Budget and Appropriations Committee

Thursday, February 23, 2023 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Budget and Appropriations Committee met to review and approve several funding allocations from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds. Key discussions included extending American Rescue Plan project timelines and addressing resources for homeless services. The meeting focused on local community investments and public safety improvements.

Key Decisions

Mental Health Program Funding Passed
Newburg Middle School Football Field Repair Passed
Homeless Services and Safe Space Extension Passed
Pickleball Courts at Riverview Park Passed
Public Safety Hiring Incentive Acceleration Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 168, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE SECOND ROUND OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY EXTENDING THE TIMEFRAME FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFE SPACE (LAT-0050), EXPANDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (LAT-0053) TO INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CARE CAMPUS, AND BY EXTENDING THE DATE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY REFORMS (LAT-0061), AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 197, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE THIRD ROUND OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY ACCELERATING THE DATE FOR FULL PAYMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIRING INCENTIVE (LAT-0069) (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:
12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 168, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE SECOND ROUND OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY EXTENDING THE TIMEFRAME FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFE SPACE (LAT-0050), EXPANDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (LAT-0053) TO INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CARE CAMPUS, AND BY EXTENDING THE DATE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY REFORMS (LAT-0061), AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 197, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE THIRD ROUND OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY ACCELERATING THE DATE FOR FULL PAYMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIRING INCENTIVE (LAT-0069) (AS AMENDED) .
Ordinance
Action: reconsidered

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be reconsidered. The motion carried by a voice vote.
12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 168, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE SECOND ROUND OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY EXTENDING THE TIMEFRAME FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFE SPACE (LAT-0050), EXPANDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (LAT-0053) TO INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CARE CAMPUS, AND BY EXTENDING THE DATE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY REFORMS (LAT-0061), AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 197, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE THIRD ROUND OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY ACCELERATING THE DATE FOR FULL PAYMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIRING INCENTIVE (LAT-0069) (AS AMENDED) .
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Arthur, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. A motion was made by Vice Chair Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Arthur, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the attached documents titled "O-030-23 V.2 CAM 022323 Amending ARP Round 2 and Round 3 Projects.pdf" and "O-030-23 ATTACH Amended Schedule A (2-23-23).pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] [$5,250] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICTS 2, [AND] 4, AND 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17, 19, AND 20; $500 FROM DISTRICT 18; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16 AND 19, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MENTAL HEALTH LOU & YOU, INC. FOR SPEAKERS AND PERSONNEL COSTS FOR ITS MENTAL HEALTH SERIES HELD IN LIBRARIES WITHIN LOUISVILLE METRO (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Hudson, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Caleb Howard, District 2 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Arthur, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - add $2,000 from District 4 - add $1,000 from District 19 - add $250 from District 14 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of $5,250.
6. APPROPRIATING [$2,470] $2,696.50 FROM DISTRICT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO WOLF PEN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE WOLF PEN SPRINGDALE LANDSCAPING PROJECT (AS AMENDED).
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: amended

A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Hudson, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Vice Chair Kramer spoke to this item. A motion was made by Vice Chair Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Arthur, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended to change the amount appropriated from $2,470 to $2,696.50. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
ID 23-0259 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of Budget and Appropriations Committee Meeting - February 23, 2023.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]
Discussion Item
Support Staff

LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst Beth Stenberg, Council Financial Analyst Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Non-Committee Member(s)

Council Member Tammy Hawkins (D-1) and Council Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2)
Clerk(s)

Sonya Harward, Clerk
Call to Order

Vice Chair Kramer called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
Roll Call

Vice Chair Kramer introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended in Chambers, except for Council Member Hawkins, Committee Member Mulvihill, and Committee Member Fowler, who attended virtually.
Pending Legislation
1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] [$5,250] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICTS 2, [AND] 4, AND 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17, 19, AND 20; $500 FROM DISTRICT 18; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16 AND 19, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MENTAL HEALTH LOU & YOU, INC. FOR SPEAKERS AND PERSONNEL COSTS FOR ITS MENTAL HEALTH SERIES HELD IN LIBRARIES WITHIN LOUISVILLE METRO (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:
2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF THE NEWBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD.
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Caleb Howard, District 2 Legislative Aide - Steven Seagal, Newburg Middle School - Council Member Shanklin - Vice Chair Kramer - Committee Member Hudson - Committee Member McCraney The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
3. APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR THE SIDEWALK AT 710 BARONESS AVENUE.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
4. APPROPRIATING $1,200 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET, TO PARISTOWN POINTE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. TO PAY FOR VENDOR SERVICES FOR A DRONE TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC STUDIES DURING EVENTS THAT WERE HELD BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2022 AND SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 AT PARISTOWN HALL.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Aide - Committee Member Piagentini The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
5. APPROPRIATING $454.53 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A PEDESTRIAN/TRAFFIC STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF BARBOUR LANE AND TRAIL RIDGE ROAD TO DETERMINE IF A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IS RECOMMENDED.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
6. APPROPRIATING [$2,470] $2,696.50 FROM DISTRICT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO WOLF PEN PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE WOLF PEN SPRINGDALE LANDSCAPING PROJECT (AS AMENDED).
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: approved

The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.
7. APPROPRIATING $12,325.75 FROM DISTRICT 20 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AT THE ENTRANCE OF FARMER ELEMENTARY AND RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOLS BY RETROFITTING THE SOLAR STREET LIGHT AND ADDING A RECTANGULAR RAPID-FLASHING BEACON CROSSWALK.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Kramer - Committee Member Piagentini - Committee Member Owen The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. [Clerk's Note: The description of this item in the title was changed as a technical correction.]
8. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 083, SERIES 2022, AND ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $100,000.00 FROM THE DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 7 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member McCraney spoke to this item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
9. APPROPRIATING $300,000 FROM DISTRICT 12 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS AT RIVERVIEW PARK.
Capital Infrastructure Fund
Action: approved

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The following spoke to this item: - Heather Blazis, District 12 Legislative Aide - Vice Chair Kramer The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved.
10. APPROPRIATING $1,100 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER LOUISVILLE FOR 22 YOUTH FROM DISTRICT 5 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM.
Neighborhood Development Fund
Action: held

This item was held and will expire on February 28, 2023.
11. AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS UNDERBUDGET COUNCIL-APPROVED AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) PROJECTS THROUGH REAPPROPRIATIONS OF ARP FUNDING.
Ordinance
Action: held

This item was held.
12. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 168, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE SECOND ROUND OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (“ARP”) LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY EXTENDING THE TIMEFRAME FOR THE OUTDOOR SAFE SPACE (LAT-0050), EXPANDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (LAT-0053) TO INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CARE CAMPUS, AND BY EXTENDING THE DATE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY REFORMS (LAT-0061), AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 197, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE THIRD ROUND OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY BY ACCELERATING THE DATE FOR FULL PAYMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HIRING INCENTIVE (LAT-0069) (AS AMENDED) .
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Arthur, seconded by Committee Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Kramer - Committee Member Fowler - Ken Hillebrand, Louisville Accelerator Team *Vice Chair Kramer relinquished the chair to Chair Blackwell - Chair Blackwell - Committee Member Arthur - Committee Member Piagentini The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote:
Special Discussion
13. UPDATE ON WORKDAY SYSTEM AND DELAYED PAYMENTS Angela Dunn and Richard Champion, Office of Management and Budget
Discussion Item
Richard Champion, Office of Management and Budget, gave a presentation (attached hereto). The following also spoke to this item: - Chair Blackwell - Committee Member Piagentini - Committee Member Arthur - Committee Member Hudson - Committee Member Owen - Committee Member Fowler - Vice Chair Kramer
Adjournment

Without objection, Chair Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on March 2, 2023.

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