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Committee of the Whole

Thursday, February 16, 2023 · 5:15 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The city government held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and a potential new youth detention center. Mayor Greenberg provided an update on ARP fund projects, while Deputy Mayor David James outlined plans for a youth detention center that would address local gang violence and require approximately $8.9M in building repairs.

Key Decisions

  • Youth Detention Center Proposal Discussed (Not Finalized)
  • ARP Fund Project Updates Reviewed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    President Pro-Tem McCraney called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. This meeting was held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5A. All Council Members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for the following who attended virtually via WebEx: - Council Member Arthur - Council Member Purvis - Council Member Chappell - Council President Winkler

  2. Roll Call

    A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. ID 23-0198 UPDATE ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS AND SPENDING Mayor Craig Greenberg
    Discussion Item

    Mayor Greenberg gave a presentation (attached hereto). The following also spoke to this item: - Council Member Chambers Armstrong - Council Member Reed - Council Member Ackerson The following was discussed: - Update on project LAT-0086 ARP-63-MAY - Early Learning - ERAP funds - Complimented Mayor on addressing the Council President Pro-Tem McCraney asked if Deputy Mayor David James would provide an update on the Youth Detention Center in regards to finances for the building and operations. His update included: - Testified to the Bill in Frankfort on February 15, 2023 - Building needs a new roof, HVAC system, plumbing repairs, fire system upgrades, and security and camera upgrades which will cost about $8.9M - Department of Juvenile Justice would run and operate the facility - Having a youth detention center in the community would help with gang violence - Metro Government will partner with state in providing the wrap-around services that will be needed - Metro Government would not be responsible for financing the operation of the detention center, but money may be needed for the wrap-around services

  5. Review of Metro Council Agenda

    President Pro-Tem McCraney reviewed the Metro Council agenda regarding the following: - Suspending Council Rules to consider item 19 (R-016-23) - Council Member Flood spoke about item 22 (O-376-22) and an amendment being proposed.

  6. ID 23-0169 Metro Council Agenda - February 16, 2023
    Discussion Item
  7. ID 23-0168 Addresses to Council - February 16, 2023
    Discussion Item
  8. Presidential Updates

    President Pro-Tem McCraney made announcements regarding the following: - Update on Art in City Hall - Updated on required Sexual Harassment Training - Birthdays

  9. Adjournment

    Without objection, President Pro-Tem McCraney adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

  10. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  11. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk

  12. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Travis Fiechter, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Robert Tinsley, Civic Innovation and Technology

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