Labor and Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Labor and Economic Development Committee considered five resolutions focused on funding professional service contracts and economic development initiatives. The meeting addressed funding for the Louisville Zoo's internship program, child abuse forensic services, wastewater monitoring research, and incentives for business development.

Key Decisions

  • Louisville Zoo Mentor/Internship Program Funding Considered
  • Forensic Medical Services for Abused/Neglected Children Considered
  • Wastewater Monitoring Contract with University of Louisville Considered
  • Local Incentives for KPFF, Inc. Considered
  • Kentucky Product Development Initiative Grant Request for Louisville Riverport Considered
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  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 LOUISVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS FOR ITS MENTOR/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS - $140,000.00.
    Resolution
  5. 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 FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN (COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A NORTON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL GROUP - $200,000.00).
    Resolution
  6. 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 WASTEWATER MONITORING (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - $150,000.00).
    Resolution
  7. 4. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO KPFF, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO REQUEST A KENTUCKY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOUISVILLE RIVERPORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,178,295, TO ACCEPT SAID GRANT IF AWARDED, AND TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH FUNDING IF SAID GRANT IS AWARDED.
    Resolution
  9. Adjournment
  10. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.