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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee met to approve several infrastructure and neighborhood development funding requests across various districts, focusing on public safety improvements, community events, and local infrastructure repairs. The meeting resulted in allocations for speed humps, bus stop improvements, street lighting, and community programming throughout Louisville Metro.

Key Decisions

  • Waterfront Park Safety Lighting Passed
  • Driver Feedback Signs Installation Passed
  • Sidewalk Repairs in Multiple Districts Passed
  • Community Festival and Event Funding Passed
  • Ordinance on Project Funding Overages Held
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. APPROPRIATING $2,475 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SPEED HUMP AND A SPEED HUMP SIGN ON GLEN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN JEANINE DRIVE AND FOREST DRIVE TO SLOW TRAFFIC IN THE AREA.
    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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $933 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DRIVEWAY APRON IN FRONT OF 529 FINZER STREET TO AID IN WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY AT THIS LOCATION.
    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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $21,423.26 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE COST OF THE TEMPORARY SAFETY LIGHTING AND PERMANENT LIGHTING IN THE PARKING LOTS AT WATERFRONT PARK TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Deborah Billitski, Waterfront Development Corporation - Committee Member Triplett The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $1,100 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER LOUISVILLE FOR 22 YOUTH FROM DISTRICT 5 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: held

    This item was held.

  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $268 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL A HONORARY STREET SIGN IN HONOR OF WATERSTEP AT THE CORNER OF 7TH AND MYRTLE STREET.
    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. Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  9. 6. APPROPRIATING [$500] $4,000 FROM [DISTRICT 6] NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 15; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 6; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 10, 13, AND 14, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ART SANCTUARY, INC. FOR THE LAND OF TOMORROW/THE VISION AND GRACE OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

    The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was sent to Old Business.

  10. 7. REVOKED: APPROPRIATING $1,200 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET, TO PARISTOWN POINTE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. TO PAY FOR VENDOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE A DRONE TO MONITOR TRAFFIC AT A NEW EVENT SPACE.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide - Chair Blackwell The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  11. 8. APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE ST. JAMES COURT HISTORIC FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE SPIRIT BALL FUNDRAISER.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Bowens, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  12. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$2,950] $3,650 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 6; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 21, AND 24; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 23; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PARISTOWN SALON, INC. FOR BAND FEES FOR THE PARISTOWN PROGRAMMING INITIATIVE CONCERT 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:

  13. 10. APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SIX DRIVER FEEDBACK SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON HIGHLAND AVENUE, WILLOW AVENUE, AND CHEROKEE/EVERETT AVENUE.
    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. Megan Metcalfe, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $13,500 IN DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO DEVELOP THE ELEANOR AVENUE PEDESTRIAN PLAN FROM WOODFORD PLACE TO WEBER AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  15. 12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 187, SERIES 2021 APPROPRIATING $42,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $ 6,800 FROM DISTRICT[S 2 AND] 12; $5,100 FROM DISTRICT 24; AND $3,400 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, [8,] 9, [10,] 17, 21, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE COMMONWEALTH THEATRE CENTER TO BRING AUDIO IMMERSIVE STORY, ZAYNAB’S NIGHT OF DESTINY, TO SCHOOLS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY GRADES K-6; AND $6,800 FROM DISTRICT 2; AND $3,400 FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 10; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO COMMONWEALTH THEATRE CENTER TO BRING AUDIO IMMERSIVE STORY, ZAYNAB’S NIGHT OF DESTINY, TO SCHOOLS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND LIBRARIES.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $27,726.48 FROM DISTRICT 14 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS ON BOTH SIDES OF APPOLLO LANE, FROM ALANDALE DRIVE TO PONDER LANE, AND ACROSS FROM 6602 ASHBY LANE AND 1926 TAFFETA DRIVE.
    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. Cindy Thienaman, District 14 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  17. 14. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, 14, AND 25, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE, INC. TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 2022 SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Cindy Thienaman, District 14 Legislative Aide - Committee Member Triplett - Sonya Harward, Clerk The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  18. 15. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,740.80 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE STREET LIGHTING AT THE SUN VALLEY BALL FIELD PARKING LOT TO INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Cindy Thienaman, District 14 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. Committee Member Mulvihill stated that he was abstaining due to his wife's employment. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  19. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$7,100] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 25; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 10, [AND ]16, 21, AND 24; $450 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2 AND 15; $350 FROM DISTRICT 18; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SHIRLEY’S WAY, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES FOR TWO FUNDRAISING EVENTS (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:

  20. 17. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $14,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 15, AND 25; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 10; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO IROQUOIS CIVIC CLUB, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAYOR’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH (AS AMENDED).
    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. The following spoke to this item: - Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Aide - Chair Blackwell The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  21. 18. APPROPRIATING $737.83 FROM DISTRICT 22 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (TARC) BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AT BARDSTOWN ROAD AND CEDAR LOOK DRIVE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Bowens, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Jared Townes, District 22 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. Committee Member Mulvihill explained the reason for his abstention. The motion carried by the following vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved:

  22. 19. APPROPRIATING $4,950 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS AND SPEED HUMP SIGNS ON DODGE LANE BETWEEN VALLEY STATION ROAD AND DODGE COURT.
    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. Brian Powell, District 25 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  23. 20. APPROPRIATING $1,974.85 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 10715 GRECIAN ROAD.
    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. Brian Powell, District 25 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  24. 21. APPROPRIATING $16,591.49 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR DRIVER FEEDBACK SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON DEERING ROAD, PARKRIDGE PARKWAY, AND AUSTINWOOD ROAD.
    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. The following spoke to this item: - Brian Powell, District 25 Legislative Aide - Chair Blackwell The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  25. 22. APPROPRIATING $4,520 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR SEVERAL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 15.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett spoke for this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  26. 23. 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: held

    This item was held.

  27. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m.

  28. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on September 8, 2022.
  29. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  30. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$7,100] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 25; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 10, [AND ]16, 21, AND 24; $450 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2 AND 15; $350 FROM DISTRICT 18; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SHIRLEY’S WAY, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES FOR TWO FUNDRAISING EVENTS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Failed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Cindy Thienaman, District 14 Legislative Aide - Mike Mulrooney, Shirley's Way - Chair Blackwell A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Mulvihill, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $2,500 from District 25 - add $500 each from Districts 1, 10, and 16 - add $350 from District 18 - add $250 from District 13 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $7,100.

  31. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,500] [$2,950] $3,650 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 6; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 21, AND 24; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 23; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PARISTOWN SALON, INC. FOR BAND FEES FOR THE PARISTOWN PROGRAMMING INITIATIVE CONCERT SERIES (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. A motion was made by Chair Blackwell, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $250 from District 15 - add $200 from District 13 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $2,950.

  32. 6. APPROPRIATING [$500] $4,000 FROM [DISTRICT 6] NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 15; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 6; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 10, 13, AND 14, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ART SANCTUARY, INC. FOR THE LAND OF TOMORROW/THE VISION AND GRACE OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide - Shannon Westerman, Art Sanctuary, Inc. - Committee Member Fox - Sonya Harward, Clerk A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $1,000 from Districts 8 and 15 - add $500 from District 1 - add $250 from Districts 9, 10, 13, and 14 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $4,000. [Clerk's Note: The amended total was stated incorrectly at the Committee meeting.]

  33. 11. APPROPRIATING $13,500 IN DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO DEVELOP THE ELEANOR AVENUE PEDESTRIAN PLAN FROM WOODFORD PLACE TO WEBER AVENUE.
    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. Megan Metcalfe, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

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  35. Support Staff

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