Metro Council
TL;DR
The Metro Council held a regular meeting where it approved multiple funding allocations for community events, parks improvements, and public safety equipment, while also making several board appointments. The council passed ordinances supporting local festivals, approved funding for tennis court reconstruction at Seneca Park, and authorized lease agreements for police cameras in Districts 20 and 26.
Key Decisions
- Back to School Festival Funding Passed
- Police Flock Cameras (Districts 20 & 26) Passed
- Seneca Park Tennis Court Reconstruction ($265,000 USTA Grant) Assigned to Parks Committee
- Community Event Funding (Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Old Louisville Farmer's Market, Southwest Music Series) Passed
- Board Appointments (Zoning, Police Accountability Board, Workforce Development) Passed
Agenda
- Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
- Members Roll Call
- Introduction of Page(s)
- 1. Council Member Reno-Weber will introduce the Pages from District 8, Ava Reno-Weber and Lila DeGonda.Discussion Item
- Special Recognitions and Proclamations
- 2. Council Member Raymond will recognize Braden Peterson from Tully Elementary for placing 1st at the STLP Competition for his Minecraft Video entry. (Video Link: https://youtu.be/Rq1BZvKSApU?feature=shared)Proclamation
- 3. Council Members will recognize Geoff Wohl.Proclamation
- 4. Council Member Bast and Council Member Parrish-Wright will recognize Da’Jon Hayes-Burr and Lakeita Burr-Smith.Proclamation
- Addresses to the Council
- 5. Addresses to Council - May 14, 2026Discussion Item
- 11 Council MinutesAction: approved Failed
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Lyninger, that this be approved. The motion failed
- 6. Regular: Metro Council - April 23, 2026Minutes
- 13 Committee MinutesAction: approved Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Batshon, seconded by Council Member Ruhe, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 7. Regular: Committee of the Whole - April 23, 2026Minutes
- 8. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee – May 5, 2026Minutes
- 9. Regular: Public Works Committee - May 5, 2026Minutes
- 10. Regular: Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee - May 5, 2026Minutes
- 11. Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee – May 6, 2026Minutes
- 12. Regular: Appropriations Committee - May 6, 2026Minutes
- 13. Regular: Public Safety Committee - May 6, 2026Minutes
- 14. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - May 7, 2026Minutes
- 15. Regular: Budget Committee – May 7, 2026Minutes
- Communications to the Council
- 16. Bardstown Road Overlay District Board - Carole Yocum, Alicia Ariatti (New Appointments) and Aaron Givhan, JonAnthony Floyed-Jackson, Kelly Estep (Reappointments).Discussion Item
- 17. Civilian Review and Accountability Board - Donald Marlin, Resean Crawley, Sarah Provancher (New Appointments).Discussion Item
- 18. Human Relations Commission - Advocacy Board - Liz O'Sullivan (New Appointment).Discussion Item
- 19. Jefferson County Extension Board - Lisa Hite (Reappointment).Discussion Item
- 20. Urban Services District Board - Nima Mahmoodi, Kasey Doss (New Appointments). Metro Council approval is not required.Discussion Item
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- Special Notice of Proposed Amendment to Metro Council Rules
- 21. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT REGARDING PRESIDING OFFICER AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS.ResolutionAction: assigned
- Consent Calendar
- Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
- 22. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD MAY 27 THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2026.OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
- 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,550 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO OLD LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY COALITION INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 OLD LOUISVILLE FARMER’S MARKET TO BE HELD IN CENTRAL PARK MAY 9, 2026, THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2026.OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
- 24. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $39,650 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,912.50 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, 14, AND 25; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTHWEST MUSIC SERIES TO BE HELD JUNE 13, AUGUST 1, AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2026.OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
- Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE
- 25. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 091, SERIES 2025, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $4,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 05) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 05).OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
- 26. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 072, SERIES 2020, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 088, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CAPITAL BUDGET, AND ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $24,550 BETWEEN EXISTING DISTRICT 06 PROJECTS.OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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- Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
- 27. A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. FRED T. STONER, SR. BY NAMING THE CORNER OF ROSELANE STREET AND SOUTH HANCOCK STREET AS “FRED T. STONER, SR. WAY” IN HIS HONOR.ResolutionAction: adopted Passed
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
- Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
- 28. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF GLENVIEW OF A PORTION OF ORION ROAD EAST OF LIME KILN LANE AND THE LOTS LOCATED THEREON, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARY OF SAID CITY BUT NOT CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE FORMER CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE FORMER COUNTY OF JEFFERSON.OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
- 29. APPOINTMENT OF KEON SCOTT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2027)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 30. REAPPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW MICHAUD TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2028)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 31. APPOINTMENT OF BRIANNE KELLY TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2029)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 32. REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. TERRI DAVENPORT TO THE JUNETEENTH JUBILEE COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2029)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 33. APPOINTMENT OF TREVOR PAWL TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2028)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 34. APPOINTMENT OF DR. NICOLE COBB TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 28, 2028)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 35. APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY HUVAL TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2028)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 36. APPOINTMENT OF GAYLE DICKERSON TO THE KENTUCKIANA WORKS – GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 21, 2028)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 37. REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRISTI ROBINSON TO THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2029)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 38. APPOINTMENT OF AUBREY GREGORY TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 2, 2027)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 39. REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDY TREINEN TO THE LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 23, 2029)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
- 40. APPOINTMENT OF CAROL TIMMONS TO THE REVENUE COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, 2028)AppointmentAction: approved Passed
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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- Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
- 41. A RESOLUTION RENAMING BALLARD PARK TO “SMOKETOWN-BALLARD PARK.”ResolutionAction: adopted Passed
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
- 42. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A TOTAL OF $6,500 FROM HUMANA, LOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT, AND THE BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION FOR THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE EARTH FEST TO BE ADMNISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY.ResolutionAction: adopted Passed
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
- Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 43. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 91 DEFINITIONS TO REMOVE CERTAIN RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS.OrdinanceAction: passed Passed
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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- Old Business
- 44. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$11,200] $13,450 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 2; $1,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 [EACH] FROM DISTRICTS [2 AND 9]; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 26; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 5; TO THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES - FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE FOR BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THEIR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 18, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: reconsidered Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, Jr. , that this Ordinance be reconsidered. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 45. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $26,600 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR FLOCK CAMERAS TO BE INSTALLED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 26.OrdinanceAction: approved Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, Jr. , that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 46. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,650 FROM DISTRICT 20 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF ONE FLOCK CAMERA TO BE INSTALLED NEAR THE GRAND LAKES SUBDIVISION IN DISTRICT 20.OrdinanceAction: approved Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, Jr. , that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 47. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,300 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 19, AND 22; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, AND 25; $450 FROM DISTRICT 7; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 13, 15, 17, AND 20; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MID-STATES, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026 H.E.R.O. RUN TO BE HELD MAY 30, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: approved Passed
- 48. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] $6,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO POORCASTLE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 POORCASTLE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MAY 15-17, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: approved Passed
- 49. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,250] [$12,000] $11,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: [$4,100 FROM DISTRICT 2;] $1,750 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 7, AND 8; [AND] $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 20; $350 FROM DISTRICT 24; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 14; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD MAY 31, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: approved Passed
- 50. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO WIELAND NORTH AMERICAN, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.ResolutionAction: approved Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member Owen, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
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- New Business
- Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
- 51. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY, INC. FOR RENT AND UTILITIES FOR THE LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 52. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, THE BARD’S TOWN THEATRE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS NEW WORKS AND PRODUCTION PROGRAM.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 53. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, TO CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 CRESCENT HILL FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 54. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, TO PROMINENT YOUTH OF AMERICA, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS JACKSON WOODS SUMMER PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
- 55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 092, SERIES 2025 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT AND ADDING LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO THIS PROJECT.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 56. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DBA LOUISVILLE HOTEL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027.ResolutionAction: assigned
- Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
- 57. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $59,357.92 OF FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE SUMMER FEEDING SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS.ResolutionAction: assigned
- 58. A RESOLUTION HONORING REV. DR. LEONARD RAMSEY BY NAMING THE CORNER OF DIXIE HIGHWAY AND GAULBERT AVENUE AS “REV. DR. LEONARD RAMSEY WAY” IN HIS HONOR.ResolutionAction: assigned
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- Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 59. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95, SERIES 2025 IN ORDER TO AMEND THE PROJECT, ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
- 60. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.31 TO PERMIT THE FORAGING OF CERTAIN PLANT MATERIAL IN LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 61. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.41 TO SET GREEN FEES AT LOUISVILLE METRO GOLF COURSES.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 62. A RESOLUTION URGING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO ENSURE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT’S TREE CANOPY IS RESILIENT, PROTECTED, AND SUSTAINABLE.ResolutionAction: assigned
- 63. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDS TOTALING $265,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF TEN (10) TENNIS COURTS AT SENECA PARK TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.ResolutionAction: assigned
- Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
- 64. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3827 POPLAR LEVEL ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY .22 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0025).OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 65. AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON REZONING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND PLAN CERTAIN, CATEGORY 2B AND 3 DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATIONS RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION HOTELS AND DATA CENTERS PENDING A REVIEW AND RECOMMENDED CHANGES BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 66. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE AREAWIDE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 R PAYNE STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 3.09 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0030).OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 67. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 9718 DIXIE HIGHWAY AND 5308 CITATION ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.7 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 25DDP0085).OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 68. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING DIGITAL DISPLAY OFF-PREMISES SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) (CASE NO. 25-LDC-0006)OrdinanceAction: assigned
- Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 69. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $19,942.31 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (IACP) GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.ResolutionAction: assigned
- Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 70. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 99 REGULATING NOISE.OrdinanceAction: assigned
- 103 Approval of the Consent AgendaAction: approved on the Consent Agenda Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Batshon, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 44. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$11,200] $13,450 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 2; $1,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 [EACH] FROM DISTRICTS [2 AND 9]; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 26; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 5; TO THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES - FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE FOR BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THEIR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 18, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: amended Passed
A motion was made by Council Member McCraney, seconded by Committee Member Owen, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a voice vote and the [FILE_TYPE] was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- 46. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,650 FROM DISTRICT 20 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF ONE FLOCK CAMERA TO BE INSTALLED NEAR THE GRAND LAKES SUBDIVISION IN DISTRICT 20.OrdinanceAction: amended Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Purvis, seconded by Council Member Parrish-Wright, that this Ordinance be amended.
- 49. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,250] [$12,000] $11,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: [$4,100 FROM DISTRICT 2;] $1,750 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 7, AND 8; [AND] $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 20; $350 FROM DISTRICT 24; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 14; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD MAY 31, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: amended Passed
A motion was made by Committee Member Owen, seconded by Council Member Seum, Jr. , that this Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 48. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$2,000] $6,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO POORCASTLE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 POORCASTLE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MAY 15-17, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: amended Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, Jr. , seconded by Committee Member Owen, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 47. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,300 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6, 19, AND 22; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, AND 25; $450 FROM DISTRICT 7; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 13, 15, 17, AND 20; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MID-STATES, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026 H.E.R.O. RUN TO BE HELD MAY 30, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: amended Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Bast, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
- 44. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,500] [$11,200] $13,450 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 2; $1,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,500 [EACH] FROM DISTRICTS [2 AND 9]; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 26; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 5; TO THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES - FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE FOR BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THEIR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 18, 2026 (AS AMENDED).OrdinanceAction: approved Passed
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum, Jr. , that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: