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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee considered 16 budget items totaling approximately $115,000+ in spending from Neighborhood Development and Capital Infrastructure Funds across various city districts. The proposals included funding for community programs (youth initiatives, senior wellness, mentoring), public events (festivals, concerts, block parties), park improvements, street signs, and infrastructure upgrades. The agenda note indicates items were considered at the Chair's discretion, though specific voting outcomes and final dispositions were not documented in the materials provided.

Key Decisions

  • Gyms Not Jails Program funding On agenda for consideration
  • Community events and festivals funding (Portland Festival, Smoketown Block Party, Jazz in Central Park, Fairdale Fair, etc.) On agenda for consideration
  • Youth and workforce development programs (CRISP Wyandotte Career Readiness, Platinum Scholars Beauty Pathway) On agenda for consideration
  • Senior wellness center funding (Jim King Senior Wellness Center) On agenda for consideration
  • Infrastructure improvements (street signs, AED installation, street light shields, police parking sign) On agenda for consideration
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO FUND THE GYMS NOT JAILS PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 23 TO AUGUST 4, 2026 AT THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER.
    Ordinance
  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $3,260 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PORTLAND FESTIVAL, INC. TO COVER THE COST OF PORT-A-POTTIES FOR THE 2026 PORTLAND FESTIVAL HELD ON JUNE 5-6, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN HONORARY STREET SIGN FOR JULIO RODRIGUEZ AT THE CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET AND 36TH STREET.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $2,120 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BELKNAP NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO INSTALL A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) AND AED TOWER AT 2200 BARDSTOWN ROAD.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $516.10 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF TWO SIGNS AND POSTS TO BE PLACED AT 1058 BARDSTOWN ROAD THAT WILL READ "POLICE PARKING ONLY 24 HOURS".
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  9. 6. ​​APPROPRIATING $73 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT SHIELD ON A LIGHT POLE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY NEAR 3517 ST. GERMAINE COURT.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  10. 7. ​​APPROPRIATING $120 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT SHIELD ON A LIGHT POLE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY NEAR 2732 SHIPPEN AVENUE (WR# 7896910S).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  11. 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: CAMP TAYLOR ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN JULY 2026; D10 COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LOUISVILLE TENNIS CENTER SEPTEMBER 26, 2026; THE SECOND ANNUAL H.O.R.S.E. TOURNAMENT AT CAMP TAYLOR PARK NOVEMBER 2026; AND THE SECOND ANNUAL SLABFEST IN JOE CREASON PARK IN JUNE 2027.
    Ordinance
  12. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $11,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF NICOLE 50/50 MENTORING COLLABORATIVE, INCORPORATED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRISP WYANDOTTE CAREER READINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
    Ordinance
  13. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MINISTRIES UNITED OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR SALARIES, RENT, AND UTILITY COSTS FOR THE JIM KING SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER.
    Ordinance
  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SMOKETOWN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC. TO COVER COSTS FOR A SKATING RINK FOR THE SMOKETOWN BLOCK PARTY TO BE HELD AUGUST 1, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  15. 12. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PLATINUM SHEARS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THEIR PLATINUM SCHOLARS BEAUTY PATHWAY PROGRAM AS PART OF DISTRICT 4'S "LIFE SKILLS FOR YOUTH" INITIATIVE.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT 1ST DIVISION TO COVER VENDOR COSTS FOR THE ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  17. 14. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN HONORARY STREET SIGN TO BE PLACED ON THE CORNER OF 12TH AND JEFFERSON STREETS IN HONOR OF MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  18. 15. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,922 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR PRODUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 JAZZ IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2026.
    Ordinance
  19. 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAIRDALE FAIR COMMUNITY UNITED, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 FAIRDALE FAIR TO BE HELD OCTOBER 1-3, 2026.
    Ordinance
  20. Adjournment
  21. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.