Parks and Sustainability Committee

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Parks and Sustainability Committee discussed Louisville's Urban Forest Master Plan, which aims to make the city's tree canopy more resilient and sustainable. The committee reviewed financial impacts of the plan and considered two items: an ordinance to allow foraging of certain plants in metro parks, and a resolution supporting implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan strategies.

Key Decisions

  • Urban Forest Master Plan Overview (R-142-25) Discussed
  • Financial Impact Statement for Urban Forest Master Plan Discussed
  • Ordinance to Permit Foraging of Plant Material in Metro Parks Pending - not yet voted
  • Resolution to Implement Urban Forest Master Plan Strategies Pending - not yet voted
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW (R-142-25): Cindi Sullivan, Trees Louisville
    Discussion Item
  5. 2. FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT OVERVIEW (R-142-25): Michelle King and Dr. Mesude Ozyurekoglu, Louisville Parks and Recreation.
    Discussion Item
  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.31 TO PERMIT THE FORAGING OF CERTAIN PLANT MATERIAL IN LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS.
    Ordinance
  8. 4. A RESOLUTION URGING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO ENSURE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT’S TREE CANOPY IS RESILIENT, PROTECTED, AND SUSTAINABLE.
    Resolution
  9. Adjournment
  10. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.