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Committee on Sustainability and Parks

Thursday, April 14, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Sustainability and Parks Committee met briefly to approve two grants for local parks and recreation programs. The first grant is $22,500 for a Senior Wellness Program, and the second is $86,400 for a multi-use path project at Iroquois Park. A resolution about dedicating Champions Park for a soccer stadium was held without action.

Key Decisions

  • Senior Wellness Program Grant Passed
  • Iroquois Park Multi-Use Path Project Funding Passed
  • Champions Park Soccer Stadium Dedication Held
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Fowler introduced the members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION GRANT OF $22,500 TO BE USED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Tandy, seconded by Vice Chair Stuckel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Marty Storch, Metro Parks, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $86,400 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE IROQUOIS PARK RUNDILL ROAD MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Leet, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Marty Storch, Metro Parks, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL RECOMMENDING THE DEDICATION OF CHAMPIONS PARK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SOCCER STADIUM.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This Resolution was Held.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 3:07 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 April 28, 2016.

  8. 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.

    Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 3:08 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 April 28, 2016.

  9. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  10. Supporting Staff

    Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office