Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Agenda

1. Call to Order

   Chair Person Butler called the meeting to order at 4:06 PM.

2. Roll Call
3. Special Discussion
4. 1. Bill Meeks, Louisville Labor Management Committee
   Discussion Item

   Bill Meeks, Louisville Labor Management Committee, spoke to the item and gave a presentation.

5. 2. Public Hearing pursuant to KRS 65.7051 on Waterfront Development
   Discussion Item

   Chair Person Butler opened the public hearing. The following spoke in favor of the proposal: Gil Holland There was no one present to speak in opposition of the proposal. With no one else present to speak, Chair Person Butler closed the public hearing.

6. Pending Legislation
7. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF (A) INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS HAVING AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $40,750,000 AND DESIGNATED THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT, KENTUCKY, INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2018A (BROWN-FORMAN WHISKEY ROW PROJECT) AND (B) INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS HAVING AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $4,250,000 AND DESIGNATED THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT, KENTUCKY, INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2018A (BROWN-FORMAN WHISKEY ROW PROJECT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING PORTIONS OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PROJECT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF (1) LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN METRO GOVERNMENT, AS LESSOR, AND BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION AND BROWN-FORMAN DISTILLERY, INC., RESPECTIVELY, AS LESSEES, (2) BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF EACH SERIES OF THE SERIES 2018 BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR NEGOTIATED SALE, AND (3) OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION, ISSUANCE, AND DELIVERY OF THE SERIES 2018 BONDS; AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTIONS.
   Ordinance
   Action: recommended for approval Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Yates, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Mark Franklin, Brown-Forman, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

8. 4. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO LINAK U.S. INC., AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
   Resolution
   Action: held

   This item was held in committee.

9. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE FORWARD CONCERNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE NEW DIXIE HIGHWAY PROJECT (TIGER)- AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. - $42,200.00.
   Resolution
   Action: held

   This item was held in committee.

10. 6. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO A NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONCERNING LABOR NEGOTIATION FOR CONTRACTS AND ADVICE ON OTHER LABOR MATTERS (NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY- $80,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

11. 7. 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 ZOO CONCERNING A MENTOR/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE ZOO’S BOMA (AFRICAN PETTING ZOO) AND AUSTRALIAN WALKABOUT EXHIBITS TO INTERPRET ANIMAL HISTORY, HABITAT PRESERVATION AND AFRICAN CULTURE FOR THE PUBLIC - (KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM/UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - $130,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

12. 8. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR METRO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONCERNING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - (BORNSTEIN GENERAL CONTRACTING 1890, LLC - $600,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

13. 9. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR METRO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONCERNING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - (CENTEVUS CONSTRUCTION, LLC - $600,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

14. 10. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR METRO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONCERNING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - (KEVCO CONSTRUCTION, LLC - $600,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

15. 11. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR METRO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONCERNING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - (MIRANDA CONSTRUCTION, LLC - $600,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

16. 12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGETS AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PERIODS JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND JANUARY 1, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Rebecca Matheny, Louisville Downtown Management Partnership, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

17. 13. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 TO REQUIRE MANDATORY ARBITRATION IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:

18. 14. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 162 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WATERFRONT REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Chair Person Butler spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

19. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 5:15 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on October 25, 2018.

20. 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.
21. 13. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 TO REQUIRE MANDATORY ARBITRATION IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Ordinance
    Action: amended

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Yates, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council President James spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Sexton Smith, seconded by Vice Chair Yates, that this Ordinance be amended by substitution with the attached document titled, "101618 HANDOUT O-287-18 PROPOSED CABS.pdf". The motion to amend by substitution carried by a voice vote. Todd Dunn, UAW #62, Dave Sueholtz, Kircher, Suetholz & Assoc., Bill Meeks, Louisville Labor Management, Tracy Dotson, Metro Corrections FOP Lodge #77, Andrew Burcham, AFSCME Council #962, Paul Guagliardo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, and Kellie Watson, Metro Human Resources, spoke to the item.

22. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David James (D-6) and Council Member Brent Ackerson (D-26)

23. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

24. Support Staff

    Sean Dennis and Dee Baltimore, Jefferson County Attorney's Office.