollander.
25. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5) and Council Member Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8)

26. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

27. 16. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO REQUIRE METRO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES RECEIVING FUNDING FROM METRO COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS TO PAY ANY OVERAGES FROM THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT SUBMITTED IN ITS PROPOSAL.
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.