Appropriations, NDFs and CIFs Committee

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

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Agenda

Call to Order

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

Chair Person Blackwell introduced the committee members that were present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Johnson arrived at 4:42 PM.
Pending Legislation
1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $32,900 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, AND 23; $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,900 FROM DISTRICT 7; $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16 AND 20; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 15, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE (FESTIVAL,) INC., FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Michael Bowman, representing District 6, spoke to the item and noted that Council Member James is on the board. Vice Chair Leet stated she is on the Fund for the Arts board. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be amended by removing "Festival," from the organization's name. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,350 IN DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TO VARIOUS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS THROUGHOUT DISTRICT 6
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Michael Bowman, representing District 6, spoke to the item The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
3. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIDGE KIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR PHASE 1 BUILDING RENOVATIONS OF OUR PLACE AT BEN WASHER PARK
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Michael Bowman, representing District 6, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
4. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIDGE KIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL.
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. Michael Bowman, representing District 6, spoke to the item and stated the second reimbursement box that was checked in the application does not apply and should be disregarded as no expenditures prior to the application date were requested. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended by adding $1,000 from District 5 and $500 each from Districts 3 and 21. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $3,000.
5. APPROPRIATING $4,700 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HALE AVENUE BETWEEN S. 16TH STREET AND S. 17TH STREET.
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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
6. APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE OLD LOUISVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE OLD LOUISVILLE LIVE: LOUISVILLE CRASHERS.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Michael Bowman, representing District 6, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
7. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE ST. JAMES COURT HISTORIC FOUNDATION, INC. DBA CONRAD CALDWELL HOUSE MUSEUM FOR LOUISVILLE ON THE LAWN 2017.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
8. (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
This item was Held.
9. APPROPRIATING $1,019.20 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON PAYNE STREET AT CLIFTON.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED AT MINORS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Ordinance
This item was Held.
11. APPROPRIATING $3,400 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 5; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 6; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 7, 13 AND 25 AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10 AND 15, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SERVICE FOR PEACE, INC. FOR MAN UP PRESENTS: THE SAY I'M STILL NOT A MAN(STAGE PLAY).
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Elizabeth Alexander, representing District 14, 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 $250 from District 4. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $3,650.
12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 15; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 25; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 10; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. (SLCM) FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SLCM GOLF SCRAMBLE AND “FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES” FUNDRAISING PROJECTS AND TO SUPPORT THEIR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Beth Stenberg, Metro Council Finance, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
13. APPROPRIATING $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR OVERTIME PAY IN THE HIGHGATE SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD.
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. Jeff Noble, District 26 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended by increasing the amount appropriated to $5,000 and changing the area covered from "The Highgate Springs Neighborhood" to "an area bounded by the Watterson Expressway on the north, Breckenridge Lane on the east, Hikes Lane on the south, and the ditch between Doreen Way and Radiance Road and Commander Drive, Rio Rita Avenue, and Somber Way on the west". The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($9,000) $15,100 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 19; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 17; (AND) $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, AND 23; $384 FROM DISTRICT 8; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 5; AND $216 FROM DISTRICT 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO TREESLOUISVILLE, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN 10,000 TREE GIVEAWAY. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Vice Chair Leet spoke to the item. A motion was made by Vice Chair Leet, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Ordinance be amended by adding the following amounts: $2,000 from District 21 $500 each from Districts 2, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 18 $384 from District 8 $250 each from Districts 4 and 5 $216 from District 25 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $15,100.
15. APPROPRIATING $212.80 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARK FOR RENTAL OF TWO PORTALETS AT RIVERVIEW PARK FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH.
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. Chair Person Blackwell spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
16. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR TWO STAGE PRODUCTIONS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH THEATRE CENTER AT BEECHMONT COMMUNITY CENTER.
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. Committee Member Johnson spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
Adjournment

Without objection Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 4:59 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on March 23, 2017.
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.
NDF031517LMPD26 APPROPRIATING $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR OVERTIME PAY IN THE HIGHGATE SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

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

Jess Helton, CKMC
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NDF031517BKIb APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIDGE KIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
NDF031517SFP APPROPRIATING $3,400 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 5; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 6; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 7, 13 AND 25 AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10 AND 15, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SERVICE FOR PEACE, INC. FOR MAN UP PRESENTS: THE SAY I'M STILL NOT A MAN(STAGE PLAY).
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

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

Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Beth Stenberg, Metro Council Finance
O-090-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($9,000) $15,100 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 19; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 17; (AND) $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, AND 23; $384 FROM DISTRICT 8; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 5; AND $216 FROM DISTRICT 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO TREESLOUISVILLE, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN 10,000 TREE GIVEAWAY. (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:
O-072-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $32,900 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, AND 23; $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,900 FROM DISTRICT 7; $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16 AND 20; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 15, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE (FESTIVAL,) INC., FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. (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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