Labor and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Labor and Economic Development Committee met to discuss and vote on several professional service contracts, primarily focusing on Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) training and consulting services. The committee approved a contract for legal instruction at the LMPD Training Academy, reducing the contract amount and duration, and tabled a contract for consulting services with BRWS Management LLC.

Key Decisions

  • LMPD Legal Instruction Contract with Shawn Herron Passed
  • LMPD Consulting Services Contract with BRWS Management LLC Tabled
  • COVID Testing Staff Contract with Kentucky Nurses Association Withdrawn
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Dorsey called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Louisville Forward Quarterly Updates - Jeff O'Bien, Louisville Forward
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Jeff O'brien, Louisville Forward - Benjamin Moore, Economic Development - Committee Member Purvis - Committee Member Kramer - Committee Member Holton Stewart

  5. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - August 30, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  6. 2. 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

    A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Paul Humphrey, Louisville Metro Police Department - Council Member Hollander - Committee Member Ackerson - Committee Member Kramer - Committee Member Purvis

  7. 3. 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: withdrawn

    The sponsorship was withdrawn.

  8. 4. 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 remained held in committee.

  9. 5. 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 remained held in committee.

  10. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT (“LMPD”) CONCERNING LEGAL INSTRUCTION AT THE LMPD TRAINING ACADEMY - (SHAWN HERRON - [$65,000.00]$32,500.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution

    A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, Louisville Metro Police Department ("LMPD") - Committee Member Purvis - Committee Member Kramer - Colonel Paul Humphrey, LMPD - Committee Member Ackerson - Chief Matt Golden, Public Services - Committee Member Mulvihill - Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Committee Member Purvis stated that would be abstaining due to the relationship she has with the contractee.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m.

  12. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on September 8, 2022.
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  14. ID 22-1223 Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - August 30, 2022
    Discussion Item
  15. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk

  16. Support Staff

    Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  17. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)

  18. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT (“LMPD”) CONCERNING LEGAL INSTRUCTION AT THE LMPD TRAINING ACADEMY - (SHAWN HERRON - [$65,000.00]$32,500.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    [Clerk's Note: The Agreement and Non-Competitive Contract Request Form were updated to reflect the adopted amendment.] The discussion continued and the following spoke: - Chair Dorsey - Committee Member Mulvihill - Paul Rutherford - Committee Member Kramer - Committee Member Ackerson The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

  19. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT (“LMPD”) CONCERNING LEGAL INSTRUCTION AT THE LMPD TRAINING ACADEMY - (SHAWN HERRON - [$65,000.00]$32,500.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Ackerson, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be amended by changing the original date "July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023" to "July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022" as shown in the attached document titled: "R-115-22 V.2 CAM 083022 Contract for LMPD concerning legal instruction at the LMPD Training Academy.pdf." The discussion continued and the following spoke: - Chair Dorsey - Committee Member Ackerson The motion to amend carried by the following vote:

  20. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT (“LMPD”) CONCERNING LEGAL INSTRUCTION AT THE LMPD TRAINING ACADEMY - (SHAWN HERRON - [$65,000.00]$32,500.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Chair Dorsey that this Resolution be amended by changing the original amount from "$65,000.00", to "$32,500.00" as shown in the attached document titled: "R-115-22 V.2 CAM 083022 Contract for LMPD concerning legal instruction at the LMPD Training Academy.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The discussion continued and the following spoke: - Committee Member Kramer - Chair Dorsey - Committee Member Ackerson

  21. 2. 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: tabled Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Ackerson, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Resolution be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote and the Resolution was tabled: