Metro Council

Agenda

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Members Roll Call
3. Introduction of Page(s)
4. Addresses to the Council
5. 1. Addresses to Council - July 30, 2026
   Discussion Item
6. Council Minutes
7. 2. Regular: Metro Council - June 25, 2026
   Minutes
8. Committee Minutes
9. 3. Regular: Committee of the Whole - June 25, 2026
   Minutes
10. 4. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
11. 5. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
12. 6. Regular: Public Works Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
13. 7. Regular: Government Oversight/Audits and Appointments - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
14. 8. Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee - July 22, 2026
    Minutes
15. 9. Regular: Appropriations Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
16. 10. Regular: Public Safety Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
17. 11. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
18. 12. Regular: Budget Committee - July 21, 2026
    Minutes
19. Communications to the Council
20. 13. Tax Appeals Board - Dominque Hill and Darrel Skrine (Reappointments). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
21. 14. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board - Sarah Brady (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
22. 15. Police Merit Board - Marina Gonzalez and Matthew Beck (New Appointments).
    Discussion Item
23. 16. Air Pollution Control District Board - Robert Blair (Reappointment).
    Discussion Item
24. 17. Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board - David Greene (New Appointment) and Jamie Campisano, Lesli Schaffer, Andrew Blieden (Reappointments).
    Discussion Item
25. 18. Board of Zoning Adjustment - Sharon Bond and Marilyn Lewis (Reappointments).
    Discussion Item
26. 19. Waste Management District 109 Board - Brian Funk and Kevin Gibson (Reappointments).
    Discussion Item
27. 20. Riverport Authority Board - Nadareca Thibeaux (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
28. 21. Anti-Displacement Commission - Michelle Gardner and Terrence Elliot (Reappointments).
    Discussion Item
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30. Consent Calendar
31. Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
32. 22. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO FUND THE GYMS NOT JAILS PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 23 TO AUGUST 4, 2026 AT THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER.
    Ordinance
33. 23. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAIRDALE FAIR COMMUNITY UNITED, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 FAIRDALE FAIR TO BE HELD OCTOBER 1-3, 2026.
    Ordinance
34. 24. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: CAMP TAYLOR ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN JULY 2026; D10 COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LOUISVILLE TENNIS CENTER SEPTEMBER 26, 2026; THE SECOND ANNUAL H.O.R.S.E. TOURNAMENT AT CAMP TAYLOR PARK NOVEMBER 2026; AND THE SECOND ANNUAL SLABFEST IN JOE CREASON PARK IN JUNE 2027.
    Ordinance
35. 25. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,922 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR PRODUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 JAZZ IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2026.
    Ordinance
36. Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
37. 26. A RESOLUTION HONORING MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 12TH STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET AS “MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON WAY” IN HER HONOR.
    Resolution
38. 27. A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. JULIO RODRIGUEZ BY NAMING THE CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET AND NORTH 36TH STREET AS “JULIO RODRIGUEZ WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
39. Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
40. 28. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF PROSPECT OF A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED APPROXIMATELY EAST OF HARRODS CREEK, WEST OF TIMBER RIDGE DRIVE, NORTH OF US HWY 42 AND SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER, 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.
    Ordinance
41. Legislation forwarded from LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
42. 29. 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
43. Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
44. 30. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING 2.966 ACRES OF OTTER CREEK PARK LOCATED IN MEADE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND OWNED BY LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO GOVERNMENT”), THE GOVERNMENTAL SUCCSSOR TO THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AS NO LONGER NEEDED AND NO LONGER PRACTICAL FOR A GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO MEADE COUNTY.
    Resolution
45. Legislation forwarded from PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
46. 31. 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
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48. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
49. 32. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 NORTH ENGLISH STATION ROAD AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER.
    Resolution
50. Old Business
51. 33. 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
52. 34. 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
53. 35. 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
54. 36. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
    Ordinance
55. 37. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $11,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF NICOLE 50/50 MENTORING COLLABORATIVE, INCORPORATED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRISP WYANDOTTE CAREER READINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
    Ordinance
56. 38. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] $15,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MINISTRIES UNITED OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR SALARIES, RENT, AND UTILITY COSTS FOR THE JIM KING SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
57. 39. AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER OF TITLE XI AMENDING CHAPTER 149 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATING TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NUISANCES AND IN-PERSON SECURITY AT LATE-NIGHT BUSINESSES. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Ordinance
58. 40. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE "METRO GOVERNMENT" OR THE "ISSUER"), PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES OF THE METRO GOVERNMENT IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC PROJECTS AS DESCRIBED IN METRO GOVERNMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON WHICH THE BONDS AND NOTES ARE TO BE ISSUED AND PROVIDING FOR A COMPETITIVE, ADVERTISED SALE THEREOF; DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS AND NOTES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND NOTES.
    Ordinance
59. New Business
60. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
61. 41. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FEED LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENT, PERSONNEL, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS.
    Ordinance
62. 42. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. FOR VENUE RENTAL AND FENCING COSTS FOR THE VIA COLORI FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 24TH AND 25TH 2026.
    Ordinance
63. 43. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE, INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE IN DISTRICT 4.
    Ordinance
64. 44. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION TO FUND THE DISTRICT 4 PARK ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS IN DISTRICT 4.
    Ordinance
65. 45. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIDGE KIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 21-22, 2026.
    Ordinance
66. 46. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE NATURE CENTER, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE BEARGRASS CREEK STATE NATURE PRESERVE AND SURROUNDING FOREST.
    Ordinance
67. 47. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,625 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 9; TO CODES AND REGULATIONS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL AS REPORTED OR IDENTIFIED BY THE HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD.
    Ordinance
68. 48. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 12; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FAIRDALE CORPORATION FOR THE COST OF MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CELEBRATE RECOVERY.
    Ordinance
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70. Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
71. 49. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS BETWEEN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
    Ordinance
72. 50. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $5,000.00 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 11) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 11).
    Ordinance
73. 51. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $20,000.00 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 07) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 07).
    Ordinance
74. 52. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, AND ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $60,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 03 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO THE DISTRICT 03 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND.
    Ordinance
75. 53. RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ONE OR MORE PROPOSED ISSUES OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES.
    Resolution
76. 54. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $107,250,000 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (“DLG”), AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY DLG TO CARRY OUT VARIOUS PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THESE PROJECTS.
    Resolution
77. Legislation assigned to COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
78. 55. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING IMAGE USAGE AND APPROVAL OF MAILINGS.
    Resolution
79. Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
80. 56. A RESOLUTION HONORING DEACON JAMES TURNER & M. ANNETTE MANDLEY-TURNER BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 32ND STREET AND WEST BROADWAY AS “REV. DEACON JAMES AND M. ANNETTE TURNER WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.
    Resolution
81. Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
82. 57. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 36 ON POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES, TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERYONE (SAFE) LAW.
    Ordinance
83. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
84. 58. 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 ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS FOR ITS MENTOR/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS - $140,000.00.
    Resolution
85. Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
86. 59. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD OF $75,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOR THE IROQUOIS PARK PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH PROJECT TO BE ADMNISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
    Resolution
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88. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
89. 60. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT TO BINDING ELEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 908 S. ENGLISH STATION ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 12.5 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26AMEND0002).
    Ordinance