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Committee on Committees

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Committee on Committees met to route 19 pieces of legislation to various standing committees for review before full council consideration. The committee approved funding for neighborhood development projects totaling approximately $82,922 for community programs, parks events, and senior services across multiple districts. One ordinance related to metro code amendments failed to pass committee approval.

Key Decisions

  • Neighborhood Development Funding - Six appropriations totaling $82,922 Assigned to Appropriations Committee
  • General Obligation Bonds for Public Projects Assigned to Budget Committee
  • Landmark Building Development Area and Local Incentives Assigned to Labor and Economic Development Committee
  • Professional Services Contract for Workplace Investigations ($20,000) Passed - sent to Consent Calendar
  • Metro Code Ordinance (Title III amendments) Failed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Council President Ackerson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    A quorum was established. This meeting was held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5A. All committee members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for Council Member Hawkins and Council Member Piagentini who attended virtually via Webex.

  3. New Business

    Council President Ackerson noted where each item was assigned, and no changes were requested.

  4. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  5. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $11,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF NICOLE 50/50 MENTORING COLLABORATIVE, INCORPORATED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRISP WYANDOTTE CAREER READINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
    Ordinance
  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO FUND THE GYMS NOT JAILS PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 23 TO AUGUST 4, 2026 AT THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER.
    Ordinance
  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAIRDALE FAIR COMMUNITY UNITED, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 FAIRDALE FAIR TO BE HELD OCTOBER 1-3, 2026.
    Ordinance
  8. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MINISTRIES UNITED OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR SALARIES, RENT, AND UTILITY COSTS FOR THE JIM KING SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER.
    Ordinance
  9. 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: CAMP TAYLOR ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN JULY 2026; D10 COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LOUISVILLE TENNIS CENTER SEPTEMBER 26, 2026; THE SECOND ANNUAL H.O.R.S.E. TOURNAMENT AT CAMP TAYLOR PARK NOVEMBER 2026; AND THE SECOND ANNUAL SLABFEST IN JOE CREASON PARK IN JUNE 2027.
    Ordinance
  10. 6. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,922 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR PRODUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 JAZZ IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2026.
    Ordinance
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  12. Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
  13. 7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE "METRO GOVERNMENT" OR THE "ISSUER"), PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES OF THE METRO GOVERNMENT IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC PROJECTS AS DESCRIBED IN METRO GOVERNMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON WHICH THE BONDS AND NOTES ARE TO BE ISSUED AND PROVIDING FOR A COMPETITIVE, ADVERTISED SALE THEREOF; DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS AND NOTES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND NOTES.
    Ordinance
  14. Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
  15. 8. A RESOLUTION HONORING MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 12TH STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET AS “MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON WAY” IN HER HONOR.
    Resolution
  16. 9. A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. JULIO RODRIGUEZ BY NAMING THE CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET AND NORTH 36TH STREET AS “JULIO RODRIGUEZ WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
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  18. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  19. 10. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE LANDMARK BUILDING DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE.
    Ordinance
  20. 11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO R.C. BIGELOW, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
  21. 12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $25,000 FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE (NLCI) AS PART OF THE BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES
    Resolution
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  23. Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
  24. 13. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING 2.966 ACRES OF OTTER CREEK PARK LOCATED IN MEADE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND OWNED BY LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO GOVERNMENT”), THE GOVERNMENTAL SUCCSSOR TO THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AS NO LONGER NEEDED AND NO LONGER PRACTICAL FOR A GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO MEADE COUNTY.
    Resolution
  25. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  26. 14. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 603 AND 603R MOUNT HOLLY ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.9 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0035).
    Ordinance
  27. 15. A RESOLUTION NOMINATING THE PORTION OF CHAMBERLAIN LANE WHICH RUNS FROM I-71 TO MINT SPRING BRANCH ROAD TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.
    Resolution
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  29. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  30. 16. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
    Ordinance
  31. 17. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 NORTH ENGLISH STATION ROAD AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER.
    Resolution
  32. Pending Legislation
  33. 18. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION SERVICES (BOEHL, STOPHER & GRAVES LLP- $20,000).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Batshon, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - David Gough, Office of Internal Audit - Council President Ackerson - Committee Member Batshon - Committee Member Chappell The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  34. 19. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND CREATING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE III OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO KRS 83A.060.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Batshon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion failed

  35. Adjournment

    Without objection, Council President Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m.

  36. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on June 25, 2026.
  37. 19. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND CREATING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE III OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO KRS 83A.060.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Batshon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  38. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  39. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

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