Metro Council
Council Chambers/Virtual
Agenda — 145 items
- 1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
- 2 Members Roll Call
- 3 Special Recognitions and Proclamations
- 3 Support Staff
- 1. Council Member Bast recognized Allysa Pollard for being Valedictorian at Ballard High School and first Southwest Louisville Girl Scout Gold Award recipient.
- 4 Clerk(s)
- 5 Addresses to the Council
- 5 Introduction of Page(s)
- 2. Addresses to Council - June 25, 2026
- 7 Council Minutes
- 3. Regular: Metro Council - June 11, 2026
- 9 Committee Minutes
- 4. Regular: Committee of the Whole - June 11, 2026
- 5. Special: Budget Committee - June 15, 2026
- 6. Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - June 16, 2026
- 7. Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - June 16, 2026
- 8. Regular: Public Works Committee - June 16, 2026
- 9. Regular: Government Oversight/Audits & Appointments - June 16, 2026
- 10. Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education - June 17, 2026
- 11. Regular: Appropriations Committee - June 17, 2026
- 12. Regular: Public Safety Committee - June 17, 2026
- 13. Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee _ June 18, 2026
- 14. Special: Budget Committee - June 22, 2026
- 15. Regular: Committee on Committees - June 23, 2026
- 22 Consent Calendar
- 23 Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
- 16. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,160 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,860 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,200 FROM DISTRICT 12; AND $1,100 FROM DISTRICT 25; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 SOUTHEND MOVIES UNDER THE STARS TO BE HELD SUMMER AND FALL 2026.
- 17. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $1,250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR TEACHER SUPPLY GIVEAWAY TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026.
- 18. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIRT BOWL DERBY SHOWCASE HELD APRIL 29, 2026, AND THE 2026 DIRT BOWL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JUNE 6 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2026.
- 26 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 19. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,000 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A PAVILION AT WARWICK PARK AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS.
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- 29 Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE
- 20. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR LOUISVILLE TOURISM.
- 21. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (TARC).
- 22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT, KENTUCKY, (I) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS HEALTH SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC.), SERIES 2026 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000,000, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH SHALL BE LOANED TO NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC.TO (A) PAY OR REIMBURSE NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND NORTON HOSPITALS, INC. FOR THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING AND EQUIPPING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND CERTAIN AFFILIATES, AND (B) REFINANCE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS, AND (II) TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION.
- 23. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DBA LOUISVILLE HOTEL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30, 2027.
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- 35 Legislation forwarded from COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
- 24. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND CREATING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE III OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO KRS 83A.060.
- 25. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION SERVICES (BOEHL, STOPHER & GRAVES LLP- $20,000).
- 38 Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
- 26. APPOINTMENT OF EBERT HAEGELE TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2028)
- 27. APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GOODWIN TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)
- 28. APPOINTMENT OF JEFFERY DONOHUE TO THE FAIRDALE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
- 29. REAPPOINTMENT OF KYLE RIEBER TO THE JEFFERSONTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
- 30. REAPPOINTMENT OF LORI STAHLGREN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION ORDINANCE. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028)
- 31. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL PORTMAN JR. TO THE OKOLONA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD, (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2030)
- 32. REAPPOINTMENT OF YOLANDA MOORE TO THE OKOLONA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
- 33. REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK SPARKS TO THE PLEASURE RIDGE PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
- 34. APPOINTMENT OF CADEJA HAYS TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2027)
- 35. APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT PENTA TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 1, 2030)
- 36. REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. SHERRYL ANDERSON TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2030)
- 37. REAPPOINTMENT OF JIM SEILER TO THE ST. MATTHEWS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
- 38. REAPPOINTMENT OF KATE MEADOR TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028)
- 39. REAPPOINTMENT OF MORGAN WARD TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028)
- 40. REAPPOINTMENT OF ASHLYN ACKERMAN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028).
- 41. APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM TEMPLE BEAM TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028).
- 42. REAPPOINTMENT OF G. HENRY OTT TO THE FERN CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)
- 43. AMENDED - APPOINTMENT OF TREVOR PAWL TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS – GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2027)
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- 58 Legislation forwarded from LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 44. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST ANALYZING AND REPORTING COSTS- (PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC - $190,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $550,000.00).
- 45. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (FROM THE DATE OF ITS APPROVAL THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030) BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 3425 (“AFSCME”) RELATING TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF ITS EMPLOYEES IN THE LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.
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- 62 Legislation forwarded from PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
- 46. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING DIGITAL DISPLAY OFF-PREMISES SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) (CASE NO. 25-LDC-0006)
- 47. A RESOLUTION NOMINATING WOLF PEN BRANCH ROAD, WHICH RUNS FROM RIVER ROAD TO CHAMBERLAIN LANE, TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.
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- 66 Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
- 48. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 123 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) REGARDING SECONDARY METALS RECYCLING TO CONFORM WITH THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES AS AMENDED BY THE 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
- 68 Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 49. AN ORDINANCE (I) DECLARING MERMAID LANE AS DEDICATED TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC USE AS A PUBLIC WAY AND (II) ACCEPTING SUCH DEDICATION.
- 50. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. TWO (2), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE GAGEL AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
- 51. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. SEVENTEEN (17), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
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- 52. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY-SEVEN (37), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
- 53. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY (30), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
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- 54. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, AND FUNCTIONING OF THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS VARIOUS OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND OTHER METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (AS AMENDED).
- 55. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF FUNDS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND ASSETS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY AND OTHER LOUISVILLE METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (AS AMENDED).
- 56. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO ESTABLISH SUBCLASSIFICATIONS OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT.
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- 57. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 153 REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS IF THERE ARE DELINQUENT TAXES OR VALID LIENS HELD BY LOUISVILLE METRO THAT ARE UNPAID.
- 58. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 524 BAXTER AVENUE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY .36 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 25ZONE0097).
- 59. AN ORDINANCE (A) AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE ARENA ZONE TO REMOVE THE NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA, (B) ESTABLISHING A NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.490- 65.499 TO BE KNOWN AS THE BASEBALL NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA, APPROVING ENTERING INTO TWO GRANT CONTRACTS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT CONTRACTS, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED).
- 60. AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE “ISSUER”) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ISSUER AND MGI LOUISVILLE, LLC, ITS AFFILIATES AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY”) RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES AT 501-504 AND 503 FRANKLIN STREET, UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0025-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0020-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0016-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN STREET, 300-304 JACKSON STREET, AND 100 N. HANCOCK STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF (I) BETWEEN 225 AND 300 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; (II) A PARKING STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 89 PARKING SPACES; (III) A HOTEL CONTAINING BETWEEN 134 AND 180 ROOMS; (IV) BETWEEN 38,800 AND 50,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE; (V) BETWEEN 18,000 AND 22,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE; (VI) A GARAGE TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY PARC CONTAINING NO FEWER THAN 575 PARKING SPACES; AND (VII) OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (THE “PROJECT”); AGREEING TO UNDERTAKE THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLING SAID FACILITIES; AND TAKING OTHER PRELIMINARY ACTION.
- 61. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 503 FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0001-0000), UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0025-0000), 501-504 FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0022-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0051-0000), 304 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0053-0000), 302 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0055-0000), 100 N. HANCOCK STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0050-0000), 300 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0054-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO 18E-0020-0000) AND UNADDRESSED [FRANKLIN] JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0016-0000)AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THEIR TRANSFER (AS AMENDED).
- 62. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) REGARDING THE POSTING OF HANDBILLS OR SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY (AS AMENDED).
- 63. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 99 REGULATING NOISE (AS AMENDED).
- 64. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 18, 19, AND 20; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ST. JOE’S 177TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE KIDS (AS AMENDED).
- 65. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $5,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 10, 21, AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 17; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATER FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026-2027 PLAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
- 66. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] $5,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 26; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ST. MATTHEWS FIRE AND RESCUE BENEVOLENCE FUND CORPORATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS FIRST ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST TO BE HELD JULY 3, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 67. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$16,680] $21,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11, 19, AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO 21ST CENTURY PARKS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL HVAC UNIT (AS AMENDED).
- 64. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 18, 19, AND 20; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ST. JOE’S 177TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE KIDS (AS AMENDED).
- 68. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 64. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 18, 19, AND 20; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ST. JOE’S 177TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOR THE KIDS (AS AMENDED).
- 69. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 $24,450 $25,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $2,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 14; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, AND 22; $300 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 15, 17, AND 24; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 65. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $5,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 10, 21, AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 17; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATER FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026-2027 PLAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM (AS AMENDED).
- 70. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] [$1,500] $3,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 16, AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17 AND 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GATHERING STRENGTH, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR ADAPTIVE RECREATION SHOWCASE TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 71. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42.31 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
- 66. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] $5,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 26; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 8; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ST. MATTHEWS FIRE AND RESCUE BENEVOLENCE FUND CORPORATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS FIRST ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST TO BE HELD JULY 3, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
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- 67. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$16,680] $21,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11, 19, AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO 21ST CENTURY PARKS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL HVAC UNIT (AS AMENDED).
- 72. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$18,000] $21,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $11,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; [AND] $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 21; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 14; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF NICOLE 50/50 MENTORING COLLABORATIVE, INCORPORATED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRISP WYANDOTTE CAREER READINESS AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (AS AMENDED).
- 67. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$16,680] $21,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11, 19, AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO 21ST CENTURY PARKS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL HVAC UNIT (AS AMENDED).
- 73. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO FUND THE GYMS NOT JAILS PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 23 TO AUGUST 4, 2026 AT THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER.
- 68. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 74. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAIRDALE FAIR COMMUNITY UNITED, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 FAIRDALE FAIR TO BE HELD OCTOBER 1-3, 2026.
- 75. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$15,000] $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; [AND] $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 21 AND 23; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16 AND 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MINISTRIES UNITED OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR SALARIES, RENT, AND UTILITY COSTS FOR THE JIM KING SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER (AS AMENDED).
- 68. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 76. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: CAMP TAYLOR ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN JULY 2026; D10 COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LOUISVILLE TENNIS CENTER SEPTEMBER 26, 2026; THE SECOND ANNUAL H.O.R.S.E. TOURNAMENT AT CAMP TAYLOR PARK NOVEMBER 2026; AND THE SECOND ANNUAL SLABFEST IN JOE CREASON PARK IN JUNE 2027.
- 68. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 77. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,922 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR PRODUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 JAZZ IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2026.
- 68. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 102 Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE
- 69. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 $24,450 $25,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $2,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 14; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, AND 22; $300 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 15, 17, AND 24; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 78. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE "METRO GOVERNMENT" OR THE "ISSUER"), PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES OF THE METRO GOVERNMENT IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC PROJECTS AS DESCRIBED IN METRO GOVERNMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON WHICH THE BONDS AND NOTES ARE TO BE ISSUED AND PROVIDING FOR A COMPETITIVE, ADVERTISED SALE THEREOF; DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS AND NOTES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND NOTES. (AS AMENDED)
- 104 Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
- 70. APPROPRIATING [$1,000] [$1,500] $3,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 16, AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17 AND 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GATHERING STRENGTH, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR ADAPTIVE RECREATION SHOWCASE TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026 (AS AMENDED).
- 79. A RESOLUTION HONORING MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 12TH STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET AS “MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON WAY” IN HER HONOR.
- 80. A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. JULIO RODRIGUEZ BY NAMING THE CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET AND NORTH 36TH STREET AS “JULIO RODRIGUEZ WAY” IN HIS HONOR.
- 107 Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
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- 81. AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF PROSPECT OF A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED APPROXIMATELY EAST OF HARRODS CREEK, WEST OF TIMBER RIDGE DRIVE, NORTH OF US HWY 42 AND SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARY OF SAID CITY BUT NOT CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE FORMER CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE FORMER COUNTY OF JEFFERSON.
- 109 Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- 82. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE LANDMARK BUILDING DEVELOPMENT AREA, DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT" PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE.
- 83. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO R.C. BIGELOW, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.
- 84. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $25,000 FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE (NLCI) AS PART OF THE BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
- 113 Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
- 85. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING 2.966 ACRES OF OTTER CREEK PARK LOCATED IN MEADE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND OWNED BY LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO GOVERNMENT”), THE GOVERNMENTAL SUCCESSOR TO THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AS NO LONGER NEEDED AND NO LONGER PRACTICAL FOR A GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO MEADE COUNTY.
- 115 Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
- 86. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 603 AND 603R MOUNT HOLLY ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.9 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0035).
- 87. A RESOLUTION NOMINATING THE PORTION OF CHAMBERLAIN LANE WHICH RUNS FROM I-71 TO MINT SPRING BRANCH ROAD TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.
- 118 Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
- 88. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
- 89. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 NORTH ENGLISH STATION ROAD AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER.
- 121 Announcements
- 122 Adjournment
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- 139 Unedited Captioning Transcript of Meeting
- 140 Unedited Captioning Transcript of Metro Council Meeting