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Appropriations, NDFs and CIFs Committee

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:36 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Blackwell introduced the committee members and non-committee members that were present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Johnson arrived at 4:43 PM.

  3. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13)

  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($16,750) ($17,000) $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 23, 24, 25; $750 FROM DISTRICT 1; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 17; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 22; TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR FORESTFEST 2017, THE ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member Welch and Rebecca Minnick, Jefferson Memorial Forest, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Vice Chair Leet, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be amended by adding $250 from District 7. For a new total amount appropriated of $17,000. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  6. 2. APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR HONORARY STREET SIGN HONORING REV. DR. EDDIE L. WHITE, SR., PASTOR OF EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, TO BE PLACED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 28TH STREET AND GRAND AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Charles Weathers, District 1 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  7. 3. APPROPRIATING $1,085 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE, INC. FOR JOHN LENNON & ME.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended by adding $1,000 from District 4. For a new total amount appropriated of $2,085. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  8. 4. APPROPRIATING $969 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND PLANTING OF THREE 2" PINK POM POMS.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  9. 5. (RECONSIDERING) APPROPRIATING $1,500 ($750 FROM DISTRICT 9) FROM DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 8, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKY WATERWAYS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR 9TH ANNUAL WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL. (AS AMENDED)
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  10. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,008.95 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,669.65 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 20, 11, AND 18; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE JEFFERSONTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR AN ALL-TERRAIN RESPONSE VEHICLE.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Beth Stenberg, Metro Council Finance, and Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  11. 7. APPROPRIATING $18,459 FROM DISTRICT 22 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING INCLUDING COST ESTIMATES FOR STUDY OF TWO ALTERNATIVES TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON FERN CREEK ROAD NORTH OF BEULAH CHURCH ROAD INTERSECTION.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Leslie Curneal, District 22 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

  12. 8. APPROPRIATING $2,927.50 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF GRAYMOOR-DEVONDALE, POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY SPEED REDUCTION.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Vice Chair Leet spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

  13. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($11,500) ($16,500) $19,650 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, (14,) 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 24; $750 FROM DISTRICT 1; (AND) $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 7, 10, 21; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 6; TO METRO PARKS FOR THE 2017 RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Chair Person Blackwell spoke to the item. A motion was made by Chair Person Blackwell, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended by adding $3,000 from District 25 and $1,000 each from Districts 15 and 24. For a new total amount appropriated of $16,500. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  14. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $46,000 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $28,000 FROM DISTRICT 23; $12,000 FROM DISTRICT 24; AND $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; TO METRO PARKS FOR THE 2017 FRIDAYFEST CONCERT SERIES AT HIGHVIEW PARK
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  15. 11. APPROPRIATING $320 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SUPPORTING HEROES FOR A TABLE OF EIGHT FOR MEMBERS OF THE HIGHVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE SUPPORTING HEROES GALA.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. A motion was made by Vice Chair Leet, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended by adding $320 each from Districts 7 and 19. For a new total amount appropriated of $960. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  16. Adjournment

    Without objection Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:09 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on February 23, 2017.

  17. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  18. Support Staff

    Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Beth Stenberg, Metro Council Finance

  19. CONDF021517SH APPROPRIATING $320 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SUPPORTING HEROES FOR A TABLE OF EIGHT FOR MEMBERS OF THE HIGHVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE SUPPORTING HEROES GALA.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

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

  20. NDF021517SOTLCT APPROPRIATING $1,085 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE, INC. FOR JOHN LENNON & ME.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

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

  21. O-044-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($16,750) ($17,000) $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 23, 24, 25; $750 FROM DISTRICT 1; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 17; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 22; TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR FORESTFEST 2017, THE ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST. (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:

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  23. O-037-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($11,500) ($16,500) $19,650 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, (14,) 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 24; $750 FROM DISTRICT 1; (AND) $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 7, 10, 21; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 6; TO METRO PARKS FOR THE 2017 RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL (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:

  24. Clerk

    Jess Helton, CKMC