Appropriations, NDFs and CIFs Committee

Wednesday, December 6, 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 and non-committee members that were present. A quorum was established. Vice Chair Leet arrived at 4:40 PM.
Pending Legislation
1. APPROPRIATING $12,495 FROM DISTRICT 19 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR HALF THE COST OF PAINTING AND CEILING REPAIRS AT THE LONG RUN GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Chair Person Blackwell, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Chanelle Smith, District 19 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
2. APPROPRIATING $5,642.11 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, REAL TIME CRIME CENTER, TO PURCHASE A CAMERA TO BE INSTALLED IN A HIGH CRIME AREA IN DISTRICT 1.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Chair Person Blackwell, 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.
3. APPROPRIATING $4,435.07 FROM DISTRICT 1 MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS IN PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL A NEW ENTRANCE CURB CUT AT 4014 HALE AVENUE.
Municipal Aid Program Funds
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Vice Chair Leet, that this Municipal Aid Program Funds be approved. Charles Weathers, District 1 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Municipal Aid Program Fund was approved.
4. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SALT AND LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING EXPENSES.
Neighborhood Development Fund
5. APPROPRIATING $2,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 5 AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 4, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SUNDAYS LOVE MUSIC FOR EVERYONE, INC. FOR END OF YEAR CONCERT.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Chair Person Blackwell, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Myra Friend-Ellis, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
6. APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO WEST LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR OPERATING EXPENSES.
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. Myra Friend-Ellis, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
7. APPROPRIATING $565.50 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO DIVISION OF COMMUNITY FORESTRY FOR REMOVAL OF DEAD TREE ON THE GARLAND AVENUE SIDE OF THE HOUSE AT 901 SOUTHWESTERN PARKWAY.
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. Myra Friend-Ellis, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
8. RESCINDING THE APPROPRIATION OF $7,493.87 FROM DISTRICT 6 MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS IN PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS IN FOUR LOCATIONS.
Municipal Aid Program Funds
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Municipal Aid Program Funds be approved. Wanda Mitchell Smith, District 6 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Municipal Aid Program Fund was approved.
9. APPROPRIATING $5,690.50 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL COMPUTERS FOR THE PARKHILL COMPUTER LAB AT THE PARKHILL COMMUNITY CENTER.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Leet, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be amended by adding .02¢ from District 6 to match the project cost exactly. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $5,690.52. The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
10. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $5,000 FROM [DISTRICT 6] NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 5; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 4, 7 AND 9; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 8, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. FOR 45TH DR. JOSEPH H. MCMILLAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE BLACK FAMILY IN AMERICA (AS AMENDED).
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: tabled Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Leet that this Neighborhood Development Fund be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.
11. APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ST. GEORGE'S SCHOLAR INSTITUTE, INC. FOR MIRROR/MIRROR.
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. Wanda Mitchell Smith, District 6 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
12. APPROPRIATING $1,530 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PURCHASE EIGHTEEN BLACKSTONE 58 GALLON LITTER RECEPTACLES FOR PLACEMENT ALONG FRANKFORT AVENUE AT EXISTING BUS STOPS.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair Leet, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be amended by increasing the amount appropriated by District 9 to $8,730. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
13. APPROPRIATING $764 FROM DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO DIVISION OF COMMUNITY FORESTRY FOR REMOVAL OF DEAD/DECAYING TREE IN RIGHT-OF-WAY AT END OF THE STREET BETWEEN 3214 AND 3215 UNIVERSITY ROAD.
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. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10 AND 4; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GERMANTOWN MISSION, INC., FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE.
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. Geoff Wohl, District 10 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
15. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH TWO BRIGHTSITES LOCATED AT FAIRDALE ROAD AND SOUTHSIDE DRIVE ALONG WITH I-265 AND NEW CUT ROAD.
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. Council Member Aubrey Welch spoke to the item. The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
16. APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 13 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PERMANENT MARKER TO COMMEMORATE THE KENWOOD DRIVE-IN.
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. Council Member Aubrey Welch spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
17. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 4TH DIVISION, TO FUND OVERTIME TO FIGHT CRIME AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES.
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. Chair Person Blackwell spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
18. APPROPRIATING $144.30 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INNOVATION FOR YELLOW THERMAL PAINT ON CURB AT CRITTENDEN DRIVE FOR PARKING AND DRIVING SAFETY.
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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
19. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $[17,268][17,768]19,512 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,768 FROM DISTRICT 18; $2000 FROM DISTRICT 11; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 7; $994 FROM DISTRICT 20; $750 FROM DISTRICT 16; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [7,] 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, [20,] 22, AND 23; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, 6, 14, 24, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MARYHURST, INC. FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPLACING THE ROOF AND INSTALLING NEW GUTTERS ON ITS FLAGET COTTAGE. (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval

A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Vice Chair Leet spoke to the item.
20. APPROPRIATING $51,599.84 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE FUNDING OF THE WAVERLY PARKS RESTROOM PROJECT.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Brian Boles, District 25 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
21. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($12,000)$20,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 26; $2,625 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 25; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS (25,) 1, 6, (7,) AND 9(, AND 26,); $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, AND 24; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 5, 19, 20, 22, AND 23; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING ITS FRESH START EXPUNGEMENT PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
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. Brian Boles, District 25 Legislative Assistant, and Todd Lewis, Friends of the Jefferson County Public Law Library, Inc., spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business by request of President Yates:
22. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 175, SERIES 2017, RELATING TO AN APPROPRIATION TO RIVER CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE NO. 614, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A FUNDRAISER HONORING OFFICER NICK RODMAN, BY AMENDING THE GRANTEE FROM RIVER CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE NO. 614, INC. TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATION, INC.
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. Brian Boles, District 25 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
23. APPROPRIATING $6,850 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SPEED HUMPS AND SIGNAGE ON EAST ST. CATHERINE BETWEEN THE 1000 - 1100 BLOCK.
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. Committee Member Sexton Smith spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
24. APPROPRIATING $3,800 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO DIVISION OF COMMUNITY OF FORESTRY FOR FIVE SIDEWALK CUTS TO REPLACE TREES FOR THE 1200 BLOCK OF S. PRESTON THAT ARE DISEASED AND/OR DEAD.
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. Committee Member Sexton Smith spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
25. APPROPRIATING $500 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GROUP, INC FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS PROGRAMING
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: held

This item was Held in Committee by request of Vice Chair Leet.
26. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($15,500)$19,000 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $3,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 24; $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 10; $500 FROM DISTRICT 23; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4 AND 6; TO METRO PARKS FOR THE 2018 RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
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. Chair Person Blackwell spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business by request of Chair Person Blackwell:
27. 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 2018 FRIDAYFEST CONCERT SERIES AT HIGHVIEW PARK
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. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
Adjournment

Without objection, Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:18 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on December 14, 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.
Non-Committee Member(s)

Council Member Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13)
O-415-17 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $[17,268][17,768]19,512 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,768 FROM DISTRICT 18; $2000 FROM DISTRICT 11; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 7; $994 FROM DISTRICT 20; $750 FROM DISTRICT 16; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [7,] 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, [20,] 22, AND 23; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, 6, 14, 24, AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MARYHURST, INC. FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPLACING THE ROOF AND INSTALLING NEW GUTTERS ON ITS FLAGET COTTAGE. (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Leet, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended by adding $500 from District 7. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $17,768. The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:
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Support Staff

Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance
4. APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SALT AND LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING EXPENSES.
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. Donna Sanders, District 3 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
Clerk(s)

H. Stephen Ott, CKMC

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