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, December 4, 2019 4:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Person Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:39 p.m. Roll Call Chair Person Blackwell introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Present: 6- 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), and Committee Member James Peden (R-23) Excused: 1- Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15) Non-Committee Member(s) Council Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Support Staff Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance Clerk(s) David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk Connie Dearing, Assistant Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 Pending Legislation 1. NDF120419ED09 APPROPRIATING $351 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO WINTERIZE PUBLIC WATER FOUNTAINS AT KAREN LYNCH PARK AND KEATS & FRANKFORT PUBLIC PARKING LOT. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: NDF120419ED09 as of 120219.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. Committee Member Kramer, who expressed his support, asked what would happen if winterization did not occur and who is responsible for maintenance. Kyle Ethridge explained pipes could burst causing more maintenance issues and District 9 is responsible for maintenance. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 2. NDF120419SJCH APPROPRIATING $2,925 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN SOCIETY DBA ST. JOSEPH CHILDREN'S HOME FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF FRANKFORT AVENUE BETWEEN THE ENTRANCE OF ST. JOSEPH TO BIRCHWOOD. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: NDF120419SJCH as of 120219.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Kyle Ethridge, District 9 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 3. CIF120419PW01 APPROPRIATING $6,670 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL SPEED HUMPS AND SIGNAGE ON RICHMONT ROAD. Sponsors:Primary Jessica Green (D-1) Attachments: CIF120419PW01 as of 120219.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Charles Weathers, District 1 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 4. O-368-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE STAMINA FOUNDATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS NEW YEAR’S EVE SOIREE FUNDRAISER. Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Attachments: O-368-19 V.1 112119 $6K NDF from D3 to Stamina Foundation.pdf O-368-19 Stamina Foundation as of 120219.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member Dorsey gave background information on the item. Committee Member McCraney asked for clarification on where the funding would be going. Council Member Dorsey explained the funding would go towards the fundraiser for food security. The following discussed the impact of this appropriation on food security for school children and free and reduced meals: - Committee Member McCraney - Council Member Dorsey - Chair Person Blackwell - Committee Member Peden Vice Chair George and Council Member Dorsey discussed how the public may participate in the fundraiser. Chair Person Blackwell confirmed the fundraising goal with Council Member Dorsey. Council Member Dorsey answered questions from Committee Member McCraney about the cost and how to attend the fundraiser. The following discussed the public purpose aspect of this appropriation: - Committee Member McCraney - Council Member Dorsey - Chair Person Blackwell - Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, responded to questions from Committee Member Peden about the cost of the event. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business: Yes: 5- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, and Peden No: 1- McCraney Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 Excused: 1- Triplett 5. CIF120419LMPD03 APPROPRIATING $26,432 FROM DISTRICT 3 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT 2ND DIVISION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SPEED ALERT 18 RADAR MACHINE AND MESSAGING SOFTWARE. Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Attachments: CIF120419LMPD03.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Dorsey and Lt. Donny Burbrink, Louisville Metro Police Department, gave background information on the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 6. CIF120419APS03 APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $10,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3, 1, AND 6; TO THE OFFICE OF ADVANCED PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE ALGONQUIN/PARK DUVALLE/HALLMARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN. Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Primary Jessica Green (D-1) and Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: CIF120419APS03.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Dorsey gave background information on the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 7. CIF120419SWMS06 APPROPRIATING $1,870 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF 11 TOTAL WIRE TRASH BINS, 10 ALONG FLOYD STREET AND ONE AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND GALLAGHER. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: CIF120419SWMS06.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 8. O-398-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$4,000] [$11,050] $15,050.00 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 15, AND 25; $800 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2, 4, 7, 10, [AND] 12, 13, 17, 22, AND 24; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 19, AND 20; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE ASSET BUILDING COALITION, INC. FOR OPERATING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH COORDINATING THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA) (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Cindi Fowler (D-14) Attachments: O-398-19 V.2 CAM 120419 NDF for VITA.pdf O-398-19 V.1 112119 NDF for VITA.pdf O-398-19 VITA as of 120419.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Cindy Thieneman, District 14 Legislative Assistant, and Christopher Murphree, Louisville Asset Building Coalition, gave background information on the item. Chair Person Blackwell asked Christopher Murphree about the software used and training for the software. Vice Chair George asked Christopher Murphree how VITA was promoted and how the client interpretation services are managed at the different sites. Cindy Thieneman read proposed amendments into the record. A motion was made by Vice Chair George, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - Add $2,000 from District 9 - Add $1,000 each from Districts 1, 15, and 25 - Add $800 from District 21 - Add $500 each from Districts 4 and 12 - Add $250 from District 8 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $11,050. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Purvis, McCraney, Kramer, and Peden Excused: 1- Triplett Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 9. O-388-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,100 $7,100 $10,350 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,600 FROM DISTRICT 17; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 10 AND 15, 19, AND 24; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 14, 20, 22, AND 25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 14, AND 21; TO CAMP KESEM NATIONAL IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW CAMP CHAPTER AT BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY TO SERVE CHILDREN OF CANCER PATIENTS (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Markus Winkler (D-17), Primary Nicole George (D-21), Primary Pat Mulvihill (D-10) and Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: O-388-19 V.2 CAM 120419 $7,100 NDF to Camp Kesem National for New Chapter to Serve Children of Cancer Patients.pdf O-388-19 V.1 112119 $5,100 NDF to Camp Kesem National for New Chapter to Serve Children of Cancer Patients.pdf O-388-19 Camp Kesem as of 120319.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Kip Eatherly, District 17 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item and answered questions from Committee Member Peden to ensure the funds go to the local chapter. Kip Eatherly read proposed amendments into the record. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - Add $1,000 from District 15 - Add $500 from District 25 - Add $250 each from Districts 9 and 14 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount appropriated of $7,100. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Purvis, McCraney, Kramer, and Peden Excused: 1- Triplett Louisville Metro Government Page 7 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 10. CIF120419MP22 APPROPRIATING $16,900 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 22; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7, 16, 20, AND 25; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 14, AND 18; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 8, 9, AND 19; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 21; TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS TO DEMOLISH EXISTING BATHROOMS AND BUILD ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOMS IN FERN CREEK PARK (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Robin Engel (R-22), Additional Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Additional David James (D-6), Additional Paula McCraney (D-7), Additional Brandon Coan (D-8), Additional Bill Hollander (D-9), Additional Mark H. Fox (D-13), Additional Cindi Fowler (D-14), Additional Scott Reed (R-16), Additional Marilyn Parker (R-18), Additional Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Additional Stuart Benson (R-20), Additional Nicole George (D-21) and Additional David Yates (D-25) Attachments: CIF120419MP22 as of 120419.pdf CIF120419MP22 - Handout from 121219 Council Meeting.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Jared Townes, District 22 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. Vice Chair George stated her appreciation for this project since the park is used by citizens throughout the community. Committee Member Peden asked where the remaining funds for the project would come from and Jared Townes and LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, answered it would come from fundrasing by the Miracle League and Republican Caucus pooled funds. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 8 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 11. NDF120419ANA APPROPRIATING $600 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 25 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO AUBURNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. (ANA) FOR ANA COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY. Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) and Primary Mark H. Fox (D-13) Attachments: NDF120419ANA as of 120219.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Brian Powell, District 25 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 12. CIF120419PW26 APPROPRIATING $2,030.69 FROM DISTRICT 26 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE BENCH FROM ARTIST'S STUDIO TO PEE WEE PARK. Sponsors:Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26) Attachments: CIF120419PW26 as of 120419.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Vice Chair George, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Jeff Noble, District 26 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. Chair Person Blackwell asked if Louisville Metro collected fees on benches damaged by accidents to which Jeff Noble replied in the affirmative. Committee Member Kramer added that the benches were repaired and relocated at times. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 9 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 13. NDF120419AAA APPROPRIATING $700 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO AVONDALE AREA ASSOCIATION (AAA) AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF STREET SIGNS AND NEIGHBORHOOD SIGNS IN AVONDALE NEIGHBORHOOD. Sponsors:Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26) Attachments: NDF120419AAA.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Jeff Noble, District 26 Legislative Assistant, gave background information on the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be tabled. The motion to table carried without objection. 14. NDF120419PW07 APPROPRIATING $2,500 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PUBLIC WORKS FOR PARTNERING WITH METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT FOR YARD RESTORATION AT 8200 CADENCE PLACE. Sponsors:Primary Paula McCraney (D-7) Attachments: NDF120419PW07 as of 120419.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member McCraney gave background information on the item. Committee Member Purvis asked if the location of the project was on private property. Committee Member McCraney replied that though it was on private property, the drainage issue affects the entire subdivision. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 10 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final December 4, 2019 15. CIF120419PW12 APPROPRIATING $7,100 FROM DISTRICT 12 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR DEDICATION AND SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON TRENT AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12) Attachments: CIF120419PW12.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Chair Person Blackwell gave background information on the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Adjournment A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer that this meeting be adjourned. Without objection, Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:40 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 December 12, 2019. Louisville Metro Government Page 11