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Metro Council

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Metro Council approved funding for community organizations including the Louisville Tool Library ($8,967), Crescent Hill Fourth of July Festival ($5,250), and Bard's Town Theatre ($6,500), along with multiple zoning and development approvals. The council failed to pass a proposed Safe Haven Law and rejected funding for the Prominent Youth of America Jackson Woods Summer Program. Several major 2026-2027 budget ordinances and a large mixed-use downtown development project were assigned to committees for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Louisville Tool Library Funding Passed
  • Safe Haven Law (Chapter 39 amendment) Failed
  • Bard's Town Theatre Funding ($6,500) Passed
  • Prominent Youth of America Jackson Woods Summer Program Funding Failed
  • Search Warrant Ordinance (Chapter 32 amendment) Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Members Roll Call
  3. Addresses to the Council
  4. 1. Addresses to Council - June 11, 2026
    Discussion Item
    Action: completed
  5. Council Minutes
  6. 2. Regular: Metro Council - May 14, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Owen, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  7. 7 Committee Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Batshon, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  8. 3. Regular: Committee of the Whole - May 14, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  9. 4. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - June 2, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  10. 5. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - June 2, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  11. 6. Regular: Public Works Committee - June 2, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  12. 7. Regular: Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee - June 2, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  13. 8. Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  14. 9. Regular: Appropriations Committee - June 3, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  15. 10. Regular: Public Safety Committee - June 3, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  16. 11. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - June 4, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  17. 12. Regular: Budget Committee - June 4, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  18. 13. Regular: Committee on Committees - June 9, 2026
    Minutes
    Action: approved
  19. Communications to the Council
  20. 14. Bardstown Road Overlay District Board - Brian Goodwin (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  21. 15. Civilian Review and Accountability Board - Ebert Haegele (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  22. 16. WITHDRAWN AMENDED - Commission for Persons with Disabilities - Tihisha Rawlins (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  23. 17. Fairdale Fire Protection District Board - Jeffery Donohue (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  24. 18. Fern Creek Fire Protection District Board - G. Henry Ott (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  25. 19. Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board - Kyle Rieber (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  26. 20. AMENDED - Kentuckiana Works-Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  27. 21. Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission - Lori Stahlgren, Kate Meador, Morgan Ward, Ashlyn Ackerman (Reappointments), William Temple Beam (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  28. 22. Okolona Fire Protection District Board - Michael Portman, Jr. (New Appointment), Yolanda Moore (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  29. 23. Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District Board - Patrick Sparks (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  30. 24. Police Merit Board - Cadeja Hays, Robert Penta (New Appointments), Sherryl Anderson (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  31. 25. St. Matthews Fire Protection District Board - Jim Seiler (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  32. 26. Brightside Board of Director - Benjamin Langley (Appointment). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  33. 27. Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County - Heidi Margulis (New Appointment). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  34. 28. Tax Appeals Board - Mark England, Albert Andriot, Crissie Buntin, Ed Heimbrock, Mary J. Celleti, Denise Pusateri, Darlene Lovely, Linda English, Katheryn Higgins (Reappointments). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
  35. 29. Zoo Foundation Board - Kyle Burns (New Appointment). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
    Action: read into the record
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  37. Consent Calendar

    A motion was made by Council Member Batshon, seconded by Council Member Parrish-Wright, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  38. Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE
  39. 30. 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.
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.

  40. Legislation forwarded from COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
  41. 31. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT REGARDING PRESIDING OFFICER AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

  42. Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
  43. 32. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

  44. 33. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

  45. Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
  46. 34. APPOINTMENT OF CAROLE YOCUM TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  47. 35. APPOINTMENT OF ALICIA ARIATTI TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. 36. REAPPOINTMENT OF AARON GIVHAN TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  49. 37. REAPPOINTMENT OF JONANTHONY FLOYED-JACKSON TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  50. 38. REAPPOINTMENT OF KELLY ESTEP TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  51. 39. APPOINTMENT OF DONALD MARLIN TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  52. 40. APPOINTMENT OF DR. RASEAN CRAWLEY TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  53. 41. APPOINTMENT OF SARAH PROVANCHER TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW & ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2029)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  54. 42. APPOINTMENT OF LIZ O'SULLIVAN TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - ADVOCACY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2028)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  55. 43. REAPPOINTMENT OF LISA HITE TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2028)
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  56. Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
  57. 44. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

  58. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  59. 45. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

  60. Old Business
  61. 46. 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).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Batshon, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  62. 47. 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).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, 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:

  63. 48. 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).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  64. 49. 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.
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Winkler, seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  65. 50. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $8,967 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $1,000 DISTRICT 15; $967 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 8, 9, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY, INC. FOR RENT AND UTILITIES FOR THE LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  66. 51. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $6,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE BARD’S TOWN THEATRE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS NEW WORKS AND PRODUCTION PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  67. 52. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$4,000] $5,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $750 FROM DISTRICT 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT] 12 AND 15; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 24 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 CRESCENT HILL FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion failed

  68. 53. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$6,000] $7,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PROMINENT YOUTH OF AMERICA, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS JACKSON WOODS SUMMER PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion failed

  69. 54. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE NEW SECTIONS 39.400, 39.401, 39.402, 39.403, AND 39.404 TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAFE HAVEN LAW.
    Ordinance
    Action: Failed Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council Member Seum Jr. , that this Ordinance be approved. The motion failed

  70. 55. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) AND CREATING A NEW SECTION OF CHAPTER 32 REGARDING THE ISSUANCE, REQUIREMENTS, AND EXECUTION OF SEARCH WARRANTS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Mulvey-Woolridge, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  71. 56. 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.
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. New Business
  74. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  75. 57. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,160 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,860 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,200 FROM DISTRICT 12; AND $1,100 FROM DISTRICT 25; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 SOUTHEND MOVIES UNDER THE STARS TO BE HELD SUMMER AND FALL 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  76. 58. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $1,250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR TEACHER SUPPLY GIVEAWAY TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  77. 59. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ST. JOE’S 177TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE KIDS.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  78. 60. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATER FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026-2027 PLAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  79. 61. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ST. MATTHEWS FIRE AND RESCUE BENEVOLENCE FUND CORPORATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS FIRST ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST TO BE HELD JULY 3, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  80. 62. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $16,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO 21ST CENTURY PARKS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL HVAC UNIT.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  81. 63. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIRT BOWL DERBY SHOWCASE HELD APRIL 29, 2026, AND THE 2026 DIRT BOWL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JUNE 6 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  82. 64. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,000 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A PAVILION AT WARWICK PARK AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  83. 65. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  84. 66. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  85. Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
  86. 67. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR LOUISVILLE TOURISM.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  87. 68. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (TARC).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  88. 69. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO ESTABLISH SUBCLASSIFICATIONS OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  89. 70. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT, KENTUCKY, (I) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS HEALTH SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC.), SERIES 2026 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000,000, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH SHALL BE LOANED TO NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC.TO (A) PAY OR REIMBURSE NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND NORTON HOSPITALS, INC. FOR THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING AND EQUIPPING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND CERTAIN AFFILIATES, AND (B) REFINANCE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS, AND (II) TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  90. 71. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, AND FUNCTIONING OF THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS VARIOUS OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND OTHER METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  91. 72. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF FUNDS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY AND OTHER LOUISVILLE METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  92. Legislation assigned to COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
  93. 73. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND CREATING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE III OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO KRS 83A.060.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  94. 74. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION SERVICES (BOEHL, STOPHER & GRAVES LLP- $20,000).
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  95. Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
  96. 75. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50.24 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO AMEND THE DEBT SERVICE ADJUSTMENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  97. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  98. 76. AN ORDINANCE (A) AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE ARENA ZONE TO REMOVE THE NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA, (B) ESTABLISHING A NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.490- 65.499 TO BE KNOWN AS THE BASEBALL NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA, APPROVING ENTERING INTO TWO GRANT CONTRACTS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT CONTRACTS, 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.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  99. 77. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST ANALYZING AND REPORTING COSTS- (PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC - $190,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $550,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
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  101. 78. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (FROM THE DATE OF ITS APPROVAL THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030) BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 3425 (“AFSCME”) RELATING TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF ITS EMPLOYEES IN THE LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  102. 79. AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE “ISSUER”) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ISSUER AND MGI LOUISVILLE, LLC, ITS AFFILIATES AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY”) RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES AT 501-504 AND 503 FRANKLIN STREET, UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0025-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0020-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0016-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN STREET, 300-304 JACKSON STREET, AND 100 N. HANCOCK STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF (I) BETWEEN 225 AND 300 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; (II) A PARKING STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 89 PARKING SPACES; (III) A HOTEL CONTAINING BETWEEN 134 AND 180 ROOMS; (IV) BETWEEN 38,800 AND 50,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE; (V) BETWEEN 18,000 AND 22,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE; (VI) A GARAGE TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY PARC CONTAINING NO FEWER THAN 575 PARKING SPACES; AND (VII) OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (THE “PROJECT”); AGREEING TO UNDERTAKE THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLING SAID FACILITIES; AND TAKING OTHER PRELIMINARY ACTION.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  103. 80. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 503 FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0001-0000), UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0025-0000), 501-504 FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0022-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-051-0000), 304 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0053-0000), 302 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0055-0000), 100 N. HANCOCK STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0050-0000), 300 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0054-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO 18E-0020-0000) AND UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0016-0000)AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THEIR TRANSFER.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  104. Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
  105. 81. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42.31 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  106. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  107. 82. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 153 REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS IF THERE ARE DELINQUENT TAXES OR VALID LIENS HELD BY LOUISVILLE METRO THAT ARE UNPAID.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  108. 83. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 524 BAXTER AVENUE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY .36 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 25ZONE0097).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  109. 84. A RESOLUTION NOMINATING WOLF PEN BRANCH ROAD, WHICH RUNS FROM RIVER ROAD TO CHAMBERLAIN LANE, TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  110. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  111. 85. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 123 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) REGARDING SECONDARY METALS RECYCLING TO CONFORM WITH THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES AS AMENDED BY THE 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  112. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  113. 86. AN ORDINANCE (I) DECLARING MERMAID LANE AS DEDICATED TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC USE AS A PUBLIC WAY AND (II) ACCEPTING SUCH DEDICATION.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  114. 87. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. TWO (2), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE GAGEL AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  115. 88. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. SEVENTEEN (17), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  116. 89. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY-SEVEN (37), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  117. 90. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY (30), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  118. Announcements
  119. Adjournment
  120. 120 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: approved on the Consent Agenda Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Batshon, seconded by Council Member Parrish-Wright, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

  121. 53. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$6,000] $7,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PROMINENT YOUTH OF AMERICA, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS JACKSON WOODS SUMMER PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: passed Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  122. 52. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$4,000] $5,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $750 FROM DISTRICT 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS [8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT] 12 AND 15; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 24 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CRESCENT HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 CRESCENT HILL FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Chappell, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  123. 50. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $8,967 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $1,000 DISTRICT 15; $967 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 8, 9, AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY, INC. FOR RENT AND UTILITIES FOR THE LOUISVILLE TOOL LIBRARY (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Mulvey-Woolridge, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  124. 54. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE NEW SECTIONS 39.400, 39.401, 39.402, 39.403, AND 39.404 TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAFE HAVEN LAW.
    Ordinance
    Action: Amend - Failed Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Parrish-Wright, seconded by Council Member Reno-Weber, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion failed

  125. 53. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$6,000] $7,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PROMINENT YOUTH OF AMERICA, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS JACKSON WOODS SUMMER PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  126. 51. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $6,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE BARD’S TOWN THEATRE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS NEW WORKS AND PRODUCTION PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Seum Jr. , seconded by Council Member Reno-Weber, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion failed