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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee met to approve various neighborhood development and infrastructure funds for projects across different districts, including funding for community organizations, street improvements, and public safety initiatives. The committee also discussed a proposed ordinance about project cost overruns, which was initially tabled but later brought back for further discussion.

Key Decisions

  • Funding for Association of Community Ministries event Approved
  • Police Overtime for Traffic Control in District 14 Approved
  • Boys and Girls Club Program Funding Recommended for Approval
  • Sidewalk Repairs and Infrastructure Improvements Approved
  • Project Cost Overage Ordinance Untabled and Discussed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Vice Chair Reed called the meeting to order at 4:31 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. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC. FOR READING, ART, COOKING, GARDENING, TORCH, AND YOUTH OF THE MONTH CLUB PROGRAMS AT THE NEWBURG CLUB.
    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. Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that the majority of the funds are for the reading program and they are trying to provide programming to keep kids off the streets. Chair Fox asked about the Torch Club. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAIR OF A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF 4622 SILVER LEAF 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. Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that the sidewalk has been damaged by some roots and needs to be repaired. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBIC WORKS TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL A HONORARY STREET SIGN IN HONOR OF AUGUSTA Y. THOMAS AT THE CORNER OF ILEX AVENUE AND SHASTA TRAIL.
    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. Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that the honorary street sign was for a constituent that was active in the civil rights movement. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $1,610 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO METAL TRASH CANS AT THE BUS STOPS LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST INDIAN TRAIL AND UNSELD BOULEVARD, AND PUBLIC WORKS WILL ASSIST TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.
    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. Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that these funds were for two trash cans to be placed at a bus stop near a church, and the church has agreed to take out the trash. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $2,475 FROM DISTRICT 3 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR AN ADDITIONAL SPEED HUMP AND SPEED HUMP SIGN ON OLEANDA AVENUE BETWEEN 7TH STREET ROAD AND OLEANDA COURT.
    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 Triplett briefly explained that this was a congested area where speed humps are needed. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  9. 6. APPROPRIATING $4,999 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. TO ASSIST IN RECRUITING MENTORS.
    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.

  10. 7. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE I WAS HERE PROJECT.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: held

    This item was held in Committee.

  11. 8. REPEALING AN APPROPRIATION FOR $500 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AMATEUR GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE FATHER'S DAY AND JUNETEENTH TOURNAMENT AND CELEBRATION.
    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. Council Member Purvis explained that she wanted to support this golf event. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  12. 9. APPROPRIATING $300 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. (AKA DERBY CITY SIGMAS) FOR THE ANNUAL CHESTER SMITH GOLF SCRAMBLE.
    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. Council Member Purvis explained that she wanted to support this golf event. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. *Clerk's Note: A technical correction was made to add "Derby City" to the title in front of "Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity."

  13. 10. APPROPRIATING [$300] $2,675 FROM [DISTRICT 14] NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 FROM DISTRICT 13; $325 FROM DISTRICT 15; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, 10, AND 14; $250 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF CONNECTIONS EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON MAY 25, 2022 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $4,000 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 AND OTHER TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
    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. Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14, briefly explained that they are hoping to curtail speeding in District 14. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  15. 12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,800 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE SOUTH THIRD STREET AND SOUTHERN PARKWAY INTERCHANGE RAMP.
    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 the funding for cleaning and landscaping at the three ramp corners. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  16. 13. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $14,100 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 15, AND 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 14; $600 FROM DISTRICT 13; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 6; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE FOR THE SOUTHWEST DREAM TEAM TO PRINT SOUTH POINTS SCENIC AREA MAP CARDS, SOUTH POINTS SCENIC AREA SIGNAGE, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE FACILITATION OF THE TAYLOR/NEW CUT NETWORK, AND THE HIRING OF A CONSULTANT FOR CORRIDOR BRANDING OF THE TAYLOR/NEW CUT NETWORK (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 described what the funding would be used for by the Southwest Dream Team and asked that the item be sent to Old Business so that other sponsors could be added. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  17. 14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 AND $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE FOR THE CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOODS’ PAINT PROJECT ON 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. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that one of the things that came from the Taylor/New Cut corridor study was the creation of the two murals, which are being funded here. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  18. 15. APPROPRIATING $4,720 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF EIGHT AUDIBLE BUTTONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH 3RD STREET AND SOUTHLAND BOULEVARD NEAR RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
    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. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly explained these funds will be used to increase pedestrian safety near Rutherford Elementary. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  19. 16. APPROPRIATING $12,880 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF 16 TRASH RECEPTACLES TO BE INSTALLED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 21.
    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. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly explained that the funding was for new trash receptacles in various locations in District 21. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  20. 17. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC. FOR THE DOCTORS AND LAWYERS FOR KIDS' DEVELOPMENTAL UNDERSTANDING AND LEGAL COLLABORATION FOR EVERYONE (DULCE) PROGRAM AT FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS-IROQUOIS.
    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 the program proactively addresses the social determinants of health. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  21. 18. APPROPRIATING $2,220 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO METRO UNITED WAY'S LITTLE LIBRARY PROGRAM FOR SIX LITTLE LIBRARIES TO BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE RIGHT OF WAY WITH PROPERTY OWNER'S PERMISSION AND WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
    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 Little Libraries will be placed in the Iroquois and Trinity Park neighborhoods. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  22. 19. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3RD DIVISION, FOR OVERTIME ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SECURITY FOR THE ANNUAL HUNTER POINT YARD SALE.
    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. Heather Blazis, Legislative Aide for District 12, explained that the funds were for Louisville Metro Police Department District 3 overtime for police patrol and security for the annual Hunter Points yard sale. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  23. 20. 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: untabled

    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 - Jeff Brown, Public Works - Committee Member Fox - Committee Member Mulvihill - Committee Member Triplett - Vice Chair Reed The following was discussed: - Solution needed for this issue - Explained the problem with additional funds being requested years after the funds were initially appropriated for a project, and the issue with the order in which projects are completed - Change orders are not uncommon due to issues that arise, such as meeting permit requirements from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, permission to use Federal funds, etc. - Solving the problems that cause delays and more accurate cost estimates up front so that the Council Member can plan and budget accordingly - Process of outsourcing some of the work to alleviate delays - Department heads should get together and find a solution to address delays that cause the need for extra funding - Discussion of specific projects in District 13 that have been delayed

  24. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Reed adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.

  25. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on June 23, 2022
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  27. 10. APPROPRIATING [$300] $2,675 FROM [DISTRICT 14] NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 FROM DISTRICT 13; $325 FROM DISTRICT 15; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, 10, AND 14; $250 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF CONNECTIONS EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON MAY 25, 2022 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14, introduced Sarah Langmeyer, Association of Community Ministries ("ACM"). Sarah Langmeyer explained that ACM helps those in need through partnerships with Louisville Metro Government and External Agency Funding grants, as well as other companies. The impact that ACM has made was discussed at this event and they hope to foster relationships with several large donors that attended. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended as follows: - add $300 from Districts 4 and 5 - add $250 from District 19 - add $200 from Districts 11 and 25 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $1,550. There was discussion about sending this item to Old Business at the Metro Council meeting. A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be further amended as follows: - add $500 from District 13 - add $325 from District 15 - add $300 from District 10 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $2,675.

  28. 20. 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 Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.

  29. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5)

  30. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  31. Support Staff

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