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Committee on Sustainability

Thursday, September 24, 2015 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Sustainability Committee approved three green infrastructure projects with funding from the Metropolitan Sewer District, focusing on improvements along West Market Street and West Oak Street. These projects will receive a total of $308,930 in stipends to support environmental infrastructure development in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Green Infrastructure Project - West Market Street Phase II Passed
  • Green Infrastructure Project - West Oak Street Passed
  • Green Infrastructure Pilot Project - West Market Street Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Due to Chair Person Fowler being excused, Vice Chair Stuckel called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE A STIPEND FROM THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $185,030 TO SUPPORT THE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE WEST MARKET STREET PHASE II PROJECT. (Action Required By: March 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Council Member Owen, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Wesley Sydnor, Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), and Dirk Gowin, Louisville Metro Public Works, 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 ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE A STIPEND FROM THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,935 TO SUPPORT THE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT BETWEEN 315 - 360 WEST OAK STREET. (Action Required By: March 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Council Member Owen, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Wesley Sydnor, Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), and Dirk Gowin, Louisville Metro Public Works, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE A STIPEND FROM THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,965 TO SUPPORT THE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROJECT BETWEEN 3800 - 3900 WEST MARKET STREET. (Action Required By: March 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Council Member Owen, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Wesley Sydnor, Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), and Dirk Gowin, Louisville Metro Public Works, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, the meeting Adjourned at 3:30 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 September 24, 2015.

  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.
  9. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  10. Supporting Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  11. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5)

  12. Roll Call