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Metro Council

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Metro Council held a regular session on July 21, 2026, with legislation focused on economic development incentives, community resilience funding, and zoning changes. Key actions included approving tax incentives for R.C. Bigelow, Inc., accepting a $25,000 federal grant for economic resilience programs, and establishing a development area for the Landmark Building project. The council also considered zoning changes and a scenic corridor designation for Chamberlain Lane.

Key Decisions

  • R.C. Bigelow, Inc. Local Incentives (Resolution 83) Passed
  • National League of Cities $25,000 Grant (Resolution 4) Passed
  • Landmark Building Development Area (Ordinance 2) Passed
  • Chamberlain Lane Scenic Corridor Nomination (Resolution 3) Forwarded to Planning Commission
  • Mount Holly Road Zoning Change - 7.9 Acres (Ordinance 1) Assigned to Planning and Zoning Committee
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Members Roll Call
  3. Introduction of Page(s)
  4. Special Recognitions and Proclamations
  5. Addresses to the Council
  6. Council Minutes
  7. Committee Minutes
  8. Communications to the Council
  9. Special Notice of Proposed Amendment to Metro Council Rules
  10. Consent Calendar
  11. Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  12. Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE
  13. Legislation forwarded from COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
  14. Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
  15. Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
  16. Legislation forwarded from LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  17. Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
  18. Legislation forwarded from PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  19. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  20. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  21. Special Legislation
  22. Old Business
  23. New Business
  24. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  25. Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
  26. Legislation assigned to COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
  27. Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
  28. Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
  29. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  30. 83. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO R.C. BIGELOW, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
  31. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $25,000 FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE (NLCI) AS PART OF THE BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
    Resolution
  32. 2. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE LANDMARK BUILDING DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE 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
  33. Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
  34. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  35. 3. A RESOLUTION NOMINATING THE PORTION OF CHAMBERLAIN LANE WHICH RUNS FROM I-71 TO MINT SPRING BRANCH ROAD TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.
    Resolution
  36. 1. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 603 AND 603R MOUNT HOLLY ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.9 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0035).
    Ordinance
  37. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  38. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  39. Announcements
  40. Adjournment