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Labor and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Labor and Economic Development Committee met virtually and approved several funding resolutions for city services, including support for the Louisville Zoo's education programs, COVID-related healthcare staffing, and emergency services. The committee authorized significant spending on 911 system support and police department consulting services.

Key Decisions

  • Louisville Zoo Mentor/Internship Program Funding Passed
  • MetroSafe 911 System Support Contract with AT&T Passed
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement for Electrical Workers Passed
  • Louisville Metro Police Department Consulting Services Passed
  • COVID Testing and Vaccine Administration Staffing Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Vice Chair Engel called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Vice Chair Engel introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually except for Vice Chair Engel, Committee Member Kramer, and Committee Member Holton Stewart, who attended in Chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee - August 16, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE LOUISVILLE ZOO CONCERNING A MENTOR/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE ZOO’S BOMA (AFRICAN PETTING ZOO) AND AUSTRALIAN WALKABOUT EXHIBITS TO INTERPRET ANIMAL HISTORY, HABITAT PRESERVATION AND AFRICAN CULTURE FOR THE PUBLIC - (KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM/UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - $100,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, ONLY $100,000.00 OF WHICH SHALL BE SPENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Holton Stewart, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Engel - Steven Taylor, Louisville Zoo - Committee Member Kramer - Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO A NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNING CLINIC STAFF FOR COVID VACCINE ADMINISTRATION - (KENTUCKY NURSES ASSOCIATION - $70,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $300,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Holton Stewart, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Engel - Connie Mendel, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (AUGUST 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2025) RELATING TO WAGES, BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL CIO-CLC, IBEW LOCAL 369, CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF LOUISVILLE METRO EMERGENCY SERVICES/METROSAFE
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Purvis, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Engel - Penny Bland, Metro Human Resources - Richard Champion, Office of Mangement and Budget The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRAINING AND PLANNING TO IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY WITHIN THE NEWLY CREATED BUREAU OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPROVEMENT - (BRWS MANAGEMENT LLC - $60,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Holton Stewart, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Engel - Paul Humphrey, Louisville Metro Police Department The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR METROSAFE CONCERNING 911 SYSTEM SUPPORT, UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION - (AT&T CORP. - $3,500,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: untabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Holton Stewart, that this Resolution be untabled. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Engel - Jodi Meiman, Metrosafe - Committee Member Kramer - Committee Member Purvis - Committee Member Ackerson

  9. 6. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNING CLINIC STAFF FOR COVID TESTING SERVICES - (KENTUCKY NURSES ASSOCIATION - $200,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  10. 7. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR PARC CONCERNING PARKING METER REPLACEMENT PARTS - (POM, INCORPORATED - $75,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  11. 8. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FROM PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (PARC) CONCERNING MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM - (HUB PARKING TECHNOLOGY USA, INC. - $220,755.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  12. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Engel adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.

  13. 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, 2022.
  14. ID 22-1133 Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - August 16, 2022
    Discussion Item
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  16. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  17. Support Staff

    Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  18. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR METROSAFE CONCERNING 911 SYSTEM SUPPORT, UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION - (AT&T CORP. - $3,500,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion carried by a voice vote and the amended Resolution was sent to Old Business.