Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee held a meeting to allocate neighborhood development funds to various local organizations and community projects. Multiple funding requests were approved, including support for a career development program, community events, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting focused on distributing small to moderate amounts of funding across different city districts.

Key Decisions

  • Funding for Dress for Success Louisville mobile career program Passed
  • Create master plan for Bardstown Road Passed
  • Support for Southwest Community Ministries fundraiser Passed
  • West Florence Avenue right-of-way closure Passed
  • Funding for George Rogers Clark Park neighborhood events Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Support Staff

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

  2. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  3. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] [$9,050] $13,550 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 8; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 5; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, AND 25; $300 FROM DISTRICT 23; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 14, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS LOUISVILLE, INC. TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING COSTS AND THE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF A VAN FOR ITS MOBILE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  4. ID 22-1278 Captioning Transcript of Appropriations Committee Meeting - September 14, 2022
    Discussion Item
  5. Call to Order

    Chair Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

  6. Roll Call

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

  7. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Appropriations Committee Meeting - September 14, 2022" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  8. 1. APPROPRIATING [$1,043.38] $843.38 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BUECHEL PARK BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THEIR GARDEN MINISTRY PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: held

    This item was held.

  9. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF ADVANCED PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY TO CREATE A MASTER PLAN FOR BARDSTOWN ROAD.
    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. Megan Metcalf, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  10. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] [$9,050] $13,550 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 8; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 5; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, AND 25; $300 FROM DISTRICT 23; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 14, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS LOUISVILLE, INC. TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING COSTS AND THE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF A VAN FOR ITS MOBILE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAM (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. Megan Metcalf, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $2,000 from District 7 - add $1,000 each from Districts 4 and 5 - add $500 each from Districts 1, 13, 15, 17, and 25 - add $300 from District 23 - add $250 from District 10 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $9,050.

  11. 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.

  12. 5. APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $625 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, 14, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR ONLINE FUNDRAISER AUCTION, WITH PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
    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. Cindy Thienaman, District 14 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  13. 6. 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 Committee Member Triplett, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Brian Powell, District 25 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  14. 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 21, TO PUBLIC WORKS, FOR THE WEST FLORENCE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY CLOSURE.
    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. The following spoke to this item: - Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Aide - Committee Member Peden - Committee Member Triplett The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  15. 8. APPROPRIATING $2,400 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 21; TO PUBLIC WORKS TO MARK PARKING SPACES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 300 BLOCK OF WEST EVELYN 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. Rachel Roarx, District Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  16. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,100 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES FOR ANNUAL EVENTS HELD IN GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK.
    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 Mulvihill spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  17. 10. 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

    This item was held.

  18. Adjournment

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

  19. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on September 22, 2022.