Labor and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Labor and Economic Development Committee met to discuss several ordinances related to economic development and tourism in Louisville. The most significant item was establishing the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District, which will help support local tourism infrastructure. The committee also approved several local business incentives and a development area on West Main Street.

Key Decisions

Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Passed
811-823 West Main Street Development Area Passed
Incentives for ISCO Industries Recommended for Approval
Incentives for Process Solutions and Services Recommended for Approval
LEGO Display Contract for Louisville Zoo Recommended for Approval

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

Call to Order

Chair Dorsey called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Roll Call

Chair Dorsey introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present attended virtually, except for Chair Dorsey, Vice Chair Engel, Committee Member Ackerson, Committee Member Kramer, Council Member Arthur and Council President James, who attended in Chambers.
Public Hearing

[See the "Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - December 6, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]
1. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO KRS 91.756 FOR THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
Discussion Item
No one spoke to this Public Hearing.
Pending Legislation
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
A motion was made by Committee Member Ackerson, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Vice Chair Engel - Council President James - David Grand, Louisville Hotel Association - Committee Member Kramer
3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 39 TO REQUIRE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING INCENTIVES, BENEFITS, OR CONTRACTS FROM LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO REPORT INSTANCES OF WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND PROHIBITING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS FROM ENTERING INTO CERTAIN TYPES OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: held

This item was held in committee.
4. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE 811-823 WEST MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
A motion was made by Chair Dorsey, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Jeff O'Brien, Louisville Forward - Council Member Arthur
5. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO ISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 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 Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Ron Burse, Louisville Forward The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
6. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO PROCESS SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC. D/B/A RAPID INDUSTRIES 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 Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Ron Burse, Louisville Forward The motion 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 A LEGO DISPLAY AT THE LOUISVILLE ZOO - IMAGINE EXHIBITIONS, INC. - ($100,000.00).
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 - Stephanie Moore, Louisville Zoo The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
8. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE “RELEASED AMOUNT” PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE.
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

A motion was made by Vice Chair Engel, seconded by Chair Dorsey, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Jeff O'Brien, Louisville Forward The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
Adjournment

Without objection, Chair Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 4:05 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 December 15, 2022.
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2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:
ID 22-1782 Captioning Transcript of Labor and Economic Development Committee Meeting - December 6, 2022.
Discussion Item
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Clerk(s)

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

Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Non-Committee Member(s)

Council Member Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Council President David James (D-6) and Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)
4. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE 811-823 WEST MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Mulvihill, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Ordinance be amended to add Exhibit D, the Memorandum of Understanding. The discussion continued and the following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Sonya Harward, Clerk - Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
4. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE 811-823 WEST MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED).
Ordinance
Action: recommended for approval Passed

The motion carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Mulvihill, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Ordinance be amended the following Section 167.01(B)(2)(a) to read as follows: "The Mayor, or his or her designee; and" The discussion continued and the following spoke to this item: - Committee Member Mulvihill - Cleo Battle - Chair Dorsey - Council Member Hollander - David Grand The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Mulvihill, seconded by Vice Chair Engel, that this Ordinance be amended to add the following Section 167.01(B)(2)(b) "A member of the Metro Council, as appointed by the Metro Council President." The following spoke to the proposed amendment: - Committee Member Mulvihill - Cleo Battle - Chair Dorsey The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended Passed

The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The discussion continued and the following spoke to this item: - Chair Dorsey - Committee Member Mulvihill
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: Table - Failed Passed

A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member Mulvihill, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion to table failed by a voice vote.
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. (AS AMENDED)
Ordinance
Action: amended

A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer that this Ordinance be amended to add the following Section 167.02(E)(3) "Invest in tourism infrastructure." The following spoke to the proposed amendment: - Committee Member Kramer - Committee Member Purvis - Vice Chair Engel - David Grand - Chair Dorsey - Committee Member Mulvihill - Cleo Battle, Louisville Tourism - Committee Member Ackerson - Council President James - Council Member Hollander

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