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Labor and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Labor and Economic Development Committee met to approve several professional service contracts with local institutions like the University of Louisville, covering areas such as homeless services, youth development, and public health. The committee recommended multiple budget appropriations for specialized services and supported local business incentives, particularly focusing on community support and health initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • Homeless Services Director Contract Passed
  • Social Justice Youth Development Program Amended and Recommended
  • Revenue Commission Tax System Support Passed
  • Police Mounted Patrol Horse Boarding Passed
  • Local Incentives for AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Dorsey called the meeting to order at 3:02 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, expect for Chair Dorsey, Council President James, and Council Member Fox, who attended in Chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - October 18, 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 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).
    Resolution
    Action: 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 - Tameka Laird, Resilience and Community Services - Council Member George - Council President James The motion to approve 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 NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR HOSTING MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE REVENUE COMMISSION’S TAX SYSTEM - FAST ENTERPRISES LLC - $390,000.00.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Josh Steele, Louisville Metro Revenue Commission The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE BOARDING OF THE MOUNTED PATROL’S HORSES - (SAMANTHA TEMPLE D/B/A TEMPLE EQUESTRIAN - $70,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Sgt. Brandon Savage, Louisville Metro Police Department - Council Member Fox - Committee Member Kramer The motion to approve 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 PUBLIC HEALTH WELLNESS CONCERNING ITS EMPLOYMENT OF A COVID RESPONSE COORDINATOR - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $45,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Taylor Ingram, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness The motion to approve 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 FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNING SPECIALIZED PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN THE AREA OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT - (DR. MARK JORRISCH, M.D. - $183,960.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

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

  9. 6. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Jake Meadley, Louisville Forward The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 7. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH TRANSITION SERVICES CONCERNING ITS FIELD RELEASE PROGRAM - (YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE - $111,044.00).
    Resolution
    Action: 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 - Endora Davis, Youth Transitional Services The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 8. 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 SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A SOCIAL JUSTICE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND A YOUTH EQUITY DATA REPORT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $100,000.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    The discussion continued and the following spoke: - Chair Dorsey - Council Member George - Carla Kirby - Sonya Harward, Clerk - Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Clerk's Office The motion carried by a voice vote and the amended Resolution was sent to Old Business.

  12. 9. 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 ITS EMPLOYMENT OF A LABORATORY DIRECTOR - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $58,346.16).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Taylor Ingram, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. 10. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37 OF THE LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES WHICH HIRE PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIME BY REQUIRING A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO INCREASE PROCUREMENT FROM THOSE SECOND CHANCE BUSINESSES.
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item was held in Committee.

  14. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m.

  15. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on October 27, 2022.
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  17. ID 22-1489 Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - October 18, 2022.
    Discussion Item
  18. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  19. Support Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  20. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David James (D-6), Council Member Mark Fox (D-13), and Council Member Nicole George (D-21)

  21. 8. 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 SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A SOCIAL JUSTICE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND A YOUTH EQUITY DATA REPORT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $100,000.00) (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended

    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 - Carla Kirby, Resilience and Community Services - Council Member George A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Committee Member Mulvihill, that this Resolution be amended as shown in the attached document titled "R-146-22 V.2 CAM 101822 Contract for RCS RE creation of a Social Justice Youth Development Certificate Program and Youth Equity Data Report.pdf." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.