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Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee considered 25 budget items totaling approximately $292,000 in appropriations from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds across multiple districts. The proposals focused on community programs, sidewalk repairs, park improvements, and special events throughout Louisville. The agenda note indicates items were considered at the Chair's discretion, though specific voting outcomes and final actions are not detailed in the meeting materials provided.

Key Decisions

  • District 5 Sidewalk Repairs Considered
  • Community Programs and Events Funding Considered
  • Capital Infrastructure Projects (Sidewalks, Drainage, Curbs) Considered
  • Graffiti Removal Program (Districts 8 & 9) Considered
  • Park and Recreation Improvements Considered

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FEED LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENT, PERSONNEL, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS.
    Ordinance
  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THETA OMEGA, INC. FOR THE MEN OF QUALITY COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND BACKPACK GIVEAWAY ON JULY 18, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THETA OMEGA, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR MEN OF QUALITY SCHOOL WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD FROM JUNE 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHAWNEE GOLF COURSE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BEING HELD ON JULY 31, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $36,070 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR EIGHT SEGMENTS OF SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 5.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  9. 6. APPROPRIATING $41,800 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR SIX SEGMENTS OF SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 5.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  10. 7. APPROPRIATING $61,640 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR SIDEWALKS AT 12 LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 5.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  11. 8. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. FOR VENUE RENTAL AND FENCING COSTS FOR THE VIA COLORI FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 24TH AND 25TH 2026.
    Ordinance
  12. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,625 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 9; TO CODES AND REGULATIONS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL AS REPORTED OR IDENTIFIED BY THE HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD.
    Ordinance
  13. 10. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE, INC. FOR THE HEART OF SAINT MATTHEWS BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH METRO PARKS, TO CHAPMAN APPRAISALS, LLC TO ASSESS THE VALUE OF LADY BIRD JOHNSON LAND ADJACENT TO SENECA PARK.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  15. 12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE NATURE CENTER, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE BEARGRASS CREEK STATE NATURE PRESERVE AND SURROUNDING FOREST.
    Ordinance
  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $1,997.24 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 55 TENNIS RACQUETS AND 195 TENNIS BALLS TO BE RETAINED BY METRO PARKS FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  17. 14. APPROPRIATING $840 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PICNIC TABLES AND PORTABLE TOILETS FOR THE 56TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAINTY FESTIVAL ON JULY 25 AND 27, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  18. 15. APPROPRIATING $81.32 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COST OF TRASH AND RECYCLING BOXES FOR THE 56TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAINTY FESTIVAL ON JULY 25 AND 27, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  19. 16. APPROPRIATING $750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE FOR THEIR 2026 PACK A BACKPACK BASH TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 3-7, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  20. 17. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 10908 KINGS CROWN DRIVE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  21. 18. APPROPRIATING $60,000 FROM DISTRICT 18 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK DRAINAGE PROJECT AT 4704 LOWE ROAD AND A NEW SIDEWALK INSTALLATION AT 4408 LOWE ROAD.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  22. 19. APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CURB AT THE ISLAND/MEDIAN LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF KILMER BOULEVARD AND EAST INDIAN TRAIL.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  23. 20. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE, INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE IN DISTRICT 4.
    Ordinance
  24. 21. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION TO FUND THE DISTRICT 4 PARK ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS IN DISTRICT 4.
    Ordinance
  25. 22. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN HONORARY STREET SIGN FOR DEACON JAMES AND ANNETTE TURNER AT THE CORNER OF 32ND AND WEST BROADWAY.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  26. 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIDGE KIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 21-22, 2026.
    Ordinance
  27. 24. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 12; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FAIRDALE CORPORATION FOR THE COST OF MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CELEBRATE RECOVERY.
    Ordinance
  28. 25. APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 17 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO ENHANCED STOP SIGNS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GOOSE CREEK ROAD AND BLOSSOM LANE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  29. Adjournment
  30. 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.