Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee held a brief meeting approving three resolutions related to city contracts and property transfer. The meeting quickly processed resolutions for library technology, economic consulting services, and a property sale, with all items recommended for approval.

Key Decisions

  • Library Technology Contract with Innovative Interfaces Passed
  • Economic Consulting Contract with Commonwealth Economics Partners Passed
  • Sale of Cooper Chapel Road Property to Henry Ford Jr. Passed
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Agenda

  1. Support Staff

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

  2. Clerk(s)

    Jess Helton, CKMC

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  4. Call to Order

    Vice Chair Yates called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.

  5. Roll Call

    Vice Chair Yates introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.

  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (INNOVATIVE INTERFACES INCORPORATED - $320,000.00).
    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. 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.

  8. 2. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - COMMONWEALTH ECONOMICS PARTNERS, LLC - $108,000.
    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. Laura Ferguson, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 3. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 6217 COOPER CHAPEL ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, A DESCRIPTION OF WHICH IS SET OUT IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO, OWNED BY LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO GOVERNMENT”) AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR A GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO HENRY FORD, JR. FOR $500.00.
    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. Mike Penick, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 10 Adjournment
    Action: adjourned Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this meeting be adjourned. Without objection, Vice Chair Yates adjourned the meeting at 4:16 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on July 26, 2018.

  11. 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.