Labor and Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Labor and Economic Development Committee held a meeting to review several professional service contracts and local business incentives. Most resolutions were approved, covering areas like homeless services, police forensic services, and emergency call prioritization programs. The contracts primarily involved partnerships with the University of Louisville and local service providers.
Key Decisions
- Local Business Incentives for J. Knipper and Company Passed
- Forensic Medical Services for Abused Children Passed
- Louisville Zoo Animatronic Insect Display Contract Passed
- Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program Contract Passed
- 911 Call Prioritization Program Analysis Passed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Dorsey called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
- 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, expect for Chair Dorsey, Vice Chair Engel, and Council President James who attended in Chambers.
- Pending Legislation
[See the "Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - October 4, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]
- 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (“RCS”) CONCERNING ITS EMPLOYMENT OF A DIRECTOR OF THE RCS HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $123,260.17).ResolutionAction: held
This item was held in committee.
- 2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO J. KNIPPER AND COMPANY, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Alex Mercer, Develop Louisville The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN (NORTON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL GROUP, LLC - $125,000.00).ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Major Matt Mayor, Louisville Metro Police Department - Committee Member Holton Stewart The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 4. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO ADD SHIPPING AND INSTALLATION COSTS TO THE NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE LOUISVILLE ZOO CONCERNING AN ANIMATRONIC INSECT DISPLAY (DINO DON, INC. - $157,252.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $382,252.00).ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Stephanie Moore, Louisville Zoo - Vice Chair Engel The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 5. 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 A COORDINATOR FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER PROGRAM AND REQUIRING REPORTING THEREON AS HEREIN SET FORTH (UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC., D/B/A UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL/JAMES GRAHAM BROWN CANCER CENTER - $92,000.00).ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Major Matt Mayor, Louisville Metro Police Department - Committee Member Kramer The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 6. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR METRO SAFE CONCERNING PROJECT ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF A PILOT 911 CALL PRIORITIZATION PROGRAM (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $623,514.00).ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Jody Meiman, Metro Emergency Services The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 7. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS CONCERNING ITS EMPLOYMENT OF A DIRECTOR (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $141,820.16).ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Cathy Duncan, Public Services The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 3:34 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 October 13, 2022.
- Clerk's
Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk
- Non-Committee Member(s)
Council President David James (D-6)
- Support Staff
Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
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