Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Appropriations Committee considered 15 spending proposals totaling approximately $130,000 across neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds. The agenda focused on funding community events, park improvements, and public safety infrastructure across various city districts.

Key Decisions

  • Park Improvements in District 10 Proposed
  • Road Safety Projects Proposed
  • Community Events and Sponsorships Proposed
  • Shared Lane Pavement Marking Proposed
  • Fairdale Roundabout Project Proposed

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. APPROPRIATING $270 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE COST OF PORTABLE TOILETS FOR AN EVENT SPONSORED BY DISTRICT 3 IN WILLIAM HARRISON PARK ON AUGUST 15, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  5. 2. APPROPRIATING $1,413 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO TYLER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR INSURANCE AND SOUND ENGINEER COSTS FOR THE TYLER PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER EVENT HELD EVERY SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  6. 3. APPROPRIATING $21,500 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 9; TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SHARED LANE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT ON PEE WEE REESE ROAD.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  7. 4. APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO THE EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT FOR BUECHEL PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BASKETBALL AND TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT REDESIGN, REPLACEMENT OF THE PLAYGROUND TRAIN, AND TREKFIT EXERCISE EQUIPMENT.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  8. 5. APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO THE EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT FOR KLONDIKE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BASKETBALL AND TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT REDESIGN AND TREKFIT EXERCISE EQUIPMENT.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  9. 6. APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO THE EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT FOR PARKS IMPROVEMENT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING THE SITE PLAN FOR “THE SLAB” LOCATED IN JOE CREASON PARK.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  10. 7. APPROPRIATING $6,362.50 FROM DISTRICT 14 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR LED FLASHING STOP SIGNS ON EAST ORELL ROAD AT THE INTERSECTIONS WITH BLEVINS GAP ROAD AND PENDLETON ROAD; COST INCLUDES ONE ADDITIONAL SIGN FOR REPLACEMENT WHEN NEEDED.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  11. 8. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SHIRLEY'S WAY FOR A PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR 33RD ANNUAL CABO WABO COAT PARTY FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 9, 2027.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  12. 9. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE'S INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR A DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT JALSA: THE ANNUAL DIWALI CELEBRATION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 14, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  13. 10. APPROPRIATING $180 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION FOR TABLES AND TRASH CANS AT THE SCHNITZELBURG FALL WALK TO BE HELD OCTOBER 10, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  14. 11. APPROPRIATING $500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 FROM DISTRICT 24; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT 6TH DIVISION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WITH A COP PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  15. 12. APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GARVIN GATE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR STAGE RENTAL COSTS FOR THE GARVIN GATE BLUES FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 9-10, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  16. 13. APPROPRIATING $750 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION TO PAY FOR PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE VICTORIAN GHOST WALK TO BE HELD OCTOBER 16-18, 2026.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
  17. 14. APPROPRIATING $2,719.68 FROM DISTRICT 13 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO COVER THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE FAIRDALE ROUNDABOUT BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  18. 15. APPROPRIATING $17,264 FROM DISTRICT 18 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF FIVE SPEED HUMPS AND TWO SPEED HUMP SIGN POSTS (FOUR SIGNS) ON DORSEY LANE BETWEEN SHELBYVILLE ROAD AND TAMARISK PARKWAY.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
  19. Adjournment
  20. 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.