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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Louisville Metro Appropriations Committee met to approve funding for various neighborhood and infrastructure projects across multiple districts. The meeting focused on allocating neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds for improvements like street lighting, sidewalk repairs, park enhancements, and community programs.

Key Decisions

  • Street Lighting Safety Improvements in District 3 Passed
  • Emergency Winter Home Repairs in District 4 Passed
  • Funding for Police Radios in Audubon Park Passed
  • Playground Installation at Windsor Park Passed
  • Graffiti Abatement Program Funding Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

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

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $75,570.60 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL LIGHTING THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 3 TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY, AND A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY.
    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. Keturah Morrow, District 3 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She stated that some dark places were found in the District during some nighttime rides so lights are being added to increase safety. Committee Member Mulvhill explained that he would be abstaining due to his wife's employment with Louisville Gas and Electric Company. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  5. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH DEVELOP LOUISVILLE, TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO OFFICE OF HOUSING FOR EMERGENCY WINTER REPAIRS FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS IN DISTRICT 4.
    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. Brianna Wright, District 4 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She stated that these funds were to help with emergency winter repairs due to heating needs. Chair Blackwell asked how those needing help would be identified, and Brianna Wright explained that there were cases that were already opened in the Office of Housing and they had run out of funding. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  6. 3. 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 remained held.

  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD, INC. FOR THE 2022 BARDSTOWN ROAD AGLOW.
    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. Megan Metcalf, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained the use of the funds for the events, which included funding for some of the street musicians. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO TYLER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BANNER PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION.
    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. Megan Metcalf, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained that this was to help purchase the banners to be hung on the utility poles to define the Tyler Park Neighborhood. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  9. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$12,500] $17,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $12,500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 9, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD FOR MATERIALS AND LABOR COSTS FOR ITS GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND CLEAN UP PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    Committee Member Peden asked whether the Cochran Hill Tunnel would be cleaned up with these funds. Council Member Hollander explained that the tunnel will not be cleaned up via this program and described the work of the Highland Commerce Guild in regards to graffiti abatement. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  10. 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF BEECHWOOD PARK, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IN BEECHWOOD 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. Megan Metcalf, District 8 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained that this would fund the completion of the classroom so both the library and the school can use it. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  11. 8. APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM DISTRICT 19 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF SIDEWALK REPAIRS NEEDED THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 19.
    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. Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst, briefly spoke about the funding for the sidewalk repairs. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  12. 9. APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$2,000] $2,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 21; AND $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 25, TO THE 3RD DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

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

  13. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 21, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PROGRAMMING AND ENTERTAINMENT COSTS FOR ITS KENTUCKY RURAL-URBAN EXCHANGE LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY INTENSIVE WEEKEND.
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held and will expire due to the sponsor leaving office at the end of year.

  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS, THROUGH METRO PARKS, TO THE LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW SPIGOT FOR THE PARKWAY LANDSCAPE BED NEAR 323 WEST WOODLAWN 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 21 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained that adding the new spigot will allow neighbors to help Metro Parks maintain the landscape bed. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  15. 12. APPROPRIATING $33,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL DELINEATOR POSTS ON WEST SOUTHLAND BOULEVARD IN FRONT OF RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
    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 21 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained that this design will help deter semi-trucks from parking directly in front of the school and/or from idling right next to the playground. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PAVING ALONG THE SHOULDER OF WEST KENWOOD WAY NEAR THE AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER .
    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 21 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained that this design solution will allow for on-street parking for Americana clients and community members so they can park in a safe and legal manner. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  17. 14. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 083, SERIES 2022, AND ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING [$78,821] $85,350.16 FROM THE DISTRICT 25 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  18. 15. APPROPRIATING $1,990 FROM DISTRICT 25 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE FOR THE PLANTING OF THREE TREES AND ADDITIONAL BEAUTIFICATION AT THE FRANCELL COURT PUMP STATION.
    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. Council Member Holton Stewart briefly explained that this funding was for the landscaping for an area that had been overlooked for many years. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  19. 16. APPROPRIATING $180,000 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE PLAYGROUND AT WINDSOR PARK.
    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 Holton Stewart stated that the funds would be appropriated for the new Windsor Park playground using the funds transferred in item 14 (O-349-22). The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  20. 17. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT (“LMPD”) TO FUND ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR LMPD OFFICERS TO PROVIDE SPEEDING AND CRIME PREVENTION IN DISTRICT 26 DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
    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, District 26 Legislative Aide, briefly explained the purpose of the funds. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  21. 18. APPROPRIATING $25,989 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF THE SIDEWALK IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF SOUTH 32ND STREET FROM THE ALLEY TO GRAND AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Bowens briefly spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  22. 19. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$33,458.32] $38,665.62 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO AUDUBON PARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN POLICE RADIOS TO BE USED BY AUDUBON PARK POLICE TO COMMUNICATE WITH LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  23. 20. APPROPRIATING [$1,500] $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 10; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, 15, 24, AND 26; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14, 16, 18, AND 21, TO THE 6TH DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: recommended for approval
  24. 21. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 10 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL AN HONORARY STREET SIGN IN HONOR OF GEORGE E. FISCHER AT THE CORNER OF EAST WITHERSPOON STREET AND NORTH FLOYD STREET.
    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 Mulvihill spoke about George Fischer, Mayor Greg Fischer's father, and his contributions to the community. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  25. 22. APPROPRIATING $3,241 FROM DISTRICT 12 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SIDEWALK AT 4700 HAWTHORNE PLACE DRIVE, ON THE VALLEY COLLEGE DRIVE SIDE.
    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.

  26. 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$12,000] $19,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 25; AND $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, [AND] 13, 14, 21, AND 24; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 3, 16, 19, AND 22; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO EQUINE TRAIL ADVOCATES, INC. FOR REPAIR COSTS AT THE IROQUOIS PARK EQUINE AREA (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    Sonya Harward, Clerk, asked if the sponsors are allowed to specify which portions of the request they choose to fund. Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst, explained that if the entire amount is not funded, the sponsors can state which items are to be funded. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  27. 24. APPROPRIATING $10,594.18 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR TWO SOLAR PANEL RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS ON RIVER ROAD TO ADDRESS SPEEDING IN THE AREA.
    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. Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst, explained that there was already one set of feedback signs on River Road, but these were being placed in the stated location to help reduce speeding as well. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  28. 25. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $82,401 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 23, AND A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY.
    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 Peden explained that they have been working on a project to locate the intersections where kids are waiting in the dark for the bus, dark patches along state roads in rural areas, and high accident areas, and Public Works has approved the locations for lighting to be added. Committee Member Mulvhill explained that he would be abstaining due to his wife's employment with Louisville Gas and Electric Company. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  29. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m.

  30. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on December 15, 2022.
  31. 19. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$33,458.32] $38,665.62 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO AUDUBON PARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN POLICE RADIOS TO BE USED BY AUDUBON PARK POLICE TO COMMUNICATE WITH LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS (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. Committee Member Mulvihill spoke to this item. He explained that this funding would purchase seven police radios and Audubon Park would also purchase seven police radios. He explained that the cost of the radios has increased since they first started working on this request. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended to increase the appropriation from $33,458.32 to $38,665.62. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

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  33. 20. APPROPRIATING [$1,500] $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 10; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, 15, 24, AND 26; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14, 16, 18, AND 21, TO THE 6TH DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Mulvihill spoke to this item and asked for additional sponsors. Committee Member Triplett asked if this item could be sent to Old Business. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was sent to Old Business.

  34. 9. APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$2,000] $2,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 21; AND $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 25, TO THE 3RD DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended by adding $500 from District 13. Rachel Roarx also requested that this item be send to Old Business. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $2,000.

  35. Support Staff

    Beth Stenbergl, Council Financial Analyst Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  36. 9. APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$2,000] $2,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 21; AND $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 25, TO THE 3RD DIVISION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP EVENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (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. Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. She explained that Louisville Gas and Electric provided $250, which lowered the amount requested from the Council to $2,750. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended to reduce the requested amount from $3,000 to $2,750. Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst, clarified that the amendment was changing the requested amount, not the amount that District 21 was appropriating. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  37. 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$12,000] $19,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 25; AND $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, [AND] 13, 14, 21, AND 24; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 3, 16, 19, AND 22; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO EQUINE TRAIL ADVOCATES, INC. FOR REPAIR COSTS AT THE IROQUOIS PARK EQUINE AREA (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. The following spoke to this item: - Committee Member Triplett - Shelley Antle, Equine Trail Advocates, Inc. - Lisa Hite, Equine Trail Advocates, Inc. - Committee Member Fox - Committee Member Mulvihill The following was discussed: - Explanation of what the funds are being requested for - Louisville Metro Police Department's ("LMPD's") Mounted Patrol being willing to have a sub-station if the improvements are made - Sponsor's interest in improvements to the arena and round pen fencing replacement - Requests for more sponsorship - LMPD's Mounted Patrol being currently located in Goshen, and continuing to work with Metro Parks to get the facility repaired so that the Mounted Patrol can be located in Louisville - Met with Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Kentucky Horse Council regarding possible partnerships and grants - Suggestion to reach out to Churchill Downs for a partnership A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended by adding $1,000 each from Districts 10 and 13. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated amount of $12,000.

  38. 14. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 083, SERIES 2022, AND ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING [$78,821] $85,350.16 FROM THE DISTRICT 25 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (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. Council Member Holton Stewart stated that the amount being transferred needed to be increased to $85,350.16 because it the amount of available funds had not been updated at the time the Ordinance was filed. She also explained that these funds were being transferred so that an appropriation could be made to help pay for the new Windsor Park playground. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended to increase the amount of funds being transferred from $78,821.00 to $85,350.16. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  39. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$12,500] $17,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $12,500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 9, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD FOR MATERIALS AND LABOR COSTS FOR ITS GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND CLEAN UP 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, and stated that some of the work is also done in District 9. Council Member Hollander spoke about this being a long-standing partnership and stated that he would sponsor with an additional $5,000. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended to add $5,000 from District 9. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $17,500.

  40. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  41. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9) and Council Member Amy Holton Stewart (D-25)

  42. 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$12,000] $19,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 25; AND $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, [AND] 13, 14, 21, AND 24; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 3, 16, 19, AND 22; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO EQUINE TRAIL ADVOCATES, INC. FOR REPAIR COSTS AT THE IROQUOIS PARK EQUINE AREA (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    Committee Member Triplett explained that the request for funding needed to be reduced. A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended by reducing the requested amount from $80,168 to $67,953. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.