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Public Works, Bridges and Transportation

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee approved two transportation-related funding resolutions from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, securing $409,500 for sidewalk improvements on 4th Street and converting a street to two-way traffic. These projects aim to enhance urban infrastructure and mobility in Louisville.

Key Decisions

  • Sidewalk Improvement Funding on 4th Street Passed
  • One-Way to Two-Way Street Conversion Funding Passed
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Owen called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Owen introduced the members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Butler arrived at 3:04 p.m. and Committee Member Benson arrived at 3:05 p.m.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $234,000 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR DESIGN OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON 4th STREET FROM CHESTNUT STREET TO BROADWAY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY DEVELOP LOUISVILLE.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. Dirk Gowin, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. 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 $175,500 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR DESIGN OF ONE-WAY TO TWO-WAY STREET CONVERSION PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Johnson, seconded by Committee Member Butler, that the Resolution be recommended for approval. Dirk Gowin, Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  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

    This item remained held.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:40 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 April 28, 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

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  11. Supporting Staff

    Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office