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Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee approved several budget appropriations and grants for local services, including funding for traffic solutions, animal services, and library resources. The committee recommended six resolutions for approval, covering contracts with various organizations and a minor company name change for an economic incentive.

Key Decisions

  • Traffic Solutions Contract Passed
  • Best Friends Animals Society Grant Passed
  • University of Louisville Professional Services Contract Passed
  • Just Fabulous/Techstyle Company Name Change Passed
  • Library Resource Contracts (Cengage and EBSCO) Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Butler called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Non-Committee Member(s)
  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC. - $80,680.30).
    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. Major Jamey Schwab, Louisville Metro Police Department, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A BEST FRIENDS ANIMALS SOCIETY GRANT AWARD TOTALING $33,000 SUPPORTING METRO ANIMAL SERVICES BEHAVIOR/TRAINING SPECIALIST EXPENSES.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Yates, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Ashley Book, Metro Animal Services, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $51,078.60).
    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. Jon Moore, Public Health and Wellness, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 4. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 95, SERIES 2014, REGARDING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO JUST FABULOUS, INC. PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE APPROVED COMPANY FROM JUST FABULOUS, INC. TO TECHSTYLE, INC., TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROVED AFFILIATE OF FABLETICS, LLC, AND TO APPROVE OF ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF.
    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. Benjamin Moore, Economic Growth & Innovation, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. - $200,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Lee Burchfield, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 6. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (EBSCO PUBLISHING, INC. - $100,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Lee Burchfield, Louisville Free Public Library, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 4:35 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 24, 2018.

  12. 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.
  13. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  14. Rollcall

    Chair Person Butler introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

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  16. Support Staff

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