Appropriations, NDFs and CIFs Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair Person Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:40 PM.

2. Roll Call

   Vice Chair Person Leet introduced the committee members and non-committee members that were present. A quorum was established. Chair Person Blackwell arrived at 4:42 PM.

3. Pending Legislation
4. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,865 FROM DISTRICT 11 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH EAST ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES, INC. TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR REPAIRS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO ITS BUILDING LOCATED AT 6500 SIX MILE LANE.
   Ordinance
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Scott Harrington, District 11 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

5. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($10,000) ($11,000) $12,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 1; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 3; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, (AND) 15, (AND) 21 AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING EXPUNGEMENT SERVICES IN ITS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM. (AS AMENDED).
   Ordinance
   Action: amended Passed

   A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. A motion was made by Chair Person Blackwell, seconded by Vice Chair Leet, that this Ordinance be amended by adding $500 each from Districts 7 and 21. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $11,000.

6. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($9,000) $9,600 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO DARE TO CARE, INC. FOR THE BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM AT CANE RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. (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. Donna Sanders, District 3 Legislative Assistant, and Stan Siegwald, Dare to Care, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be amended by increasing the amount appropriated by District 3 to $9,600. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

7. 4. APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE WAY CENTER OF HOPE, INC. FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES.
   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. Donna Sanders, District 3 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

8. 5. APPROPRIATING $300 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO WEST LOUISVILLE TALENT EDUCATION FOR TABLE OF SIX FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA.
   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. Council Member Hamilton spoke to the item and provided a handout. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

9. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($12,500) $14,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 2, AND 5; $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 4; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 21, 25 AND 26; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE “FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY” FORUM SERIES. (AS AMENDED)
   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. Clest Lanier, University of Louisville, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

10. 7. APPROPRIATING $4,500 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GARVIN GATE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR GARVIN GATE IMPROVEMENT.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be tabled.

11. 8. APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE OLD LOUISVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, INC. FOR OLD LOUISVILLE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR.
    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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

12. 9. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,050 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 8; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 12, AND 26; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, AND 25; $300 FROM DISTRICT 3; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE PRIDE FOUNDATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE THIRD ANNUAL LOUISVILLE PRIDE.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Jasmine Masterson, District 8 Legislative Assistant, Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, and LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

13. 10. APPROPRIATING $13,700 FROM DISTRICT 14 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SPEED HUMPS AND SPEED HUMP SIGNS ON STEPHAN DRIVE AND VICKI LANE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Cameron Brothers, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

14. 11. APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3RD DIVISION, FOR THE COST OF OVERTIME FOR APPROXIMATELY 65 HOURS OF ENFORCEMENT AND PATROL ACTIVITIES IN THE JOHNSONTOWN ROAD AREA.
    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. Cameron Brothers, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

15. 12. APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. FOR ROBOTICS PROGRAM AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Cameron Brothers, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

16. 13. APPROPRIATING $4,186 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR TREE TRIMMING ALONG BOTH SIDES OF MEDIAN AND SIDEWALK TO PROVIDE AMPLE CLEARANCE FOR HEAVY VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ALONG 2ND STREET.
    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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

17. 14. APPROPRIATING $796.70 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO OAKDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR OAKDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IMPROVEMENT.
    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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

18. 15. APPROPRIATING $300 FROM DISTRICT 15 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR TWO 3X3X4 CONCRETE PADS THAT WILL HOUSE PERMANENT TRASH CANS TO BE INSTALLED ON LONGFIELD AVENUE.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, 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.

19. 16. APPROPRIATING $405 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR PORT A POT RENTAL FOR A COMMUNITY EVENT THROUGH LOUISVILLE GROWS.
    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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

20. 17. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $13,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS BY APPORTIONING $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 22 AND $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 21, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CHILDREN HAVE OPTIONS IN CHOOSING EXPERIENCES, INC. (C.H.O.I.C.E., INC.), FOR THE “DARE TO DREAM” SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING PROGRAM.
    Ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be approved. Leslie Curneal, District 22 Legislative Assistant, and Committee Member Johnson spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

21. 18. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($8,250) ($9,250) $12,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 26; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 12, (AND) 15 AND 24; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, (AND) 10 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKIANA AIDS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017 LOUISVILLE AIDS WALK AND 2017 CHOCOLATE FEST AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING CLIENT SERVICES. (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Jeff Noble, District 26 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Chair Person Blackwell, that this Ordinance be amended by adding $1,000 from District 12. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $9,250. A technical correction was noted in the title, "EACH" should be removed following $2,000.

22. 19. APPROPRIATING $738 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A DECORATIVE TRASH RECEPTACLE PLUS ONE LINER TO BE PLACED AT 22ND AND ROWAN.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Sexton Smith spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

23. 20. APPROPRIATING $6,500 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR PARKING LANE STRIPING ON OAK STREET.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Sexton Smith spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

24. 21. APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 12 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS RATED 4 AND 5 AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 12.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

25. 22. APPROPRIATING $1,865 FROM DISTRICT 12 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE RECOGNIZING THE VIETNAM VETERAN MEMORIAL AND ITS HISTORY.
    Capital Infrastructure Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Chair Person Blackwell spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.

26. 23. APPROPRIATING $1,800 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR 6 SETS OF BLEACHERS TO BE PLACED ALONG THE HIGHVIEW FALL FESTIVAL PARADE ROUTE TAKING PLACE ON OCTOBER 7, 2017.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Johnson, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.

27. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:15 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on October 12, 2017.

28. 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.
29. NDF100417GGA APPROPRIATING $4,500 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GARVIN GATE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR GARVIN GATE IMPROVEMENT.
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: tabled Passed

    The motion carried without objection and the Neighborhood Development Fund was Tabled.

30. O-344-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($9,000) $9,600 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO DARE TO CARE, INC. FOR THE BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM AT CANE RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. (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:

31. Support Staff

    Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance

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33. O-338-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($8,250) ($9,250) $12,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 26; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 21; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 12, (AND) 15 AND 24; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, (AND) 10 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKIANA AIDS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017 LOUISVILLE AIDS WALK AND 2017 CHOCOLATE FEST AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING CLIENT SERVICES. (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:

34. Clerk

    Jess Helton, CKMC

35. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5)

36. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($10,000) ($11,000) $12,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 1; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 3; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, (AND) 15, (AND) 21 AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING EXPUNGEMENT SERVICES IN ITS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM. (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: