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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee approved approximately $400,000+ in neighborhood development and capital infrastructure spending across 29 agenda items on June 17, 2026. Funds were allocated for community events (festivals, recreation programs), infrastructure improvements (sidewalks, speed humps, streetlights), and parks projects. Most items passed with voice votes after some amendments to increase funding amounts from multiple districts.

Key Decisions

  • Lees Lane Sidewalk Project - District 1 Approved
  • Riverview Independence Festival Funding Approved (amended)
  • Warwick Park Pavilion Installation - District 7 Recommended for approval
  • Speed Humps Installation - District 21 (3 separate projects) Approved
  • Metro Parks National Night Out Event Sponsorship Approved (amended)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Joseph called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Joseph introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All committee and non-committee members present attended in Chambers, except Committee Member Shanklin and Committee Member Winkler, who attended virtually.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. APPROPRIATING $189,621.21 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COMPLETION OF THE LEES LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $1,200 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SHIVELY AREA MINISTRIES, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR NIGHT OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS FUNDRAISER TO HELD OCTOBER 16, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  6. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIRT BOWL DERBY SHOWCASE HELD APRIL 29, 2026, AND THE 2026 DIRT BOWL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JUNE 6 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Carmen Weathers, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $600 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO COVER THE COST OF 40 PICNIC TABLES USED AT PORTLAND FESTIVAL HELD ON JUNE 5 AND 6, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  8. 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,000 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A PAVILION AT WARWICK PARK AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Anthony Walker, District 7 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  9. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] $5,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 26; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ST. MATTHEWS FIRE AND RESCUE BENEVOLENCE FUND CORPORATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS FIRST ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST TO BE HELD JULY 3, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Regina Garr, District 9 Administrative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  10. 7. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 18, 19, AND 20; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ST. JOE’S 177TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE KIDS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Regina Garr, District 9 Administrative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  11. 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $5,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 10, 21, AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 17; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATER FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026-2027 PLAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Regina Garr, District 9 Administrative Assistant - Committee Member Lyninger, also explained his reason for abstention being his daughter's involvement with Stage One - Committee Member Winkler The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  12. 9. APPROPRIATING $3,200 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR ANNUAL EVENTS: MULBERRY HILL FALL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 11, 2026; EASTER BUNNY BASH ON MARCH 20, 2027; AND BAND IN THE PARK ON JUNE 11, 2027.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  13. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $1,250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR TEACHER SUPPLY GIVEAWAY TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brad Bearden, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  14. 11. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,160 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,860 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,200 FROM DISTRICT 12; AND $1,100 FROM DISTRICT 25; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 SOUTHEND MOVIES UNDER THE STARS TO BE HELD SUMMER AND FALL 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Brad Bearden, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  15. 12. APPROPRIATING $1,400 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $700 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 14; TO LOUISVILLE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FOR TWO PET VACCINE CLINICS ON JUNE 20, 2026 AT VFW POST 1181 AND ON AUGUST 29, 2026 AT SOUTHWEST GOVERNMENT CENTER.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $1,066 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR STAFFING ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR TWO FAMILY FUN POOL NIGHTS AT SUN VALLEY POOL ON JUNE 26 AND JULY 17, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  17. 14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant - Chair Joseph The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  18. 15. APPROPRIATING $400 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A BANNER AT THE CAMP TAYLOR POOL.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  19. 16. APPROPRIATING $300 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO COVER THE COST OF TRASH CANS AND PICNIC TABLES FOR THE GERMANTOWN/SCHNITZELBURG BLUES FEST TO BE HELD ON JUNE 5 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  20. 17. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GATHERING STRENGTH, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR ADAPTIVE RECREATION SHOWCASE TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

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

  21. 18. APPROPRIATING $11,513.89 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 9519 NORTON COMMONS BOULEVARD.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Jared Townes, District 16 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  22. 19. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 5720 MOSER FARM ROAD.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  23. 20. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$16,680] $21,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11, 19, AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO 21ST CENTURY PARKS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL HVAC UNIT (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Benson - Sonya Harward, Clerk The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  24. 21. APPROPRIATING $22,040 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF FIVE SPEED HUMPS AND FOUR SPEED HUMP SIGN TO BE PLACED ON KENOAK DRIVE, ALGER AVENUE, AND FAY AVENUE FROM ARBOR AVENUE TO KENWOOD DRIVE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant - Chair Joseph The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  25. 22. APPROPRIATING $10,120 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO SPEED HUMPS AND TWO SPEED HUMP SIGNS FOR CLIFF AVENUE BETWEEN ASHLAND AVENUE AND WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. - Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  26. 23. APPROPRIATING $13,120 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF THREE SPEED HUMPS AND TWO SPEED HUMP SIGNS ON MILE OF SUNSHINE DRIVE BETWEEN ORANGE BLOSSOM ROAD AND COPRA LANE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. - Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  27. 24. APPROPRIATING $2,491 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO SERMERSHEIM LANDSCAPE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BRIGHTSPOT LOCATED AT FURMAN BOULEVARD AND TAYLORSVILLE ROAD.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  28. 25. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 $24,450 $25,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $2,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 14; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, AND 22; $300 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 15, 17, AND 24; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026 (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:

  29. 26. APPROPRIATING $3,367.20 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO STREETLIGHTS ON GAYMONT DRIVE AT STACY COURT AND GAYMONT COURT, INCLUDING A 5-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  30. 27. APPROPRIATING $658.20 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A STREETLIGHT ON DELLROSE DRIVE AND GRANDMEADOW LANE INCLUDING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  31. 28. APPROPRIATING [$750] $3,642.18 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 25 [12]; $571.09 FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 21; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT THIRD DIVISION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 4, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the amended Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  32. 29. APPROPRIATING $2,185 FROM DISTRICT 17 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO COVER PORTABLE RESTROOMS, SECURITY, AND INFLATABLES FOR BERRYTOWN DAY ON AUGUST 1, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Winkler spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  33. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Joseph adjourned the meeting at 3:41 p.m.

  34. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on June 25, 2026.
  35. Clerk(s)

    Amy Golden, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  36. Support Staff

    Christina Scotland, Council Financial Analyst Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  37. 1. APPROPRIATING $189,621.21 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COMPLETION OF THE LEES LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Hawkins spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

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  39. 17. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GATHERING STRENGTH, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR ADAPTIVE RECREATION SHOWCASE TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be recommended for approval. Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be amended in the following manner: - add $500 from District 8 for a Bronze Level sponsorship The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $1,500.

  40. 25. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 $24,450 $25,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $2,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 14; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, AND 22; $300 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 15, 17, AND 24; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum Jr., seconded by Committee Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Joseph - Bryson Sebastian, District 12 Legislative Assistant A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - Add $4,000 from District 25 - Add $2,700 from District 3 - Add $2,000 each from Districts 13 and 14 - Add $1,000 each from Districts 1 and 8 - Add $500 each from Districts 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, and 22 - Add $250 each from Districts 4, 17, and 24 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $24,450.

  41. 28. APPROPRIATING [$750] $3,642.18 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 25 [12]; $571.09 FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 21; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT THIRD DIVISION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 4, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee Member Herndon, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Bryson Sebastian, District 12 Legislative Assistant - Sonya Harward, Clerk A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended as follows: - Add $750 each from Districts 14 and 25 - Add $500 each from Districts 1 and 21 - Add $571.09 from District 13 - Reduce District 12's amount from $750 to $571.09 The motion to amend carried with a voice vote for a new appropriated total of $3,642.18.

  42. ID 26-0744 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of the Appropriations Committee - June 17, 2026.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]
    Discussion Item
  43. Transcript
  44. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20)