Metro Council

Agenda

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Members Roll Call
3. Introduction of Page(s)
4. 1. Council Member Parrish-Wright will introduce the Pages for District 3, Lorelei Frederick and Aiyia'Joy Deverre Parrish.
   Discussion Item
5. Special Recognitions and Proclamations
6. 2. Council Member Reno-Weber and Council Member Owen will recognize Officer Juliano Lutz and Officer Jon Cornett as the Louisville Metro Police Department's 5th Division Officer of the Year and Rookie of the Year, respectively.
   Proclamation
7. Addresses to the Council
8. 3. Addresses to Council - October 15, 2026
   Discussion Item
9. 9 Council Minutes
   Action: approved Passed

   A motion was made by Committee Member Owen, 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:

10. 4. Regular: Metro Council - September 24, 2026
    Minutes
11. 11 Committee Minutes
    Action: approved Passed

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

12. 5. Regular: Committee of the Whole - September 24, 2026
    Minutes
13. 6. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - October 6, 2026
    Minutes
14. 7. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - October 6, 2026
    Minutes
15. 8. Regular: Public Works Committee - October 6, 2026
    Minutes
16. 9. Regular: Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee - October 6, 2026
    Minutes
17. 10. Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee - October 7, 2026
    Minutes
18. 11. Regular: Appropriations Committee - October 7, 2026
    Minutes
19. 12. Regular: Public Safety Committee - October 7, 2026
    Minutes
20. 13. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - October 8, 2026
    Minutes
21. Communications to the Council
22. 14. Civilian Review and Accountability Board - Cindy Morris (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
23. 15. Transit Authority of River City (TARC) Board - Scott Davenport (New Appointment).
    Discussion Item
24. 16. Brightside Board - Jeremy Priddy and Adam Caperton (New Appointments). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
25. 17. Community Action Partnership - John Young and Kennedy Bibb (Reappointments). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
26. 18. Kentucky Science Center - Henry Eng, Andrew Renda, Dr. Christien Russell, and Christine Rieser (Reappointments) and Dr. Douglas Craddock, Jeff Hudson, Megan Metcalf, Sara McAninch, and Kyle Lanoue (New Appointments). Metro Council approval is not required.
    Discussion Item
27. 19. Zoo Foundation Board - Jennifer Cave (New Appointment). Metro Council approval not required.
    Discussion Item
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29. 29 Consent Calendar
    Action: approved Passed

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

30. Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
31. 20. A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING AND RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2, 2026 AS WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY AND URGING STATE SUPPORT FOR COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY CONVICTED KENTUCKIANS.
    Resolution
32. 21. A RESOLUTION HONORING OCTOBER 2 AS NONVIOLENT LOUISVILLE DAY.
    Resolution
33. 22. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $2,000,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE FOR THE HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
    Resolution
34. Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
35. 23. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32.130 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE POLICEMEN’S RETIREMENT FUND.
    Ordinance
36. 24. REAPPOINTMENT OF LARNELLE HARRIS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 15, 2029)
    Appointment
37. 25. REAPPOINTMENT OF MEREDITH ALLARD TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 15, 2029)
    Appointment
38. 26. REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN RIPPY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 15, 2029)
    Appointment
39. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
40. 27. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 97 AND 115 TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND CLEANLINESS OF ROADWAYS.
    Ordinance

    ADD CLERK'S NOTE ABOUT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

41. 28. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $38,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION THROUGH THE TRAINING FACILITY GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
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43. Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
44. 29. APPOINTMENT OF NANCYANNE LERNER TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION. (TERM EXPIRES 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COUNCIL APPROVAL)
    Appointment
45. Old Business
46. 30. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 SOUTH 41ST STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.1 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 25ZONE0142).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Mulvey-Woolridge, 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. 31. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO MEDVANTX, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
48. 32. APPROPRIATING [$500] [$1,000] $3,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 21, 22 AND 24; $450 FROM DISTRICT 7; $300 FROM DISTRICT 5; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1; 18, AND 19; TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT 6TH DIVISION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WITH A COP PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
    Neighborhood Development Fund
    Action: approved Passed

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

49. New Business
50. Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
51. 33. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $2,500 FROM 24; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. FOR JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S CURRICULUM MATERIALS.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
52. 34. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 24; AND $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL FOREST FEST TO BE HELD MAY 15, 2027.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
53. 35. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 7; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE SAR FOUNDATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA.
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
54. Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
55. 36. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 01) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 01).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
56. Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
57. 37. A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PLANT BASED TREATY AND SUPPORTING INCREASED ACCESS TO, AND EDUCATION ABOUT, PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS IN LOUISVILLE.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
58. 38. A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HARRY JOHNSON JR. BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 26TH STREET AND BROADWAY STREET IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
59. 39. A RESOLUTION HONORING KIMBERLY ASA AND LOUISNES “LOU” FEDON BY NAMING THE CORNER OF WEST AMHERST AVENUE AND SOUTH 3RD STREET AS “KIMBERLY ASA WAY” AND “LOU FEDON WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
60. 40. A RESOLUTION HONORING ROSE SMITH AND WALTER SMITH BY NAMING THE UNNAMED ALLEY OFF GREENWOOD AVENUE LEADING TO TRINITY HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE AS “TRINITY WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
61. Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
62. 41. 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 (“LMPHW”) TO HIRE A QUALIFIED LABORATORY DIRECTOR (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE D/B/A DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE - $102,106.57).
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
63. 42. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO MYDATT SERVICES INC. D/B/A BLOCK BY BLOCK AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
64. 43. A RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS HEALTHCARE FACILITIES REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES (WESLEY OAKS SENIOR LIVING EXPANSION PROJECT), SERIES 2026 (THE “NOTES”) IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN INITIAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,200,000; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE NOTES TO 5400 EAST MANSLICK, LLC, A KENTUCKY NONPROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO (A) FINANCE CERTAIN COSTS INCURRED PRIOR TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND EQUIPPING OF LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH RELATED FACILITIES LOCATED AT 5012 AND 5400 EAST MANSLICK ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AND (B) PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE NOTES TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, TRUST INDENTURE, AND NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE NOTES AND THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM AND A LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM TO BE UTILIZED IN THE SALE OF THE NOTES; AUTHORIZING ANY AND ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTION.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
65. Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
66. 44. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO REQUIRED NOTICE FOR ZONING AND FORM DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENTS (CASE NO. 25-LDC-0012)
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
67. 45. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4107 AND 4111 EAST INDIAN TRAIL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.78 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0057).
    Ordinance
    Action: assigned
68. 46. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW THE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF SOLID SHEET METAL PANELS AND CORRUGATED METAL ROOFING PANELS AS FENCING MATERIALS.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
69. 47. A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE STANDARD DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR LANDMARKS.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
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71. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
72. 48. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $74,700 FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
73. Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
74. 49. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $250,000 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: assigned
75. Announcements
76. Adjournment
77. Announcements
78. 30. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 SOUTH 41ST STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.1 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 25ZONE0142).
    Ordinance
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Batshon, 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:

79. Adjournment