Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Labor, Economic Development and Contracts Committee approved several construction and economic development contracts, including multiple general construction service agreements and local business incentives. These approvals will support local infrastructure projects and economic growth in Jefferson County.

Key Decisions

  • Multiple Construction Service Contracts (Miranda, Bornstein, Centevus, Kevco Construction) Passed
  • Local Incentives for MISA Metal Fabricating Passed
  • Local Incentives for LINAK U.S. Inc. Passed
  • Louisville Zoo Mentor/Internship Program Contract Passed
  • Request for Expanded Corrections Audit Passed
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Agenda

  1. 7. 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: 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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  2. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

  3. Support Staff

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

  4. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Scott Reed (D-16)

  5. Page Break
  6. Call to Order

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

  7. Roll Call

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

  8. Pending Legislation
  9. 1. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT OF CORRECTIONS.
    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. May Porter, Internal Audit, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. 2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO MISA METAL FABRICATNG, INC. 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 Kramer, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Charles Helms, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. 3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH HR ALLIANCE FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00.
    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. May Porter, Internal Audit, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. 4. 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: 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. Dennis Arthur, Facilities Management, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. 5. 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: 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. Dennis Arthur, Facilities Management, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  14. 6. 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: 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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  15. 7. 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
  16. 8. 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: 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. Steve Taylor, Louisville Zoo, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  17. 9. 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: 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. Charles Helms, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  18. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Butler adjourned the meeting at 4:21 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on November 8, 2018.

  19. 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.