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Public Works, Bridges and Transportation

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Bridges and Transportation committee met briefly to discuss infrastructure development. They approved a $390,650 funding resolution for extending River Road West, which could improve local transportation infrastructure. Two other items were held without immediate action.

Key Decisions

  • River Road West Extension Funding Passed
  • Metropolitan Sewer District Floodplain Buyout Program Held
  • Yard Waste Collection Ordinance Amendment Held
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Owen called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Owen introduced the members that were present. A quorum was established.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $390,650 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR DESIGN OF THE EXTENSION OF RIVER ROAD WEST FROM 7TH STREET TO NORTHWESTERN PARKWAY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY DEVELOP LOUISVILLE.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Butler, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jeff O'Brien, Develop Louisville, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT FLOODPLAIN BUYOUT PROGRAM.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  6. 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 51.105 AND 51.507(A) OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT TO PERMIT THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTE.
    Ordinance
    Action: held

    This item remained held.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on February 25, 2016.

  8. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
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  10. Clerk

    Jess Helton, CKMC

  11. Supporting Staff

    Deborah Bilitski, Jefferson County Attorney's Office