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Government Accountability and Ethics Committee

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 · 4:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Accountability and Ethics Committee met to discuss the Omni Hotel Project and consider a resolution to accept consulting services from Harvard Kennedy School's Government Performance Lab. The resolution, which aims to improve city services using data and evidence, was recommended for approval and will move forward to the full Council meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Accept $200,000 in Consulting Services from Harvard Kennedy School Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Welch called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Welch introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Ackerson left at 5:01 p.m.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Omni Hotel Project Updates - Mary Ellen Wiederwohl and Develop Louisville Staff
    Discussion Item

    Carolyn Miller-Cooper, Human Relations Commission, spoke to the item, gave a presentation, and distributed a handout (see attached). Jeff Mosley, Louisville Forward, also spoke to the item.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF CONSULTING SERVICES AND EXPENSES TO ACCELERATE THE USE OF DATA AND EVIDENCE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS FROM THE HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE LAB VALUED UP TO $200,000 TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Flood, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Joel Neaveill, Office of Management and Budget, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Welch adjourned the meeting at 5:11 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 August 25, 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.
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  10. Clerk

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  11. Support Staff

    Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  12. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member David James (D-6)