Appropriations Committee

601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Appropriations Committee Chair Person Rick Blackwell (D-12) Vice Chair Nicole George (D-21) Committee Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5) Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7) Committee Member Kevin Kramer (R-11) Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15) Committee Member James Peden (R-23) Wednesday, October 16, 2019 4:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Person Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. Roll Call Chair Person Blackwell introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Kramer left at 4:50 p.m. Present: 7 - Chair Person Rick Blackwell (D-12), Vice Chair Nicole George (D-21), Committee Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Committee Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15), and Committee Member James Peden (R-23) Non-Committee Member(s) Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18), and Council Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Support Staff Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance Clerk(s) David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 Pending Legislation 1. NDF101619LF01 APPROPRIATING $3,187.50 FROM DISTRICT 1 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE FORWARD FOR MAINTENANCE ON A BRIGHTSIDE SITE AT LOUIS COLEMAN, JR. DRIVE AND GARLAND AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Jessica Green (D-1) Attachments: NDF101619LF01 as of 101519.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Charles Weathers, District 1 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 2. CIF101619PW06 APPROPRIATING $376 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL TWO HONORARY STREET SIGNS FOR APOSTLE RAYMOND J. KEITH, JR. AT THE CORNERS OF 17TH AND PRENTICE AND 18TH AND PRENTICE. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: CIF101619PW06.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 3. O-329-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,050 $4,300 $6,550.00 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 20; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 7, 24, 25, AND 26; $300 FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 6, 10, 12, AND 15, AND 18, 19, AND 22; $200 FROM DISTRICT 13; $150 FROM DISTRICT 17; AND $100 FROM DISTRICT 3; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA KENTUCKY DIVISION, LTD. FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CONFERENCE FOCUSING ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PORNOGRAPHY AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6), Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12), Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15), Primary Stuart Benson (R-20) and Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: O-329-19 V.2 CAM 101619 NDF UN Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Conference.pdf O-329-19 V.1 101019 NDF UN Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Conference.pdf O-329-19 UNAUSAKD as of 101619.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to the item: - Shalanna Taylor, District 6 Legislative Assistant - Council Member Sexton Smith - Council Member Parker - LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance - Committee Member McCraney A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - Add $500 each from Districts 4, 7, 24, and 26 - Add $250 from District 18 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $4,300. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, McCraney, Kramer, Triplett, and Peden Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 4. CIF101619PW08 APPROPRIATING $4,224 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL SIX DELINEATOR POSTS ON EACH MAINLINE APPROACH AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF CHEROKEE ROAD AT PATTERSON AVENUE AND CHEROKEE ROAD AT LONGEST AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: CIF101619PW08.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 5. NDF101619HHF APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HISTORIC HOMES FOUNDATION, INC., DBA WHITEHALL HOUSE AND GARDENS TO CONSTRUCT A POND IN THE LOW-LYING AREA OF THE WOODLAND GARDEN. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: NDF101619HHF as of 101519.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 6. NDF101619MP10 APPROPRIATING $150 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE RENTAL OF PICNIC TABLES FOR THE ANNUAL SCHNITZELBURG AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL MOVIE NIGHT AT 1516 SOUTH SHELBY STREET. Sponsors:Primary Pat Mulvihill (D-10) Attachments: NDF101619MP10 as of 101419.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 7. CONDF101619SWCFC APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 14 AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 13, AND 25, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 2019 SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. Sponsors:Primary Cindi Fowler (D-14), Primary Mark H. Fox (D-13), Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12) and Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: CONDF101619SWCFC.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Cindy Thieneman, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 8. NDF101619MP14 APPROPRIATING $3,775 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENTAL FEES AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE 2019 SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. Sponsors:Primary Cindi Fowler (D-14) Attachments: NDF101619MP14.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Cindy Thieneman, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 9. O-323-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM DISTRICT 18 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE, KENTUCKY, PURSUANT TO CITY OF HURSTBOURNE COMMISSION MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 11-19 SERIES 2011 AND THE METRO PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 97.100, FOR PHASE VIII OF THE CITY OF HURSTBOURNE IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADA COMPLIANT SIDEWALKS AND RAMPS ALLOWING PEDESTRIANS TO CONNECT FROM RESIDENTIAL AREAS TO COMMERCIAL AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY. Sponsors:Primary Marilyn Parker (R-18) Attachments: O-323-19 V.1 101019 NDF Hurstbourne Sidewalks.pdf O-323-19 Hurstbourne as of 101419.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member Parker spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Purvis, McCraney, Triplett, and Peden Absent: 1- Kramer 10. CIF101619PW19 APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 19 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR VARIOUS SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON N. ENGLISH STATION RD. BETWEEN MIDDLETOWN INDUSTRIAL BLVD. AND OLD HENRY RD. Sponsors:Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Attachments: CIF101619PW19 as of 101519.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Piagentini spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 11. O-353-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 6TH DIVISION, TO ADDRESS CRIME CONCERNS AND TRENDS AS DETERMINED BY THE DIVISION MAJOR IN AN AREA GENERALLY ALONG HIKES LANE. Sponsors:Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26) Attachments: O-353-19 V.1 101019 $15K from D26 NDF to LMPD 6th Division to Address Crime Concerns along Hikes Ln.pdf O-353-19 LMPD as of 101619.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Jeff Noble, District 26 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Purvis, McCraney, Triplett, and Peden Absent: 1- Kramer 12. CIF101619PWrcp REALLOCATING $163,069.49 OF REPUBLICAN CAUCUS POOL CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS. Sponsors:Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) Attachments: CIF101619PWrcp as of 101619.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 7 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 13. CIF101619SWMS21 APPROPRIATING $598 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PLACE A DECORATIVE TRASH CAN AT THE BUS STOP NEAR S. 3RD ST. AND GHEENS AVE. Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: CIF101619SWMS21 as of 101419.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 14. CIF101619PW21A APPROPRIATING $5,400 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY ON PHILIPS LANE AND A PROPERTY STRIP MAP. Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: CIF101619PW21A.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 15. CIF101619PW21B APPROPRIATING $8,575.18 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY ADDING TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON GHEENS AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: CIF101619PW21B.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 8 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 16. CIF101619PW21C APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL A NEW SIDEWALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WEST KENWOOD DRIVE USING TARC 50/50 MATCHING FUNDS. Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: CIF101619PW21C as of 101519.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, District 21 Legislative Assistant, and Committee Member Triplett spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 17. NDF101619MOAA APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,400 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 23; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10, 18, AND 24; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 17; $200 FROM DISTRICT 21; AND $100 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 4; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - GREATER LOUISVILLE EAGLES CHAPTER, INC. FOR VETERANS APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION EVENT. (AS AMENDED) Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: NDF101619MOAA as of 101619.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended as follows: - Add $500 each from Districts 10, 18, and 24 - Add $250 each from Districts 15 and 17 - Add $200 from District 21 - Add $100 each from Districts 3 and 4 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $3,400. The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 9 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 18. CIF101619PW23 APPROPRIATING $10,650 FROM DISTRICT 23 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL 5 SPEED HUMPS AND 2 SPEED HUMP SIGNS ON CLOSTERWOOD DRIVE. Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: CIF101619PW23.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The following spoke to the item: - Committee Member Peden - Committee Member McCraney - Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Committee Member Triplett The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 19. NDF101619MP23A APPROPRIATING $2,700 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR 6 SETS OF BLEACHERS TO BE PLACED ALONG THE HIGHVIEW FALL FESTIVAL PARADE ROUTE TAKING PLACE ON OCTOBER 5, 2019. Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: NDF101619MP23A.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Purvis, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 10 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final October 16, 2019 20. NDF101619MP23B APPROPRIATING $990.00 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MCNEELY LAKE PARK CLEANUP HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2019. Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: NDF101619MP23B.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 21. O-346-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,912 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. TO REPLACE THE THEATER LIGHTING AT MARION C. MOORE SCHOOL. Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: O-346-19 V.1 101019 NDF of $9,912 for Moore HS Theatre Lighting Upgrade.pdf O-346-19 JCPEF as of 101619.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to the item: - Committee Member Peden - Council Member Sexton Smith - Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Committee Member McCraney The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Purvis, McCraney, Triplett, and Peden Absent: 1- Kramer Adjournment A motion was made by Committee Member Peden that this meeting be adjourned. Without objection, Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:22 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 October 24, 2019. Louisville Metro Government Page 11