Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee met to approve several resolutions, including local business incentives for iHealth Solutions and funding for professional service contracts. The meeting was brief, lasting only 12 minutes, and recommended multiple items to move forward to the full Metro Council meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Local Business Incentives for iHealth Solutions Passed
  • Professional Service Contract for Ebony O'Rea Passed
  • Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Equipment Project Passed
  • Contract with Ricketts Law Offices Amended and Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  2. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk H. Stephen Ott, CKMC

  3. Non-Committee Member(s)
  4. Page Break
  5. R-074-18 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT - (RICKETTS LAW OFFICES, PLLC - $20,000.00). (AS AMENDED.)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business.

  6. Call to Order

    Chair Person Butler called the meeting to order at 3:33 PM.

  7. Roll Call

    Chair Person Butler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Kramer arrived at 3:43 PM.

  8. Special Discussion
  9. Pending Legislation
  10. 1. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO iHEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC, D/B/A ADVANTUM HEALTH, 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 Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Benjiman Moore, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 2. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT- (EBONY O’REA - $35,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Christine Swann, Office of Management and Budget, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. 3. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORITY OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (KOHS) FOR A PROJECT TO OBTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY KOHS TO FACILITATE AND ADMINISTER THE PROJECT AND TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THE PROJECT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jeff Prewitt and Richard Harrison, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. 4. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT - (RICKETTS LAW OFFICES, PLLC - $20,000.00). (AS AMENDED.)
    Resolution
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Chair Person Butler spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be amended by substitution. (See attachment labeled R-074-18 Proposed Amendment Contract for Ricketts Law Offices). The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  14. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 3:45 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on May 10, 2018.

  15. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.