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Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee approved several sole-source contracts for library resources totaling over $775,000, primarily for digital library services. The committee also passed a resolution encouraging local governments and hospitals to support Centerstone Kentucky's Living Room Program, which appears to be a community mental health initiative.

Key Decisions

  • ProQuest LLC Digital Library Contract Passed
  • Multiple Library Digital Resource Contracts (Info USA, Recorded Books, OverDrive, BiblioLabs) Passed
  • Centerstone Kentucky Living Room Program Support Resolution Passed (Amended)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (PROQUEST LLC - $150,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, 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.

  2. 6. A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOODS, CITIES, NEIGHBORING GOVERNMENTS, AND HOSPITALS, [THROUGHOUT JEFFERSON COUNTY] TO JOIN LOUISVILLE METRO IN SUPPORTING [THE CAPITAL FUND FOR] CENTERSTONE KENTUCKY’S LIVING ROOM PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. A motion was made by Vice Chair Yates, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be amended by striking "supporting" and "capital fund" and adding "hospital" to the title. In the 6th whereas, insert "and hospitals" after "cities". And, strike "capital" in Section I. . Committee Member Kramer explained his need to leave Chambers and not participate in the discussion, due to his daughter being an intern at Centerstone working with a school-based therapist, not involved with the Living Room Project. Committee Member Benson offered a friendly amendment to insert "neighborhoods" before "cities" strike "throughout Jefferson County" and add "Neighboring Governments" in the title. In the last whereas, insert "neighborhoods" after "other" strike "Jefferson County" and insert "our region". And in Section I, insert "neighborhoods" after "other" and before "cities" and strike "in Jefferson County". The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.

  3. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

  4. R-095-18 A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOODS, CITIES, NEIGHBORING GOVERNMENTS, AND HOSPITALS, [THROUGHOUT JEFFERSON COUNTY] TO JOIN LOUISVILLE METRO IN SUPPORTING [THE CAPITAL FUND FOR] CENTERSTONE KENTUCKY’S LIVING ROOM PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The following spoke to the item: Dr. Deborah Keeling, University of Louisville Major Joshua Judah, Louisville Metro Police Department Kimberley Brothers, Centerstone The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the amended Resolution was sent to Old Business.

  5. Page Break
  6. Call to Order

    Chair Person Butler called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM.

  7. Roll Call

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

  8. Suport Staff

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

  9. Pending Legislation
  10. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (PROQUEST LLC - $150,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Yates, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Lee Birchfield, 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. 2. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (INFO USA MARKETING, INC., - $35,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, 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.

  12. 3. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (RECORDED BOOKS, INC. - $225,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Benson, 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.

  13. 4. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (OVERDRIVE, INC. - $325,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Benson, 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.

  14. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (BIBLIOLABS LLC - $40,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Benson, 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.

  15. 6. A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOODS, CITIES, NEIGHBORING GOVERNMENTS, AND HOSPITALS, [THROUGHOUT JEFFERSON COUNTY] TO JOIN LOUISVILLE METRO IN SUPPORTING [THE CAPITAL FUND FOR] CENTERSTONE KENTUCKY’S LIVING ROOM PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Resolution
  16. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on June 14, 2018.

  17. 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.