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Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · 3:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee met virtually to discuss two key resolutions related to the Louisville Metro Police Department. The first resolution authorizes a $178,716 grant for new SWAT team rifles, and the second accepts a $70,000 furniture donation from the U.S. Department of Justice. The committee also received an update on the ongoing opioid settlement.

Key Decisions

  • SWAT Team Rifle Purchase Passed
  • DOJ Furniture Donation for Police Department Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Fox called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Fox introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended virtually, except for Chair Fox and Vice Chair Peden, who attended in chambers.

  3. Pending Legislation

    [See the "Captioning Transcript of Public Safety Committee Meeting - November 16, 2022.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding the discussion of each item.]

  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND, UPON APPROVAL, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (“KOHS”) TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY KOHS TO FACILITATE AND ADMINISTER THE PROJECT AND TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,716 FOR THE PURCHASE AND REPLACEMENT OF RIFLES FOR THE SWAT TEAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Committee Member Flood, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Lt. Jeffery Lauder, Louisville Metro Police Department's Swat Team - Vice Chair Peden The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SURPLUS FURNITURE, VALUED AT $70,000, FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, LOUISVILLE DIVISION OFFICE, FOR FUTURE USE BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Peden, seconded by Committee Member Flood, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Dennis Arthur, Fleet and Facilities, spoke to this item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. Special Discussion
  7. 3. OPIOID SETTLEMENT UPDATE Taylor Ingram, Public Health and Wellness Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to this item: - Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Vice Chair Peden - Taylor Ingram, Public Health & Wellness - Committee Member Parker - Chair Fox

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting at 4:03 p.m.

  9. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on December 1, 2022.
  10. ID 22-1666 Captioning Transcript of Public Safety Committee Meeting - November 16, 2022
    Discussion Item
  11. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Clerk

  12. Support Staff

    Alice Lyon, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office