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Public Works, Facilities, Transportation and Accessibility Committee

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee met to discuss infrastructure projects, including an update from Louisville Water Company on recent water main issues. The committee recommended approval of funding transfers and additional state funding for the 18th and Broadway intersection improvement project, which will help upgrade local transportation infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Transfer of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Road Project Passed
  • Accept Additional State Funding for 18th and Broadway Intersection Project Passed
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Agenda

  1. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) and Council Member Cindi Fowler (D-14)

  2. Support Staff

    Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  3. Clerk(s)

    Jess Helton, CKMC

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  5. Call to Order

    Chair Person Mulvihill called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM.

  6. Roll Call

    Chair Person Mulvihill introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  7. Special Discussion
  8. 1. PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, UPDATES ON THE 48-INCH MAIN BREAK AND THE EASTERN PARKWAY PROJECT - LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY
    Discussion Item

    Kelley Dearing Smith and Vince Guenthner, Louisville Water Company, gave a presentation and answered questions.

  9. Pending Legislation
  10. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 101, SERIES 2014 AS PERTAINING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT BY TRANSFERRING $67,796.27 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE 18TH AND BROADWAY INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT PROJECT TO MATCH ADDITIONAL KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FUNDING.
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Butler, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Dirk Gowin, Public Works, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  11. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $950,000 OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE 18TH AND BROADWAY INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

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

  12. 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 116 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Ordinance

    This item remained Held.

  13. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Mulvihill adjourned the meeting at 3:58 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on March 8, 2018.

  14. 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.