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Metro Council

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

Metro Council passed a temporary moratorium on rezoning and development permits for data centers and telecom hotels while the Planning Commission reviews related regulations. The council also approved multiple neighborhood development fund allocations totaling over $100,000 for community events, landscaping, and local organizations, as well as accepted nearly $107 million in state funding for various metro projects.

Key Decisions

  • Data Center and Telecom Hotel Moratorium Passed
  • Gas Franchise Renewal with Louisville Gas & Electric Company Passed
  • Acceptance of $107.25 Million in State Funding from Kentucky Department for Local Government Passed
  • Multiple Neighborhood Development Fund Appropriations (Items 20-23, 53-57) Passed
  • Board and Committee Appointments (Items 30-44) Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Members Roll Call
  3. Introduction of Page(s)
  4. 1. Council Member Joseph will introduce the Page for District 12, Madeline Michel.
    Discussion Item
  5. 2. Council Member Chappell will introduce the Page for District 15, Colt Brown.
    Discussion Item
  6. Special Recognitions and Proclamations
  7. 3. Council Member Bratcher will recognize the Fern Creek Babe Ruth 8U Girls All-Stars for winning the World Series Championship.
    Proclamation
  8. Addresses to the Council
  9. 4. Addresses to Council - August 13, 2026
    Discussion Item
  10. 10 Council Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, 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:

  11. 5. Regular: Metro Council - July 30, 2026
    Minutes
  12. 12 Committee Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

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

  13. 6. Regular: Committee of the Whole - July 30, 2026
    Minutes
  14. 7. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - August 4, 2026
    Minutes
  15. 8. Regular: Public Works Committee - August 4, 2026
    Minutes
  16. 9. Regular: Government Oversight/Audits and Appointments Committee - August 4, 2026
    Minutes
  17. 10. Regular: Appropriations Committee - August 5, 2026
    Minutes
  18. 11. Regular: Public Safety Committee - August 5, 2026
    Minutes
  19. 12. Regular: Park and Sustainability Committee - August 6, 2026
    Minutes
  20. 13. Regular: Budget Committee - August 6, 2026
    Minutes
  21. 14. Regular: Committee on Committees - August 11, 2026
    Minutes
  22. Communications to the Council
  23. 15. Deputy Sheriff Merit Board - Danita Cheatham (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
  24. 16. Human Relations Advocacy Board - Renesha Martin (New Appointment) and Yvonne Jones (Reappointment)
    Discussion Item
  25. 17. Kentuckiana Works - Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board - Daniel Corrie Shull (New Appointment)
    Discussion Item
  26. 18. Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau - Dr. Kaveh Zamanian (New Appointment)
    Discussion Item
  27. 19. Metropolitan Business Development Corporation Board - Christopher Hatcher and Jennifer Johnston (Reappointments). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
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  29. 29 Consent Calendar
    Action: approved Passed

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

  30. Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  31. 20. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO 502 TREE AND LANDSCAPE FOR TREE MAINTENANCE IN DISTRICT 4.
    Ordinance
  32. 21. 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
  33. 22. 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
  34. 23. 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
  35. Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE
  36. 24. 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
  37. 25. 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
  38. 26. 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
  39. 27. 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
  40. 28. 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
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  42. Legislation forwarded from COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
  43. 29. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING IMAGE USAGE AND APPROVAL OF MAILINGS.
    Resolution
  44. Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
  45. 30. APPOINTMENT OF SARAH BRADY TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2028
    Appointment
  46. 31. APPOINTMENT OF MARINA GONZALEZ TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2028)
    Appointment
  47. 32. APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW BECK TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2029)
    Appointment
  48. 33. REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT BLAIR TO THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
    Appointment
  49. 34. REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID GREENE TO THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MAY 1, 2027)
    Appointment
  50. 35. REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMIE CAMPISANO TO THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MAY 1, 2029)
    Appointment
  51. 36. REAPPOINTMENT OF LESLI SCHAFFER TO THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MAY 1, 2029)
    Appointment
  52. 37. REAPPOINTMENT OF SHARON BOND TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
    Appointment
  53. 38. REAPPOINTMENT OF MARILYN LEWIS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
    Appointment
  54. 39. REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN FUNK TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 22, 2028)
    Appointment
  55. 40. REAPPOINTMENT OF KEVIN GIBSON TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 22, 2028)
    Appointment
  56. 41. APPOINTMENT OF NADARECA THIBEAUX TO THE RIVERPORT AUTHORITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2027)
    Appointment
  57. 42. REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE GARDNER TO THE ANTI-DISPLACEMENT COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 26, 2029)
    Appointment
  58. 43. REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRENCE ELLIOTT TO THE ANTI-DISPLACEMENT COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 26, 2029)
    Appointment
  59. 44. REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREW BLIEDEN TO THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MAY 1, 2029).
    Appointment
  60. Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
  61. 45. 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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  63. Legislation forwarded from PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  64. 46. 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
  65. 47. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF W. BRECKINRIDGE STREET AND S. 8TH STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 5,500 SQUARE FEET AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0010).
    Ordinance
  66. 48. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF MERMAID LANE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.165 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0017).
    Ordinance
  67. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  68. 49. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 51 REGARDING LICENSING FEES.
    Ordinance
  69. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  70. 50. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. EIGHTEEN (18), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CRUMS LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
    Resolution
  71. Old Business
  72. 51. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: approved 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:

  73. 52. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS BETWEEN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (AS AMENDED)
    Ordinance
    Action: 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:

  74. 53. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$4,250] $9,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 9, 15, AND 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 10, 17, AND 20; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 14, AND 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FEED LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENT, PERSONNEL, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved 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:

  75. 54. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,500] $3,300 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $500 FROM DISTRICT 2; AND $300 FROM DISTRICT 15; 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 24 AND 25, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

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

  76. 55. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$4,000] $6,550 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; $1,300 FROM DISTRICT 3; $750 FROM DISTRICT 21; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 2; 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,] OCTOBER 16-17, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved 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:

  77. 56. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$12,500] [$12,750] $22,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $2,250 FROM DISTRICT 20; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 14; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 21; $750 FROM DISTRICT 16; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 12, 18, 19, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17 AND 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FAIRDALE CORPORATION FOR THE COST OF MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CELEBRATE RECOVERY(AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

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

  78. 57. APPROPRIATING [$750] [$1,250] $3,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 15; [AND] $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 21, 22, AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE FOR THEIR 2026 PACK A BACKPACK BASH TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 3-7, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

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

  79. 58. 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 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: Question Called Failed

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

  80. New Business
  81. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
  82. 59. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM DISTRICT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF PROSPECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOARDWALK AROUND THE PERIMETER OF PUTNEY POND.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  83. 60. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 21; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $750 FROM DISTRICT 4; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE TASTE OF SOUTH LOUISVILLE FUNDRAISER EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 22, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  84. 61. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CENTRAL LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR ITS LOW-INCOME LG&E BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  85. 62. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,440 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THREE RIGHTS-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD AND NEWBURG ROAD.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  86. 63. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,580 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF FIVE MEDIANS IN DISTRICT 15.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  87. 64. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL & PARADE COMMITTEE, INC., FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 10, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  88. 65. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,410 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHVIEW BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIGHVIEW FALL FESTIVAL AND PARADE ON OCTOBER 10, THE HIGHVIEW HOLIDAY FEST ON DECEMBER 4, 2026, AND WEBSITE MAINTENANCE.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  89. 66. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; AND $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14, 19, 20, AND 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATION FOR THE BOOTS, BADGES, AND BIDS EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 15, 2026.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  90. Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
  91. 67. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $35,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 03) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 03).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  92. 68. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 163, SERIES 2022, AND ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $136,336.49 FROM THE UNALLOCATED BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW GRANTS PROJECT TO EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE USDA STREAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  93. 69. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126, SERIES 2007, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 090, SERIES 2009, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 119, SERIES 2012, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 088, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING AND CONSOLIDATING FUNDS BETWEEN PROJECTS WITHIN VARIOUS LOAN FUNDS TO FACILITATE MORE EFFICIENT PROJECT ADMINISTRATION.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  94. 70. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 092, SERIES 2025, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL BUDGET AND ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $83,555.70 FROM TWO EXISTING PROJECTS AND ESTABLISHING TWO NEW DISTRICT 15 PROJECTS.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  95. 71. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET BY CHANGING THE NAMES OF THREE CAPITAL PROJECT TITLES.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  96. 72. 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 $70,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO THE DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  97. 73. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $50,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 09) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 09).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  98. 74. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $13,470,000 OF FUNDING THROUGH THE H.R. 6938, THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONEMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, H.R.7148, THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026, AND H.R. 4366, THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY H.R. 6938, H.R.7148, H.R. 4366 TO CARRY OUT VARIOUS PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THESE PROJECTS.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  99. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  100. 75. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN (COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A NORTON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL GROUP - $200,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  101. 76. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNING WASTEWATER MONITORING (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - $150,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  102. 77. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO KPFF, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  103. 78. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO REQUEST A KENTUCKY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOUISVILLE RIVERPORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,178,295, TO ACCEPT SAID GRANT IF AWARDED, AND TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH FUNDING IF SAID GRANT IS AWARDED.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
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  105. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
  106. 79. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8803, 8805, AND 8807 OLD BARDSTOWN ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.02 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26DDP0005).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  107. 80. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING PACKAGE LIQUOR STORES (CASE NO. 26-LDC-0003)
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
  108. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  109. 81. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3705 STONE LAKES DRIVE AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
  110. Announcements
  111. Adjournment
  112. 58. 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 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: 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:

  113. 58. 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 (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins, seconded by Council Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion failed

  114. 58. 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 (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:

  115. 51. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommitted Failed

    A motion was made by Council Member Lyninger, seconded by Committee Member Owen, that this Ordinance be Recommitted. The motion failed

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