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Committee on Sustainability

Thursday, December 17, 2015 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Sustainability Committee met to review two resolutions for bicycle and pedestrian projects in Jefferson Memorial Forest, both of which will bring additional transportation funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The projects are part of the Louisville Loop expansion, with a total of $178,200 in new funding approved for design phases.

Key Decisions

  • Louisville Loop Medora Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Funding Passed
  • Louisville Loop Dodge Gap Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Funding Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:32 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 $97,200 OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR CONTINUATION OF THE DESIGN PHASE FOR THE LOUISVILLE LOOP JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST MEDORA BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT. (Action Required By: June 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owen, seconded by Council Member Hollander, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. Jason Canuel, Parks and Recreation, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $81,000 OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR CONTINUATION OF THE DESIGN PHASE FOR THE LOUISVILLE LOOP JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST DODGE GAP BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT. (Action Required By: June 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Owen, seconded by Council Member Hollander, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. Jason Canuel, Parks and Recreation, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:40 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 December 17, 2015.

  7. 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.
  8. Page Break
  9. Clerk

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  10. Supporting Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office