Committee on Sustainability and Parks
TL;DR
The Sustainability and Parks Committee met to discuss local park developments and approved a resolution to accept $400,000 in federal funding for the Jefferson Memorial Forest Additions Project. Representatives from Metro Parks and Trees Louisville provided updates on urban green space initiatives.
Key Decisions
- Federal Funding for Jefferson Memorial Forest Passed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
- Roll Call
Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.
- Special Discussion
- 1. Seve Ghose - Metro Parks overviewDiscussion Item
Seve Ghose, Metro Parks, spoke to the item.
- 2. Cindi Sullivan - Trees LouisvilleDiscussion Item
Cindi Sullivan, Trees Louisville, spoke to the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
- Pending Legislation
- 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $400,000 OF FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE FOR THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST ADDITIONS PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Leet, seconded by Committee Member Tandy, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Bennett Knox, Metro Parks and Recreation, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- Adjournment
WIthout objection, Chiar Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:55 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 November 17, 2016.
- 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.
- Page Break
- Clerk
Mary Whitlock, CKMC
- Support Staff
Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office